Mireclan

Mireclan is the clan located to the south-west of the Mirror Lake territory. It is based on a bayou, surrounded by willow trees and murky water. Their cats are known for being stealthy, cunning, proud and reserved. They are lead by Heronstar, with Gatorfang as deputy and Driprot and Pebbleskip as medics. 
=== Territory ===
Mireclan is located in a bayou to the south-west of the clan’s territory. Surrounded by willows and heavy vines, the swamp is sliced all the way through with the meandering waterway that seeps into the dirt and turns the ground into a muddy bog. Mireclan shares a border with Gladeclan, where the wet earth blends into the lush vegetation of Gladeclan’s forests. The cats of the swamp have a varied diet of frogs, rats, fish and river birds such as herons.
The most treacherous part of the Mireclan territory is the population of alligators that also occupy the bayou. There is no winning a fight with an alligator. Regardless of the amount of cats that decide to take one on, there will always be at least one fatality, usually more. Even once the gator is dead, the cat’s teeth fail to penetrate the thick, scaly hide. Instead, their only option is to flee and hide. The cats must also contend with the river weeds at the bottom of the water. If a cat somehow gets caught in one of the tendrils of the water plants, without help they will likely drown. 
The actual camp is in a small grove by the waterside, with the most vulnerable cats pushed away from the bank. Dens are constructed out of hollowed tree stumps, packed mud, willow fronds, vines and rolled boulders fixed with naturally growing moss. Nests are packed with feathers, moss, willow and cobwebs. The leader’s den specifically is pushed towards the back of camp and higher up in a hollow dead tree, curtained by a leaning willow. The medicine cats reside fairly close to the water, right beside where the water-loving plants and herbs grow. Their patients, however, have a separate den further away from the waters. The camp has a number of heavy boulders scattered throughout where warriors will perch day and night, watching the surroundings for any signs of reptilian eyes dipping below the water. 
=== Customs ===
Mireclan is relatively standard in its hierarchy and customs. It is typical of a Mireclan cat to scavenge for alligator fangs to decorate their dens and nests as a symbol of their long life and courage. It is not considered brave to fight an alligator, it is mostly considered stupid and irresponsible. Instead, the scavenging of teeth shows a resilience to continue living next to such a fearsome predator. 
Also, there are always at least two cats watching the surroundings, day and night. Warriors will take shifts guarding the clan, dawn to noon, noon to dusk, dusk to moonhigh, moonhigh to dawn. Mireclan also has an evacuation plan in place in the event of an alligator approaching camp. Should that happen, all warriors will rush to gather any kits and elders and escort them out of camp and further into the woods. Apprentices take any remaining fresh-kill and scatter, meanwhile the medicine cats and any remaining warriors escort the patients out too. The clans have a separate evacuation camp, a much smaller setup in a single hollow tree, where they can hide if an alligator invades camp.
=== Traits ===
Mireclan cats are typically darker in colouration, with long, water-proof fur and compact, muscular bodies. Their paws are webbed and they have hooked claws that find purchase in the soft ground. They also have impeccable eyesight in the dark, better than most cats, and are very perceptive of their surroundings. Mireclan cats are quite varied in personality. They are rarely reckless, as recklessness in the swamps means death. They are careful, often controlled, and typically think the petty squabbles of the other clans is tiring and repetitive.
They are frequently overlooked due to their quietness, and a lot of clans finding it strange that they would accept a life next to an alligator. Still, they are humbly proud. Unlike Eagleclan, who declare their resilience and independence to the world, Mireclan are usually a little more reserved with their struggles.
=== Hierarchy ===
Currently, Mireclan is lead by Heronstar, with Gatorfang as deputy and Driprot and Pebbleskip as medics. 
Heronstar was preceded by Rainstar, Gatorfang by Nettlestream, and Driprot by Springbluff.
=== Leader history ===
* Heronstar (Current)
* Rainstar
* Nightstar
* Gloomstar
* Roachstar
* Mirestar
=== List of living cats ===
* Dewshine
* Driprot
* Duckpaw
* Duskpaw
* Fleapaw
* Gatorfang
* Heronstar
* Marshwalker
* Meadowpaw
* Minkspring
* Moonsight
* Nighthaze
* Nightlark
* Owlstrike
* Pebbleskip
* Seacurse
* Snaggletooth
* Swiftflame
* Weaseltwist
* Webcry
* Wrenfang
=== Notable Locations ===
* The Bayou
* Snapping Waters
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