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== Step One: the First March ==
 
== Step One: the First March ==
In planning the initial movement, the character should choose a [[Type-4 Hex|type-4 hex]], as this includes a moderate-sized [[Village|village]], which may or may not be a [[Settlement|settlement]].  The first step is to organise a simple protest, asking for the local [[Commoner (non-player character)|commoners]] to gather and move through the few streets of the village, carrying make-shift standards and perhaps a few signs, to make their grievances known to the local authority.
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When planning the initial movement, the character should select a [[Type-4 Hex|type-4 hex]], which typically includes a moderate-sized [[Village|village]], potentially a [[Settlement|settlement]].  The first step involves organizing a simple protest where local [[Commoner (non-player character)|commoners]] are encouraged to gather and move through the village's streets. They should carry makeshift standards and, possibly, a few signs to express their grievances to the local authorities.
  
The character must lay out a cost of 1 silver piece per resident and rolls 1d4 +1 to see how many days the character must spend meeting and discussing with members of the community while paying out the aforementioned coin.  At the end of this period, a march is announced a week henceAt that time, a crowd of 1d6 persons per [[Experience Level|experience level]] of the character appears. If this crowd numbers 21 or more, the character makes a [[Ability Checks|charisma check]].
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To initiate this process, the character must allocate a budget of 1 [[Coin (monetary unit)|silver piece]] per resident and then roll 1d4 + 1 to determine how many days is needed for meeting and discussing with members of the community while disbursing the aforementioned coins.  At the end of this designated period, a march is scheduled for a week laterDuring this march, a crowd forms with a size of 1d6 persons per [[Experience Level|experience level]] of the character. If this crowd reaches a size of 21 or more, the character is allowed to make a [[Ability Checks|charisma check]].  If the charisma check fails, or the crowd size doesn't permit it, then the event is a failure.
  
If this is successful, the authority present shall appear to address the crowd. A parley then follows between the authority, the character and the most important two members of the common crowd.  Nothing can come of this parley, except that the entities meet and are afterwards known to one another.
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If the charisma check is successful, the local authority will agree to address the crowd. Subsequently, a parley takes place between the authority, the character and two other prominent members of the crowd.  This parley cannot yield immediate results, but it serves as a means for these parties to meet and become acquainted with each other.
  
 
== Step Two: Petition ==
 
== Step Two: Petition ==

Revision as of 21:28, 27 October 2023

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Grassroots movement is an authority-status sage ability in the study of History which is accessible to the character within a geographical sphere where 30 or more points of knowledge is had.

Possessing a deep knowledge of history, particularly the accounts of grassroots movements in ages past, the character gains a unique ability to intuitively recognise and foment political issues already present in local communities. Common issues include oppressive taxation, land rights, unfair labor conditions, unfair treatment by feudal lords, economic hardship, disputes with the church. Through speeches and financial contributions, the character is able so organise, protests, petitions, boycotts, refusal to pay taxes or even outright rebellions.

The dungeon master should provide the character with knowledge about which political issue offers the best choice for building a movement.

Step One: the First March

When planning the initial movement, the character should select a type-4 hex, which typically includes a moderate-sized village, potentially a settlement. The first step involves organizing a simple protest where local commoners are encouraged to gather and move through the village's streets. They should carry makeshift standards and, possibly, a few signs to express their grievances to the local authorities.

To initiate this process, the character must allocate a budget of 1 silver piece per resident and then roll 1d4 + 1 to determine how many days is needed for meeting and discussing with members of the community while disbursing the aforementioned coins. At the end of this designated period, a march is scheduled for a week later. During this march, a crowd forms with a size of 1d6 persons per experience level of the character. If this crowd reaches a size of 21 or more, the character is allowed to make a charisma check. If the charisma check fails, or the crowd size doesn't permit it, then the event is a failure.

If the charisma check is successful, the local authority will agree to address the crowd. Subsequently, a parley takes place between the authority, the character and two other prominent members of the crowd. This parley cannot yield immediate results, but it serves as a means for these parties to meet and become acquainted with each other.

Step Two: Petition