The Hill Clans are barbarian tribes of "hill runners" that reside within the highlands bordering a northwest edge of Dreadmire (Sawvale) and the southeastern foothills of the mountains (Peatmont). Although giants threaten the area, the clans have become quite adept at hiding from giants and their kin. The Hill Clans of Sawvale are known for their sweet grapes that make tasty wines. This is due to the occasional ash that falls from the nearby volcanic mountains that fertilizes the soil of the local vineyards. While hill clan society is not very sophisticated, their grape production is superb.