Editing The Morninglord (section)

==The Faithful==
Although the Morninglord's cult is the most widely spread of the faiths of Barovia, it is still a fairly small presence and regarded with widespread bemusement and/or cynicism; most Barovians are too jaded and miserable as a result of their lot in life. Still, it is making itself at home both amongst younger Barovians and amongst the assimilated Gundrakites, who show a much stronger interest.

Because of this, the cult has a relaxed hierarchy; there is no centralized authority or orthodoxy within the church, and each temple is autonomous. Rites, liturgies, hymns and other elements are spread between temples as they prove popular with the faithful. Still, there are a small handful of universal traditions.

Firstly, the cult honors those clergy who have founded temples or committed great deeds of sacrifice and bravery; those martyred in service to the cult or its beliefs are canonized as '''chanticleers'''.

Secondly, the priests of the Morninglord pray at sunrise (what a surprise) and hold brief morning worship services every day of the week. The faithful are encouraged to attend at least once per week, but they're a practical church and understand that the realities of Barovian life often impede the ability to attend the services.

Finally, whilst each temple often involves itself in local festivals, the cult has its own singular high holy day. Called Nevermore Night, it's held on the winter solstice; a sixteen hour ceremony that battles the night with prayers of hope and haunting ''a cappella'' hymns.

Because of the cult's beliefs about battling evil and protecting the innocent, adventuring [[cleric]]s of the Morninglord often engage in [[multiclassing]], most frequently as [[Abjurer]]s, [[Fighter]]s and [[Ranger]]s.