The Reshut Clans

The base orginization of the Reshut upon the Kylsar Isles, there are near hundreds of clans upon the Isles, but there are commonalities amongst all of them. Each clan is ruled by a Daimyo who are always from the main dynasty the clan is named after, though that does not mean members of the clan must always be of that dynasty, as many retainers are considered of the clan.
== Types of Clans ==
=== The Great Clans ===
The three most powerful clans amongst the isles holding a great deal of land and lesser clans underneath their rule with fairly sizeable cities as their capitals, each one is also renowned for a specific area of expertise. The three clans are: The Kinoshita known for their architectural and religious knowledge, the Hashimoto masters of the blade and warfare, and the Ohta who are renowned traders and diplomats.
The regions under the rule of these clans are the most stable and advanced areas of the Isles, with many lesser clans serving underneath them in order to assist with orginization and keeping the areas stable in exchange for protection and some autonomy.
=== The Independent Clans ===
While not as powerful as the Great Clans, these clans still are able to hold a fair degree of power, enough to keep them independent of the Great Clans and sometimes even hold other clans as slight vassals. The independent clans hold a fair portion of land amongst the isles, often a larger city and several villages/regions, which at times are ruled by vassal clans.
While still stable and advanced, the Independent clans often come into conflict with one another, hoping to gain more power and become a Great Clan.
=== The Lesser Clans ===
Defined as Clans that are under the vassalage of either an Independent or Great Clan. Lesser Clans rule over small portions of territory and pay taxes and levies to their ruling clans, in exchange they are given protection and the stability and tech of the clan that rules over them. Lesser Clans under the rule of Great Clans are often better than those who are ruled over by Independent Clans, but there is a large spectrum, as it is not uncommon for a lesser clan to be worse off than their ruler.
=== The Outlander Clans ===
A rare type of clan only found within the regions of Senshu and Honzaki, these clans are seen with distrust and suspicion by the other clans, as they are more isolated and hold strange practices and ideals. These clans do not abide by normal Reshut laws and practices, instead being akin to the Tribals of the mainland, living mostly a basic life devoid of even the most basic of lvl 2 technology.
These clans are fiercely isolationist and will often forcibly evict most outsiders, making any attempt at open them up for trade or diplomacy incredibly difficult.
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