-The Four Clans of the Karitzuian Galaxy-
At the beginning of the Age of Knowledge, the Karitzuian Galaxy was divided into four massive quadrants by the first Karitzuian leader, Naritarasu; not for territory, but for the people. These quadrants were called "Clans", as the leaders of each Clan would have members of their own family succeed them in positions of power (up until Nausicaa's reign). Even though these Clans group together different races, and have only one leader each (by Zhera's reign, there was one deputy each as well), Clans have very little power over the Galaxy's affairs, more serving as a way to make things orderly and to give the supreme commander of the Karitzuian Galaxy a "council" to refer to that represents the people in each Clan en mass.
There are four Clans: The Ice Spirit Clan, Karrson Clan, Shadow Clan and Zephorian Clan. The Ice Spirit Clan is the smallest of the four, with only one sentient member. The Karrson Clan is the largest, but has the second-lowest amount of sentient members. The Zephorian Clan is a happy medium in both size and sentient members, and the Shadow Clan has the largest amount of sentient members with an average-to-small size.
Note about deputies: Due to the leadership situation becoming a bit shaky after Zhera began to reign, she appointed Clan deputies to each leader; basically the deputy would check up on their leaders and make sure everything was still okay (no more cases of leader insanity, right? Right?), and take up their leaders' responsibilities just in case something happened to them. Deputies were a successful implement for a while, though Resurrection (an event that occurred not long after Nausicaa's Reign began) nullified their purpose just enough that they were quickly dropped again; however, the leaders still have "strong right hands" consisting of a broader council group that they keep with them just in case of an emergency.
There are four Clans: The Ice Spirit Clan, Karrson Clan, Shadow Clan and Zephorian Clan. The Ice Spirit Clan is the smallest of the four, with only one sentient member. The Karrson Clan is the largest, but has the second-lowest amount of sentient members. The Zephorian Clan is a happy medium in both size and sentient members, and the Shadow Clan has the largest amount of sentient members with an average-to-small size.
Note about deputies: Due to the leadership situation becoming a bit shaky after Zhera began to reign, she appointed Clan deputies to each leader; basically the deputy would check up on their leaders and make sure everything was still okay (no more cases of leader insanity, right? Right?), and take up their leaders' responsibilities just in case something happened to them. Deputies were a successful implement for a while, though Resurrection (an event that occurred not long after Nausicaa's Reign began) nullified their purpose just enough that they were quickly dropped again; however, the leaders still have "strong right hands" consisting of a broader council group that they keep with them just in case of an emergency.
-The Ice Spirit Clan-
Named after its one sentient member, the Ice Spirit Clan is the smallest of the four; quite honestly, had the Ice Spirits tolerated the other Clans enough there would have only been three! The Ice Spirit Clan is comprised of warrior-like beings with an extreme tolerance for the cold - Ice Spirits - and are representative of battle and strong will. The Ice Spirit Clan symbol is based upon a particular "V" symbol that was gently-seared to the head scales of Ice Spirits; originally this V was used to designate Ice Spirits that left their home villages to explore, as it was believed to create a more resilient soul, but since the Galaxy was created it has been used only on Ice Spirits that have explored beyond their homeworld. In the Karitzuian Galaxy symbol the V holds up the Zephorian symbol, which protects the Shadow symbol; it is often seen as representing the "backbone", or main defenses, of the Galaxy. The symbol is often depicted in black, despite being yellow when it is worn. Commonly-known species within the Clan include True Ice Spirits and Eki. Outsiders often view the Clan as outwardly hostile and bellicose.
-Leader during Naritarasu's Reign: Hirloin
-Leader during Korimala's Reign: None
-Leader during Zhera's Reign: Samatai, deputy was Soren
-Leader during Terzei's brief control: Nikotu, deputy was Terzei herself (which was a bit of an odd situation)
-Leader during Nausicaa's Reign: Nikotu
-Leader during Naritarasu's Reign: Hirloin
-Leader during Korimala's Reign: None
-Leader during Zhera's Reign: Samatai, deputy was Soren
-Leader during Terzei's brief control: Nikotu, deputy was Terzei herself (which was a bit of an odd situation)
-Leader during Nausicaa's Reign: Nikotu
-The Karrson Clan-
The Karrson Clan is the largest of the four Clans, but has a small amount of sentient members; exaggerated even more so as they are buried by the sheer amount of plants and animals in the Clan. The Karrson Clan is comprised of mainly explorers able to adapt to nearly any situation, and are representative of change. The Karrson symbol looks a lot like a spiral galaxy, and is positioned behind the entirety of the Karitzuian Galaxy symbol, a bit faded as though to make the statement "We go beyond our boundaries, but still maintain them". The Karrson symbol was a simple design with little origin beforehand, and was adopted simply because it fit the mindset of Karrsons so well. The symbol is painted a bright, gaudy orange-yellow; fitting, considering the Clan's general optimism. Commonly-known species within the Clan include Fuzzles and Gigloo. Outsiders often view the Clan as amiable and open-minded.
-Leader during Naritarasu's Reign: Fulu
-Leader during Korimala's Reign: Todus
-Leader during Zhera's Reign: Mezmirakai, deputy was Boulder
-Leader during Terzei's brief control: Mezmirakai, deputy was Leik
-Leader during Nausicaa's Reign: Leik
-Leader during Naritarasu's Reign: Fulu
-Leader during Korimala's Reign: Todus
-Leader during Zhera's Reign: Mezmirakai, deputy was Boulder
-Leader during Terzei's brief control: Mezmirakai, deputy was Leik
-Leader during Nausicaa's Reign: Leik
-The Shadow Clan-
The Shadow Clan doesn't have an impressive size, but has the most sentient races within it out of the four Clans. The Shadow Clan is comprised mainly of intellectuals who toy with one another and play mind games for the sake of keeping secrets and usurping information. A tricky crowd to deal with, they are representative of intelligence, including the collection and the use of it. The Shadow symbol is an upright rhombus with its top-right "facet" outlined, separating it into one fourth and three fourths; its position - practically hidden within the Zephorian symbol's topmost rhombus - emphasizes the Shadow Clan's tendency to keep secrets and go unnoticed when among others. The symbol was based upon crystals found upon the Shadow creatures' "homeworld" (or at least, what they call their homeworld), as Shadow creatures have a reputation for hoarding trinkets and valuable things; the symbol's color matches that of its inspiration. Commonly-known species within the Clan include Black Shwarmras and Ceriphylins. Outsiders often view the Clan as deceitful, underhanded, and selfish.
-Leader during Naritarasu's Reign: Icestorm
-Leader during Korimala's Reign: Caltrops
-Leader during Zhera's Reign: Zsasha, deputy was Wilfre
-Leader during Terzei's brief control: Solar, deputy was Lunar
-Leader during Nausicaa's Reign: Natchmagan
-Leader during Naritarasu's Reign: Icestorm
-Leader during Korimala's Reign: Caltrops
-Leader during Zhera's Reign: Zsasha, deputy was Wilfre
-Leader during Terzei's brief control: Solar, deputy was Lunar
-Leader during Nausicaa's Reign: Natchmagan
-The Zephorian Clan-
The Zephorian Clan has an average size and ratio of sentient to non-sentient species. It is comprised mainly of persistent, innovative beings who are constantly progressing in technology, and they are representative of progress and determination for finding solutions to problems. The Zephorian symbol is a circle with four rhombuses within it in a "+" formation, all evenly-spaced; it is both "shielding" the Shadow Clan symbol and being braced by the Ice Spirit symbol, as if to represent the majority and structure of the Karitzuian Galaxy. The symbol has no specific origin, though it's interesting to note that the Clan leader was unable to decide on any specific design, as she wanted something simple yet unique; she came to the conclusion that, thus, it must be designed by a youngster, as it will have a simplistic design while still having that individual touch. The resulting design - submitted by an aspiring Shonokalatian - was positively received and quickly became the Zephorian symbol. The symbol is depicted with cyan or blue; a softer color choice in comparison to the other Clans. Common-known species within the Clan include Shonokalatians and Xscalsamorians. Outsiders often view the Clan as being widely-receptive to all ideas, while still being interested in critiquing and testing out theories.
-Leader during Naritarasu's Reign: Nyra
-Leader during Korimala's Reign: Nyra
-Leader during Zhera's Reign: Kyra, deputy was Ben
-Leader during Terzei's brief control: Suki, deputy was Zen
-Leader during Nausicaa's Reign: Zen
-Leader during Naritarasu's Reign: Nyra
-Leader during Korimala's Reign: Nyra
-Leader during Zhera's Reign: Kyra, deputy was Ben
-Leader during Terzei's brief control: Suki, deputy was Zen
-Leader during Nausicaa's Reign: Zen
-Phytos - Half-Clan and Bi-Clan-
A phyto is a Karitzuian that is either Half-Clan (has two parents from different Clans), Bi-Clan (belongs to a species that is categorized within two different Clans), both, or neither. Phytos are categorized separately from any Clan since they can fit into more than one, but they can still take up allegiances with choice Clans. They have no individual symbol, instead simply using the main Karitzuian Galaxy symbol. Phytos are not legally treated differently than Clan creatures within the Galaxy, and as such easily blend into society with few problems, if any at all; supernatural Karitzuians are classified as plain phytos, since the Clan system does not affect them. Most phytos are a product of the Shadow Clan's influence, thanks to how the Shadow works. Commonly-known phyto species include Arctras and Tyrox, and most famously, the Karitzu (species of the Knowers, chief leaders of the Galaxy). Outsider views on living phytos tend to be mixed; supernatural phytos are treated with either extreme caution or disdain.
-Phytos, since they have no Clan, have no Clan leaders.
-Phytos, since they have no Clan, have no Clan leaders.
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