The Sylvan Root

• The Ka'ili
• The Falanis
• The Sumire
• The Natiri

The Ka'ili

The principal druidic clan for the Arathans. While other smaller sects or clans exist, it's universally understood that they all operate under the same banner and name as the Ka'ili, and as such, are Ka'ili.

One of the first Arathans to suggest equality with the Lycians, and unprompted no less-- while still proud Draconians, Ka'ili Druids are no less connected to the base values of all Druid teachings and ethics.

The Falanis

A small clan of Druids whose location was not well known to anyone but members of the Druid Conclave. The Falanis was small and secluded, but it's believed by many that the reason for their quiet life is that they lived in the Fey Woods to the north of the mountains. One day, tragedy struck, and creatures from the Plane of Chaos had rampaged through the woods before being cleared out-- extinguishing the clan in its entirety in the process. Their crest, an ellipse with a tree branch arcing over it with five 'berries', remains on the Sylvan Root's crest, even after the 20 years since their deaths.

Jackson has since revived the clan as one of the last remaining Falanis. They have resumed their stewardship of the Elemental Door and patrol Simuhay to ensure the cracks between the material and the elemental planes remain under control.

After seeing the benefits that his journey had on both his skill and his perspective, Jackson has all his apprentices go on a pilgrimage over all 4 plates. An arangement is made with a group that regularly travels through the plates to ensure the apprentices are not charged for the travel, and food and lodging are provided in an emergency, though the apprentices are encouraged to explore and aid the populace to acquire food and lodging. The pilgrimage serves the dual benefit of allowing the apprentices to rapidly grow in ability and broadens their horizons to give them the opportunity to determine if becoming a member of the Order is their true desire.

The Falanis ensure the borders of the material and elemental planes stay in balance. While some cracks are inevitable, sometimes the cracks widen into holes and it is in this case that the Falanis clan is contacted and Jackson ventures out to close it and clean up the damage. Additionally they handle more mundane disasters that require a druids touch.

The location of both the grove they reside in and the gate they guard is unknown to all but members of the Sylvan Root and the Falanis themselves. The magic protecting the grove and the gate was weaved over many years by Jackson, Fey, and other druid clans and is incredibly powerful as a result. Most of the uninvited who enter find themselves walking out, somehow having turned around in the mist without noticing it. The more persistant ones are quickly detected by the clan's network of tree and animal informants and are shown their way out.

Applications to the order are found by Leif or one of the other orders of the Sylvan Root and are shortly after interviewed by Jackson when next they fall asleep.

The Sumire

Living on and off of the coast, the Sumire Clan is nomadic and roams the Lycian shores. Their Summit and 'home', of a sorts, was adjacent to Loupe-Garrine on the western coast. The Sumire interact a lot with people outside their clan, and oftentimes partake in festivals and share their wisdom publicly.

The Natiri

Integrated into the social structure of Ilia, the Natiri Druids are accustomed to Illaren's lush forest and tall treeline. They were tasked with the upkeep of Illaren's Heart-- a namesake known to many, but the actual nature of this 'heart' is unknown to all but the Druids.