There are seven clans or houses in Elysia. 7 is a sacred number to the Elysian elves and humans and is oft found in their culture.
Clan Chossyll – Symbol is the sun
This House are the Merchants of the Elysians. They keep up a knowledge of the outer world and the few Elysians who leave their woods are almost always from this clan.
House Sylvanystree – A black shield with a white Unicorn
Nearly all of this house are mages. The most powerful mages are usually from this house. Many of the Rulers of Elysia have come from this house. The rulers use the symbol of a unicorn with a crown. Many of the scions of this house have dark hair and/or eyes.
House Finestrac – An arrow, or in older times, a spear
This house is made of of mostly humans and half-elves. Many of the best warriors/archers come from this house an they make up a much larger percentage of the military than the other houses. Many of the males join the Order of Sir Thraydin. This is the Clan that took in Sir Thraydin and ever since they have been much more friendly towards humans.
House Alaitoc – Crown with a large jewel. In older times it was a tree surmounted by a crown.
Current ruling house. The King is from this house and has been for 4 or 5 generations. This is a craft oriented house. They also have quite a few artists and bards come from this house. The House of Alaitoc also runs the mines of Elysia.
Clan Jessertynn – A stag
This house is focused on the wilderness and protecting the forests. They are mostly hunters, foresters, and fishermen. A large number of the Treekeepers come from this clan. They are the clan most likely to be adventurers. Green eyes are considered to be blessed by the gods and are lucky.
Clan Ulthwe – Owl
Mystics and keeper of ancient secrets. They have preserved some ancient tech and have a part of their clan library dedicated to ancient tech. Many Priestesses of Elysia come from this house that is comprised of a high percentage of elves. This clan is very matriarchal and the head of the clan is always a woman. This is the House of Elysia.
House Evertine – Pegasus
This is the youngest clan. They are nearly 100% elves. This clan was originally from outside of Elysia. They do tend to have blond or light brown hair. Because they are not one of the original houses they are sometimes distrusted. Particulalry by the Jessertynn and Finestrac clans. This clan produces very few treekeepers and no priestesses. Many in this house still worship the other elven gods as their primary god and consider Thraydin and Elysia to be minor deities.