Clan Snow Raven:Customs

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Customs

Snow Raven society is extremely tight-knit and distrusting of strangers, a trait stemming from the tribulations of the Clans' formative years. Snow Raven warriors let no outsiders past their guard, fearing that any associates will turn on them. In addition, no member of this Clan does anything without a reason. However, the Ravens' Byzantine politics and complex relationships mean that the readily apparent reason is unlikely to be the real one.

Much of the Clan's internal politics centers on its Bloodname Houses, frequently referred to as the Families, and any interference in their business s viewed as a mortal insult. The authority of House leaders is absolute, and the leader's will determines how the Bloodnamed vote. Cutthroat internal politics determine who becomes House leader, and only the most politically astute remain in power for more than few years.

The Snow Raven take bondsmen from other Clans, but most wear the bondcord for many years before being accepted into the Clan. Few "outsider" warriors are adopted into Clan Snow Raven, and those few are barred from rising aove the rank of Star colonel. The Snow Ravens' distrust of outsiders means that bondsmen often have difficulty integrating into Clan life.

The seemingly contradictory tenets of cooperation and competition make the Ravens what they are. Teamwork in battle is important, allowing each individual to maximize the result of his or her efforts. At the same time, internal competition stresses the need to excel, on the field of battle and in the political areas of the Bloodname Houses and Clan Council.