Vahkara Family Structure
The Vahkara clan was based on a combination of caste and guild system. While there is some who are born into their family’s most popular occupation, the freedom to choose their own role was offered. There was several guilds within Vahkara clan, each headed by the patron who is a noble or even a royalty from the Awandah line itself in cases of multiple childrens.
Royalties:
This consists of the Awandahs including the line that descended from the First Matriarch. Each generation first born female was usually chosen to lead the clan when they become of age (around 16 to 18). In cases of more than one children in the matriarch line, they are given different colored gemstones to prevent the dispute of the throne in the future and instead becomes patrons of the guild that they are destined to lead. Although, there has been cases of twins leading together if gemstones showed the same colors. In events that Matriarchs are killed, they are usually taken over by a sister or a former matriarch if still alive.
Nobles:
Descendents of the first moonkeepers created by Aidzuki, Lady of the Moon. Each children born into these noble families are given a gemstone that will dictate which guild they would lead or contribute to. It is not uncommon to have a family in charge of a guild.
Guilds:
Made up of many villagers and commoners, dedicated to develop their skills and contribute to the work. A member is free to choose what guild they would like to serve in though there has been cases of families being prominent in certain guilds. Guilds can range from anywhere from royal guards to alchemists to beast tamers. New guilds can be developed out of a need for the clan. Guild members typically wear colored beads, jewelries or feathers in their hair to represent the guild that they are associated with.
Untouchables:
Previous members of the clan that has been exiled or outcasted for their unforgivable actions. It is a form of punishment that can be placed onto members of the clan if they betray the family. If children are born from a outcast, they are given a chance to earn their place in the clan if they undertake the trials and succeed. Typically as a rule, it is considered a taboo for the clan to talk to outcasts though more flexibility is given with children born from outcasts.