Oratory

Oratory is the art of delivering a speech to large groups of people with the aim of conveying or swaying a point of view. It is a skill frequently used by politicians to drive home a policy, but is also used by commanders to inspire troops, and impose discipline on the battlefield. WHerever mass persuasion is needed, Oratory, rather than Influence is used.

On a critical Oratory roll the orator sways the group completely to their argument, even winnoing over the most ardent of detractors. Subsequent rolls related to the Oratory are on difficulty grade easier.

A failed Oratory roll goes nowhere, people are as dispassionate or hostile as before. On a fumble, the orator has alienated their audience, perhaps made themselves look foolish, and may even have managed to compel the audience to believe the opposite of what they wanted to convey. Subsequent rolls dependent on the Oratory become one grade harder.

Professional Skill Base Skill Value: POW + CHA