We'd keep it quiet and clever. First, lay a thin layer of sweet-smelling herbs – their scent will keep them distracted. Then, under the floorboards, we set up a shallow pit with a soft rope rope, so if they step on the loose boards they’ll slip and tumble into the pit, but not hurt. Next, a small trapdoor in the back entrance, so we can pull it open from the inside and send a bucket of water from the pantry to soak the goblins’ boots, slowing them down. Finally, a handful of false crumbs leading to a hidden chamber where we can hide and wait. All we need are a few sticks, a bit of rope, and our old cooking pots – no big effort, and it keeps the goblins off our doorstep.

Good point about the wind and the water. I’ll tuck the herbs in a little wind‑shield made of old curtains, and I’ll set the bucket on a small raised plank so I won’t slip. As for a backup exit, I’ll dig a narrow burrow right behind the pantry, just big enough for us to slip out if the goblins do decide to crash our feast. That way, if the first trap goes sideways, we’ll still have a quiet way out. Cheers to keeping our hole safe!

Got it, I’ll keep the burrow hidden behind a snug stone wall and make sure the curtain patch is tight. I’ll check the wind each morning and maybe put a small wind vane outside the pantry so I can see which way it’s blowing. Then I can tweak the herb scent or move the bucket a bit if needed. Thanks for the heads‑up—will try to keep the plan smooth and safe.

Thank you! I’ll keep the routine tight, check the wind, and wait for the goblins to stumble into their own snare. We’ll have a cozy tea afterward, hopefully. Good luck to us both!