The Shattered Cogwheel
Gear
Item Type Gear
A desperate mechanic wants the cogwheel back before the last forge dies forever.
- Notes
- Once installed, it screams a grinding wail audible for miles.
- Spot Use Dr
- Agility DR14 to dismantle without noise
Cost
45s
Description
Rusty, jagged teeth corroded by acid rain; useless alone but a wild card when forced to turn.
Effect
When fixed into a broken machine, powers it for 1 hour at deadly speed, causing nearby metal to grate and shards to fly (Agility DR12 to avoid d6 damage from shrapnel).
Hook
A desperate mechanic wants the cogwheel back before the last forge dies forever.
GM Notes
- Neutral item, can aid or harm depending on use.
- No attack or defense rolls; triggers environmental damage.
- Players can attempt to salvage or sabotage ancient machines with it.