====== Saurian Priests ======
Making their home in [[hornhelm|Hornhelm]], these priests oversee the religious lives of the [[saurian|Saurians]] living there. Often wearing hooded purple robes, they are easy to pick out of the crowd milling around the open air market in the center of town.

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===== Responsibilities =====

The priests officiate the funerals of the recently deceased. Bodies are respectfully wrapped in ceremonial garments. Some may even be adorned with elaborate [[funeral_mask|funeral masks]]. The bodies are then offered as a sacrifice in the [[dunshab_lakebed|Dunshab Lakebed]].

The priests adhere to a strict policy outlawing violence within the walls of [[hornhelm|Hornhelm]].

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===== History =====
Members of the priesthood once oversaw the construction of the large statue in the center of town. What is now the market place in [[hornhelm|Hornhelm]] was originally meant to be a sacred place. - Saurian Wasteland (GS-ADV5)

It is believed that a member of their sect learned the secrets of opening portals between different [[planes|planes]].

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===== References =====
==== Saurian Wasteland (GS-ADV5) ====
Arriving at the shores of the [[dunshab_lakebed|Dunshab Lakebed]], you witness a group of priests standing near an altar. They appear to be making a sacrifice.

  * Attack while they are distracted.
  * Observe their behavior.
  * Approach the group pretending to understand what is happening.

You learn that [[zug|Zug]] the [[orc|Orc]]  is deceased and they are honoring him with a funeral.

In the village of [[hornhelm|Hornhelm]], you recognize more members of their faith. Depending on your actions at [[dunshab_lakebed|Dunshab Lakebed]], you may be welcomed by them. They may even give you a [[rope|rope]] as a welcome gift.