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]
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.[4] 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.[4] 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.[5][6]
Nerazim Tribes
The Nerazim are split into many clans.[7]
Boros
The Boros wear heavy armor and flat helms.[7]
Lenassa
The Lenassa use "wickedly curved" warp blades and wear facial coverings.[7]
Zer'atai
The Zer'atai hunters wear zerg bones and carry energy scythes.[7]
Lost Tribe
The Lost Tribe is an undescribed protoss tribe.[8]
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