Clans

Amidst the political turmoil and subterfuge of Cosanastre are several Clans/Factions vying for territory in the City. Regardless of their affiliation (East or West Merchants/ King or Cathedral), the clans are working for their own gain and profits, working to be self-sufficient and eventually consume another clan. However, each clan is equipped with members of considerable skill and varying abilities leaving little room for a true top dog.

Below is a more in depth look at the Idea behind the Clans.. If you have any questions please message an Admin with your concern.

Clans
A clan is essentially a Faction on a smaller level. There are an untold number of clans at work in Cosanastre, but there are only three Factions. The Factions are, in fact, made up of clans while being a massive Clan themselves. It is entirely possible to have a clan that fits a specific skillset that fits in a Faction that would otherwise seem odd. (IE. A clan of assassins could be affiliated with the Proteus (warrior) Faction. Or a Clan could be made up of numerous people of varying backgrounds: A warrior, assassin and mage all in the same Clan.

Clans can be within a Faction, but it is extremely rare to have a clan separated and in two different factions, because of the blood feuds that go on between the factions (IE. It's uncommon for members of Clan X to go to bat for Protues AND Aureus at the same time.) This dischord could be the death of said singled-out members...

War
Several Clans within the same Faction can have differing ideals and differing beliefs that lead to bloodshed. For the most part the Factions allow these small squabbles to weed out the troublemakers in each clan until a cataclysmic event occurs. In the event that a true Faction War breaks out many of the Clans are expected to set aside their personal issues to fight for the good of the clan. Sometimes this doesn't happen and Clans will end up switching Factions just for the chance to kill their rivals.