Clans

This page will give an overview of the existing clans and dynasties in the Roleplay.

## Difference between Clans and Dynasties

There is a difference between clans and dynasties. There are clans which are considered 'Great Clans'. These clans are a prominent influence and force within their respective nation. This is due to a variety of factors. Wealth, military force and prestige all contribute if a clan's standing in the nation they are located and serve. Most, if not all, of the 'Great Clans' have a large territory, within their respective nation, under their rule.

While leaders of less influential and prominent clans don't have a different title, in general, below the 'Great Clans' are the 'Noble Clans'. These clans aren't small or weak but they aren't a large driving force like the 'Great Clans'. Most, if not all, of the 'Noble Clans' either, have a clan compound in a city or some land under their direct rule.

Then there are the 'Minor Clans'. These clans are small by size and don't contribute much to the country's military or economy.

Dynasties are different than clans. They are by default more prestigious as dynasties are families that rule over a country. They have, in general, more wealth and influence than a regular clan and some even have various clans under their direct rule. Sometimes, a clan can have a dynasty when a family or members of the respective clan rules over a country - such as a case is with the Hyuzu or Hon clan.

## Empire of Akino

Dynasties:

* Homura Dynasty of the Akinian Empire.
* Tamiyo Dynasty of the River Province.

#### Great Clans:

* Cho Clan of the Fire province.
* Hon Clan of the Fire province.
* Scylding Clan of the Fire province.
* Tokugawa Clan of the Fire province.
* Uchiha Clan of the Fire province.

#### Noble Clans:

* The Houses of Framí
* Hyuuga Clan of the Fire province.
* Hyuzu Clan of the Fire province.
* Natsui Dominion of the Fire province.
* Nimatsu Clan of the Fire province.
* Nara Clan of the Fire province.
* Omari Clan of the Rain Province.
* Rokakku Dominion of the Fire province.
* Senju Clan of the Fire province.
* Taihō Dominion of the Fire province.
* Yamanaka Clan of the Fire province.

#### Minor Clans:

* Arkos Clan of the Rain Province.
* Housha Clan of the Rain Province.
* Kurosawa Clan of the Rain Province.
* Miyazato Clan of the Fire Province.
* Riojin Clan of the Rain Province.
* Unkei Clan of the Fire Province.

## Lightning Country

Dynasties:

* The Ranzaki Dynasty of the Lightning Country.

#### Great Clans:

* Alaricus Clan of the Lightning country.
* Hojo Clan of the Lightning Country.
* Sanosuke Clan of the Lightning Country.

#### Noble Clans:

* Hishima Clan of the Lightning Country.
* Irozaki Clan of the Lightning Country.
* Jun Clan of the Lightning Country.
* Saemund Clan of the Snow Country.
* Sato Clan of the Lightning Country.
* Siluren Clan of the Lightning Country.
* The Nomads of the North.

## Jirian Clans

#### Great Clans:

* Akechi Clan of the Jirou Authority.
* Hayashi Clan of the Jirou Authority.
* Mizuno Clan of the Jirou Authority.

#### Noble Clans

* Akiyama Clan of the Jirou Authority.
* Asubo Clan of the Jirou Authority.
* Ichisake Clan of the Jirou Authority.
* Kyndõ Clan of the Jirou Authority.
* Meiji Clan of the Jirou Authority.
* Nazuno Clan of the Jirou Authority.

Minor Clans:

* Ina Clan of the Jirou Authority.
* Kutsudaira Clan of the Jirou Authority.
* Yuki Clan of the Jirou Authority.

## Fallen Clans and Dynasties

Not all clans and dynasties manage to last forever. Some fall and become a mere footnote as their lands are being conquered. Others succumb to decadence and the dangers it brings with it. A few even vanish without historians being able to explain the reasoning behind it adequately.

* Hanamoto Dynasty of the Fire Province
	+ The Hanamoto Dynasty was the first to 'unify' the Fire country. Becoming decadent, the last few Hanamoto daimyo's had grown soft and weak - relying on the Hokages rather than a competent administration loyal to them. Eventually, causing them to become replaced by the Jinryu dynasty.
* Hanta Clan of the Fire province
	+ The Hanta Clan was overthrown in a bloody and ruthless coup, orchestrated by the Unkei clan and her allies. A required action according to the Unkei clan, to prevent an assassination on the Empress and the Hanta's exchanges with foreign powers.
* Jinyru Dynasy of the Fire Country
	+ After managing to gain the throne, the Jinryu dynasty didn't achieve much else. Historians and experts claim that the Jinryu family became corrupted and fell to the same mistakes as the Hanamoto - save for not producing an heir to inherit the Fire country. With the emergence of the Akinian empire, proof was found of the Jinryu dynasty plotting together with the Wind country. As a result, the entire dynasty was put to death.
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