Persuasion [1300]

Olympia: The Age of Gods PBEM (Oct 4 2000)

## E.4: Persuasion [1300]

      Time to learn: 14 days.

The skill of smooth-tongued oratators, Persuasion involves the manipulation of others through eloquent verbal dialog. From subverting a noble's loyalty to rousing peasant mobs with firey speeches, Persuasion can a powerful tool or weapon.

The following teachable skills may be studied directly once Persuasion is known:

      num    skill                              time to learn
      ---    -----                              -------------
      1301   Bribe noble                        two weeks
      1302   Raise peasant mob                  two weeks
      1303   Rally peasant mob                  four weeks
      1304   Train angry peasants               two weeks

The following unteachable skills may be studied directly once Persuasion is known:

      num    skill                              time to learn
      ---    -----                              -------------
      1330   Persuade oathbound noble           four weeks
      1331   Incite mob violence                four weeks
      1332   Summon wild men                    four weeks
      1333   Persuade wild men to remain        four weeks

The following guild skills may be studied by guildmembers:

      num    skill                              time to learn
      ---    -----                              -------------
      1390   Encourage Population Growth        two weeks

- Bribe noble [1301]
- Persuade oathbound noble [1330]
- Raise peasant mob [1302]
- Rally peasant mob [1303]
- Incite mob violence [1331]
- Summon wild men [1332]
- Persuade wild men to remain [1333]
- Train angry peasants [1304]
- Encourage Population Growth [1390]