You have 23 militia. 12 wounded. 4 children hidden in the root cellar.
Someone is signaling the barbarians with a lantern. You can execute the suspected traitor (high morale boost, but possibly innocent) or spend three days investigating (time you don’t have). A Village Targeted by Barbarians - A Simulation...
The village, despite its initial bravery, ultimately falls to the barbarian horde. The key factors contributing to this outcome are: You have 23 militia
: The attackers use high plateau hills for fireballs and traps, while defenders must utilize narrow alleys to prevent being surrounded. Character Behaviors Civilian Chaos Someone is signaling the barbarians with a lantern
Aethelgard’s fall is a lesson in the fragility of settled peace. The simulation reveals that when the "civilized" world meets the "barbaric" fringe, the victor is usually the side that can most effectively weaponize mobility and fear against the static constraints of the hearth.