So I had a problem with a less than neighbourly Russian. He destroyed my settlement even though i had nothing and after i rebuilt he would show up outside my gates and harrass me. I tell this story to someone in town and he suggests i join the tribe.
Best thing I ever did!
The Chief personally headed to the Russian's claim (apparently the trees whispered the direction) and that was the end of the "ShadowBeast" claim.
I got to keep his possessions (thanks SB) which were worth about 800 silver. After my inital tribe payment of 230 silver I recommend anyone to join the tribe.