Gardic clan system

The Gardic clan system (g. Gersku klíkurnar) is a semi-formal system of social organization that has been present in various forms within Gardarike since the country was settled in the 9th century.

The history, culture and institutions of Gardarike have been heavily influenced by the Gardic clan system to the point where more modern institutions of the country are de-facto facets of the older underlying clan system.