Grey Cloaks are warrior priests who serve the Communion. Up until the Mendari War, the position was considered a ceremonial role. However, after King Rodric’s refusal to eradicate the Mendari, the Communion began to recruit clansguard into the Grey Cloak order. Although not confirmed, there may be as many as several thousand Grey Cloaks stationed throughout the Sacred Groves of Northern Tarania, with a further elite unit guarding The Great Nemeton of Tremadon.