Clan Liyathneh
The Liyathneh are a very unusual clan, living a nomadic existence on the plains north of Fort Henry. Unlike the forsaken, the Liyathneh make frequent use of technology but have chosen to live in caravans and tents rather than settling permanently in one place. Under Protectorate law they are a First Clan, their ancestors having traveled the Great Western Plain since around TN 1150, but few outside the clan realize this. The Liyathneh themselves are little concerned with such matters, though their influence in the Fort Henry elections (Caceres District) is considerable; every adult member of the clan is expected to join the WFPA (they often serve as scouts) to experience the world and learn the superiority of the Liyathneh lifestyle. This gives them a high citizen-resident ratio and results in a formidable voting block. Many local groups court the clan's support and the favors they accrue during election campaigns allow them to acquire food, water, salt and other essentials. In addition to cattle herding the clan are famous for decorative crafts, principally tapestries and carvings, which they trade to outside communities. The individual regarded as the wisest in the band, currently Liyathneh Osama, serves as nominal leader of the clan though internal matters are normally decided by a council of elders.
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