So who will protect us? We have several villagers who can hunt, fight, range and organise themselves. This is well and good. Perhaps the best we can do given the nature of Brodgar is of largely independent people grouped together. 'Brodgar' has no resources, no mines, no supplies, no army. There are only Brodgar residents.
I don't want this to change. But what if there was another way? For example, what if people who are capable of protecting Brodgar residents and want to protect honest people got together in a more organized fashion?
I think such an order would need something like...
1. A basic oath of key principles that all members swear to uphold or be banished.
2. A system of communication for group organization (i.e. vent/skype etc.)
3. A base in the Brodgar region (for example, along the new road going out of town, maybe near the lakes).
4. A cool symbol.

This group could not only protect Brodgar, but patrol along the great road protecting hermits, and hitting any groups in the region with an established reputation for picking on little guys.
I think such a group would get quite a bit of support in terms of supplies from Brodgar people. The only question is are there people who can fill the role who are interested. I have neither the time nor the skill, but I thought I would at least put out the suggestion.