Merfolk Clan

Structure

Ruled by a council of the seven wisest merfolk in the clan. A new member is democratically elected when their predecessor dies or becomes "unfit to lead." This council has final authority in all internal clan matters, though in issues concerning both the clan and the drylanders they must defer to the governor. Clan members can vote and run for both the council seats and the governorship, but drylanders cannot vote for the council seats. If a councilor becomes governor they must give up their seat on the council.

History

The first merfolk arrived in Azmarin during the Elemental Incursions. They fled various other clans decimated by the water elementals and sought refuge in the relative safety of Azmarin, which was under King Namoros' protection. The merfolk were welcomed into the city, and soon their numbers grew. Before long, they were joined by sea elves, selkies, and other sea-dwellers hoping to escape the destruction. After the Elemental threat was neutralized Azmarin grew into a thriving city-state. Once again people migrated in droves to the Azmarin Clan, this time in search of economic fortunes.
For most of the Monarchical Era, the clan members were simply considered the Alenyaths' subjects, not a group in their own right. Tensions naturally arose from this, when the needs of the clan clashed with those of the drylanders. These tensions came to a head under King Arroyos in the form of the Schism War, a series of skirmishes that lasted three months and culminated in the king's death. His successor, Queen Clarynn, met with the clan council to resolve the conflict. Following these negotiations, the clan was given their partial independence. This arrangement was maintained with few changes when Queen Clarynn later transitioned Azmarin to a democratic rule.

Demography and Population

The clan overwhelmingly consists of merfolk, with small pockets of sea elves, tritons, and a handful of druids.

Type

Geopolitical, Clan

Alternative Names

Azmarin Clan of Merfolk and Sea-Dwellers: ACoMaSD

Location

Serenity District