Strength Clan

Biodata

Background / History

The Strength Clan was one of four affiliated clans that had broken away from the Clear Sky Sect, alongside the Break, Agility, and Defense Clans. When Tang San set out to establish a sect capable of resisting Spirit Hall, recruiting the Strength Clan was his first stated objective. 302 317

By the time of the events at Shrek Academy, Tang San had successfully brought the Strength Clan into the Tang Sect, giving the newly established sect its first clan-based foundation. 317 320

The clan shared a close historical connection with Tang Hao. Titan taught Tang Hao forging techniques, and Bai He later described Tang Hao as having been closest to the Strength Clan. 325

Relationships

• Tang Sect — The Strength Clan joined as an affiliated clan under Tang San's leadership. 317 320
• Tang San — Recruited the clan while founding and expanding the Tang Sect. 302 317
• Clear Sky Sect — Former affiliated sect; the Strength Clan had broken away from it before joining the Tang Sect. 302 317
• Tang Hao — Maintained a close relationship with the clan and learned forging from Titan. 325
• Titan — Associated with the clan and participated in the Tang Sect’s recruitment of other former Clear Sky Sect affiliated clans. 322 325

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Tang Sect founding — Tang San identifies the Strength Clan as his first recruitment target while planning a sect to oppose Spirit Hall. 302
• Tang Sect expansion — The clan joins Tang San before he begins persuading the Break, Agility, and Defense Clans. 317
• Recruitment of allied clans — Titan supports Tang San and Ye Yu’s efforts to bring the Defense and Speed Clans into the Tang Sect. 322 325