Led by the Naiir al weh Teila, the Spirit of the Forest, five individual clans occupy the forests of Adellion. These clans are referred to as the Daughters of Teila and all but one were named for the daughters of Llecilia, an early and influential leader of the Dalmites.

Each clan occupies different territories within the entire range of the Dalmite Nation. Due to their locations and distance from Tilitha, each clan has its own individual personality and has developed its own customs and traditions in addition to the ones retained from the culture as a whole.

Renegade tribes, which refuse to pledge to any clan or to Tilitha, do exist within the forests. Many of these tribes arose out of conflicts with policy set in Tilitha. Some contain outlaws and cult members who emerge from their hiding places in the forests only to cause trouble and have gathered others. Other independent tribes remain peaceful, living in remote areas of the forests. Renegade tribes are usually ignored unless they violate the policies of the Nation and then they are dealt with harshly by Teila and the Council.

The clan leader of the Kisami clan is also Teila, the leader of the Dalmites. The Aenik tribe is the tribe of the most current Teilas and has remained in power for several generations. Residing in Tilitha, the Aenik are the most influential Tilithan tribe. Other Kisami tribes reside in Tilitha or in small settlements scattered throughout the Mataril Woods. Far from the war torn regions of the west, these tribes tend to live peaceful lives, trade with each other and more recently with the Salan settlements and towns within the Bloodlands. They are devoted to Teila and the Dalmite Nation. Throughout history, the Kisami clan has been relatively cohesive, gathering in Tilitha frequently.

The Celinde were formed many years after the daughters of Llecilia ventured from Tilitha to claim the clan territories. This clan remains very close to the Kisami, and the clan leader often sides with Teila on important issues. The Celinde are a rather reclusive people, their tribes are very self-sufficient and tend to stick to their small settlements. They are more wary of outsiders than the other clans due to skirmishes and poachers who cross the Bloodlands border into the forest. The Celinde are the home to the Ledri al weh Seit, a group of Dalmites whose purpose is to protect the forest. While Ledri now inhabit every clan and forest, they began long ago among the Celinde.

Occupying the far eastern territory located within the Gailmai Woods, the Telantha clan is deeply religious. They have always cherished their shamans who have risen to great power within the Dalmite society. Isolated from much of the conflict to the south, the Telantha clan has developed unique and valuable skills and has flourished in their peaceful forests. Trade is important among the Telantha tribes and they have recently opened up trade with the Salans. They have maintained most of the traditional Dalmite rituals and ceremonies and have added beautiful songs and stories to the lore.

Located just east of the border with the Tarians and occupying the Kilaral Woods, the tribes of the Aerthilye Clan are much different from those further east. Skirmishes with the Tarians to the west and the far bolder people of the dry Bloodlands plains to the south have created more militaristic tribes among the Aerthilye. Their need to protect themselves has led them to put aside some of the traditions of the Dalmites. Some of the Aerthilye tribes consider the eastern Dalmites to be antiquated, resistant to change, and too cautious.

Since the most recent conflict with the Tarians, the Aerthilye clan has been very outspoken about ridding the Venar Woods of Tarians. They have pledged their support to the Duissa in the west and have gathered their warriors to assist them if needed.

Almost decimated by the recent Tarian war, the Duissa clan struggles to regain its presence in the Venar Woods. Their towns, settlements and outposts were razed and due to the Tarian military presence in the forests, they have been unable to rebuild. Instead they have become entirely nomadic, traveling under the cover of the deep forests, hiding from the Tarians and planning their next move. Frequent raids by the enemy and a deep prejudice against the Tarians which stems back several generations have made the tribes of this area very warlike. In spite of their tenuous existence, they are deeply religious. Teila’s assistance during the recent battle has cemented their relationship with Tilitha and they have renewed their pledge to the Dalmite Nation.