Despite the Feudal Government being the more common system of governance in Crusader Kings 3, history states there are factions in the game’s starting date within the 9th to 10th Century where groups are still organized into Tribes and Clans. Compared to the more nomadic Tribes with a more freeform system of governance, Clan Rulers represent a middle ground between the flexibility of Tribes and the politicking of Feudal nations. However, players who want to skip complex interactions between rulers, councils, and policies of Feudal Governments may opt to have Clan Governments for their specific playthrough.