Well here is a little, it should help some.

In reply to Aethul (msg # 845):

again, no loose seeds in the food.

Aethul has a few handsful.


you noyice the widow's son in the back of the cellar with a bag of flax seeds, making little rows and patterns.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 846):

After fruitlessly searching the rations, offer some rations in exchange for the flax seeds the widows son is playing with. Though we do not want all of them...she should also keep some.

Do we need them with the grass seed I brought?
She will need them to replant here soon.

"We should be settling doen for the night," says Hannatti. "Food and sleep while we may."

In reply to Hannatti (msg # 849):

"I will be happy to give her cash to buy more if she prefers."

Yes, but from where? She obviously can't travel with a young family and a farm and no spouse.

"Could we also talk a little bit about the plan for the fight? You know setting up some defences if possible, and how we will try to approach the whole thing if we are attacked? Seeds are nice and all, but they won't win the fight alone."

In reply to Aethul (msg # 851):

"We can, and planting season is not that close. We will have to purchase crops for all around here before then.

You are right. We can fall back inside of the cellar if we need to,so we should be prepared to do so. Otherwise, we can do what we can to inflict maximum casualties. Given they maybe able to fly we should stay at the entrance, and set up defensive positions. That is my take."

So the Horse is , umm, disposable?

In reply to Aethul (msg # 854):

"It can fit in the cellar if pressed, for the attack."

Hannatti lays out food, nothing spectacular, just trail rations, for all present including the farmer and her child. "Come and eat," she suggests. "I didn't bring anything for the horse."
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Balir looks at Kirpich sceptically "We can fit the horse in the cellar? Are you sure? Because if we can, then we definitely should do so. Horses tend to panic when smelling the undead, and apart from the risk of it being killed, there is also a risk of it running away. And if you guys can also fit in there, then I can stand in front of the door, and stop a good chunk of them before changing with someone else."

"Try it rather than talk about in, hmmm? And you might want to ask permission," suggests Hannatti. "Then come and eat and we can start guard rota and sleeping and getting nearer to sun up."

In reply to Hannatti (msg # 858):

Kirpich asks the farmer if he might try, promising to clean up the mess if it does fit in...

In reply to Hannatti (msg # 856):

it will be tight with the horse- animal handling to get it into the confined space

In reply to Narrator (msg # 860):

Kirpich maneuvers the creature into the cellar and settles it down, feeding it with some grass gathered outside. Once inside, he unloads all the camping equipment, sharing food and water with the hosts.

[Private to GM: Rolled 6 under skill to settle horse down.]

In reply to Kirpich Rockson (msg # 861):

Hannatti offers, "Isn't my food good enough?"

(She has already laid out enough food for everyone present except the horse.)

In reply to Hannatti (msg # 862):

"Of course. We want to make sure she has plenty."

Hannatti smiles, "How thoughtful. Perhaps we can all leave some food for other days?"

She can't having just laid out neary a week's worth, but her step is now a little lighter.

In reply to Hannatti (msg # 864):

"I was hoping our host would be willing to allow us to leave our stuff here. And our horse. Alternatively, Maam, we could give you some silver in the morning so you can leave here to stay in a city for a week or two. What do you say?"

"Good idea! Hey, why not do both? Give some more food and also some coin? A little to some of us may mean a lot here.."

"Well," says Balir surprised. "It would seem that we all can indeed fit in that cellar. In that case I think our defensive plan should change. As Hannatti says, we should continue taking shifts the 6 of us. Perhaps just stay up in front of the stair and keep a lookout. Then if someone approaches, instantly go into the cellar, wake up the others and hold the doorway until everyone is ready. Then we can consider drawing back a little bit to lure them into the cellar one at a time - and yeah, we gotta make sure only one can fit in at a time - so we can pound on the enemy as a group. That should give us an edge. When we can feel the assault waning - that means that they become less eager to run into the cellar to die - then we need to start considering a counter attack before they flee, and hole up in their tower, giving us the same treatment when we arrive there." He then pauses, before continuing "Myeah, If we start letting the vamps into the cellar, we may want to consider having someone stay with the horse to calm it down. The last thing we need is a panicking horse in a small space, where we are standing between it and the exit."

In reply to Balir Ironhide (msg # 867):

the root cellar has a 7 foot ceiling, is 4 yards wide by 6 deep... not very spacious, esp as the horse takes up 3 yards. its a bit cramped, and opening the door to let something in might be tight.

the barred door or the combination  barred door and personal residence may have done to keep others out.

Perhaps better is to have a few stay with the Lady of the farm and her chidren to keep them safe.
The rest of us can hide outside and attack the intruders by surprise. Marlena, you can make bright lights for us can't you?
that would likely put them at a disadvantage.