Proclamation

Jacoban priests are able to nail various Proclamations to the proclamation board outside their cathedral. These papers either increase or decrease the level of fear among the populace.

However, not all Sims agree with Jacoban dogma. Proclamations, especially in kingdoms where the church isn't feared, are often in danger of being torn down by others. Peterans are noticeably prone to this and will actually feel Peteran Pride for tearing down proclamations. If the Jacoban priest sees a Sim tearing down a proclamation, he or she will naturally regard the act with shock and declare the offending Sim a Jacoban Enemy for a few hours. Tearing down proclamations is a minor crime and Sims can be put in the stocks if caught for it.

Although proclamations seem to serve as a way for the church to assert its authority by directing the lives of Watcher-fearing Sims, Sims don't seem to ever do what the proclamations say and even the priest who posted the proclamation can defy it with no ill effects.