The forest territories

The forest territories (also referred to as "The Old Territories") is the region that provides the setting for all six books of the Storm of Secrets arc, the first four books of the RiverClan's Trial arc, and all books whose action takes place in parallel or before these. It consists of a vast and varied landscape, and it gives home to the five/six Clans that appear in the Shattered Stars series.
== Geography ==
: Despite its name, only a small part of the region is covered by actual forest; mainly the eastern part claimed by ThunderClan as their hunting grounds. The rest are hills, grassland and marshes. A river, named River Chell, cuts through the region, making up the border between RiverClan and their two neighbors, ThunderClan and WindClan. A Thunderpath, named Windover Road by Twolegs, makes up the border between ShadowClan and ThunderClan. A smaller Thunderpath, named North Allerton Road, comes from the north.
== Clan territories ==
=== ThunderClan ===
: ThunderClan claims the southeastern part of the region, their territory consisting of deciduous woodland, named White Hart Woods by Twolegs. Their camp is in a sandy ravine that used to be a riverbed long time ago, surrounded by brambles.
: The ThunderClan forest camp is in a sandy ravine that used to be a riverbed a long time ago. The camp consists of a clearing edged with thick grass, dotted with tree stumps, and has a thick curtain of ferns and gorse shielding it. It is also surrounded by brambles, and the entrance is through a gorse tunnel. There is a tall boulder in the clearing, called the Highrock, used by the leader to call meetings. The Highrock has scuffed earth around its base. A vast, sandy clearing stretches to the Highrock, which is near a clump of nettles. A bit away from the nursery is a crowded corner of ferns, which have a tall barrier of gorse behind it. At one side a fallen tree lies, its tangled branches folded on the ground. The fresh-kill pile usually lies at the side of the clearing. At one point, the camp was burned down in a fire, but the vegetation grew back quickly.
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==== Camp ====
* There's an engorsed tunnel which leads down to camp and may often leave enemies plummeting, as the sand is extremely dried.
* On the left of the camp's entrance, the nursery is under a thick bramble bush. There is a huge gap in the bush that leads to the clearing.
* Further besides the Nursery, is the Warrior's den. The warriors' den is under a bush, with a nearby nettle patch. The warriors' den is beside the nursery and the Highrock, and is across from the gorse entrance. It is said that the senior warriors sleep near the center, the warmest area. It is also an honor that senior warriors invite younger warriors to eat with them by the bush.
* Further down the camp, behind a clump of ferns, is an engorsed tunnel which leads to the apprentice's den and a thin, fallen tree coated above the entrance. Besides the den, is a small tree stump where apprentices often hang out or rest. It is extremely warm and sheltered. The apprentices sometimes coat their nests with feathers.
* On the right of the Highrock, is a carved cave inside of the ravine, opening into the Medicine den. There is a tunnel of ferns trailing towards the entrance, which is a hollow slope. The den is slightly fractured, using the split stones against the wall to store herbs. On the left, is a small tunnel which leads to the Medicine cat's and medicine cat apprentice's nests, where in front rests a still, caverned pool.
* On the left of the Medicine den, right besides the camp entrance is the Elder's den. It is under a jutting branch in the fallen tree that has grass, moss and ferns sprouting from every crevice in the tangle of wood. There is a maze of twigs that eventually lead to an empty space among entangled branches.
==== Landmarks ====
* A small stream runs through the territory, close to the camp, trailing towards the Gorge.
* Near the camp is The sandy hollow, an area where apprentices do their battle training.
* West of the camp is The Owl Tree, a tree that was always home to owls.
* East of the camp is Snakerocks, a clearing where prey and plants are abundant, but adders represent a danger. Next to the clearing is The Great Sycamore, a tall tree where apprentices learn to climb.
=== ShadowClan ===
== See also ==
* The lake territories
* The mountain territories
== References and notes ==
Category:Locations