"We hope to have some warning as the threat approaches. But it would be wise for each person to prepare emergency supplies for themselves and their families. We will maintain the shelters in Rae's Fingers," he added, looking to
He paused, looking up at the gathered legs of the humans from his place in the water, and he drew a slow breath before speaking again. "Before we can approach any god for help in strengthening our defenses we will need to finish the task we have already begun. We have found a site for the fountain, and purified water for it. We still need volunteers to collect rock from Apopo to build the structure, and sugarcane from the Oerwoud to distill the rum." He tilted his head in acknowledgment of the incongruity of the project in the face of the changing world. "Defenders at the Docks will benefit from increased luck, if it comes under attack." Whether from the threat Safrin faced or some other more worldly invader.
"And we should begin thinking of what defenses we could pursue once this quest is complete," he finished.
