Grounder Clan FAQs

[The Lighthouse]

Grounder Clan FAQs

Hi, wonderful members! I've noticed recently the forming or building up of canon clans that we don't have much information on in canon, namely clans that aren't Woods Clan/Trikru, Ice Nation/Azgeda, or Boat People/Floukru. I thought it would be fun to help build up the lesser known clans with a FAQ thread for them, and maybe even help them grow by laying out the basics of the clan for people who might wish to join them!

If you play a clan leader, you are highly encouraged to participate, even those of you who play clan leaders of more canonically known clans! All you need to do is copy and paste the code in the box below and PM it to The Lighthouse for approval. If nothing, or only a little, is known about your clan in canon, you get to make up what is unknown! More well known clans in canon must stick to canon. Once your FAQ is approved, it will be posted by me to this thread.

If you need to change anything in the future or even resubmit an updated form (maybe you gain a second or a healer in the clan you did not have when submitting, or maybe future canon caused you to have to change details), you may do so at any time, and I will edit the FAQ or repost a new one for you. **Currently, because we know we will be learning more of the Glowing Forest Clan/Trishana in S4, we are not accepting a FAQ for them.**

Below is an example form with tips to help you fill it out, and then the code for you to copy and paste in a PM. If you have questions, feel free to PM The Lighthouse ! HAPPY FAQING, FOLKS!!

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Clan Name: Trigedalsleng (English)
Geographic Location: Modern day territory this clan controls. (We are using this map as a guide. If you are unfamiliar with US geography and unable to figure it out, PM The Lighthouse and I can help with this question.)
Leader: Clan leader's name with title -- ex. Queen Nia
Second: Leader's second's name with title, if applicable (enter "n/a" if none exists yet)
Healer: Name of the primary healer for the clan (enter "n/a" if none exists yet)

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Style of Government: Monarchy, aristocracy, dictatorship, democracy, or some other form of governance?
Views on Tradition: Do they feel their current allegiance to the 12 clans and the traditions and rituals surrounding the selection of a Heda, or following a Heda/Commander, etc., are absolute and must be respected? Do they feel like old traditions are made to be broken? Something in between? How do they react when things do not happen as expected (such as Ontari's rise to power)?
Views on Violence: Does your clan have warriors? Do they believe blood must have blood? Are they neutral on political matters to maintain peace?
Allies: Are there any clans closely allied with yours? (Any non-canon alliances must be agreed to by leaders of both clans. You may not list clans as allies if they have no leader currently played on the site, unless approved by staff. PM The Lighthouse for approval, if needed. Enter "n/a" if none exist.)
Enemies: Are there any clans you have specific tensions with? (Again, this must be agreed to by leaders of both clans and you may not list clans as enemies if they have no leader currently played on the site, unless approved by staff. PM The Lighthouse for approval, if needed. Enter "n/a" if none exist.)
Clan History: Is there anything about your clan's history, or leader's history, that every citizen would know? You do not need to go into lengthy history here, just make note of anything potential new clan members should know.

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Capital City: Name of the city as it is called in game canon (Modern day name of the city) -- ex. TonDC (Washington, DC) (Optional.)
Capitol Building: The modern day structure that survived the first apocalypse that the leader now lives in and conducts business in. (Optional.)
Major Imports/Exports from Your Clan: Is there anything you clan is known for producing and selling to a wider market? Is there anything they must import because their location does not provide access to it? (Optional)
What Happens if Show Canon Renders This Clan Description OOC: Keep the most of the details, but rebrand them as a different clan and move their location? Dissolve the current clan and conform to canon? If unsure, you may state you will decide later.
Anything Else People Should Know: Anything not listed on this form that needs to be known about the clan. (Otional)



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[b]Capital City:[/b]
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[b]What Happens if Show Canon Renders This Clan Description OOC:[/b]
[b]Anything Else People Should Know:[/b]

[The Lighthouse]

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Clan Name: Yujleda (Broadleaf Clan)
Geographic Location: Florida, most of southern Alabama, most of southern Georgia, and most of southeastern South Carolina.
Leader: Emperor @kiawah
Second: General @vero
Healer: Savannah

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Style of Government: Monarchy
Views on Tradition: Traditions must be respected, and if changed, must be done so in agreement among all 12 clans. The Heda/Commander is to be followed, as long as they also honor tradition and the wishes of the 12 clans. Should the Heda become unfit, or blatant disregard for tradition and the people they command is shown, Yujleda may choose to rebel.
Views on Violence: Yujleda has a strong army of warriors. Their geographic location sometimes causes them to have to defend their territory, and they will follow the Heda into battles when called upon. They try to establish peaceful resolutions in conflicts whenever possible, but ultimately, when wronged, blood must have blood.
Allies: Trikru (Woods Clan), Floukru (Boat People), Podakru (Lake People), Boudalan (Rock Line)
Enemies: Emperor Kiawah does not have any known enemies, though he keeps a more wary eye on the actions of Azgeda and Skaikru.
Clan History: Eighteen years prior to the start of canon, an attack was made on the royal family of Yujleda, killing the Empress and her two small sons and leaving a grieving Emperor. Or at least, that was the way the story was told to the people of Yujleda. Future Emperor Kiawah, unlike his mother and brother, survived the attack, but to protect the future of the clan, he was placed into hiding to train among the warriors until such a day that he would take the crown, with only a very small number of people aware of his existence.  He learned to fight, and in spite of his small size, became a fearsome warrior. Four years prior to the start of canon, Kiawah's father became very ill, and announced his son's return to their people, handing down the crown to him (much to the chagrin of the younger half-sister who did not know he existed). While shocked, the citizens quickly accepted their new warrior Emperor with excitement, and he has proven himself a dutiful leader over time. His story is still spoken of as one of those things where everyone remembers exactly what they were doing when they found out he had returned.

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Capital City: Arlest (Charleston, South Carolina)
Capitol Building: Magnolia Plantation and its gardens
Major Imports/Exports from Your Clan: As they control more of the coast than any other clan, they export a lot of seafood (mostly dried or cured due to lack of modern refrigeration).
What Happens if Show Canon Renders This Clan Description OOC: The leaders of this clan have chosen to move them to unincorporated territory in the western United States and keep their backstory. Any OC Yujledan can choose to move with us and rebrand as a different clan, or edit their character to stay with current Yuleda canon and part ways.
Anything Else People Should Know: Every summer, Yujleda holds games, something like a Grounder Olympics, where warriors fight for sport among each other, and with warriors invited from other allied, non-hostile clans. The fights are called by an impartial "referee" of sorts if it looks like someone will be permanently injured or killed, but otherwise, injuries are taken with good, sporting nature. The idea is to brings Yujledans together and build community and support for their warriors. Fighters can enter at age sixteen, so Kiawah participated in three games before becoming Emperor and having to withdraw. However, he started a new tradition for the opening of the games so that he could still be involved. He opens the games by "fighting" two to three young Yujledan warriors in training, ages eleven to thirteen, at the same time (to make it a "fair fight").  It's all for show, as everyone know he won't hurt them and they probably can't hurt him, but the idea is to honor the best and brightest up and coming warriors, and to encourage healthy competition in training. Also... WE'RE THE BEST. COME BE THE BEST WITH US!