Oath Day at the Founding Bell

On the anniversary of the city's founding, anyone who rings the old bronze bell must speak an oath the whole square can hear—and the bell makes it binding. This year pranksters ring it at dawn; nobles ring it at noon; someone rings it at midnight with no one present. Trace the phantom ringer, undo false vows, or use the bell to force truth from a liar who has hidden behind diplomacy for decades.

Suggested NPCs

Grelka Skullcrusher

  • Orc
  • Non-binary
  • Elderly

Role

Occupation
Seasonal tax assessor

Character

Motivation
Gaining power and influence
Personality
Deadpan and dry-humored
Background
Noble trying to prove their worth

Details

Quirk
Whistles the same tune before bad news
Speaking style
Uses regional slang thickly
Private fear
Their reflection aging faster than they do
Secret
Is the heat wave—not fleeing it
Signature item
Ring that buzzes when oaths break nearby

Grelka Bonecrusher

  • Orc
  • Male
  • Elderly

Role

Occupation
Mosquito diplomatic envoy

Character

Motivation
Gaining power and influence
Personality
Mysterious and secretive
Background
Noble trying to prove their worth

Details

Quirk
Keeps a tally of favors owed
Speaking style
Calls weapons by pet names
Private fear
Someone reading their journal
Secret
Is documenting the party for a future trial
Signature item
Thermos that keeps drinks at exactly blood temperature

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