Kunzimortem

### Key Roles

Picque (co-leader), Pete (co-leader/nesting grounds caretaker), Laslo (co-leader/blacksmith), Samuel (guard/descendant of Ketut), Lockheed (guard/descendant of Ketut), Rigil (alchemist), Cessair (guard)

### Other Roles

Aster (healer), Clemento (outsider/priest), Cyrus (outsider/mercenary), Ceonsiess (outsider/wanderer)

## Summary

Originating from the Scarred Wasteland and eventually migrating to the Starfall Isles, the Kunzimortem Clan was a somewhat mismatched group of misfits who somehow fit together to make things work. Most dragons in the clan didn’t actually start out there, and often, dragons born there left quickly. Regardless, some stability was found in the clan’s founders and “old-timers”, or dragons that had stayed within the clan for an extended period of time.

The Kunzimortem Clan, despite its unstable nature, had only had one major disagreement in leadership, which shortly led to a small-scale civil war that was resolved quickly. However, a virus wiped out most of the clan, leaving the stragglers to disperse across Sornieth.

The Deities have fallen - and all of Sornieth is feeling the consequences.

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## Factions

The clan is split between multiple factions, each residing in different areas of the Starfall Isles. The area between some of the factions is enough that they could technically be counted as separate clans; however, for the sake of brevity, they will be counted as the same clan.

### Main branch

Led by Ketut and his mate, Aaa, this branch saw much conflict and disagreement. Some who moved with the clan from the Scarred Wastelands to the Starfall Isles disagreed with the ideals held by the Arcane flight, instead opting to continue abiding by Plague ideals. Others looked down upon this, creating friction between the two groups within this branch. Most notably, the only major uprising occurred in this branch of the clan, with one of the co-leaders, Picque, going against Ketut and gathering a small force of her own supporters, nearly driving the branch in two. The conflict was resolved fairly quickly.

However, this branch of the clan has been nearly eradicated - very few survived. The founders have vanished into the Labyrinth, their minds taken over by the parasitic plants that began to grow after the fall of the Gladekeeper. Many of the survivors fled, and later perished. However, a few of the remaining dragons from this branch have settled into the town of Azurite.

### Azurite Branch

A small town on the coast of the Starfall Isles. Inhabited by many types of dragons, from spellcasters to mercenaries, this small coastal town is a hotspot for all sorts of people in the post-apocalyptic world. While there are many types of shops, the most popular place in the whole town is the Three Birds Bar, and the town's inn and boarding that is located directly on top of it. Both are run by Starling, a former traveler who now provides shelter to all who need it - and brews a darn good drink.

### Inesite branch

Led by Bepsi. There really isn’t much to say here. They get into wacky hijinks. Infidel hates his father for abandoning him to the Arcanist, Bepsi has zero thoughts in his brain whatsoever much less thoughts about his son, there is a swamp witch loose in the hospital! Not much going on here. Linked to the main branch via Bepsi, who travelled with Ketut for a short period of time and never officially left the main branch.

Following the fall of each Deity, almost all of the dragons in this branch have ascended to the rank of deityhood. This is not necessarily a good thing, though...

### Edenite branch/The Forest

Beyond the main branch of the clan, there lies a forest. Legends say that it is cursed, but in reality, it is simply guarded by a wrathful spirit who goes by the name Aenne. Those who enter rarely exit in one piece, if they leave at all. Very few dragons are allowed to live in this forest, but those who do tend to live secluded lives deep within the forest. A small fae has been seen closer to the edges, though he never speaks to anyone. This branch survived the catastrophe - in part because of their seclusion from the outside world.

### The Outsiders/The Others

Dragons who do not live inside the clan, but are still affiliated with it one way or another. Notable outsiders are Ceonsiess, a wanderer who seems to be on good terms with certain groups of beastclans; Cyrus, the ruthless mercenary; Pikwik, a wandering trader; and Clemento, a priest living deep within the Starwood Strand who guards an old, battered shrine to the Windsinger. Dragons within this branch come and go as they please, often not staying with the clan despite having affiliations with it.

### The Lab

A research facility for the now-completed Legacy Project - and where the Deities' doom was created. Nothing remains, except for dust and bones. Perhaps it's for the best.

## Other resources

Google doc explaining biology of shifters (subgroup of dragons)

Archiveofourown fic containing all currently finished lore pieces (TW for dark subjects, depictions of gore and death, child abandonment, etc etc)