The 12 clan's are descended from Vikings and natives from the continent of Vinland. They explored further down the coast until they got to the most southerly point. They then traveled south across the open sea, following old native story's, until they found a new land that the strange-looking natives called Exillis.
After several attempts to conquer the civilization of Atlantis, the human Clan moved further West until they found the Rift through the Eden Barrier. There they took over the remains of an old civilization based on 12 Islands.
This is the history most inhabitants of Exilis, including most of the clans, believe to be true.
The truth is slightly different, although some people did arrive this way it was because the passage had been given to them by those that had traveled back through the gates.
The 10 chose Mammetun Goddess of Chaos to lead the development of The 12 human Clan's. though the use of the Clan Religon of Nanaya.
The 12 human Clan's. conquered the islands, except for the city of Birka (although it was re-named) with in the Wolf Clan island.
The Empire trade houses put a massive fleet together to crush the Clan pirates, that were attacking their ships. The fleet included the southern Imperial army, and fleet.
All but a few of the Imperial army support ships were destroyed. Including almost all of the southern imperial army
During this time all the clans came together under the 1st high king. With the help of the War fleet of the Pinnacle of Mammetun they gained victory but at a high cost. By the time the war was over, just under half of the clans' people had been Killed with some clans being almost wiped out by the Azai Trade Family .
The Clerics of Clan Religon of Nanaya and Clan Religion of Shamash have worked more closely with the The 12 human Clan's. to strengthen them and bind them into a full nation. This including working out a treaty with the Empire, covering non-aggression and trade treaties.