Editing EternalEmpire:Arqualan (section)

=== Societal Role ===

	The family is the most important institution in Arqi society, far more influential in everyday life than voluntary social organizations, the government, and even the church. 
In addition to the intangible benefits of historical roots in the strongly traditionalist Arqi society, clades provide material benefits to their members, including financial support, housing, and medical care in times of crisis; preferential treatment and discounts in business; support for political aspirations and legal disputes; and a network of contacts. As a result, the influence of clades remain strong throughout most of the Empire, and individuals feel strong bonds of obligation and loyalty to their clades, both in supporting their aforementioned activities and coming to the defense of fellow kinsmen. As the history of Arqualan witnesses, individuals are often more likely to stand by their comido than either the government or the church, and rival clades vying for power within the state remains an important factor in Arqi politics.