There are Ten major Orc clans with in the realm of Hargu, these clans control a portion of the region. Each major Clan typically has two to five sub-clans that are a subservients. Every Major clan has a chieftain who is responsible for keeping order with in his territory, he also represents his clan on the war-council. The Chieftain is usually the strongest member of the clan, according to orcish hierarchy, to become one you must fight the old chieftain to the death. However, in some clans this status is inherited.