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I'm finding it a bit strange that slavery is being discussed in the past tense (in relation to our world). Chattel slavery is illegal in all countries (as of 2007) but slavery of other types are more prevalent than ever before.

However, it continues through such practices as debt bondage, serfdom, domestic servants kept in captivity, certain adoptions in which children are forced to work as slaves, child soldiers, human trafficking, and forced marriage. Accordingly, there are more slaves today than at any time in history, with an estimated 45 million slaves worldwide.

If we're in an unfriendly area we take watches (with those with better vision at night taking the middle watch) while the DM rolls randomly for wandering monsters (or inserts a not-so-random encounter if they have something planned). If present, any elves have a four-hour meditation early on and either cover the sleep of others or keeps them company / explores the camp perimeter.

If we're in a fortress / trusted town we might ditch watches and just get a good night's rest.