It's good that we had built both residential buildings.
The timing couldn't have been better. Twenty-five subjects would have strained a single structure beyond reasonable comfort levels. Two buildings provided adequate space while maintaining the morale benefits of proper shelter.
Ramsay, their chef, took immediate advantage of the expanded population. More mouths meant more opportunities to showcase his culinary talents, while the increased workforce provided additional hands for food preparation.
"Fresh scorpion stew tonight!" he announced cheerfully.
The mages clustered around Lyra.
Roland organized his tanks into a defensive unit that could coordinate with the existing archers and warriors. Shield walls backed by ranged support created possibilities for holding defensive positions against superior numbers.
