To raise an army, a character makes a TN 3 Command check. On success, they raise an army with strength set by their status and disciplined set by their bonus successes.
Details
To raise an army, a character must have access to their holdings and retainers (or community, for commoners), and must make a TN 3 Command check as a downtime activity. This army includes fighters + support staff + supplies needed for the army.
The maximum strength and discipline of this army is determined by these tables:
The maximum strength and discipline of this army is determined by these tables:
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Players may be able to use wealth to add +10 to +50 to their status for the initial marshaling check to increase the size of their armies.
Players may be able to use Perform or Courtesy for their marshaling check to appeal to peers or superiors to create an army, rather than commanding their subordinates, at GM discretion.
Players may be able to use Perform or Courtesy for their marshaling check to appeal to peers or superiors to create an army, rather than commanding their subordinates, at GM discretion.
Opportunity Uses |
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Reduce the TN of your first army maintenance check by 1 per * spent this way. |
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The army assembles without attracting the attention of any local powers not currently at war with you. |
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One cohort gains one of the following doctrines: Out of Nowhere, Sappers |
Opportunity Uses |
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If you failed, determine the easiest way to accomplish the task you were attempting (skill and approach). |
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Remove 1 strife you gained from this check per * spent this way. |
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Provide assistance to the next character to attempt a check to accomplish something similar |
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If you failed, provide assistance to the next character trying to accomplish the same action (p. 298 CRB) |
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Learn another character in the scene’s demeanor (if an NPC) and current strife. |
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Act subtly to attract minimal attention in your efforts. Extra * makes the attempt even subtler. |
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Notice an interesting detail about a character in the scene, such as an advantage or disadvantage. At the GM’s discretion, you may establish a new detail for an NPC. |
Marshal Technique Opportunities
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None
Special Circumstance Opportunities
In Shadowlands
*+ You detect a subtle sign in your environment that lets you get your bearings, such as a stream that runs slightly less Tainted than the environment around it or the growths on the twisted trees that point toward the Festering Pit. This landmark helps guide you for one scene, plus one additional scene in the Shadowlands per * spent this way
Against Tainted Threats
** Confronted with the horrors of the Taint, you remain alert and able to discern a weakness in your foe. Reduce the TN of your next check made to oppose or harm a Tainted character by 1, as you examine the threat before you and formulate an appropriate response.
While Tainted
** Your newfound cunning is able to redirect attention away from you, potentially concealing your Tainted nature or letting you avoid scrutiny. The TN of the next check made to scrutinize you or your actions is increased by 1.
In Contested Territory
* You discern subtle signs of incoming trouble and can take steps to avoid it. The next time you enter a conflict scene this session, you may add a kept die showing * to your initiative check.
** You create a clever disguise or ruse to get the jump on potential foes. The next time you enter a conflict scene this session, after initiative has been determined, choose one character in the scene. On that character's next check, they must reroll all results containing non-explosive Success symbols.
** You create a clever disguise or ruse to get the jump on potential foes. The next time you enter a conflict scene this session, after initiative has been determined, choose one character in the scene. On that character's next check, they must reroll all results containing non-explosive Success symbols.