Breifne

The Children of Breifne, or more formally called Breifne Clan, is a clan of Humans from Stromgarde who migrated from the Arathi Highlands to the Stonetalon Mountains after being exiled by the Alliance for not aiding in the retaking of the Highlands.

An aged people originally from Lordaeron, they are a branch of the Mynydd who were dissidents who resisted the Gawead generations before. Exiled from the tribe, they moved into the Arathi Highlands were they managed to carve out a spot from the warring Highlander Clans.

Allying with the conglomerate of Highlander clans who resisted the Scourge, they managed to hold off and retain their identity without merging with other clans due to their use of mercenaries married into the clan called the Gallowglass. Additionally, they have absorbed other peoples into their clan, largely refugees and other related peoples. When the Mynydd came to Southern Stromgarde, they absorbed some of those who were unhappy with the leadership of the Mynydd at the time.

Led by Warchief Domnall nic Breifne, the Breifne Clan managed to stay in the mountains until the Forsaken conquered Stromgarde, to which the entirety of the clan fled instead of aiding Alliance forces. With this knowledge, they were exiled; Domnall managed to charter boats to Kalimdor from Booty Bay to Ratchet.

Attempting to find a place in the world and a home to call their own, they moved into the Stonetalon Mountains, taking over former Alliance outposts that had been abandoned in the eastern part of it. They came into conflict with the local Grimtotem Tribe remnants in the area, led by Toctus and sought an alliance with the New Horde and Ashwalker Warband.

Notable Characteristics
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Naming Conventions
All members of the Breifne Clan are identified by a particular descendant. These descendants are like typical Houses in all but name, though every member of the Breifne Clan isn't a member of the Breifne nobility. The word 'nic' is used between the first name and the 'surname' where the surname is the descendant. 'nic' is gender neutral and the descendant can be either a man or a woman.

Example:

Alan nic Corbmac -- Alan, descendant of Corbmac

These bonds of kinship go out to three generations before the secondary and tertiary lines can form a cadet branch of the family.

Qualities
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Sexuality/Polyamory
The Breifne are very open-minded and do not discriminate against each other for the choice of partners. Additionally, polyamorous relationships and marriage have been known and are allowed among Breifne society.

Mounts
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Taoiseach
Leader, WIP

Tanist
Heir, WIP

Ceannasach
Military leader, WIP

Seansaileir
Chancellor/Steward, WIP

Gallowglass
Elite soldiers, WIP

Kern
Ranger-like soldiers, WIP

Draiodoir
Wizards, WIP

Religion
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Notable Individuals
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