Cleric
Followers of a religious order are found across Sufera, though not all unite under similar Deities or goals.
For the majority, they follow The Divine themselves, offering prayers and worship in exchange for magical prowess.
Other worship the Dragons directly, also offering prayers and worship towards the mortal creatures, and are similarly returned with magical abilities.
Smaller cults and factions can be found across Sufera, though not all gain abilities for their worship
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Flavour
Career
Qualifications
No prior qualifications are required to join the most popular clergy: Otonian & Dragonite
Smaller sects and cults may have requirements to join, such as status or display of devotion.
Unlike other magical professions, Clerics are not certified by external sources such as the Certification Bureau, they are internally certified, with their current title refering to their abilities
Career Progression
Progression is assured in most of the religious order, as many ranks are offered with plenty of mobility provided that candidate has met the requirements for this
Payment & Reimbursement
Payment is often offered to clerics in exhange for magical services such as healing or support in strenuous situations.
As well as this, it isn't uncommon for clerics to be "salaried" by their temple for their efforts, especially in the case of travelling missionaries or those on tasks taking them outside the city.
Other Benefits
Clergy are given free food, board and clothing with the temple they operate from, as well as a higher status than average.
It is also common for clergy to be some of the most educated in their towns, as they are provided lessons on reading, writing, magic and biology so they can utilise their Divine given abilities
Perception
Purpose
Clergy that do not travel preach sermons, maintain temples and offer assistance to the town they operate within, using their magical gifts as a service to help and heal the residents.
Social Status
Clergy often come with a fair amount of social status, as someone revered for their sacrifices and their abilities to assist others. This status is not above a noble, but enough to be considred trustworthy and of good repute.
Alternative Names
Clergymen, Priest, Missionary, Healer, Support
Type
Religious
Demand
Medium-High, more in less safe areas.
Famous in the Field
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