Carrionite Mortuary Priest

Mortuary Priests are the loyal followers of the Mortuary Cult, a powerful cultural institution within Carrion King society. Most of the Carrionites abandoned their old religious and cultural practices as they modernised and evolved, but some remained. One such tradition is their handling of bodies. The ‘worthy dead’ have their organs removed and preserved in clay canopic jars, where it is entombed with the body inside pyramids. This was, in the past, seen as a symbol of honour and respect, but as Carrionite society modernised this practice has turned into something else entirely. Now, the Carrion Kings build great pyramids for themselves that act as palaces that when their death arrives, are converted into tombs. Overtime the pyramids have grown to great sizes, with each King attempting to outdo his or her rivals. Indeed, this once respectful practice has turned into a contest of status and wealth. 
Either way, the Mortuary Priests still serve their important roles, mainly preparing bodies for burial. This process is a long and difficult one, at least if one wishes to complete the process properly. The body must be embalmed, organs removed, and wrapped in traditional bandages and robes, among other things. In addition to their regular duties, though, members of the Mortuary Cult have additional skills. Most notably, they also have the magical power to manipulate souls, ensuring the spirit of their now-deceased benefactor is prepared and ready for eternal entombment. In a pinch, this ability can shift from one of domestic ritual to one of devastating brutality, as the priest uses their magical abilities to rip souls from bodies or rend them into spiritual agony.