[X] Conjure up as large a workforce as you can without compromising your own ability to work, and work on the following, in order:
Check List:
-[X] Trap the outside:
--[X] Place a sign saying "Warning: Premises are trapped. Entering after a burglary may be dangerous," (?? parts)
--[X]Place a trapdoor pit trap directly on the house side of the gate, that only becomes armed once the door has been interfered with. (Trapdoor, O/O switch: 24 parts)
---[X] Cover it with a deep enough layer of dirt to veil it from sight and sound.
-[X] Trap the tunnel
--[X] Put all of our stashed stuff in sturdy containers.
--[X] Install two blade launcher traps to the same trigger as the scythe trap in your stash (10 parts)
--[X] Set a cave-in mechanism, triggered by a pressure plate deeper into the stash than the scythe and blades trap. ( 12 parts)
---[X] The cave-in should block both the treasure and the escape tunnel.
--[X] Install a pit and spike trap at the very end of the escape tunnel. (10 parts) (IN PROGRESS)
--[X] Install a scythe trap in the entrance to the escape tunnel.
-[X] Trap the inside:
--[X] Install two blade launcher traps on either side of the room, to fire along the back wall if the walls are damaged. (20 parts)
--[X] Add a spike and chain trap to the traps on the door at the top of the stairs. (15 parts)
"Alright, let's do this..." You say. You have plans. Big plans. If your were by yourself, this would take all day. Maybe all of several days. But with your mana workers, maybe
You conjuer a pair of mana workers and start to get to work.
You get to work on building the pit trap yourself. It's the most complex device you're building, so it's something you'd rather do yourself. Besides, it can get hot in that tunnel. You'd rather not spend all day down there.
You spend hours digging, installing your on-off devices, installing the trap door, and setting it up to only go off when the door is tampered with, digging again, repairing and re calibrating your devices when something breaks, when the trapdoor activates unexpectedly because of a slight breeze, and when they don't work at all when you're testing your trap door. And all the while, you need to check in on your workers to make sure that they're going their jobs well.
Your workers have been hard at work in the tunnels. After putting all of your knives, armor, and gold in sturdy containers from your barn. After that, you instructed them to set up traps.
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"So... this is where your sister lives?"
"Of course. Don't worry. Def's always been a woman of her word. She'll do right by you." Taylor says, smiling.
"Right..." Lorena said uncertainly. Taylor and Lorena were traveling down the road out of the city towards your home. Taylor was walking with a slight limp, earned from his time in captivity. Lorena still held her staff.
"Look, I've grown up with Def. She's a good person... mostly" Taylor says. "She's a woman of her word. You'll get your pay"
"Maybe... it's just... this isn't the first time someone tried to cheat me out of my pay" Lorena said. "Maybe I'm just nervous"
Before Taylor can respond, he sees you working on your trap, the gate swung open while you try to adjust a part of the device of the door. He beams when he sees you."Hey Def! Is that you?! Def! Def!"
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"Taylor?" You say. You're covered in sweat and dirt from a long day's work. You see him, just 100 feet away, being followed by a woman in a white and purple striped hooded robe. "Taylor! I can't believe that you're still alive!" You almost start crying as you rush towards him. You've heard about people who go missing. How most people wouldn't get found. But now, Taylor was here, and still walking.
"I can't believe it either!" He says as you hug him tightly.
"What happened?" You ask. "You..."
"Eh... I was an idiot..." Taylor said, losing his earlier cheer. "I was in town picking up some supplies, when I saw these three guys trying to rob this woman. So, I go in there and start beating one of the guys..."
"Yeah, that sounds like you" You say. "But how come?"
"Turns out it was a trap" Taylor says. "The woman knocked me out with a club. Next thing I know, I woke up, in a cage in the city. I can't believe I fell for it..." Taylor shakes his head. "Stupid. Stupid..."
You quickly change the subject. "Look, it's been a while since we've seen each other. Why don't we come inside and catch up? I just got a bottle of good Brandy and it would be depressing to have to drink it alone!" You say.
"Sounds great, Def" He says as he claps you on the back. "I just have to tell you abou-"
"Um..." Lorena says as she shifts her weight. "Well, it looks like you don't need me anymore. So, if you don't mind, I'll just take my leave. After we uh... settle accounts" She looks from you, to your house, to your yard, clutching her staff.
You have the money to pay this woman. Adventurer or not, she's saved your brother, and you intend to pay her for a job well done.
Though, you've been thinking about getting a bodyguard. She's resourceful at the very least. You have a good feeling about her. You could try to hire her full time.
Still, you don't really know anything about her. She might be loyal. Or she might sell you out for a thousand Gold.
[] "Sure. Here's your money. Thank you. Thank you." (Pay her the 500 Gold)
[] "Wait, before I pay you, how would you like a job as a bodyguard?"
[] "Hey, you don't have to go yet. Why don't you stay and talk?"
[] (Write in)
