NPC cards

Pax

Goal: Let the birds depart before their rest period. Offers: A safe camp and a direct observation of the circling flock. Boundary: Will not send waiting travellers onto an unmarked dark trail. Voice: Give a count, then a direction.

Demi

Goal: Keep a usable night route for travellers. Offers: The lamps currently at camp, a chart and staffed shelter. Boundary: The full night trail needs all three stations, not a token lamp at the entrance. Voice: Ask what a traveller sees after the next bend.

Rin

Goal: Show where the real river lies without disturbing the flock. Offers: Rest rhythm and the river overlook. Boundary: No chasing or startling birds to force a result. Voice: Pause to watch before speaking.

Hessa

Goal: Keep the search light’s benefit without trapping migration. Offers: Mirror access and a ground-level service cord. Boundary: Hinge must be secured before alignment; she will extinguish rather than leave a loose mirror. Voice: Begin with the rescue she values, then accept evidence of the new cost.