»[2] clan hierarchy

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• Since there is no actual accurate portrayal of the hierarchy that takes place in a Na'vi clan, we have added the ones mentioned in the film and have added a few based on the Na'vi language. If you would like to suggest any then please PM the Eywa account and staff will take it into consideration.

• Please note that the Ikran Makto is a rite of passage for Na'vi youths unless a singer, dancer, weaver or teacher. They will have their own rites of passage. The only Na'vi youths that are exempt from claiming an Ikran in order to be welcomed into the tribe as an adult are the members of the Pa'lilain Clan. However, those from the Pa'lilain Clan are allowed to have an ikran if they wish but they are rare.

• Many of the ranks can be combined. A Tsamsiyu can be both an Ikran Makto, a Pa'li Makto and a hunter. Many of the Na'vi are able to cover a certain number of roles. In the application it will ask for the dominant role and then ask what other ranks the character has as well.

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• Olo'ekytan; Clan Leader - The Olo'eyktan is the clan leader of their tribe and are in charge of all decisions and in leading his or her people in wisdom and strength. The Olo'ekytan chooses the Eyktan as well as the Eyktan tsamsiyu and the Eyktan Taronyu. This role can be given to a male or a female so long as they are at least 18 years of age. The olo'eyktan is a role that is open to be challenged for should another see the current olo'eyktan as not being a sufficient enough of a leader to the people.

• Tsahik; Spiritual Leader - The Tsahik is the seer and spiritual leader of the clan. They are always female and if the Olo'eyktan is male, the two are usually a mated-for-life pair. The Tsahik is the Clan's connection to Eywa for she interprets Eywa's signs and her will. The Tsahik chooses her successor, known as the Tsahik'evi. The Tsahik role is closed for challengers due to it being a spiritual role. However, to replace a Tsahik the Clan/Tribe can come together and vote on whether to replace the Tsahik.

• Eyktan/Eyktan'evi; Second in Command - The Eyktan the heir to the Olo'eyktan and second in command so long as they have passed the clan rite of passage and taken their place amongst the clan. If the Eyktan is chosen at a young age then the father of the Eyktan serves as the second in command and the youth given the title of Eyktan'evi. If the Olo'eyktan chooses their own child, than the Olo'eyktan picks a temporary Eyktan until the Eyktan'evi is old enough. Role is open to challenges.

• Tsahik'evi; Tsahik Successor - The Tsahik'evi is hand-picked by the Tsahik and will have that title until they succeed the current Tsahik. The Tsahik'evi is the heir to the Tsahik role and may or may not have the expectation to become a mated pair with the Eyktan depending on who the Eyktan may be and whether the Eyktan is male. The Tsahik'evi is not a role that can be challenged but can be voted on to be replaced by the entire clan/tribe coming together and discussing and voting on it as well.

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• Nawmyu: Noble - All Nawmyu, that is, nobles, are going to be chosen by the Olo'eyktan. They are considered to be the Olo'eyktan's closest friends and are to be respected. They have power within the clan and work with the clan leader to bring about security, peace and that the clan is provided for. Normally there are no more then four or five nobles. If they have mates and children, they are treated as respected nobles as well. With each new Olo'eyktan the Nawmyu are bound to change.

• Eyktan Tsamsiyu; Lead Warrior - The Eyktan Tsamsiyu is the leader of the warriors. They are sent out with warrior patrols when needed and are in charge of defending their home from the other territorial clans as well as anyone else, creature or not a creature, decides to invade their homeland. The Eyktan Tsamsiyu is selected by the Olo'eyktan. However, the role is open for challengers who do not need permission to challenge.

• Eyktan Taronyu; Lead Hunter - The Lead Hunter, or Eyktan Taronyu plays a huge part in clan life. They are in charge of sending out hunting groups to collect and hunt enough food to feed the clan. If they are unable to do their job correctly then the entire clan may end up starving. The Eyktan Taronyu is chosen by the Olo'ekytan and the role is open for challengers who do not need permission to challenge from the Olo'ekytan personally.

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• Tsamsiyu; Warrior - The Tsamsiyu role is pretty self-explanatory. Once a Na'vi has successfully travelled to the Banshee Rookery and won an Ikran, making them an Ikran Makto, they are able to take their rightful place in the clan and they are considered an adult. Warriors protect the clan from all dangers. Except for the Pa'lilain Clan, all warriors must have an ikran. Warriors can serve as hunters when needed.

• Taronyu; Hunter - The Taronyu of the clan are the hunters, which is also self-explanatory. Hunters are trained to hunt down Pandoran animals and forage for food to feed their clan. Their task is to keep the clan strong and able to survive. Some may serve a duo-purpose as warriors also in the clan. The Taronyu also must have an ikran due to their ikran being their hunting companion.

• Rolyu; Singer - A singer is an entertainer of the clan and also respected for their voices. They sing to Eywa and are dominantly female but it is possible to have a few male singers here and there in a clan. A singer's rite of passage is through performance in front of the entire clan and whether they approve or disapprove of the youth's voice, style and ability to perform and sing.

• Karyu; Teacher - The Karyu are dominantly elders in the clan but it is not odd to see a young karyu. They work with the Tsahik and Tsahik'evi and usually a Karyu'evi is chosen to become the Tsahik'evi. The teachers educate all youth about the customs of their clan and Eywa as well as the forest around them, the other clans, the culture, language and everything else they need to know about their home.

• Sreuyu; Dancer - In similarity to the Rolyu, the Sreyu is a performance and entertainment type role. Each dancer is expected to be more flexible and graceful then the other members, even the hunters and warriors. Dancers are respected in the clan for their talent to move and portray things in such a beautiful way. The rite of passage for a dancer is just like the rite of passage for a singer. They perform in front of the clan.

• Täftxuyu; Weaver - Weavers are quite important to the clan. They are the ones who weave apparel from plants for their people to wear. The Na'vi are obviously not conservative in their clothing, but what they do wear does show their rank in the hierarchy. A weavers rite of passage is through creating a large, intricate piece of clothing to be judged by the clan as skillful or not.

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• Tsamsiyu'evi; Warrior in Training - A warrior in training is approximately 10-18 years of age. Their rite of passage is to travel to the Banshee Rookery in the Hallelujah Mountains and successfully claim an ikran for themselves.

• Taronyu'evi; Hunter in Training - A warrior in training is approximately 10-18 years of age. Their rite of passage is to travel to the Banshee Rookery in the Hallelujah Mountains and successfully claim an ikran for themselves.

• Rolyu'evi; Singer in Training - A singer in training is approximately 8-16 years of age. Their rite of passage is to perform in front of the clan and gain the clan's approval or disapproval for their work.

• Karyu'evi; Teacher in Training - A teacher in training begins at roughly 8 years of age and can take more years then any other rank before their rite of passage. The Tsahik decides whether or not they are ready to be a Karyu.

• Sreuyu'evi; Dancer in Training - A dancer in training is approximately 8-16 years of age. Their rite of passage is to perform in front of the clan and gain the clan's approval or disapproval for their work.

• Täftxuyu'evi; Weaver in Training - A weaver in training begins at 6 years of age through study and observation and their rite of passage is when they are around 16 through clan approval.

• 'Eveng; Child - A child is considered to be from 2 years of age to the time that they have chosen their path to start training. Officially though, the title 'Evang is not dropped until 16 years.

• Spe'etu; Captive - A captive is a prisoner taken from another clan and is being held hostage. The Olo'eyktan decides what to do with a spe'etu, whether to use them as a servant, send them back humiliated to their clan or to kill them.

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• Ikran Makto; Ikran Rider - Self-explanatory.

• Pa'li Makto; Pa'li Rider - Self-explanatory.

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