Exquaestio Actions 1447 A formatted version of these actions is available at http://www.picotech.net/~jeff_wilson63/rpg/Exq_1447.html Events Description: Converts join the order, increasing population by 10%. (? growth remaining?) Description: The High Priest Hugo Crespi dies on his way to attend the Grand Conclave. With the shoo-in candidate for church leadership dead, politics at the Grand Conclave turns serious. Description: The Grand Conclave is very will attended. In addition to 20 priests, representatives of the 5 remaining priests, and their assistants, most Rohain (45) and the majority of Espiri (15) also attend. Quaestae also show up in large numbers. While some funds are available to support the travelers, the church in Cormenaera is severely strained. (Cormenaera city proper, however, scarcely notices the influx of ~200.) Action 1: Magical Summoning Weight: Single Description: At the start of the Grand Conclave the Espiri present attempt to summon a Servant of Feroze from the dreaming to offer advice. Difficulty: Hard (-1) Factors: This is right on the edge of Exquaestio's magical rating (or possibly slightly over) (---), but at the conclave there are a number of espiri who can work together (+), and exquaestio can refer to Sorcerer's College of Mir (+). The conclave is also a major event to the divine hierarchy (+) marking a shift from probationary status for Exquaestio to full membership (0). Fudge-Points: 8 Results: Fudge Points +4 + Spectacle Action 2: General Reorganization Weight: Single Description: While the main business of the Grand Conclave is to select a bishop and primate, before this can be done, the details of how the selection is handled must be decided. This discussion extends into a variety of areas of church administration. Difficulty: Routine (+2) Factors: Time Limitations & necessity (+). Divine revelation (0). Existing guidelines (+). Fudge-Points: 0 Results: Majority, Revote, Primate Authority, Special Advisors, Action 3: Primate's Election Weight: Single Description: The selection of a new primate is a straightforward process with most of the politics having occurred in deciding on the process. Difficulty: Trivial (+3) Factors: Internal process with a definite time limit and strong need (+). Politics from previous action (+). No political divisiveness (+). Fudge-Points: 0 Results: Administration, Leadership, Politics, Piety Action 4: Rohain Business Weight: Single Description: With so many of the top member of the church available, the rohain also reorganize. In the end, only the opinion of the preceptor counts, but he is careful to ask advice from all sides before making his final decisions. Difficulty: Routine (+2) Factors: No tradition and a need for a working organization (+). Military organization (+). Fudge-Points: 0 Results: Rohain Consent, Preceptory, Anradan Support, General Members Action 5: The Pantheon (1 of 6) Weight: Extra Description: (Creating the pantheon breaks down into six elements: Site Selection, Site Survey, Planning Construction, Obtaining Funds, Gathering and Purchasing Materials, and the Construction itself.) Difficulty: Normal (0) (-1 Extra) Factors: Resources (-2), Crafts (+1), Knowledge of other religions (+), Religious Tolerance (+), Scholastics (0). Fudge-Points: 0 Results: Communication & Trade Routes + Local Attitudes + Available Resources + Foreign Interest ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send mail to celandra-off@phoenyx.net.
