The protoss tribes were divisions in protoss society. Many tribes existed before or during the Aeon of Strife. During the Strife, only six tribes may have existed.[1] Tribal affiliations were abandoned after the development of the Khala, although their proclivities remained.[2]
As in humans, skin color is considered a sign of ethnicity, with each protoss tribe having a specific subtly differing hue or typical pattern of markings associated with it. While the protoss are no longer a tribal society, the tribal bloodlines still run strong.[3][4]
Khalai Tribes[]
Ara Tribe[]
- Main article: Ara Tribe
The Ara Tribe existed during the Aeon of Strife.[1] Khas later made it a collection of his first followers. They became the leaders of the Judicator Caste and the Conclave.[3]
Sargas Tribe[]
The Sargas Tribe, members of the Templar Caste, existed before the Aeon of Strife.[5] Many members went on to become Dark Templar. Before the Great War, it served the Conclave as enforcers.[3]
Akilae Tribe[]
The Akilae Tribe existed before the Aeon of Strife.[5] It became a famous warrior tribe during the Aeon of Strife. Following the Strife, it became a Templar Caste tribe.[3]
Furinax Tribe[]
The Furinax Tribe existed during the Aeon of Strife.[1] They later became weapons crafters, the only members of the Khalai Caste which had interest in combat.[3]
Auriga Tribe[]
The Auriga Tribe became Aiur's main space power. They became members of the Templar Caste.[3]
Venatir Tribe[]
The Venatir Tribe, much like the Sargas, tried to break free from the Khala.[3]
Shelak Tribe[]
The Shelak Tribe was the protoss tribe closest to the xel'naga.[1] They continued to study xel'naga relics after the Strife. They became members of the Judicator Caste.[3]
Velari Tribe[]
This tribe fought in the Fall of Aiur.[6][7]
Nerazim Tribes[]
The Nerazim are split into many clans.[8]
Boros[]
The Boros wear heavy armor and flat helms.[8]
Lenassa[]
The Lenassa use "wickedly curved" warp blades and wear facial coverings.[8]
Zer'atai[]
The Zer'atai hunters wear zerg bones and carry energy scythes.[8]
Lost Tribe[]
The Lost Tribe is an undescribed protoss tribe.[9]
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