1

They have considerable magical resources

2

They’re unusually flush with cash

3

They own a lot of valuable goods or land

4

They have the ear of important locals

5

The local lord relies on them considerably

6

They have useful secular servants

7

They know a lot of useful secrets

8

They can get crimes or offenses forgiven

9

They are owed favors by other temples

10

They have a lot of well-armed followers