All barbarians form a part of the North Plains Tribe, located in the village of Tar’pa cithm. Within this larger tribe, barbarians can choose to join one of three tribal bands, the Band of the Bear, the Band of the Wolf or the Band of the Boar. These bands form the basis of a barbarian’s community and help increase their affinity to their spirit animal. The differences between barbarian culture and the civilized life in Darkhaven prevents a barbarian from joining a Guild. Barbarians who join an Order lose some of their barbarian skills as they stray from their less civilized roots. Barbarians who choose the deadly path of life can join Clans.