Elven Clan Thread

Due to the fact that there are hundreds of different Elven clans in Aurora, we have created this thread to allow everyone to create their own clans. You will post details of your clan in one post with a list of current and reserved members. Do not create a massive post with a lot of details for clans; put important details and that is it. These are not organizations; you do not apply for positions, you speak to the creator and/or leader of the clan and get their permission for your character to be a part of the clan. The creator/leader of the clan is the one in charge of the clan. What they say goes.

Please use the first clan "Ensandraen" as an example of details that could be in.

• The Ein Clan
  
• The Ensandraen Clan
  
• The Eyllisghymn Clan
  
• The Shivali Clan
  

The clan was founded by Revlis Badtrade and Hericaan Hailslinger seven hundred and fifty years ago. The two settled down in a Northern Forest, now called the “Llandy Vale” and had two sons and two daughters. When their children came of age, they visited neighboring clans to find husbands and wives, returned and had their children. This tradition is continued till this day. Everyone in Ensandraen is related, which is why they all share the same last name. No one knows why, but the first born under the Maharaja always, without fail, has four children. A woman tried to not have four years ago and wanted to stop at two, but ended up having triplets. If the Maharaja dies, the Maharana becomes the Maharaja and will then have four children. The Maharaja will have four children; do not doubt the prophecy.

Location: “Where The River Begins” in the Llandy Vale.

Leadership: The title of “Maha” means “this generation” and that the holder of that title has been sworn in to that position. Before the “Maha” is added, they have the smaller title only. This means that they are next in line for that title and will receive it once the eldest has reached twenty one years of age. The Maharaja is the leader of the clan and makes the decisions. The other Maha's are sort of a council. They can state their case and opinions or evidence behind it, but the Maharaja is the one who's word is final.

Clan Population: 192

(Maha)Raja: Reserved

(Maha)Rana: Reserved

(Maha)Jan: Reserved

(Maha)Rao: Reserved

Clan Members:

Allied Clans:

Enemy Clans:

The Ein Clan

Little is known of the clan's origins, besides that over 700 years ago they settled within the forests South of the Black Steppes, only a little West of the Arcadian border.  The clan, which started at a mere 200, grew rapidly to the point that it became a small settlement.  It's location was off major human traveling routes, and it's proximity to the poisoned Weald meant that few travelers ever find it.  This allowed the clan to grow without the interference of hostile many hostile humans, and allowed their population to boom compared to many other clans.  However, this detachment has created a bit of distrust in foreigners to their lands.  While many elves have light hair, the Ein clan almost entirely has darker hair colors, the lightest hair usually being a light brown.

Location: Forests below the Black Steppes, just West of Arcadian territory and East of the poisoned Weald.

Leadership: The clan runs akin to a monarchy, where the head of the clan is born into the position.  Most of the power falls towards the monarch by blood (the one born into the role, rather than married into it), while their spouse held less power.  They have a council of officials to help them on decisions, but in the end power and decisions falls upon the leader.  For the past 2 generations heirs to ruling the clan are treated merely as future leaders from the day they are born, rather than human beings, a trend which has begun to cause a decline in the clan due to deterioration of leadership quality (as opposed to improved quality as they think they are doing).

Clan Population: 1056

Clan Head: Xecty Ein
Head's Spouse: N/A

Clan Members:

The Eyllisghymn clan is an old clan, and their name translates to "Lands of the Forgotten Ways." They hold tightly to old Elven ideals. However, their ideals are the old style, and are thus more primal. For men, this means that they are to be strong warriors, protectors, and husbands. They are to be the trunks that support the trees. For women, this means that they are to be beautiful, elegant, and lustful. They are to the be the flowers that keep the forest alive. Polygamy is a part of Eyllisghymn culture, although wives are the ones who claim husbands. This isn't meant to be for love, there is another term for the one they love, "Onae Khessven." Onae Khessven translates roughly to "Loyal Lover." One may only have a single Onae Khessven at a time. The clan is known for their women's dancing to Lisanthria and their men's blood offerings of a fresh kill from a hunt to Doran.

Location: In the caverns in mountains southwest of Jeralerd

Leadership: The Eyllisghymn is led by a single clan leader, who makes all decisions on clan-based matters. When it comes to religious ceremonies, the High Priestess is who makes those decisions. The succession is weird, and is not entirely by blood. If a clan leader has a son, he will inherit the clan leader's position. If he has a daughter, then she will become the High Priestess. If he has no son before he dies, then the High Priestess chooses the next clan leader. The High Priestess, during pregnancy, is fed special herbs and berries to boost the chance that her child is a female to nearly 100%. There is no way to guarantee a male child, so it is impossible for the clan leader's wives to have a similar mixture. When the High Priestess has a daughter, she will become the next High Priestess. If the clan leader has a daughter too, the clan leader's daughter will become the next High Priestess.


Clan Population: 205 (82 males, 123 females)

Leader: Vonia Eyllisghymn

Clan Members:

• Sehlirr Eyllisghymn (currently away from the clan, enslaved)
  

Allied Clans: Currently none.

Enemy Clans: Currently none that the Eyllisghymn see as enemies. Few travel to get to their home, so if there is animosity, the Eyllisghymn do not know of it.