Volcanic Clan

=== The Volcano Clan is now Open! Permission is only required for: ===
* A Lord, Priest, or other high ranking dragon. 
* A follower who was raised in the Clan since hatching, and can read, perfectly self-sustainable, or is completely immune to the influences of the Clan. 
* A deserter who rejoined the clan. You are considered dead if you abandon the clan. 
== Who? ==
The Volcanic Clan is a group who serve under what they believe to be the Volcano Gods, in the hopes that they don't destroy everything again. They consist of multiple dragons from all tribes, including Pantalan tribes. 
== Where? ==
The Volcanic Clan is located on Talons Island, a small island located in the Jade Crater, also known as the Jade Sea. The inside of this small island has been hollowed out, and a small fortress constructed on the outside. The tunnels spiral deep underwater, and occasionally get flooded when the flooding season can push waves into the tunnels. 
The largest area is known as Central Chamber, a large room able to house hundreds of dragons with ease. It also doubles as a sleeping chamber, with rock beds chiseled into the chamber walls. In the center is the Council's podium, where various dragons of high standing will give announcements to the Clan's members. The podium is a raised platform, with the remains of the Fire God underneath, reminding dragons of who they worship, (and who really holds the power.)
Most tunnels are reserved for mining, extracting veins of metals and other precious minerals from the island's remains. However, mining exports can extend to off-shore collection, where dragons sift through the remains for old relics. 
Chambers are dedicated to storing things. Food, rocks, tools, sometimes dragons, chambers are widespread and numerous within the volcano. There are 4 significant chambers; The Ash God's, The Priest's sleeping chambers, The Lord's sleeping chamber, and the Hatchery. 
The island's tunnels are filled with smoke, gates, supports, and lanterns. Gates are controlled by levers, which are watched over by guards, and are used to block off certain chambers, like food or tools, to prevent stealing. Supports line the walls of unstable tunnels, like newer ones that extract minerals from the island. Lanterns are often tied to the walls, illuminating the otherwise dark chambers of the tunnels. And smoke fills the tunnels, still hanging around from the explosion. 
== Tour ==
Approaching the island one can spot two distinct things. The island is spewing ash, and it has been built around. Because the island is so small, only one pitiful watchtower was constructed to watch over the island and the surrounding areas, and there's always at least three dragons within the tower itself. 
As you land, you can see the talonprints of many, many dragons on the black sand, all leading to a small cave. Other entrances are too small or too smokey to enter. The area around this particular entrance has been built up, and it has a thick metal gate blocking entrance in and out. Funny how it opens inwards. The guard standing inside rolls the wheel, and the gate creaks open. 
The halls may have supports on their sides, but they are far from friendly or safe. Sharp drops, twisted turns, and slick sand all make these halls difficult to traverse. You can see doors leading elsewhere, but they are locked, and blend into the walls. Golden lanterns hang from the ceiling, casting everything in an eerie glow. The further you go down, the warmer it gets. 
The first room you'll reach is massive. It's the central chamber. Slots are chiseled into the walls, forming beds where dragons rest. Dragons of all colors, from hybrids to even Pantalan dragons, fill the open space. Most are milling about, playing with their talons in their slots, sleeping, or softly chanting to statues. In the center is the podium, where the Lord and Priest give their announcements. It's base is made with pieces of a stone dragon (you've been told that this is the dormant Fire God), stacked up neatly in the rough shape of the dragon it once was. No one stands on the podium, for now.
Let's choose a random tunnel. Most of these tunnels lead to various storage cells, but this one has been chosen specifically for you. As you walk, you can start to hear the screams of something unearthly, terrifying. The heat from the volcano is starting to become unbearable. The halls get sharper and more jagged, with large rocks pointing down from the ceiling, looking like they're going to crush you any second. 
The screams get louder, and finally, we reach the final chamber you get to see. This chamber is dark, with two pathways. One trails off to the left, the one of the right is heavily barred by a lifted gate. Sharp spikes keep intruders at bay, and it's where the howling is coming from. There is only a single gold lever, and it's locked to the wall. There's a small desk, with a stack of papers and stone tablets on it. The Priest sits there, writing on those papers and tablets. But you, outsider, are not welcome here. Turn back, and fly away. 
== Followers ==
Followers are responsible for the bulk of the jobs in the island. Food collection, mining, worship, cleaning, and guard duty are all carried out by the various followers within the volcano. 
Followers are typically raised in the volcano from hatching, and taught to respect and follow the orders of the Lord and Priest for their lives, claiming that hard work and loyalty will earn them happiness and a healthy life. 
Many followers are hybrids or more, because followers will often seek out partners within the clan, which is made of many different tribes. Family trees are recorded within storage archives, and approval to have intercourse must be made by one of the higher ups, only after they have checked the trees to check relations. 
== Priest ==
The Priest is essentially a translator. They go down into the Ash God's chambers and translate their commands, and then translate those commands to the followers. They are responsible for informing the Ash God of current events, and announcing the Ash God's responses to said events. 
== Lord ==
The Lord acts like a king of the followers of the Island. Where the Ash God doesn't give orders, the Lord is supposed to take up the role of leading, and giving out commands. 
== Beliefs ==
The members of this Clan are lead to believe that the two gods (as represented by the twin peaks of the mountain) had become enraged that they were being ignored, and that to keep them from rising again, they must be respected and worshiped. 
The Priest's commands are to be taken as law, as he/she is the voice of the gods, taking their words and telling the others in a way they can understand. 
Abandoning the clan is considered suicide, not for just you, but all of Pyrrhia. 
Clan members are expected to devote most of their possessions and time to worship, which includes, but is not limited to: 
* Extra food 
* Wealth 
* Meaningful possessions
* Free time 
* Hobbies 
* Unnecessary knowledge (Which in some cases, depending on your job, can include basic things like reading, writing, even knowing how to hunt in some cases) 
You are supposed to be dependent on your clanmates for many of your resources, as to free up more of your time for you specific job. 
Job transfer, or changing your mind while learning for a job is considered to be a sign of worry or distrust in the clans or the gods. 
== Relationships ==
Mudwing Empire: Negative
Sandwing Kingdom: Neutral
Seawing Kingdom: Neutral
Skywing Kingdom: Neutral
Icewing Kingdom: Neutral
Pantalan Kingdoms: Neutral
== Members: ==
Priest
Lord
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