Church of Kelemvor
The death clergy as they are known have many duties; most involve tending to the last wishes of the dying and providing burial services to those who die alone. They also set out to cure diseases and defend people from monsters so that folk do not die before their time. Their final and arguably most important task is the destruction of undeath in all its various forms as it is an affront to Kelemvor. Elite priests of Kelemvor are known as Doomguides. Servants of Kelemvor are usually clad in somber gray vestments and brandish hand-and-a-half swords, or bastard swords.
There are two major centers of worship devoted to Kelemvor: the Tower of Skulls in Ormath and a huge monastery in Ormpetarr constructed in 1479 DR.
It is believed Kelemvor took the essences of the deceased and assigned them to their appropriate places in the eternal cycle of existence. He is the Great Guide, who leads everyone into their next life. His faithful understand that death is part of life, that it is a beginning rather than an end and a necessity rather than a punishment. It is not the ultimate end; instead, it is a step in a continuing and wonderful journey. They view death as an orderly process, without deception or chaos. It is not to be rushed, prolonged, or evaded through undeath.
It is the will of Kelemvor that no sentient being, human or otherwise, should die of natural causes without one of his priests to attend them. Nor should they pass on without knowing that Kelemvor will meet them in the afterlife and that he is merciful and just and not to be feared. Thus the clergy believe their highest duty was to seek out folk close to death and aid them.
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