well, before. Sir, everyone’s been talking about making for Lanrest like its safe and all, but what if it isn’t?” Most of the others frowned at that, and it was pretty obvious they didn’t want to think about it. But it was a good point. “I’ve never visited Lanrest myself, so I can’t speak to its defenses. Sergeant?” Thomas shook his head. “Depends, sir. The town’s got a good moat and a fifteen foot curtain wall, and the local knights will all be gathering there. They’ll hold off goblins and even trolls easy enough, but giants? Depends on if a big enough band decides to attack the place.” “I see. Do you have a better idea, Hroldir?” He looked uncertain. “Not really, sir. Some of the mountain villages are set up where giants couldn’t get at them, but they’d be easy pickings for goblins or rock trolls. There’s supposed to be big cities downriver a ways, and stout castles, but that’s a long trip.” “Hmm. Well, it never hurts to have a backup plan. Find out who else has ideas along those lines, and we’ll all talk it through while we’re waiting out the storm.
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