Wilder Clan

Location: Unknown Cavern
Politics: Despotism
Size: Small
Demographics: Goblins with slaves of other races
Noted Goblins: Voonder, Hanz, Zarmn
Noted Slaves: Holden

It isn't known how long the Wilder Clan has been around, though it has been many generations, undoubtedly.  Their exact location is unknown, though it's rumored to in a cavern, somewhere within The Savage Forest.  The leader of the clan is often referred to as the "Warlord" or sometimes "Chief".

Like most goblin clans, the Wilder Clan hoards many slaves, mostly human, but of other races too.  In addition to their labor, these slaves are also a source of food and entertainment.  Most slaves resent, or even downright hate Holden, as he seems to be granted special privileges, being Voonder's personal assistant.

Within the Wilder Clan's cavern in a deep stone pit, simply known as "The Pit".  Goblins often toss unwilling combatants into the pit to fight for the entertainment of the clan.

Recent History:
 

Zarmn's Rule:

Zarmn, being half-orc and half-goblin, made him much larger (and more intimidating) than the other goblins, and so he bullied his way into power in 1980.  Hated and feared by both the clan and other races, he was dubbed "Zarmn the Awful", though nobody dared call him that to his face.

He ruled with a cruel iron fist for twenty-seven years until he was killed by Voonder in August of 2007.  In fact, Zarmn, in an effort to appease the Polywerp Guardians (and to earn a little extra bounty cash), handed Voonder over to Barnoles.  However, once Voonder escaped (aided by Holden) he returned, killed Zarmn, and declared himself the new Wilder Clan Warlord.

Image from "Savage Goblins Prefer Blonds".  Voonder ascends to the throne.

Voonder's Rule:

Voonder is the current Warlord of the Wilder Clan, and is considered a much wiser leader than his predecessor, though he doesn't command as much authority. 

During a recent diplomatic meeting with a Kytton delegation, Voonder mistook the Kytton's prince, Lynki, to be a gift, greatly offending them.  Instead of apologizing, Voonder mocked and threatened the young prince, which lead to hostilities between the two peoples.
 

Image from "It's a Voonderbar Life".  The Wilder Clan and the Kyttons celebrate their new friendship shortly before Voonder's big faux pas.
 

Goblin Social Classes:

The Working Class make up about 1/3rd of goblins in the clan.  They have little to no education and earn very little money and therefore very rarely own private slaves.  These goblins generally receive very little respect from goblins of higher statuses.  Some jobs the working class have include miners, blacksmiths, carpenters, masons, etc.  In most cases, they work for merchants or the Warlord.

Soldiers tend to be the largest and strongest members of the clan.  There are sub-ranks such as infantry, archer, general, etc.  Typically, these goblins are trained from a very young age to grow up to be warriors.  Their primary duty is, obviously, to fight and win battles for the glory of the Wilder Clan.

Raiders are generally younger and very adventurous and are highly envied by goblin children.  Goblin raiders are essentially hunters.  They live for weeks or even months at a time away from the clan in the forest seeking victims to enslave for slavery and/or food.  Unlike soldiers who tend to rely on brute strength in combat, raiders prefer stealth and wit to catch their prey.  Some raiders work for the clan and others are privately contracted by wealthy slave merchants.  Before Voonder became the clan's Warlord, he was a raider working for the clan under Warlord Zarmn.

Merchants are the wealthiest members of the clan.  Their status and income are dependant on the products they sell.  The wealthiest merchants tend to be in the slave market, hiring raiders to bring them good stock to sell to other merchants.  Merchants who deal in fine metals such as gold and gems are usually quite rich and buy many private slaves to mine for them.  Those who deal in weapons and arms make a decent amount of income as well.

The Warlord is the ultimate dictator of the Wilder Clan.  Unlike more civilized peoples who elect their leaders, goblin warlords generally earn their position through blood and/or deception.  The Wilder Clan Warlord needs to be strong willed and wise lest he would quickly become victim to a plot of murder and usurpation.  A Warlord prides himself with wealth, rare artifacts, loyal and mighty armies, and a large slave stock.

Slaves:

Like most goblin clans, the Wilder Clan hoards many slaves, mostly human, but of other races too.  In addition to their labor, these slaves are also a source of food and unwilling entertainment.

The quantity and quality of slaves a single goblin or single family owns is a thing of status, especially in the wealthier circles.  Indigent goblins (working class) rarely own slaves of their own.

Depending on the slave's status, different colors will be worn.

Common Slaves make up about 90% of the Wilder Clan's slave stock.  These slaves wear white a white cloth and have essentially zero rights or respect.  Belonging to the entire clan ("community property"), any goblin of the Wilder Clan can give them orders and reprimand them for misbehavior.

Penalized Slaves are actually common slaves who are being punished for a designated duration.  Depending on the severity of the misbehavior committed, these slaves will be forced to wear purple from 24-72 hours.  During this time, penalized slaves are ridiculed, beaten, and are made to do the most demeaning tasks.  After their punishment ends, they will return to "white cloth" status.

Condemned Slaves have the least desirable status.  These unfortunates are forced to wear red for 24 hours, and, at the end of that duration, are brutally devoured alive by the savage goblins.  This punishment is reserved for slaves who either get "three strikes" (via the penalized status) or who attempt anything treasonous such as trying to harm the clan.

Private Slaves are not owned by the entire clan, but instead owned by a single goblin or family.  Considered property, anyone who damages these yellow-clad slaves (other than their owner or the clan's Warlord) will be subject to compensate the owner.  These slaves are often resented by the lowly common slaves due to their extra protection.  However, the life of a private slave is far from leisurely.

Warlord's Slaves are directly owned by Voonder, the clan's Warlord, himself.  No one except for Voonder may order or harm these blue-clad slaves.  Though many slaves may envy the extra protection of being property of the clan's leader, it is well known how cruel Voonder can be to his private stock.

Commercial Slaves are those currently up for sale.  Generally, private owners within the clan are selling these green-clad slaves to other wealthy goblins.  Though not as common, these slaves may also be sold to a buyer outside the clan at an auction or a private business transaction. 

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