Board Thread:Custom Lore Development/@comment-26535281-20160812173832

The Shi:

Much like the nobles and knightly classes of the western lands. They are from the richer and influential clans of old (Elves.) They for the most part are the administrators and officers in the empire. Most being half elves.

Nong:

The common farmer. Some may have a few traces of elvish blood but not enough to be considered part of the Shi or the Gong. They make up most of the population of the Xinese empire.

Gong:

Skilled craftsmen and artisans. They are what we would consider the middle class. Any member of the Gong class can take a academic test and be promoted to the Shi class.

Shang:

The merchants and rich estate owners. Most being half elves or pure bloods.

Types of elves:

Pure Bloods:

Full bloodied elves. Most are from the clans of Shin, Yin, and Qin.

Half Bloods:

Half elf and half man. They can still hold high ranking positions and are generally rather wealthy.

Quarter bloods:

The lowest type of elf in Xin. With only a quarter elvish blood they are still ranked higher then the common people but they can only hold medium level government positions. 