A Vaar’tul is an officially recognized bloodline that has earned status, influence, and legitimacy through trade, service, craftsmanship, or contribution to society. Vaar’tuls serve as the great institutions of Shetno, overseeing businesses, protecting the populace, aiding infrastructure, and helping ensure fairness for all.
They exist in two ranks: High and Minor Vaar’tul. High Vaar’tuls represent the most prestigious bloodlines, having proven decades of contribution, wealth, and strength to the world. Minor Vaar’tuls are newer rising families and institutions who have earned recognition, coming from already established companies. Everything that occurs within Shetno, from new fortifications, expansions, businesses, wars, matters of protection, and civil unrest, will be openly discussed by councillors from each Vaar’tul. These discussions may be attended by the public, who are free to listen and observe. However, only those seated upon the council may cast votes and determine the course that Shetno will take. There can only be one councillor per Vaar’tul, which is that of the highest rank currently in play within it.
High Vaar’tul Shaw
Shaw is known for its extreme skill in crafting weaponry, armor, and silt skimmers. Throughout the years Shaw has mainly worked out of Shaw’s Port across the Great Silt Sea on an island of their own. Within the last 100 years, Shaw developed itself as the premier supplier of all things war and silt.
Their sigil is that of a green skimmer upon a black circle.
High Vaar’tul Mida
Mida is known primarily for their exotic mounts. From different colored kanks, to raptors and even mzah lions. They were until recently known as the tribe the Xar’mida, but shortened the name upon their rise within civilization. They have also brought their knowledge of woodwork with them, making them the premier supplier of furniture, bows and arrows.
Their sigil is a roaring mzah upon a violet and orange background.
High Vaar’tul Kranah
Kranah is known for being the premier provider of survival gear, specializing in high-quality fabrics, provisions, and equipment tailored for those who traverse the unforgiving landscapes of Athas. Additionally due to their strong background of magick, they have the knowledge of basic magickal items.
Their sigil is a skeletal serpent holding a sprig of lavender in its mouth, on a black background with crimson accents.
Minor Vaar’tul Vorn
Vorn is known for its rise within the clothing market, for designing upscale attire for all classes of society, of all shapes and sizes.