The Clockwork Cuckoo
A giant mechanical cuckoo has appeared in the clock tower, laying brass eggs that hatch into tiny gears that rebuild random objects into birds. Cute until bridges become roosts. Dismantle the nest without stopping time, discover who wound the spring, and decide how much nature the town can automate.
Suggested NPCs
Elena Swiftfoot
Human Non-binary Adult
Motivation: Preserving ancient traditions
Personality: Nervous and fidgety
Background: Mage researching forbidden knowledge
Quirk: Keeps herbs in their hat
Speaking style: Repeats the last word of others
Private fear: Priests who remember their face