I love it. By the way, I think that's a perfect location for a roadside shrine to Shau. IIRC one of Shau's main portfolio interests is the protection of dwarves, but I think Dranwyn would extend this attitude to "the protection of anyone friendly with his people". Thane Arthax and the villagers here certainly fall into that category (at least as far as Dranwyn is concerned).

If we do set up a collapsible tunnel (which I think at some point we would want to do), I see it running parallel to the road and under the palisades before turning toward Thora and Garim's house (#6).

Now... who in the area might Dranwyn see about commissioning a statue of Shau for the shrine (and how much might that cost?). Nothing too fancy to start with - just a simple statue or bust carved in stone. It probably wouldn't be more than 2-3 feet high (if a full statue) or 1 1/2 feet high if a bust.

That's "Melwas & Trista" not in the "Thora & Garim" sense ;)

Who does house no. 5 belong to?