The tribe "The Children of the Oaks" consists of eight small tribes, called "Branches":

1. Branch of Trees - Chief: Keensight - Elves: 3/21
2. Branch of Water - Chief: Palepelt - Elves: 6/17
3. Branch of Winds - Chief: () - Elves: 2/12
4. Branch of Light - Chief: () - Elves: 2/11
5. Branch of Feathers - Chief: Blaze - Elves: 3/14
6. Branch of Moons - Chief: () - Elves: 4/13
7. Branch of Stars - Chief: Redfur - Elves: 7/7
8. Branch of Sundown - Chief: Claw - Elves: None yet/"1"

The leader of the first branch is also the chief of the tribe as a whole. Whenever there's a meeting of more than one branch, the elder chief is in charge. In other words the chief of "Branch of Trees" ist First Chief, "Branch of Water"'s leader is Chief's Second and so on and so forth.

The Branches usually live far from each other, spreading out over the plains and beyond, in direction away from the Tall Tree Holt remains. Each tribe has a sound-stone, a small stone tied to the end of a rope. When spun it makes a sound that can carry very far - allowing the tribes to know where the others are, or to call for help, even from out of normal sending range.

Every eight years the Branches gather together to celebrate the turn of the year and to hopefully spark a few Recognitions. Strangers are especially welcome at this time, while there is plenty of food and hope of new young (nothing sparks Recogntion like new blood).

The New Turn Feast, as it is called, lasts for three days:

• The first is the Day of Meeting. The Branches meet up and start to set up a shared camp. Firewood, collected earlier in the year, is piled to become the bonfire. When the sun sets, dancing begins and everyone, strangers of tribemates, are welcome to eat or drink what they want.
• Next day, the Day of Knowing. No one is expected to wake before the sun is high in the sky. When most people seem to be up, First Chief will call for introductions to be made, for any strangers visiting. After this it's general mingeling. Many hope to find someone to Recognize - as the CotO spend most time in small groups, the largest chance they have for such things is at the Feast; strangers especially are seen as good luck.
  Evening once more ends in dancing, but this time more organized such. Right before that all will be invited to eat what the 'cooks' of the tribe have prepared of everything that the Branches brought with them (that didn't get eaten the previous night) and stories are told.
  Strangers are expected to contribute to the story telling.
• Last day, the Day of Games. This is perhaps the most awaited part of the celebration. The games begin as soon as the sun reaches its highest point in the sky. They are split into two 'categories', cubs and adults. The cub games are just general, organized children's games.
  The adult games are, on the other hand, very much a competition. There are three parts; a race, wrestling and pole-climbing.
  Anyone seen as adult by the rest of the tribe may partake, even strangers. The winner doesn't get anything material, but in this tribe the honor of winning is a far better prize than any trinket.
  Last but not least there's the council. As soon as the sun sets and the cubs are asleep council is called. Here the members of the CotO can voice any issues anyone might have are addressed, to be trialed by the chiefs and Elders. And of course there's always the chance to, for once, question the decisions of those 'above' you, even Keensight himself.

Meat for the feast is provided by a hunting party with hunters from all the Branches. Leading this hunting party is a great honor.

Honor is very important to the Children of the Oaks, as is hierarchy. The chief is to be obeyed, because s/he has proved him/herself worthy of obediance. How seriously the members of the tribe take this differs, but they all follow the orders of their elders and chiefs - sometimes a little too blindly. Examples of "honorable" things to do: No healers on hunts. No lying. No taking credit for things you haven't done yourself, good or bad (in other words, no covering for others).

Although this tribe has had a few visitors throught the centuries, it wasn't until year "0" that they learned about animal-blooded elves' existance. Most have found the concept of "bonding" with an animal disturbing, others have been fascinated by the idea.