The Lead Crown, Chapter 3-6: Noriene
Noriene raised one of her gloved paws, scowling at the brownish hue the table top had given it, "strangely, the church has not taken responsibility for the order of blades... although my contacts within the clergy were quite certain the altercation several
Furtasia: Thladiran Pantheon
Thladirans are not discouraged from worshiping other deities, though clergy are expected to be faithful only to thladir's pantheon. thladirans who do pray to other gods are advised to pay equal homage to their own pantheon, however.
The Lead Crown: Ch 2b, Outside Influence (Pt 1)
Of the body is very relaxed, though one part is not... and its presence is not so easily masked by bed clothes." he stated the comment as casually as he could, but he could tell that the priest's sensibilities had been disturbed-- such was the way of the clergy
Zion: Light of the New Moon, Ch 1.1. Doen
I'm not sure what the fox had endured in the past, but he seemed to avoid all of the clergy like the plague. the fact that he was facing me, and actually speaking to me really drove the point home. "alright."
The Saga of Fidonhaal - Daughters of the East - Magic (Appendix Sample 2)
Priests and priestesses are the next most common practitioners of magic, but are second by a very wide margin when compared to mages, especially in regards to the typical clergy of the organized temple.
Perfect Breed 1/3
By the time the dome was erected over the majority of the northern continent religious sects made participation mandatory for all clergy. now, almost a century later it's as much a part of kitara life as the domed city and the facility itself.
Volcanic
If the clergy can suppress my size and power, it follows that ketaki could do the same! it just doesn't make sense!"
Zion - Light of the New Moon: The Wild Lands
All travelers within the wild lands are encouraged to have one or more divine shields, though this is not always possible as they are tightly regulated by the clergy of all cities.
The Princess' Heat - Part 4
To show their dedication to the gods, the clergy screeched, the people must abandon the old ways.
The Lead Crown, Ch 7.6 Malcom (Part A)
Brother rhys knew his way around the court almost as well as the social conventions of the clergy, but, considering the military power of wyra and the audacity with which they invaded the coast, the rat was not particularly inclined to test his talents.
The Lead Crown: Ch 1b, Martyrdumb (Pt 4)
Although the northern atrium was busy at almost any hour, the southern grand hall was reserved for the comings and goings of the clergy... which meant it was very quiet late in the evening.
Anthropia: The Crimson Eye Chronicles 2
"so the fixed point is closing in on us, marcanthrus warned the clergy of this temple of this event and to do everything in our power to limit collateral damage" she said, "are you familiar with the tale of saral-greth?"