“The Spire touches the God's realms, and the Temples touch the hearts of all.”
The Religious class of Harmony are arguably the most powerful force in the Dolya Vpala. They, and they alone, are able to permit access to the 1 Strata and The Grand Spire at the heart of Harmony, and the command of the zealot Templars that protect it. For those not inducted into The Spire priesthood or the Templar order, a life of study, prayer and service await them in The Temple district of 3 Strata. These individuals serve the deities of the realm and the people who worship them.
Collectively, these religious individuals are called Alter-Boys (Or Choir Girls). They represent the conscience of the people, and are conduits of benevolence and selflessness. Alter-Boys are often called upon to act as mediators and peacemakers between the many conflicting factions in the city, using the inherent authority of the Spire Priesthood and Templar might to bring abrupt ends to conflicts that would otherwise destabilise the city at a fundamental level.
This important work give Alter-boys a depth of experience in leadership and conflict resolution that is invaluable to many groups. Foremost among them are Rail Jock Crews. That often find themselves out-numbered and out gunned, relying on their quick wits and perfectly timed words to defuse situations that could otherwise end in bloodshed. This usefulness is, unfortunately, often insufficient to shelter Alter-Boys from relentless mockery and teasing from fellow Rail Jocks who see them as a little to aligned with the fascistic authority of the city.
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