Editing Penketh (section)

=== The Age of Clans ===
Penketh's middle history is defined by the '''Age of Clans''' — a prolonged period of inter-clan warfare in which no single group held dominance for long. Each clan viewed itself as the rightful ruler of the land, and the fractured nature of society produced a culture of tribalism, martial tradition, and deep suspicion of centralized authority. Major clans of this era include:

* [[Ganbataar]] — ''Khuvagdan Khumus'' ("The Splintered People")
* [[Altan]] — "Golden Clan"
* [[Kongrad]] — "Ancient Rebel Clan"
* [[Merkit]] — "The Resilient and Savage"
* [[Oirat]] — "Distant Cousins of Kublai"
* [[Tengertulga]] — "Heaven's Hearth Clan"; renowned smiths
* [[Narain Jada]] — "Spear of the Sun Clan"
* [[Duns]] — Northern Steppe Tribe; matriarchal, fiercely self-reliant