Clawmen

Clawmen, as they are often called, are the inhabitants of the Kingdom of the Claw.

Culture
The original inhabitants of the Claw lived in a manner much similar other bloodfolk. They lived in tribes, each with their own set of rules, customs, practices, etc.

The inhabitants of today now live in towns, villages and cities, the largest of which is Stroan.

The ruler of the land is titled as the Master of the Claw, and has full control of what happens and what doesn’t happen, though they are expected to follow the laws and rules of the kingdom. The title is past down to the eldest child, regardless of gender. The current ruler is Aleena Claude of House Claude, from Bluewatch.

The Native Tongue was the only language used on the island before assimilation with the Quentasans. Quentasi presides as the one and only language in the present.

The largest accumulations of people are found along the shores of Sallen’s Bight. Smaller populations are also found along the other waterbends of the kingdom. The seawater's support a considerable number of the kingdoms population, with fishing and ship building being the two major industries. Towns and villages are found further inland, generally along the river system and around the lakes, where further fishing takes place.

They are said to be wary when it comes to confrontation, preferring to use words and coin instead of their fists or swords. Supposedly they only fight when they are guaranteed victory.

The people of the Claw often trade with the people of Steed and Bram. The most often traded items are seafood, fishing related tools and marine vessels. From Steed they typically import horses and related goods, while iron is imported from Bram.

Spiritual & Religious Practices
The people of the Claw worship the Slain Gods of Myra.

Diet
Though more abundant in the Claw than in Bram, farm-able lands are limited. The lands that do exist farm food for most of the population. Along the sea shores, rivers and lakes the inhabitants eat predominately fish.

Marriage
Similar to the kingdoms of the east, marriages amongst nobles is often arranged. Regardless of status, After a proposal is made, the bride and groom are brought before a Stone of Myra to beg the blessing of the Gods for their marriage.

Bastards of Steed do not have any rights to their parents possessions or titles, unless legitimatized. They are given the surname Roan.

Clothing
The clothes of the Clawmen are modern, with the royal family and nobles affording the best.