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Cypherblade

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Hey folks,
In a couple of months I will start with the Gears of Revolution AP for my roleplay group.
So I'm in the middle of preparations and thanks to a lot of people here, I found a huge amount of advice and material to augment the experience of my players.
Thank you all for this awesome content!

On one thing in chapter 12 'The Grinding Gears of Heaven' I didn't find a satisfactory answer on the boards. let me explain....

In Chapter 12 Part 1, the party crash lands on Av and while trying to save some fey, Av breaks apart, consumed by the grinding gears of the Gyre.
In Part 2 there is some reference to Av as being plane 53 on the map which sits all way back, farthest from the destruction of the cogwheels.

How do I have to understand this? Is this a fundamental flaw in the AP? Did I misread this? Or are the remnants of Av thrown across the Gyre and will they be processed again in some distant future?

Thanks for clarification.

Hope to keep you all posted on further developments in short notice.
 

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First Audit Report, I love Gen AI :)

RHC INTERNAL AFFAIRS DIVISION


AUDIT REPORT – Inspector Staf Overflorijn


Prepared by: Auditor Lauryn Cyneburg
Department: RHC Internal Control & Integrity Oversight
Subject: Professional Conduct Audit – Inspector Staf Overflorijn
Date: Autumn 5, 500 A.O.V.





1. Executive Summary

This audit evaluates the conduct, judgment, and reliability of Inspector Staf Overflorijn during recent operations.
Throughout the interview, Inspector Overflorijn demonstrated ideological rigidity, poor judgment, and a concerning lack of understanding of RHC standards and legal expectations.

His statements reveal a pattern of aggressive behavior, discriminatory attitudes, and improper reliance on another team member (Agent Ayleen) for both legal interpretation and moral direction.
Such tendencies place the RHC at reputational and operational risk.



2. Conduct Toward Civilians and Use of Force
Overflorijn described an incident involving a demonstration outside RHC headquarters in which he used force against an unarmed civilian. He admitted this action was not ordered by any superior, and attributed it to his personal judgment.

He expressed no remorse, stating that the newspaper coverage of such incidents is “nonsense,” and claiming—without evidence—that “the citizens would stand behind him.”
He dismissed concerns of excessive force by calling the press “a trash rag.”

His responses indicate:
  • Failure to follow de-escalation protocols
  • Disregard for public perception and accountability
  • Minimal respect for civilian rights
He further stated that his intimidating reputation stems from being a “tough trainer,” which he appeared to consider a virtue.



3. Attitude Toward Non-Risuri Individuals

Inspector Overflorijn openly stated that non-Risuri individuals are “potential threats” and “almost certainly spies.”
He added that foreign residents “should leave their own customs behind” if they wish to remain.

Such statements show:
  • Xenophobic bias
  • An inability to treat foreign citizens or agents with impartiality
  • Views incompatible with RHC’s international mandate
He could not envision a scenario in which he would follow a lawful order from a Danoran superior—an outright contradiction of chain-of-command obligations.



4. Loyalty and Priorities

When asked whether he sees himself primarily as an RHC officer or a guardian of Risur, Overflorijn stated that Risur is “more important” because the RHC “has not existed that long.”
This indicates a problematic hierarchy of loyalties.

He further claimed that if a lawful order conflicted with his view of Risuri interests, “then the law is wrong,” suggesting:
  • A willingness to disregard legal authority
  • An inability to operate within the constraints of statutory mandates
His casual remark that he would “crush the skull” of a colleague who betrayed Risur raises severe concerns regarding violent tendencies and emotional regulation.


5. Team Dynamics

Overflorijn acknowledges that fellow team members criticize him for being “too harsh” and relying on an “iron fist.”
He delegates all “soft approaches” to Agent Felix, indicating poor adaptability and inflexibility in communication style.

He repeatedly deferred questions to Agent Ayleen, suggesting she “knows best.” This reliance demonstrates:
  • A lack of independent decision-making
  • Improper dependence on a peer instead of the chain of command


6. Integrity Issues

When questioned about missing Axis Island artifacts, Overflorijn accused colleagues of selling evidence or using it for personal components. These accusations were made:
  • Without evidence
  • Without documentation
  • Without having filed any official report
This behavior constitutes either knowledge of misconduct he failed to report, or reckless, unfounded accusations to deflect responsibility.
Both options raise serious integrity concerns.



7. Assessment

Across all topics, Inspector Overflorijn demonstrated:
  • Intolerance toward foreign nationals and foreign agents
  • Improper and unilateral use of force
  • Disregard for legal structures and accountability
  • Aggressive rhetoric unbecoming of an RHC officer
  • Problematic personal ideology overshadowing professional duties
  • Poor judgment in situations involving civilians
  • Lack of emotional restraint
  • Inconsistent and unreliable statements
His attitude conflicts with the expectations of an RHC Inspector, especially one operating within a diverse, diplomatically sensitive environment.



8. Recommendation
Due to the severity of the concerns raised, the Internal Affairs Division recommends:

Immediate demotion of Inspector Staf Overflorijn to Assistant Inspector.


This demotion should be accompanied by:
  • Mandatory retraining in de-escalation, diplomacy, and legal procedure
  • Six months of behavioral supervision under an assigned senior officer
  • Quarterly performance reviews
  • Reassessment of fitness for duty after the supervision period

Should Overflorijn fail to demonstrate clear improvement, termination of service should be formally considered.

 

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