Eagleclan

Eagleclan is the clan located to the south-east of the Mirror Lake territory. Their camp is within a small oasis surrounded by expansive desert. Their cats are known for being boastful, stubborn and resourceful. 
=== Territory ===
Eagleclan cats live on the edge of a vast expanse of desert, to the south-eastern edge of the cat’s territory. Littered with cacti and dead bushes, the unending sand is split only by a deep ravine and a small oasis, where the cats keep their camp. Eagleclan does not share a border with its neighbour, Mireclan, but they are still fiercely defensive of their territory and borders. When prey is scarce and the ravine too dangerous to traverse, Eagleclan cats instead eat the prickly pears found on the cacti sprouting around their lands. 
The ravine, also known as “Eagle’s Drop” is a long and treacherous chasm splitting through the Eagleclan’s territory. Cats who are deemed to be capable are trained to scale the crumbling walls down into the ravine, where there is a more plentiful population of prey skittering around near the bottom. Kits and apprentices are warned of the dangers of straying too close to the edge, telling tales of cats who got too close and went careening into the chasm.
Eagleclan’s camp is nestled within the oasis on their territory, a small respite from the harsh conditions outside. Their dens are constructed from various rocks hauled up moons ago from the ravine, wound together with palm fronds and packed sand. Leaders call their meetings from the trunk of a slightly bent palm, capable of addressing their clan from sides. The medicine cat’s den is situated right next to a garden growing a few sparse herbs. Because of the rare vegetation in the territory, Eagleclan cats grow their own herbs, and are more likely to be offered herbs from other clans with more extensive resources.
=== Customs ===
There are a few clan-specific customs in Eagleclan. For one, some warriors are trained to be divers, and are trained in small teams to scale down into the Eagle’s Drop and scavenge for prey there. The rest of the warriors hunt above ground, searching for desert rats and some birds. Eagles pose a particular threat in this territory, and it often takes a team of warriors to take one down, though they make a spectacular meal, the strongest warriors using their feathers as stuffing for their nests. Also, as part of a new warrior’s vigil, they must spend the whole night in the desert, away from the oasis. Their resilience against the elements shows that they are ready to be a warrior.
=== Traits ===
Eagleclan cats are typically relatively small, with thick, dense fur and lean muscle. They have wide paws to walk quickly on the sand, and short-to-medium length fur to keep out the sand but protect against the wind. They come in a range of colours, the most “pedigree” Eagleclan cats mostly being ranges of cream, tan and brown. They are also often stubborn and prideful, reluctant to accept help and stoutly against any criticism of their clan. Eagleclan cats believe that they have it the hardest, and their resilience shows their strength. They particularly believe Gladeclan to be soft, facing less struggle due to their plentiful resources. 
=== Hierarchy ===
Eagleclan is currently lead by Hawkstar, with Crowsong as deputy and Tanglesnap and Jayfall as medics. Lobo is their mediator. 
Hawkstar was preceded by Duststar, Tanglesnap and Jayfall by Sundrop. 
=== Leader history ===
* Hawkstar
* Duststar
* Fallenstar
* Tumblestar
* Eaglestar
=== List of living cats ===
* Beanpaw
* Crowsong
* Dunewatcher
* Hawkstar
* Jackalsnap
* Jayfall
* Leekpaw
* Lilyfawn
* Lobo
* Moonbeam
* Mudkit
* Robinchirp
* Scorchfeather
* Snaprattle
* Tanglesnap
* Vulturewatch
=== Notable Locations ===
* The Oasis
* Eagle's Drop
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