Ch'clan

## Overview

Ch'clan were a longstanding notable clan of C'thardjia. Originating prior to the Era of Thar as farmers in the Northern Strip, they came to gain control over the fertile land and grew in importance. As their influence increased they developed a relationship with Clan Kazadi of Tcha-Pala. Following *an unmade event*, they became the Ruling Family of C'thardjia, seated at Ch'caselle. During their reign, a cadet branch was created, known as Ch'clan of Aurelle. Near the end of the Uprootings, Duchess Ch'mazi was killed and Ch'clan's rule at Ch'caselle came to an end as power shifted to Tr'clan. With this, a second branch, Ch'clan of Alosso, was formed by Mazi's son.

Ch'clan's rule at Ch'caselle brought about a new era of peace and prosperity to C'thardjia, coinciding with a new matriarchal society. Ch'clan prioritised forming strong relations with other rulers and avoiding conflict at all costs - something Duchess Ch'mazi was criticised for.

## History

During the Era of Thar, the Northern Strip was home to a community of farmers and in time, Ch'clan arose as the most notable clan present. By 80 BG, Ch'temyn believed his clan had become influential enough to garner recognition from the crown. Temyn negotiated with the then King Ly'menton for further control over the strip and for a say in trade. Menton was receptive and agreed to Temyn's proposal and granted him a knighthood.

Around 46 BG, Temyn was approached by new allies - Clan Kazadi of Tcha-Pala. Kazadi favoured the Clan above any other noble clans of the time and sought to collaborate closely with them. The elders arranged for a young member from either clan to marry and the Wedding of Uele I Kazadi and Ch'teala took place, uniting the two clans forever.

Another wedding between a male member of Ch'clan and a female member of Clan Kazadi took place decades later, though this time it was not a scheme developed by elder members of the clans.

After Ly'clan were deposed, Ch'trellia became the Duchess of C'thardjia. From this point on, Ch'clan moved to become Ch'clan of Ch'caselle.

After his return from the Ori Islands, Trellia's son took residence in the Aurelle Estate and with the birth of his daughter, formed Ch'clan of Aurelle, a cadet branch of the ruling Ch'clan.

In 159 AG, Ch'trellia's eldest daughter, Matria, married Edro of Ol'clan. Trellia decided to step down from ruling to pass it on to her daughter and new son in law. In 180 AG, Matria's eldest daughter, Mazi, married Sir Arvo. With this, Matria too decided to relinquish the position of Duchess for her newlywed daughter.

In 201 AG, as the Uprootings Conflict raged on, Duchess Ch'mazi gathered her Regias to discuss joining the war. With a majority supporting her, the Hyfele'iyla Summit was held and the Hyfele Declaration marked C'thardjia's entry into the Uprootings. The following year, the war culminated in the Siege of Chaesterlyn where Mazi was killed in a duel with Caldon Witcher. With no female heir, Mazi's advisors looked to her niece Tr'cyllia to succeed her and so Ch'clan's rule came to an end.

Despite this, Ch'clan lived on through Mazi's son, Matrin, and in 208 AG he formed a cadet branch, Ch'clan of Alosso.

## Notable Members

Sir Ch'temyn: Negotiated power for Ch'clanDuchess Ch'trellia: First Duchess of Ch'clanDuchess Ch'mazi: Last Duchess of Ch'clanRegior Ch'matrin: Formed Ch'clan of AlossoSir Ch'vallio: Formed Ch'clan of Aurelle