Editing Xethressan (section)

==The Clans==
Clans within Xethressan are divided into three categories: the Ancient Clans are the wealthiest and most powerful, with the right to seat representatives on the Scaled Council. Below them are the Adult Clans, which have strong holdings but lack the prestige of the Ancient Clans. The remainder of the clans, known as the Young Clans, have enough nobility to stand on their own but little wealth or influence; many of them were formed when a small number of nobles split from one of the Adult Clans.

===Ancient Clans===
Thre are six Ancient Clans: Astrillax, Fralkyn, Shatterwind, Wyltress, Yestryll, and Zlatozar.

'''Clan Astrillax''' has a reputation for dark magic, and it is rumored they consort with extraplanar powers. They maintain a force known as the Monks of the Ebon Serpent, who are feared for their prowess in battle and are frequently hired out for assassinations. Their primary income comes from managing most of the trade from beyond Xethressan. Additionally, their home on the Wingshield Islands just east of the Seat of Scales means their fleet is considered Xethressan's first line of defense against invasion. Their nobles are half-black dragon halflings. The clan is led by Lady Sentrix "The Coil" Astrillax, who has a reputation for both ruthlessness and avenging even the most minor of slights against her clan. Her three sons, Colfix, Morgrix, and Brolix, were recently slain by the Motley Crew, who were thoroughly warned to expect their mother's vengenace for their deaths. Their symbol is a pair of dragon wings spread behind a ship, with a coffer above them.

'''Clan Fralkyn''' is the largest of the Ancient Clans. Most of their wealth comes from the exploitation of resources within their holdings in the Ixxtar Wilds: mining, logging, hunting for meat and pelts, and more. Their soldiers also train beasts captured from the jungles to fight alongside them. Their nobles are half-red dragon humans. The clan is led by Lord Zhoulan Fralkyn, an elderly cleric of Moradin known for his wisdom, with a reputation for thoughtfully considering all options before taking action. Their symbol is a winged serpent breathing fire, above a triceratops skull.

'''Clan Shatterwind''' is known for its soldiers, which are purported to be the best trained in all of Xethressan. Their estate sits upon the dormant volcano southeast of the Seat of Scales, giving them access to the vast resources within its caverns. Minerals of all kinds from Clan Shatterwind - from gemstones to salt to metal ores - are renowned for their quality, as are the weapons and armor forged by their craftsmen. Their nobles are half-bronze dragon dwarves. The clan was previously led by Lord Rinavarim Shatterwind, a renowned warmage, but his recent mysterious demise has led to him being succeeded by his son, a skilled fighter named Lord Droonart Shatterwind. Though Droonart is less regimented than his father, he shares Rinavarim's desire to unite the clans in war against the sahuagin. Thanks to Droonart's efforts, the Motley Crew, who were invited to Xethressan by Rinavarim to help in the war efforts, has been officially named as official advisors in the matter to the Scaled Council. The clan's symbol is a pair of crossed warhammers, with a gemstone above and a mountain below.

'''Clan Wyltress''' is the oldest of the Ancient Clans, able to trace its lineage back to the discovery of the islands. Their reputation is one of blood and terror, known for creating fiendish machines and torture devices powered by the souls of their victims. Their significant wealth, however, comes primarily from fishing in the warm northern seas around their estate, as well as plantations producing fruits, timber, and even poisons from plants and animals alike. Their armed forces are feared for the poisoned arrows used by their archers, as well as wyvern-riders and infernal warmachines. Their nobles are half-blue dragon elves. The clan is led by Lady Yrell Wyltress, also known as the Blue Witch, known for her cruelty, her arrogance, and her skill at manipulations. She is rarely seen outside of their estate without her half-blue dragon sabertooth tiger, Wildbolt. Their symbol is a wyvern clutching a scepter in its hindlegs.

'''Clan Yestryll''' is most known for the treatment of their slaves, who are given more freedoms than typically given by the other clans. Their wealth comes from fishing in the waters of the Gullet, as well as the cultivation of pearls. They are also known as master shipbuilders, and the clan maintains a large navy crewed by the best sailors in Xethressan. Their nobles are half-silver dragon tieflings. The clan is led by Lord Slyssandor Yestryll, a former adventurer with a passion for sailing and history. Though he mostly keeps to himself, he has been known to speak out in favor of slaves' rights at the Scaled Council. Secretly, he is the foremost patron of the abolitionist group known as the Children of the Coffle, and spends significant portions of his clan's wealth to support them and their attempts to end chattel slavery within Xethressan. The clan's symbol is a fishing boat above a dolphin.

'''Clan Zlatozar''' is among the oldest and most distinguished of the Ancient Clans, having held a seat on the Scaled Council since its inception. The clan is primarily known for their devotion to Ioun, and Boccob before with and at least one family member always serving as a cleric or paladin of magic. Their estate amid the jungles north of Wyrmheart Volcano hosts the second-largest temple of Ioun in Xethressan, whose large staff of clerics not only conducts daily services but also sells their services as divine spellcasters, making up a significant portion of the clan's income. Additionally several clays can only be found within Clan Zlatozar's territory, allowing them to sell a variety of bricks and pottery. Their soldiers are well-trained, and always accompanied by a paladin or martially-outfitted cleric of magic. Their nobles are half-gold dragon humans. They are led by Lord Rhogar Zlatozar the Dauntless, a paladin of Ioun renowned for both his devotion and his combat prowess; though many clans have sought to marry their daughters to him, he has so far refused all offers. He is known for speaking plainly, but standing firmly for his convictions and the causes to which he pledges himself. He is the most ardent supporter of Clan Shatterwind's endeavors to unite against the sahuagin, and has volunteered himself to command their joint armies should war be declared. The clan's symbol is a gold dragon perched atop a citadel, in front of a swirl of energy.

===Adult Clans===
There are eight Adult Clans within Xethressan.

*Clan Aztrov is a clan of half-blue dragon humans. They are known as merchants specializing in luxury goods. They are affiliated with Clan Wyltress.
*Clan Baudricc is a clan of half-copper dragon halflings. Though numerous, a high level of inbreeding has led to frequent congenital maladies and deformities. They are not affiliated with any of the Ancient Clans.
*Clan Doomwing is a clan of half-green dragon duergar. Among the most powerful of the Adult Clans, they operate the slave trade across the Isles of Xethressan. They are affiliated with Clan Fralkyn.
*Clan Fyrr is a clan of half-red dragon elves. They are openly known to be necromancers, largely secluding themselves in isolation. Their estate is self-contained, and even their slaves have been turned into zombies. They are not affiliated with any of the Ancient Clans.
*Clan Gleamfang is a clan of half-gold dragon dwarves. They are known as dragon fanatics who espouse the dominancy of dragons and half-dragons over other races. They are affiliated with Clan Shatterwind.
*Clan Grilox is a clan of half-brass dragon humans. They oversee many of the theaters and other entertainment venues within the Seat of Scales, but are also rumored to be behind many of the criminal enterprises within the city as well. They are affiliated with Clan Astrillax.
*Clan Rylandyth is a clan of half-white dragon elves. They are known as wizards and artificers specializing in the creation of mechanical devices and sentient magic items. They are affiliated with Clan Zlatozar.
*Clan Sharaxas is a clan of half-silver dragon dragonborn. They are dedicated to the arts, especially music and poetry, but consider themselves superior to all other clans due to their "more pure" draconic bloodline. They are affiliated with Clan Yestryll.

===Young Clans===
There are about a dozen Young Clans in Xethressan. Most have only a few nobles, and are less than two centuries.

Known Young Clans include:
*Clan Fizzmos is a clan of half-red dragon halflings. One of their nobles, Lord Beremo Fizzmos, was in league with the aboleths of the Syndicate of the Mindmasters, giving them information about Xethressan and the Orb of Enchantment he discovered in exchange for power for himself and his slaves. The Motley Crew killed Beremo and took control of his dragon ship, the Flamedrake, which they subsequently renamed the Sea Shanty.
*Clan Carneelis is a clan of half-copper dragon deep sea elves, known for being isolationist and keeping out of Xethressan politics. They are also known for having ties to the former deep sea elf city of A'rvanshy, destroyed a century ago by the kraken necromancer Morgawr. They are led by Lord Atryn Carneelis, who is rumored to have knowledge of survivors from A'rvanshy.