Groups that cross-cut a tribal society by bringing together a limited number of people, typically at least one from each family. Pantribal associations often are in the form of councils, groups of elder men or women who are members of the same age set, warrior societies, religious cults, or secret societies,. While these groups have specific purposes, they also serve to create order and a sense of unity for a tribe. Pantribal associations are also referred to as sodalities.