Az Ruka

Az Ruka is a Sigzlorian nation nestled near the very heart of the nation's sole continental landmass. It is notable for its myriad of clans, each of them claiming reputable, ancient heritages and distinguished histories. These clans are cultures in and of themselves, and no two clans are quite alike even if they have been close allies for hundreds of years. Broadly speaking, however, the Az Rukan clans can be divided into three groups -- romv, clans that keep to themselves and are considered largely self-sufficient; trelv, clans that seek to govern or otherwise rely on other clans for their existence; and wranv, clans that wander and neither accept governance from other clans nor reject outsiders. What type of clan a given group is will be reflected in their name, such as Romv Nazdrovie.
Because many different clans have ruled over Az Ruka in the nation's history, the country itself can vary greatly depending on what clans are in power. At times, things may be peaceful between the clans, and at other times, the clans might be warring with one another as they rebel against disliked leaders or try to stamp out their ages-old rivals for good. Az Rukans cling tightly to their heritages and traditions, and to leave behind this way of life is considered shameful beyond measure. It is one thing to join up with another clan; Az Rukans sometimes say that one's true clan is often found outside blood lineages, and some clans even consider intermarriage amongst clan members to be taboo, relying entirely on outsiders to maintain their numbers. To depart from Az Ruka forever and forsake the nation's ways, however, is the end of an entire lineage and a broken link in the covenant of the clans to never turn against their homeland.
Category:Ealdremen Nations
Category:Sigzlor
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