Avik (ah-vic)

An Avik, also described as a master-pack, is a major social division in Becceorian society, formed out of multiple packs sharing a similar analytic philosophy and common interests. Described as "mega-clans", aviks are generally dominated by the most powerful clans. These aviks are profoundly different in culture, analytic philosophy, and their pursuit of power. The two most powerful aviks are the Condar and the Surkir; the Condar are arguably more primitive, while the Surkir are more sophisticated.

Overview

Known Aviks

Condar

The Condar are one of the two main Aviks or "mega-clans" of the Becceorian culture, and are seen as more primitive than the Surkir. They are the first to come into contact with outside societies. This avik is highly resistant to change, preferring old traditions and ways of life. As a result, they have become somewhat isolated from other becceorian aviks.
Members of the Condar Avik typically have names that end in "yia", such as Surnyia and Whikyia. The clans within this Avik tend to stick together and form relationships with each other, further reinforcing their isolationism. In addition, they place importance on strength and supremacy within their own ranks, often competing for leadership positions within the avik or between individual clans.
The Condar Avik are primarily hunter-gatherers, and their clans are believed to have been the earliest Becceorian clans on Pheonope since ancient times. This avik is known for its strong brutility and its warriors, who are highly feared within Becceorian society. They place a great emphasis on physical prowess and their hunters are some of the best on Pheonope.

Surkir

The Surkir Avik, in contrast to the Condar, are seen as more sophisticated. They value intellect and strategy as well as physical strength, and are the primary contributors to technological advancements within Becceorian society. Members of the Surkir Avik often have names that end in "us", such as Arktorus, or Teckamontus. They place a great emphasis on knowledge and understanding, seeking to find new solutions to problems. As such, they are quick to embrace new technology and scientific advances.
In addition, they place importance on cooperation and unity between their clans; they actively work to expand their resources and knowledge in order to further progress within the avik. This has enabled them to make major advances in various fields such as engineering, weaponry, architecture, space travel, and others.
The Surkir Avik is a culture of science and exploration; they often set out into unknown regions in search of new discoveries, either alone or with other allied clans. This spirit has allowed them to become highly successful throughout all of Pheonope.

Other known master-packs

Arktorus' clan is a large master-pack founded by the War Chieftain Arktorus after the events of the Human-Hivivian War. This avik is well known for being one of the first Becceorian clans to attempt to negotiate peaceful talks with the Caniic Hierarchy during the post-war conflicts between the Becceorian and Caniic. The clan is highly feared and shunned among other Becceorian, both for their tactical prowess in battle and their willingness to accept peace even when it seemed unlikely to achieve victory.
The members of this avik are typically combat strategists, able to think strategically and anticipate enemy movements in order to gain an advantage in battle. As a result, they have earned a reputation for being formidable and feared opponents on the battlefield. They also place an emphasis on knowledge and understanding, seeking out new ways of thinking and problem solving. Additionally, they are active within trade networks, often trading goods or resources with other Becceorian clans or outside societies.