Reo

:: This article is about the religious term. For the race whose name shares an etymological root, see Reot.
A Reo is a Zorredrian term for a religious leader, though only for those of locally acknowledged gods. Primarily, the term is used throughout Quanmo; even non-Zorredrian speakers use it as a loanword. Quite literally, it can be interpreted as "close to gods".
A Reo's duties vary depending on the community they are in, but their foremost duties tend to be to the community itself, not the faith or religion. They speak to gods to ask for help in overcoming challenges for the community, and they also use that god's temples to help the community in turn. For example, a temple might double as a homeless shelter, or offerings to a god may be used to supply food to the needy.
Because religions a Reo may be part of tend to not be centrally organized, one Reo's interpretation of a god's words or sacred texts can drastically vary from those of another. In this manner, a Reo can be said to reflect the community they are in. After all, a Reo preaching things counter to a community's beliefs is hardly being helpful in most cases.
Being a Reo is a lifelong duty, and training to become a Reo starts at a young age. A Reo will often use the term somewhere in their name -- usually their last name -- as acknowledgement of this commitment to serving a god and community.
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