Everything to know about Dragon Clans
Dragon Clans are a large part of the greater world that tend to go very under the radar and underappreciated.
There are many rich cultures in the world, but the level of depth that the Dragon Clans go to extends beyond simple admiration and worship.
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History -
Since man has interacted with Pokemon, there have been none that demand more respect than the powerful dragons that roam the lands.
Humans who tried to fight them were either met with destruction or were scarred and mangled but lived to tell the tale.
Over time, they would learn and form closer bonds to Pokemon, struggling to truly bond with some like dragons, but a level of fear and respect became more common place.
Humans began building bonds and closeness to these powerful dragons, creating societies around their caves and habitats and offering food and tributes for safety and harmony.
Eventually, when humans became able to work together and catch these Pokemon, the traditions, tribes, and rituals between them and dragons changed.
While many adapted to this new way of living from under the claws of dragon types, many had adapted and learned to live in harmony and in honor of these power creatures.
This is where the Dragon Clans were created.
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Types of Clans -
Dragon Clans can vary in many different ways, and each dragon has a clan!
Typically, a clan will pass down traditions or teachings they learned from being around their dragon types.
Tribalistic Clans are much like they sound, kept much more to themselves
They behave much more closed off, very strict with who they allow in or out and with the rules and traditions of their Clan.
(Vea and her Tyrantrum Clan)
Vea comes from a more Tribalistic clan, the Clan of Tyrantrum, which is a pretty well-integrated Clan in Galar that is branched off from the main Clan in Kalos.
These guys could be seen like a really tight knit club, however, they have a lot of pros and cons to them.
Pros: Strong Community, Very Active in the local economy, Very Rich history, strong trainers tend to come from here.
Cons: They very much keep to themselves, it is hard to get in or out, it is a Physical tribe, lots of fighting and yelling, and it is pretty male dominated (women can rule, but many have decided against it). Marriage is determined by strength in combat.
All in all, the tribal Clans tend to really hold onto the essence of being a tribe and old school ways, but it's also fairly closed off to the world.
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Nomadic Clans, known for their more peaceful and harmonious ways, these types of Clans tend to follow teachings from less aggressive Dragon Types.
(Konani and her Drampa Clan)
Konani grew up in the Nomadic Drampa Clan in Alola.
This clan was very much in harmony with nature and the world around them, and they proudly did what they could to help nature, share their culture, and bring people and Pokemon closer together.
Growing up in such a welcoming environment would seem peaceful, however, the communities of nomadic clans can be very stressful due to a lack of stability and younger bodies around to do work.
The hierarchy is usually geared towards older generations and passing along the titles to the younger generations.
This style of living does contribute to many nomadic clans fading away from practice, unfortunately losing a lot of culture and history if not preserved.
In recent years, there has been a more modern approach to these Nomadic Clans, and while the movement is still small, there is hope amongst them.
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Royal Clans
These clans are both he most powerful, while also being the most reclusive and secretive.
(Tia and her Ex-Fiancé in the Royal Reshiram Clan)
Tia is the only Heir to the Clan of Reshiram, while more tribal and historic clans are present in Unova, the real power of the Reshiram Clan is in a royal castle in Kalos.
Royal Clans have incredible power and sway in their community, government, and businesses, much like a powerful dragon hoarding wealth and land.
Arranged marriages are more than common; they're practically mandatory. Tia was almost going to marry the Heir to the Zekrom Clan, but shenanigans ensued.
Royal Clans tend to belong to Legendary or Pseudo Legendary Dragons.
Being high ranking in clans like these can have some amazing perks and experiences.
It's said that the leader of one of the Royal clans gains a special bond to their legendary Pokemon that ensures them power and control for many decades. Or so they say...
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In Conclusion
Dragon Clans are all around us, and while some might be slowly losing their history and culture, there are just as many people trying to preserve their rich culture.
At the same time, many clans are thriving and might be just as active in your areas; you just need to look hard enough.
Not every dragon clan is native to the region they live in, but they carry the spirit of the dragon type they embody and deliver unique perspectives on the world.
