Clan Ree

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> *"Pen and sword are the same in the hand of a Mandalorian."* - Jonor Ree-Nagh, Matriarch of Clan Ree
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The Ree Clan’s history dates back to the days of the Jedi-Sith War, with the founder having taken part in the Sacking of Coruscant. Known most commonly for their artistry, hunting skills, and proficiency with long-ranged weapons, the clan, though small, has earned respect among the better-known clans. It is now led by Kaihautu Ree.

## Traditions

### The *Cin Vhetin*

Old fashioned in their ways, Clan Ree keeps a number of the old traditions. One such tradition being the *Cin Vhetin*. When a foundling takes on the Mandalorian Creed, their armor is painted a stark white, and their colors are earned throughout their life. The colors earned through the life of the Mandalorian often have meaning, but accent colors are not uncommonly chosen for aesthetic reasons.

### The *Verd'goten*

The *Verd'goten*, also known as the “Coming of Age Hunt'', is taken extremely seriously by the Ree clan. The chosen parent of a child or foundling within the clan will accompany said child on their hunt in a supervisory role. The child chooses the location, route, weapon, and target, and takes on the position of leading the hunt, with the chosen parent advising only when absolutely necessary. Following the success of the hunt, the child will be allowed to take their *Cin Vhetin*. As a reward, the child is granted a trophy from their hunt. Most often this is the pelt of the animal, but it can be any memento. Other common options are a tooth or claw from the creature.

### The *Mesh'la'aka*

Another, much lesser known tradition of the Ree clan is the use of wood in the decoration of their weapons. Oftentimes, following the first hunt and the coming of age, the child is gifted a weapon (most often a blaster rifle, but can be any weapon), and the stock/handle of that weapon is made of wood. Throughout the life of the clan member, the wood is carved into and decorated. Each handle of the chosen weapon is unique, and is rarely replaced. This wooden handle has become known as *Mesh’la’aka*, meaning meaning “masterpiece” (lit. “beautiful mission”), and always contains the name of the creator and the date of their *Verd'goten*.

## Symbols and Important Objects

### The Smiling Nexu

The most recognizable symbol of clan Ree is their signet, which is a black and red, grinning Nexu on a gold shield. This dates back to the founder of the clan, Jonor Ree-Nagh, who hunted a Nexu as her *Verd'goten*, and used the symbol for her own.

### Castle Ree

Castle Ree, based on the Mandalorian planet of Kalevala, is built into the cliffs overlooking the ocean of the planet. Surrounded by a maze of canyons, cliffs, inlets and peninsulas, it is hard to find, but difficult to defend. Within the castle, there is a hall known as *Mesh’la’aka Karyai* (lit. Hall of Beautiful Works), wherein the *Mesh’la’aka* of the deceased members of the clan are displayed.

## Important Members

### Jonor Ree-Nagh: Founder and Matriarch

Originally a foundling of clan Nagh, and the leader of the clan for a time, Jonor Ree Nagh set out on her own after the trueborn heir of the Nagh Clan came of age. She, her spouse Fari Ree, and their foundling Tallor Ree, began their own clan established on Mandalore with the blessing of clan Nagh and the Knight’s Temple.

### Xarin Ree: The Great Artisan of Clan Ree

A born son of the Clan, he, following in the traditions of his great grandmother, Jonor Ree-Nagh, became a well known artist on Mandalore, and throughout much of the galaxy. He was commissioned to create the massive mural within the City of Sundari depicting the Mandalorian Wars with the Jedi. It is the same mural seen in the battle between Darth Sidious, Maul and Savage Opress.

### Ohari Ree: Last Trueborn Child of Clan Ree

The last of the blood of Clan Ree, she took in the foundlings Akeneki and Kaihautu Ree, and raised her as the next heir of the clan. She was killed by pirates in her own home protecting the last of her family.

### Kaihautu Ree: The Prodigal Daughter of Clan Ree

Kaihautu, the younger foundling of Ohari Ree, survived the massacre of Clan Ree and the destruction of Castle Ree. She went on to ressurect the clan by adopting 16 new members into the clan, including both Children of the Watch and the "Ad'troan" (The Children of the Face).