Moss on the Sword
Veterans' memorial blades sprout soft moss overnight; anyone who draws a decorated weapon finds it heavy with guilt and memories not their own. Cleanse the metal, interview the moss—if you can—before a parade turns into a confession circle.
Suggested NPCs
Silas Blackwood
Human Female Adult
Motivation: Discovering what truly happened in a forgotten war
Personality: Brave and fearless
Background: Town guard dedicated to protecting citizens
Quirk: Knows everyone's birthday but pretends not to
Speaking style: Speaks in formal third person
Private fear: Losing their hands