Grounders/Trikru

The Woods Clan, or People of the Woods, are a group of Grounders that inhabit the expanse of Virginia's woodlands. Their borders also extend to the ruins of what once was Washington, DC as Lincoln's home was near the ruins of the Lincoln Memorial.

Woods Clan warriors are known to speak their native language, Trigedasleng and American English.

The Woods Clan maintain a hostile relationship towards Reapers, Mountain Men, and The Sky People. However, the Sky People seek peace with them. The Woods Clan are willing to extend peace to the Sky People provided that the Sky People leave their territory.

Society
The Woods Clan are a group of Grounders whom came together after the nuclear explosion 97 years ago. At a young age both boys and girls learn how to be warriors. They are taught English, how to fight, and how to kill.

After the first kill is made, the member is honored by receiving a mark on their right shoulder blade. This mark signifies that the person is now a warrior and has killed. Among their clan, this is seen as a great honor as members have been seen to brag about their marks. These markings are self-made. Often times these markings look like welts on the skin as if burned.

If a child is born with a mutation, they are cast out and abandoned to clean the gene pool.

The Woods Clan will fight with swords, daggers, spears, bows, fists, and have even been known to fight with their teeth. Many members are skilled in hand to hand combat.

Members of The Woods Clan have often been shown in some type of armor. Most of the time their armor is made out of a variety of materials such as: bone, leather, cloth, and animal furs. They often wear masks or helmets made out of: bone, wood, and a variety of other unknown materials. Many have war paint on their face and body. Many members appear to have tattoos on their face and/or body. Little else is known about them. It is possible these tattoos indicate a status or rank in their society. They could also just be decoration.

The Woods Clan are known for being fearless and do not show mercy to their enemies. However, they have been shown to want peace with their enemies, specifically the Sky People. The Woods Clan are willing to extend peace to the Sky People provided that the Sky People leave their territory.

Language
The Woods Clan have their own language. Trigedasleng is a universal language, meaning almost if not all Grounder Clans know this language. Trigedasleng is a Creole English that has evolved over three generations.

Notes and Trivia

 * The creator of the languages for the HBO TV series Game of Thrones, created the language they use.
 * Anya once mentioned that the Delinquents were not the first to try to wipe them out.
 * This could be indication that the Reapers and/or the Mountain Men have tried.
 * Not all Woods Clan member are "evil" as first presumed.
 * Lincoln saved Octavia and believed what his people were doing to the 100 was wrong.
 * Nyko helped save Octavia from a deadly poison.
 * Lincoln said: "East, to the sea, then across it, there’s a clan, allies of the woods. They’ll take us."
 * This means that Luna's tribe is an ally of the woods. Indicating Lincoln's people are called "The Woods Clan" or "People of the Woods".
 * Tris was the first child Grounder shown on The 100.
 * Tris was Anya's second in command, despite her age.