As much as wars shape and reshape nations, it is important to remember that peace shapes them as well. When and how a war finally ends, and how they treat those who they have won against, says a lot about the victors. Whether its people commemorate a tragic loss of life, or celebrate a victory against the odds, or recall just another victory against their foes, speaks volumes about their culture.
On today of all days, recalling the end of what we once called The great War, as if it would be our last, it's important to consider how to observe the occasions of war. When a war ends, is that celebrated? Does the nation observe a moment of silence for the fallen, raise a tankard for victory, or prepare for a new campaign? How you can use Memorials in your game: - On the anniversary of an important war, peace talks are being held between two nations. Both approach it respectfully, and offer gift of trophies once held, or prisoners taken. However, there are others who would see the fires of war re-fanned. As neutral parties, the Player Characters might be asked to find an assassin or saboteur before things get out of hand. - A political rebel seeks refuge in the memorial complex, threatening to release a secret that could see the delicate peace shattered. Is the truth more important than the peace that the lie has caused? The PCs might be called upon to make a hard choice on whether to allow this secret to spill forth or not. - A souvenir of the war might be used in crafting medals or decorations- for example, England's Victoria Cross (the most prestigious award for members of the British Armed Forces) medals are allegedly struck from melted-down enemy cannons captured at the Siege of Sevastopol. In such a way, medals for great heroism or commemorative awards might be made from fragments of an enemy's armour. You could use this as an adventure hook if someone wishes to reforge the suit of armour, and wishes to reclaim all of the fragments. Also posted on Game Masters Stash on 11 November 2020. Comments are closed.
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