Akashiren Clans

Akashiren Clans are groups of families based in Akashiro and are generally categorised in two types: Major and Minor. While the distinction is not formalised and there are different outlooks on the matter, ties and significance in the state's hierarchy are considered the deciding factors.

Major Clans
Major clans historically were serving shogunate before the inception of the country. These clans commonly include people that are native to the area or are powerful entities in their own respective lands.

Akashiro
The Akashiro Clan [local spelling: アカシロ] is the ruling clan of the country, while also one of the smallest. The current Shōgun, Tsukikage Akashiro is the direct nephew of the first Shigen-sha and Shōgun. While not explicitly stated, it is tradition for the Shōgun to derive from the clan.

Some of the more notable are Shōgun Tsukikage Akashiro, Shigen-sha Akira Akashiro and Kinichi no Tadamichi.

Kirumasa
The Kirumasa Clan [local spelling: キルマサ] is the biggest clan in Akashiro and makes up a majority of the remaining indigenous people in the Akashiro territories. The clan are a native species of elven-serpent and are eternally devoted the the Shōgun. Additionally, the clan aided the Akashiro Clan during the Muhō Jidai or commonly referred to as "The Age of Lawlessness". Several of the clan's members are key figures in the Akashiren Government.

Some notable members are Raeya 'Rae' Kirumasa and Kyoujiro Kirumasa.

Morimoto
Clan Morimoto [local spelling: モリモト] is the de-facto archivists and tome keepers of the nation. While they did not immediately aide the Akashiro Clan during the Muhō Jidai, they did aide with the rebuilding of infrastructure as well, as record keeping during the period, often going to great lengths to protect books and other mediums of record keeping in the period. Several of the clan's members are key figures in the Akashiren Government. The main family is easily recognised by their white hair and green eyes.

Fujishina
Initially going against the Akashiro Clan during the Muhō Jidai, the Fujishina Clan [local spelling: フジシナ] proved a valuable asset as they joined the alliance against the Hiragawa Clan. The head of the Fujishina Clan today serves as an esteemed Daijō-kan.

Minor Clans
Minor clans are considered any clan that doesn't have any direct ties to the over-arching Akashiren government. Minor clans are still recognised and are integral part of the Akashiren structure but is usually deemed as so due to social stature or because of other factors.

Additionally clans that are formed after the Muhō Jidai are also considered a minor clan.

Hirasaka
The Clan Hirasaka [local spelling: ヒラサカ] is a group of religious zealots that follow the Shigen-sha and by the extension - Akashiro Clan and Shōgun. The whole clan are followers of the god Ryula.

Hiragawa
To be added [local spelling: ヒラガワ]

Kaguro
To be added [local spelling: カグロ]