| Bear Clan
Strong, enduring, and proud, the Bear Clan produces only the finest warriors.
It is rumored their rites of initiation are almost inhumane. They typically
offer only warrior as a life pursuit, but a few others have been known to
slip through the ranks for training to become rangers. Only warriors, with
the occasional rogue or ranger, will be acknowledged as Bear Clan members.
Hammer Clan
It is widely believed that this band was formed shortly after the Battle
of Maelshyve, in reaction to the dark events wrought there. The Hammer clan
is a small clan is made up of primarily of Giantkin who manipulate the energies,
as well as a few magic-using rogues and warriors. Their outlook on life is
mostly grim, believing Despana and her horrors will once again plunge Elanthia
into a second Age of Chaos. Several of the clan's members are plagued by
horrific visions, while others believe they are cursed in one manner or another.
Sun Clan
The Sun Clan is one mostly of elemental worship. They do not particularly
have one class more than another... they all simply come together to revere
the elements and celestial bodies. Many prefer sun worship, and hold sunrise
rituals to this effect. Others in the clan, though, often follow the elements
of fire, water, or earth. A few even call to the moons and stars for guidance
and support. The members of this clan realize it takes all kinds of people
to make the world go around, and are therefore extremely tolerant.
Wind Runner Clan
The Wind Runner Clan really only worship one thing - the freedom a person
has to do something. This clan, mostly rangers, places that gift above all
else. Obviously, this leads to certain problems with people like the Krolvin
and the Dhe'nar. They have always been at the forefront of any slaving activity,
mercilessly punishing any that attempt to follow those ways.
Vaikalimara Clan
Vaikalimara Clan, an all-female clan, doesn't associate much with other people,
including other Giantkin. It is believed that they are the handmaidens to
one of the Arkati, to one of the remaining drakes, and to other various unseen
powers. It's also believed that they are very likely all insane.
Artic Clan
The Artic Clan is likely the most secluded of the known Clans. They reside
up in the center of the DragonSpine Mountains, northeast of Icemule Trace
by roughly a month's travel. Not much is known about this clan, save that
the members are very in tune with nature, some to the point of being able
to alter it. Many of the members choose not to speak, but if they do it is
in quiet, deep tones.
Wolf Clan
This somewhat broody clan is most well known for its scouts and rogues. The
mental image of a Giantkin sneaking anywhere may be difficult, but you probably
wouldn't be able to see a hiding member of this clan in an open field until
they tapped you on the shoulder. This clan is most often employed in the
quiet garnering of information and setting ambushes.
Ogre Clan
For the most part, this clan has become sedentary, passing over their need
to roam for a pouch full of silver and a warm hearth at night. They are the
merchants of the clans, and are well known for their shrewd practices (and
strong-arm tactics, in the case of loan repayment). When the taking of a
city or the building of one involves Giantkin, the run of the place is often
assisted by an Issimir upon completion. Issimir who still feel the need to
roam often become mercenaries of one kind or another.
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