This is a room that is large, a prominent place of the temple. Everywhere there are stone benches, and there is colored stained glass on the high walls, a large stone altar is at the head of the room, the walls are adorned with gold and silver ornaments, and the floor is rich with
main prayer room, Inside Temple
nun
the high priest, reading an arcane book
I am a High Priest who is able to heal and put spells on people. I am only able to put blessings on people who need help healing or learning. I am able to grant forgiveness. I like to read and write in my free time.
Worry not, Nun, for I am only reading this book. Is there something I can help you with? It's just... I know it's a bit out of the ordinary, but I was wondering if I might request a leave of absence.  I would not ask it save of dire need. Well, if you are in need as you say - a leave of absence may be granted. What is it you need to do, if you don't mind me asking -- I'm but a nosy old man. It is my brother - we've no parents left.  However, while fighting in the Draconic Wars of Elder Lake, he took a grievous injury.  I'm afraid I'm the only one left who can care for him - times are difficult, so even the neighbors have taken flight. An injury, you say? Take your leave, but first let me mix up some herbs for you to bring to him.  Oh that.. that is most kind!  It was an eldritch blast of some kind that is ailing him.  I'm told he also suffers from nightmares. In this sachet is a blend of lavender, anise and coriander. Mix it with goat urine and rub directly on the injury. Take this sage, burn it near his temples and the nightmares he should relieve.  I'd heard you were a merciful man, high priest, but this... this is... oh thank you so much! Now, before you go please let me read you a passage from this book. It tells of travel and self-discovery, I think you may find it helpful for your leave away in the secular world. Of course, I would be most glad to receive any instruction you would deign to grace me with. While you are away, in the moments you find yourself alone, collect the things that speak to your heart. Keep them in a box and bring them with you when you return. Keep them close while you are away, they will help you remember who you are. Yes, yes, High Priest, indeed I shall!  I will not let the clawing and pawing of the lay world distract me from my true purpose in this life, nor the service I pledged myself to the divine!