I think most Orlanthi clans certainly want to have a Chalana Arroy priestess around, and most may manage it. But one of the annoying things about CA is that they don't behave as if they are the clans. If there is an outbreak of disease in that enemy clan over the ridge - the CA will go to help them, even if it means diverting her attention from her own clans healing needs. The Bevara healer may not. CA healers are loved, and revered, but don't always act in the clans interest.
And CA healers are a serious pain to any War Clan, I imagine. Always counselling for peace, always finding ways to preserve the life of injured enemies. I wouldn't be surprised if the healers of many War clans leave, and some among the clan are not too sad to see them go.
I think one of the consequences of CA being outside the clan structure is they are far more likely to wander than most other cults. Their code compels them to act where they are most needed - and unlike almost anyone else in Orlanthi society, they can be pretty sure that they will be granted hospitality by anyone for as long as they need it. Cults like Issaries might travel most of the time, but CA is unusual in that I think they may often turn up at a foreign clan for a relatively extended period (say, a few weeks).
I think the Orlanthi always love and respect their healers *when they are around, healing them*. When they, say, build their CA a house and then she wanders off to heal their enemies the next season - then they are not so grateful.
Cheers
David
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