Kos clan

[DarthPurgillus 85]

 

Clan Kos

Clan of Norland
 

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“In Bog ourr Strrength, Shielded by ourr Sworrds, Vodka is ourr Frriend.”

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History

 

The Kos Clan began in a true sense at the founding of the settlement of Vistulia, on Almaris. The founder of the clan proper was Dalebor Kos, who was once in service to the Jazlowiecki family before going on to become a famed warrior in service to the Vilchyc Clan - the rulers of Vistulia. While much of Vistulia was populated by Radaghastian people, the Kos of the time had origins in Lechian culture, and they would strongly adhere to that culture over the decades. Despite the prosperity of Vistulia, the population was all but wiped out by plague, and the Kos Clan left with other survivors.

 

The Clan made their way to the Kingdom of Norland, where they founded the North Legion mercenary group alongside other Vistulian survivors. Their presence supported the Norlandic military efforts and in that time the Kos Clan developed closer ties with the rulers of the Kingdom. With the collapse of that force, the Clan was scattered to the winds.

 

In Aevos, the Kos returned under Tadeusz Kos. Once again under the banner of Norland, he founded the settlement of Ledna, and brought to it friends and allies. With the security provided by their new home and the protection of Norland the settlement grew, until Tadeusz was succeeded in leadership of both Clan and village by his son Dalebor. When Dalebor fell in battle against Darkspawn, his young son Falibor took the reins of leadership and became Chief of the Clan.

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Characteristics
 

 

Biolgical members of the Clan are known for their dark blue eyes, a trait that has been found in every generation of blood Kos since the earliest days.

The Kos tend toward two notable behaviours. First, they are famed warriors, who prepare for battle from a young age. They maintain Vistulian warfare traditions, with armour in that style and often being armed with large roundshields and axes. The Shieldwall of Kos has protected Ledna and wider Norland many times.

Second, the Kos have a great love of alcohol. The village of Ledna is a source of beverages in Norland, and supplies much to the taverns of Vjardengrad. But the Kos Clan members also have a tendency to enjoy consuming those products themselves, always seeking new recipes and distillations to taste and reproduce. It is considered something of a tradition for each generation to add at least one new recipe to their ever growing list.

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Culture and faith

 

The Kos, while a Lechian people originally, were influenced greatly by the Radaghastian peoples. With the early Kos living among Radaghastians, their accent has worked its way into the mouths of the Clan, which causes them to drag out their ‘r’ sounds. They otherwise maintain many Lechian traditions, in clothing style and home decor.

There is a strong Oral tradition among the Clan, preferring to speak their legends as opposed to reading or writing them down. 

The Clan, despite living in the Red Faith dominated Kingdom of Norland, are traditionally a Canonist people, and believe in the one God of that faith. This they inherited from their Lechian origins, though they are not as fervent in their faith as some Canonist nations, and are tolerant of other religions that do not pose a threat.

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Motto

 

“In Bog our Strength, Shielded by our Swords, Vodka is our Friend.”

 

The words of Clan Kos tie to their Canonist faith and the activities of the Clan. In Lechian, God is translated as Bog, and so from God/Bog the Clan derive their strength. The Military heritage of the Clan is reflected in the second part, indicating that they defend what they value with their weapons. Finally, they love of alcohol is found in declaring vodka as a friend to the Clan.

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Structure

 

The Chieftain of the Clan is known as the Vodz, which translates roughly to Chief in their Lechian tongue. This title is traditionally passed from father to son through the main Kos lineage, with daughters taking the position in the absence of a son. 

The second in command, assistant to the Vodz, is the Vojmistrz. This deputy position is hand picked by the Vodz and serves until death or retirement, though the honour the position carries means that voluntarily leaving is rare.

For the rest of the Clan, their hierarchy is closely tied with the militia of Ledna, rooted in the military heritage of the Clan. A greater rank in the militia means greater power and respect in the Clan itself, though ultimately the Vodz is the final authority.

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Joining

 

The main line of Kos are the only ones that can ascend to Vodz/Chieftain. However, the Clan does allow others to join and use their name and resources. For such a person, the Vodz will give them a task to complete to prove their worth. If successful, they may take an oath and from then on take the name Kos.

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!Hvala Ledna and Kos!
!Slava Ledna and Kos!

 

[Chaarles 17]

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Clan Kos = Aura 🔥

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