Clans

In the world of oddities, a Clan is a term used to describe the major groups of peculiar beings who share common characteristics passed on through their bloodline or other means of inheritance. There are 13 known Clans, each of which was reputedly founded by a legendary ancestor, a member of the First Generation or similar. These Clans may include werewolves, witches, faeries, demons, and other supernatural beings, each with their unique abilities, weaknesses, and quirks. The Clan one belongs to often determines their role in society, as well as their alliances and rivalries with other Clans. Some Clans are secretive and reclusive, while others are more open and organized. Regardless of their differences, all Clans share a common bond that ties them together, making them a force to be reckoned with in the world of oddities.
== Overview ==
Oddity Clan: A group of Oddities who share a common "Blood" or heritage, tracing their origins back to a common ancestor, particularly to the Third Generation of Oddities. An Oddity's clan is their lineage, the oddity "family" into which they were Awakened. The clans are distinguished by their founders. Each metahuman clan has their own set of unique abilities and weaknesses, as well as certain stereotypes that are commonly associated with them. The Oddity society generally acknowledges 13 clans tonight, though some may have been lost to history, some may exist in secrecy, and some may never have been known.Like all bloodlines, each clan has greater familiarity with a set of three abilities, a clan weakness largely unique to its members, and various stereotypes attributed to it as a result of a tendency to Awaken individuals with certain characteristics. Very few non-Oddities recognize the differences that set apart members of each clan and may in fact consider all Oddities to be roughly the same as they all share a common ancestor. 
For those within the metahuman community, clan lineage and organization are highly valued and can play an important role in politics and society. While individuals within a clan may not always get along or be willing to make sacrifices for each other, they do share a general understanding and kinship due to their similar genetic makeup. Clan members may also band together for political representation and present a unified front, but internal conflicts are common and it is considered naïve to treat all members of a clan the same.
Category:Phenomena