The Karaya Clan (カラヤクラン, Karayakuran or カラヤ族, Karaya Zoku) are one of the Six Clans of the Grassland.
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The Karaya Clan, led by Chief Lucia, are one the numerous clans that reside in the Grassland as well as one of its Six Clans. Members of the tribe are known for their distinctive brown skin, colourful clothing and their use of curved swords in battle. Their home is the Karaya Village.
During the Dunan Unification War, the Karaya Clan allied with the Highland Kingdom, out of resentment of their treatment by the City-State of Jowston and the promise of the restoration of historical Karayan lands. Following the war, they entered into reconciliation with the new Dunan Republic.
Their skills in combat make them very influential within the Six Clans. Their chief, Lucia, who has led the clan since the Dunan Unification War has something of a leadership role within the Six Clans because of this.
References
- Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 65
- Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, page 320