Shearwater (clan)

A faction family that runs a water plant -- they are the regulators of the water system in the immediate area where their faction is located. While hardworking and friendly, this faction is very steadfast in its traditions, which can be problematic concerning tradesmanship. They also encourage arranged marriages in between families of the faction and exhibit a deep sense of betrayal (possibly to the point of ostracization) if any member decides to leave/marry outside the faction. They established the Beneficial Trade Alliance agreement, which made them Trade Central of the Freelands. The Shearwater faction is the most heavily defended in the entire area due to their neutral stance regarding other factions.