Clan

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In anthropological terms, a Clan is a group of people which are united in having a common ancestor (be they real or perceived). In particular it refers to the Clans of medieval Scotland.

In general the term is compact, reasonably well understood and archaic. As such a lot of fantasy writers use it to describe sub-factions

Fictional Clans

• The Clans of Battletech
• Skaven Clans in Warhammer
• Dawi Clans in warhammer