Feudal Canada

The global economic collapse in 20XX, which caused a great amount of coinciding instability within western nations, led to the eventual dissolution of the Canadian sovereign government. Canada had collapsed, much like other western nations; and, additionally, had splintered into separate self-governed territories. Usually ruled under familial clan, these territories vied for power, and had ushered in a new era of conflict in Canada.

## Familial Clans

The new familial clan system has had quite the social impact on Canadian culture. So much so that, under the importance of the family unit, Canadians began to use their family name as their forename, preceding a given name. Even if they are not of kin, generals and other important individuals within territories will adopt the ruling family's name in honor and or to prove loyalty.

Name adoption, in general, is based on the consolidation of power and honor. For instance, whether a spouse will take the other's family name is not predicated on gender, but rather on who has the stronger family name. This had reintroduced the concept of political marriage, which was utilized by all classes.

While there are many clans who preside over a territory, and many more familial units who reside within, there are a select few that are considered the most important.

### Eric

The Erics are helmed by the sons of the late patriarch Eric de Gilgamesh. Known as the richest man in Canada pre-collapse, Eric de Gilgamesh managed to consolidate power during the world's economic meltdown by utilizing a private military company to capture downtown Toronto. Since then, Eric de Gilgamesh managed to retain and grow his power, eventually leading his private entity into one of the first governing clans in Canada. After he had been killed by Mike Hunt I in combat, the reigns have been handed over to his sons, who share in the power and responsibilities of the clan.

The Erics, as a clan, are based in Toronto, and preside over the greater area of Ontario. Characterized by extreme wealth, the Erics are often seen as the most glamorous of all the families - though less could be said of those who live beneath their rule. Because of this wealth, the strong capabilities of the clan's army, and their backing by the bourgeois class, the Erics have seen great success in conquest - so much so that they can be considered to have the greatest chance of conquering all of Canada under an oligarchical might.

### Fred

The Freds are headed by Fred Bumaki, who was the prime minister of Canada before the government's dissolution. Contained in the former capital of Ottawa, the Fred clan is fortified by the institutional remnants of the previous government. Guided by a mission to reunite the separated territories of Canada and to reestablish the parliament, the Fred clan is a strong force backed by old legislators and those who are loyal to the old form of government. Despite their strength, it is suggested by their small territory and shallow expansion, as well as their lack of outside confidence and support, that their ultimate goal of reunification may be misguided.

### Mike

Founded by the late matriarch Mike Hunt I, the Mike clan holds its origins from a commune established in response to the economic crises of the time. After displaying herself as an invaluable asset and as a skilled diplomat, Mike Hunt I became regarded as an important leader. Her leadership became punctuated by a series of mergers with other communities and by establishing strong ties with other clans from her behest, of which saw a great rise in power for those involved. Following the rising tide the familial clan system, her backers saw her fit to lead them in pursuit of their ultimate goal: the establishment of an egalitarian Canada. Since then, the Mike clan became the de facto resistance force against the rising power of the Eric clan.

Mike Hunt I met her heroic end after she had personally slain Eric de Gilgamesh during combat, at the hands of the Eric clan's army. Seeking immediate leadership for the clan's many dealings and necessary military conflicts following her death, the clan turned to her then 19 year old son, Mike Ock. Young and inexperienced, Mike Ock had to face and overcome insurmountable pressure to retain the clan's power.

As a clan, the Mikes are based in Edmonton and preside over the greater Alberta area. Backed by smaller clans and communities seeking liberation or protection from the Erics, the Mikes are one of the only clans who can oppose the Erics. Acting as an opposite ideologically, rather than seeking the rule of a rich few, the Mike clan wishes to establish a socially equal, equitable, cooperative society fairly governed by the many. These aspirations may never be realized, however, if no one is capable of filling in Mike Hunt's shoes.