Rhodevan Natives
Native Rhodevan spiel
Native Peoples
Sub-divisions
Etymology
Tribes
Tribe is the highest of the social naming class. There are only 13 tribes allowed at any given point in history. A tribe is actually just a clan that has gained favour with the native gods, through military prowess, diplomacy or culture. By the 15th century CE, the 13 tribes became solidified and unchanging. The tribes are:
1. Ghong Tribe 2. Iwi Moana Tribe 3. Tanto Tribe 4. The Setan Confederation 5. Wun-Di Tribe 6. Tuuk-Di Tribe 7. Jiuyud Tribe 8. Frugah Tribe 9. Qetzcoatl Tribe 10. Bontswei Tribe 11. Dezlohra Tribe 12. Laaban Tribe 13. Toa te Awa Tribe
Confederation
A confederation is a cluster of clans that have chosen to become one, with a single chieftan. There is only one confederation in Rhodevus:
1. The Setan Confederation
Clan
A clan is the middle ranking in the native Rhodeve naming system. A clan is a group of people that all live within the same shared borders, which are often set through the use of militaristic and diplomatic means. Each clan has a single chieftain (clan leader) and a soothsayer (religious leader). The clans vie for military, diplomatic and cultural prowess, in order to be granted the title of tribe. The Rhodeve clans are:
1. The Suhk-Ti Clan 2. Waraa Clan 3. Laaban Tutzo Clan 4. DeMalha Clan 5. Sung Yong Clan
Lands
Whether it be Nomadic Lands, Holy Lands or Native Lands, this grouping consists of native peoples who are not fully organized, or in the case of the holy lands, are not allowed to become organized. There are three groups that have the 'Lands' title:
1. Tanduki Native Lands 2. Rond-So Holy Lands 3. Jhong-Ti Nomadic Land
People
People constitute the lowest ranking tier of the native groups. they are often the smallest in population.
1. Matawa People 2. Petawawa People 3. Killaloe People 4. Saguenay People 5. Madawaska People 6. Chapais People