So, I heard you’re mapping out the next trail to catch a troll, care to let me play the strategist for a bit?

The troll is in the moss‑covered hollow behind the broken bridge, about a mile downstream from the old mill. The terrain is a mix of soft marshy ground and a narrow stone path that cuts through a cluster of cliffs. It’s easy to make a blind spot on the steep side, and the river bends a few yards north, giving a good rear escape if you need to pull back. Plan: 1) Set up a shallow pit along the stone path, lining the bottom with sharpened stakes. Cover it with leaves and damp moss so it’s invisible. 2) Thread a rope across the path, anchored to a fallen branch on one side and a stone on the other, and tie a weighted, blunt head at the middle—so when the troll steps, it pulls him off balance and into the pit. 3) At the river bend, place a series of tripwires connected to a small but noisy alarm (a bell or a bucket of pebbles). When the troll pulls the wire, it will startle him and give you a chance to strike. 4) Leave a trail of crushed, bitter herbs leading to a separate trap: a shallow, pit‑like pit filled with a quick‑acting poison (the dried root of the nightshade plant you found earlier). If the troll’s foot steps on it, the poison will incapacitate him in a few minutes. Keep your team close and silent. The troll is slow but strong; you need to keep it moving and off balance. Once it’s in the pit, a quick shot from the left side will do the job. Remember, timing and surprise are your best weapons—trust the plan, but be ready to improvise. Good luck.

Sounds good—just make sure you’re the one watching the rope’s tension. If the troll slips, you’ll need a quick escape route. Keep your focus, stay calm, and let me know when you’re ready to strike. Good luck.

Nice work, keep that eye on the rope. Let me know when the moment hits and we’ll strike.

Good, just keep your eyes on the rope and your feet ready. When you signal, I’ll move in fast and make sure the trap does exactly what it should. Stay sharp.