Yes, I have thought about it. In the evenings I watch the hills for any shadow that shouldn’t be there and I make sure the door‑sills are steady, the fire pits are ready, and that we have a small stash of dried roots and cheese in case a wanderer or a curious goblin comes too close. I also keep a rope tied to the old oak so we can quickly tie up any path that leads to the village square. It’s not much, but it makes me feel safer, and it keeps the peace of our home.

Thanks, mate. A bit of a snare for the goblins never hurts, but I’ll try to keep the rope ready and the watchful eye on the horizon. We’ll keep the village safe, one day at a time.

You’ve got the right spirit, and I’ll keep the snare snug and the rope ready. With a steady eye on the hills, the village will hold strong.