Peaceful, seafaring clan rich in fishing. Stone is the sapphire, mined inland. Their symbol is a shell. Both genders take the Sanction of Strength at age 12. Males are educated until age 12 but must leave school to prepare for marriage at 13, the youngest of all clans.
Their rich coasts and lushly forested interiors lure humans who pay dearly to hunt the deep groves and fish their coasts. Their stone is azurite, and their symbol the eagle. Both genders undergo the Sanction of Strength and are educated together.
Hundreds of protected islands form the Z'fee t'Zh - the Islands of Zh. This is a coveted vacation spot for all Kin. The Zalmute are casually neutral about most things, but are fiercely protective of their islands. Symbol is a fish. Kyanite is their gem. Males are not educated after age 6.
The Esskafazl inhabit a barren desert. Small oases dot the land where Mt. Skathrah climbs out of the atmosphere. It is snow- capped all year. Males are educated till age 8. The legend of Adel Jansaara thrives here. Symbol is the fox.
The Koursas inhabit one of the smallest areas on Felidae but it is one of the richest. Wheat grows in abundance and a sheaf of grain is their symbol. Males marry at age 14 and are not educated. Their gem is yellow citrine.
The Marasova's symbol is the kweeoh, similar in appearance to the bear; but it is far more fierce and wiley, and eats flesh. Their gem is turquoise. Males are educated till age 17 and do not marry until then. They are accepted as warriors by their clan.
The Kayl raise elk for food and skins. Their territory is surrounded on all sides with a tiny outlet to the sea which the Koursas and Ceeow clans consider unclean: whales often beach themselves there. Gem is actinolite. Males are married at age 14 and are not educated after age 3.
The Keheyl have a long coastline and abut the rich forests of the Aleksay and Fitzzeen. Their gem is jasper and symbol the scythe. Males are equal partners with females here and are educated until age 14. Although many are warriors and leaders, no male has yet become tzesar [clan ruler].
The Ceeow use a kanya leaf as their symbol and their gemstone is light green peridot. Males have the least opportunities in this clan. They receive no education beyond care of the home and children and are married at 15. The clan has rich forests.
Like the Ceeow, the Jhareen clan prevents males from leaving the clan by limiting their roles and education. Their symbol is a snow owl and the stone is amber elaterite. They have a long coastline and make a good living by leasing coastal property to humans. Males are not educated.
The Fasra clan reproduces so successfully that their females are never used as breeders. The males all have tufts on their ear tips, even after three generations of breeding with other clans. Their lightning symbol is well known. Stone is the garnet. Males are not educated.
Dull black Obsidian is the Fasra gem and their symbol is a kweeoh claw. Fiercely territorial, they have been at war with one clan or another throughout the planet's history. The Tzesarki, or chief tzesar over all clans, is traditionally from the Ruh. Males marry at 15 and are not educated.
The longest mountain range is within Aleksay territory. The Three Rivers area is the home to the worlds's longest river. Males marry at 14 and are not educated. Their gem is bloodstone, said to come from the blood of Adel Jansaara himself. Symbol is a flame.
The land of Krowllee is covered with snow all year, except for 30 days. During that time, seals inhabit its eastern coast, providing them sufficient meat to survive the long winter. Symbol is indoor grown clover, transplanted from the Aleksay. Gem is amethyst. Males are educated til age 6.
Rhodinite gives the Falehla coast its bright pink sand and is their gem. A rich delta provides some of the best fishing on the planet. Their symbol is a star, due to the first star of summer which glows pink in the western sky. Males are educated to age 6.
Horses, the clan symbol, abound in the Fitzzeen territory and the clan breeds them for speed and strength. Their stone is Jet. A good bargain is said to be a "Fitzzen Deal" since they are skilled traders. Despite their small area, they are one of the richest clans. Males marry at 15 and are not educated.
Welcome...
The chart below provides much useful info and history about the Kin. Almost all Kin call each other keet-sah, which means "cousin" [in the sense that humans use the word "bro"]. This can confuse an outsider regarding who's really related to whom. The old joke is that with only sixteen [16] distinct clans, everyone really is a cousin.
Sanction of Strength
This physical test of hunting prowess is given when a female reaches puberty. Five clans permit males to test; the Marasova at 13, Lexius, Keheyl, Zalmute and Zhkarr at age 12. All other clans forbid this. Upon successful completion, the new warrior is presented with a hook knife, which is sharpened for the first time with their own blood.
First Breaching
In all clans, females experience sex for the first time at age 17 [22 tradestandard]. Kin families openly share every aspect of sex, and males are taught from age 15 [19 tradestandard] how to provide pleasure. Females consider it their duty to keep single males occupied with sex, as it is generally believed that unclaimed males are dangerously aggressive. Females are not fertile until age 22 [28 tradestandard], however, if they conceive early, the family happily seeks a mate. Births are considered the highest blessing of the Creator and all are welcomed.
Marriage
In the Falehla, Fasra, Keheyl, and Lexius clan, females marry at age 18. In all other clans, the age is 22. Only warriors may marry. Males are given in marriage. Breeders - Ramz - are added to a family unit that is not producing at least one child every 2 years. A female may have up to 6 mates, 6 male breeders and three female ones. All female children, and all children of female breeders "belong" to the primary mate. All male children belong to the secondary mate, except male children of female breeders, which are considered Ramz at birth. They are sought first as mates since they are quite often far more fertile than non-Ramz.
Note
The chart below lists clan symbols and color, which is based on semi-precious stones used to decorate hook knives and identify warriors and leaders.
- Ages are given in Felidaen years, not tradestandard.
- More info is being developed on other pages.
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