A chaka was the term given to the core social unit of the Shining Lands.[1]
Organization[]
A basic chaka consisted of a single extended family. However, a large chaka could consist of dozens of families, including unrelated families who were allied together because of similar business interests.[1]
Chakas were usually led by the eldest family member, be they male or female. Many times the eldest, and best, trader would be away on business, at which point a younger member of the chaka would assume leadership until their return.[1]
Chakas were named in a manner similar to a clan. Some prominent chakas are listed below:
- Chaka Jeradea
- Seltarir chaka
- Gemstone chaka
- Chaka Firmstand
- Chaka Turamir
Appendix[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Tom Prusa (1993). The Shining South. (TSR, Inc), pp. 55–57. ISBN 1-56076-595-X.