Priest of the Circle

One must be accepted into the clergy of the Circle by at least two priests. You need not be a clergy member already, but that is the most common place priests come from.   In the process of becoming a Priest, you learn about the sciences as much as you do about the gods. Medicine and alchemy can be used to benefit the people and it is a key function of a Priest to act as a doctor when they can.   Should a player wish to become a Priest, they may take the following talent to indicate their growing experience and knowledge of their faith (and can also create divine miracles with the Divine Skill).

Normally, an individual dedicates their life to the faith in the Circle. This marks a change in the persons life for all time. Their entire existence is then framed under the commission given to them by tenants of the circle. Spending their lives learning to benefit others, their become intellectuals, healers, and humanitarians. Once two priests deem them worthy, they are accepted as a full priest and take on new responsibilities.   Alternatively, Priest may merely be someone who acted with a faith fervent enough to exemplify the Circle, and their actions produce outstanding results, held to be a direct work of the gods. These individuals are given careful consideration and if accepted, take on all the normal responsibilities of the priesthood.

Priests do not get paid traditionally. The temples accept whatever donations are offered at the will of their followers. This is then in tern split between the resident clergy and maintenance of the temples. While the clergy does not require a tithe, it is considered a good deed in the eyes of the gods as you are sacrificing for your fellows. Those in more remote settlements make very little if anything at all and must ply their other trades (medicine and alchemy) in order to make ends meet.

In most places of civilization, priests are accepted with open arms as they are a sign of the good will of the gods. A priest speaking on your behalf is a strong indicator of the gods will and isn't taken lightly.

Each Priest has a Holy Symbol. This is both their badge of office as well as a channel for their prayers.

Medicine including herbal remedies and small scientific benefits are things the priests seek to provide to the people.