Nine Great Kumiho Clans

The Nine Great Kumiho Clans of Hampo, Tashili (Chae), Ayashuri (Heo), Kang, Asa, Maha, Daekan, Kitoha, Goltu and Ha, are the historical Nine Clans of Hampo. These clans each represent a different portion of the territories that inhabit the lands that sit in the region.

Most of the Kumiho Clans trace their roots back to Queen Kangjonnmuk, who was a nine-tail Kumiho, who rose up against the Kingdom of Almador from the oppressive rule that has plagued their lands, and the decaying state of the Almadorians, as well as their decreasing influence. Queen Kangjonnmuk was said to have been a creation of Queen Lothra herself, with her features being that of a snow white Kumiho, with blonde tips on her tails, and divine magical powers, who ultimately destroyed the Almadorian soldiers in the region. Her rule would be a prosperous fourth year reign, until her death by mysterious circumstances. From there, it was said that she had nine children, where each of them bickered, and would go on to create their own clans. The Ayushiri, Kang, Daekan, Maha and Asa would divide and form their own states.

However, some of the clans trace their roots even before the creation of Almador, back to the old Kumiho Confederacies that existed at the time, each being an individual tribe, before they were eventually conquered. The authenticity of these clans vary depending on the clans that are encountered. Four of the five clans of the south all deny that they are descendants of Queen Myeongseon, and state that they are from a clan that predates her reign. The Ayushiri meanwhile, claim that they are related to the Tashili Clan, whom currently rule over the Hampo Province and are one under the Ki (Haesulla) Clan.

By the time of the Aurlûnor Velande, the clans would come together under the Tashili Clan, and would see itself as rulers of the region since then.