In scale tribes, each tribe is led by a council of elders, who are chosen for their wisdom and experience. These elders are responsible for making important decisions for the tribe and for mediating any disputes that may arise within it. When there are bigger decisions that need to be made the members are called for a vote where a majority decides under guidance of the elders. Below the council of elders are the tribe's artisans and crafters, who are responsible for creating a wide variety of items, though mainly weapons, protection, and tools. These artisans are highly respected within the tribe, as their skills and talents are essential to the tribe's prosperity. Among these members there are also those who carry larger roles due to a particular mastered skillset, such as those known for shamanistic powers or military leadership abilities.
All of those who fall outside those categories make up the workforce and militia, as they are responsible for performing tasks such as hunting, gathering, and performing manual labor. As each member is expected to contribute to the tribe in their own way, there is a strong sense of community and cooperation within the it. Everyone is responsible to work together to ensure the tribe's success.
In scale tribes, the military is made up of all able-bodied members of the tribe. In times of crisis, every member is expected to contribute to the defense, and those unable to take the roles of soldiers instead help through supporting roles such as gathering supplies or caring for the wounded. Their military is organized into small, agile units that are able to quickly respond to threats and adapt to changing circumstances. Each unit is led by one of the aforementioned individual who present seasoned leadership abilities, though if none are available one in each unit is elected by the others.
These tribes train in guerrilla tactics and hit-and-run strategies, relying on their speed and agility to outmaneuver their enemies. They are also skilled at using the terrain to their advantage, using the lands many natural features to set up ambushes and traps. In addition to their combat skills and remarkably well crafted weaponry and armor, they are also known for their resourcefulness and ability to make use of whatever materials are available to them. When necessary they are able to improvise weapons and armor from whatever they have at hand, making them a formidable foe even when taken by surprise.
Overall, the scale tribes military is a formidable force that is respected and feared by their enemies. They are fiercely loyal to their tribe and will stop at nothing to defend their homes and their way of life.