Clavat

Clavats are carefree, agricultural people whose ambitions rarely exceed home ownership. They are the most common of the four Tribes, and once held dominion over the Rebena Plains in ancient times. They've since reverted to simpler lives as farmers and tradesmen, easily yielding to the Lilty conquerors of yesteryear so long as their practical routines went unchanged. Their usually aloof personalities belie their work ethic, and they're able to rival some Lilty blacksmiths with enough training.

As fighters they are naturally balanced and inventive, preferring to improvise and weave both strikes and spells into their martial styles than be bound to the traditions of either one. This fluidity allows them to easily synergize with any ally, but they lack the natural advantages of the more focused Tribes.

Though their broad and diverse population makes their origins difficult to discern, their best-known settlement is the western farmland of Fum, though they also founded Tipa and the lost village of Tida. There are some records of eastern settlements under Clavat rule, but they've largely faded from relevance.

Appearance and Physiology
More than the other Tribes, Clavats strongly resemble Earth's humans, and share most proportional characteristics with Selkies. Unlike the latter, however, Clavats have gentler features and soft hair in warm shades of brown ranging from nearly black to bright blond. Their body types are nearly identical to Selkies, they're not naturally as sure-footed or dexterous, but they easily outperform their silver-haired counterparts as magicians.

Unlike the nimble Selkies who can easily evade attackers, the Clavats are usually fully covered from the neck down in medium armor, and typically wield one-handed weapons with shields.

They are able to interbreed with Selkies and Lilties with limited success. As they are the most common Tribe, and have generally positive relations with the other Tribes, most hybrid children are half-Clavat, including the Alfitarian Princess Fiona, who is half-Lilty.

History and Culture
Clavats are usually peaceful and lead meager lives, preferring to focus on the tasks directly in front of them than any grand ambitions for the future or wounds of the past - a behavior some Yukes attribute to them having the shortest lifespans and the most widespread population. Their few traditions are mostly centered around hard work and family bonds. Honest and trustworthy laborers, they're unlikely to make livings as knights or mercenaries, feeling better suited to civilian roles.

Their position as friends of the world lends itself to roles within the Crystalist church. The majority of the most prominent preachers in the world have been Clavats, spreading positive messages of peace, humility, family, and Tribal unity.

The few Clavats who do enter battle are no less valiant than the other Tribes. Their loyalty, tranquility, and versatility make them welcome allies in any party. They're culturally suited to protecting their friends and family, quite literally shielding them from harm.

The Fumese Clavats, recognized for their wide-brim hats and sunny farmer's attire, are especially well-respected by the other Tribes, as Fum is the source of most of the world's food. Their abundance is thanks to the Jegon River, which grew large enough to hydrate their farmlands thanks to the Veo Lu Sluice constructed by Yukish inventors, a feat made possible thanks to the Liltian roads and patrols. For everyone, the Sluice itself and the sight of Fumese attire are reminders of the prosperity granted by peaceful cooperation.