Fiction:Isordon Clan

The Isordon Clan is a commoner house residing on the middle rim of the Drodo Empire that has rose to relative prominence in recent years, due to the unexpected fame of Cesterity Isordon. While only recently coming out of relative obscurity, the Clan has in fact existed for centuries, and has a proud history.

Early History
The first references to the surname "Isordon" were in 1999 AD. In an ancient Tuvik book recording land ownership, a freeman going by the surname of "Eisirdiin" owned about twenty acres of land on the small Bellowe island. It is widely accepted that "Eisirdiin" is the origin of the name "Isordon", whose spelling and pronunciation has inevitably changed through its 800-year history. It is also widely accepted that this young freeman was the first to possess any status at all to identify as "Isordon".

Through most of the Drodo race's prespacefaring history, many male Isordons served as soldiers in the many armies the Drodo fielded against one another. With a few exceptions, these soldiers were relatively obscure, doing little of note besides either being killed in battle or (rarely) surviving the wars they've fought. This high battle death-rate amongst male Isordons has led to the clan boasting that their men are and have been a braver, more loyal sort, willing to die before retreating.

Later History-Today
As the Drodo became spacefaring, the Isordon clan, finding itself in the upper-middle class due to a stint of successful businesspeople in the bloodline, made the decision to go onto the frontier to exploit further economic opportunities in the earliest days of the Empire. In the 2500's, the clan would relocate on the small world of Hinai, believing the rumours of large gold deposits there. However upon reaching there they would find no such deposits, and find that it was a mere deception by the planetary government to lure in settlers. Completely bankrupt from the expensive journey to the frontier, the Isordons would remain on Hinai, and retire themselves to an existence of farming.

In the mid-late 2700's, however, something would change. During this time one man, Cesterity Isordon, would be born and make a name for himself in the chaos of the Crisis and from there become a decorated war hero and respected, if eccentric, military theorist and celebrity. Through his actions, and the general economic upturn at the end of the Crisis meant that the Isordon clan again revived its old reputation for being fierce warriors, and to this day many (mostly) male Isordons serve in the military in various positions. This work has brought the clan prestige and some wealth, and because of this the modern day is seen as a golden age for the family.

Size and Organization
The Isordon Clan is composed of about 650 members, making it a medium-large clan by Drodo standards. The clan is run by a council of elders, led from the very top by a universally-recognised matriarch, the current one being Histeri Isordon. This council has control of the clan's bank account (in which individual adult family members may contribute to as they can) which is used to assist members in financial troubles, help develop properties occupied by the clan, and fund celebrations.

Beliefs and Legends
The Isordon Clan practices a form of ancestor worship centering around several notable Isordons in history. Such worship is usually simple recitations at the family tomb; Usually in front of the resting place of the person being worshipped. This worship is done in the hopes that the spirits of these Isordons will protect the family, or provide guidance in a difficult situation. Such worship may be done at any time by any one, and is only organized as a group occasion during special occasions, such as before festivities begin for a given celebration.

The clan maintains one or two intellectuals to tend to the bookkeeping, historical research, and religious activities of the Isordon clan. They are known as the Keeper, and are given a spot on the elder council (regardless of their age, the only exception to the rule) on top of having their other great responsibilities.

Notable Members
"Eisirdiin" (1976-???) - Unidentified freeman whose surname was "Eisirdiin", of which "Isordon" is a distortion of when translated to modern Aratacian. Notable for being first known Isordon.

Jevrin Isordon (2145-2169) - Mercenary soldier under Kingdom of Aratacia. Notable for likely spotting a Draconis and a Draconis probe.

Corvar Isordon (2375-2414) - Drodo explorer, writer, and mercenary. Notable for exploring the desert interior of Deverinia, sailing to the north pole of Coron, and writing a series of books detailing his experiences as an explorer in his later life.