The Clans of Ortugan

Ortugan is governed by a layered series of loyalties. Each citizen is a member of an extended family whom all share the same surname, thereafter to a Clan made up of several families, and finally to the Shogun himself. The country is divided into 13 city states, 4 of which reside along the shores of Lake Kaolee along with the nation's capitol, --. The government's administrative functions and military forces are divided among 13 Clans, while the head of state (Shogun) moves to the Head of one of these Clans. In addition to a primary administrative function, each clan maintains their own investigative/intelligence and tactical force to support their administrative function, as well as their own private industries which compete with other civilian companies. The clans host two major military forces that aim to always be combat ready for enemies from the "Goblinlands" and The Ashlands.
 * Crane Clan - Traditionally diplomats & duelists. In addition to the current head of state they provide control of the Ministry of Internal Security
 * Falcon Clan - Traditionally scientists, artisans, & politically neutral. This clan oversees the Ministry of Science and Transportation
 * Boar Clan - Traditionally farmers & berserkers, they are currently in disfavor. They oversee the National Self-Defense Corps (military & emergency reserves corps)
 * Orca Clan - Traditionally sailors & traders, guardians of the Wailing Coast; they oversee the National Maritime Guard (Navy)
 * Jaguar Clan - Founders of the Shogunate, currently in disfavor, oversees the Ministry of Justice
 * Bear Clan - Traditionally engineers & architects, guardian force against the Ashlands; They command the Northern National Army and defend the Pristine Frontier
 * Dragon Clan - Traditionally philosophers & Monks, dedicated to opposing the "Goblinlands"; They command the Southern National Army and watch over the Kokka Canyons
 * Fox Clan - Traditionally ninjas, geisha, & dishonorable; Provides services through the Executive Operations Force (XOF) and Office of National Intelligence (ONI), the nation's special forces command and chief intelligence agency. Fox Clan resides and originates from the city-state of Rokugan.
 * Owl Clan - Traditionally ninjas, scouts, & honorable; Provides services through the Ministry of Defense
 * Elk Clan - ...oversees the Ministry of Agriculture
 * Wolf Clan - ...oversees the nation's Ministry of Treasury and Commerce
 * Ox Clan - ...oversees the Ministry of Health and Human Services. Oversees the tactical force of Search-Contain-Protect to control contagions & threats from the Taint.
 * Eagle Clan - Commands the National Air Defence Corps