Event
The Great Devotion of 1399
A great wave of religious fervor has spread across Country as thousands of penitents traverse the countryside in solemn processions. Known as the Bianchi for the white robes they wear, they march barefoot from city to city with their faces covered, chanting prayers and calling for repentance and divine mercy. These self-organized masses, inspired by apocalyptic fears and the turmoil of the time, have gathered immense popular support, but their uncontrolled and spontaneous nature raises concerns, especially among the Church authorities.
RomeCountrydynamic historical event.tagDefinitionin_game/events/DHE/flavor_pap.txt:2264
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2266type = country_event
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2268title = flavor_pap.37.title The Great Devotion of 1399
2269desc = flavor_pap.37.desc A great wave of religious fervor has spread across Country as thousands of penitents traverse the countryside in solemn processions. Known as the Bianchi for the white robes they wear, they march barefoot from city to city with their faces covered, chanting prayers and calling for repentance and divine mercy. These self-organized masses, inspired by apocalyptic fears and the turmoil of the time, have gathered immense popular support, but their uncontrolled and spontaneous nature raises concerns, especially among the Church authorities.
2270outcome = neutral
2272historical_info = flavor_pap.37.historical_info The Bianchi movement of 1399 was a mass religious phenomenon that swept across central and northern Italy. It was fueled by widespread anxiety over war, plague, and economic hardship. The movement quickly spread to cities such as Rome, Florence, and Bologna, where thousands of penitents walked in long processions, reciting prayers and hymns. While the Bianchi were generally peaceful and motivated by spiritual concerns, their sudden and unregulated processions caused alarm among authorities.
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228810 = exterior
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