Secrets of the Clans/RiverClan: Strong and Clever

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==Chapter description==
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:Leopardstar states that her Clan is like no other because they have the strength, brilliance, and beauty of water. She continues that no other Clans can withstand the power of water, just as they cannot withstand the power RiverClan's warriors. She says that RiverClan adapts to the changing world like the river.
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:RiverClan warriors have long fur and sleek coats. They collect stones, feathers, and shells for their nests, and do not fear water, unlike most other cats.
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:Although they mostly eat fish, they also eat water voles, shrews, and mice.
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:They are strong swimmers who can move stealthily through water and catch fish from the riverbank, unlike any other Clan.
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:RiverClan camp: Their camp is located on an island that is surrounded by reeds; it is almost never attacked due to the other Clans' dislike for water.
:The river: The river provides protection and food for RiverClan, and can change drastically: sometimes it is quiet and gentle, while other times it can roar like a monster.
:Twoleg bridge: Going across the bridge is the safest way to cross when the river is high.
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:Feathertail greets the reader and says that the RiverClan camp is on an island, and leads the reader through the branches of a willow tree. She explains that cats lie under the sun and share tongues in the central clearing, and the warriors' den is next to the nursery. The warriors' den has feathers woven into the roof, and is also decorated with rocks and shells; Feathertail says she likes the lights and colors. She then explains that the river comes close to the nursery because their kits learn to swim at a young age. Feathertail points out that the medicine den is across the clearing- it is where Mudfur lives and stores herbs. There are also rocks in the water that are good for sunbathing, but they cannot fit as many cats as Sunningrocks could. Feathertail tells the reader that it is going to rain, and thanks them for visiting.
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:There had been an extremely cold leaf-bare, and when newleaf had come, the melting ice created puddles and soggy soil. Silverstream is on night watch, and listens to the loud roaring of the river. The water touches her paws, and she jumps back as she realizes the river has risen. She walks into Crookedstar's den, and she shows her father how the water rose. Silverstream asks if they should evacuate, but the leader says that it may go down later. However, the water continues rising, so Leopardfur, Stonefur, and Blackclaw go to see how far the river has flooded.
:The cats hear someone yowling at the end of the island- Silverpaw and Shadepaw are trying to block a stream of water that had broken through into the camp. Loudbelly, Mistyfoot, and Silverstream rush over to help, and they see that the nursery has flooded. Two of Mistyfoot's kits are wailing, but the other two are missing. Silverstream and Mistyfoot carry them out of the nursery. The cats cross the river, and Crookedstar goes last- Silverpaw asks where they will go, and the leader replies that they will rest in a few bushes first. They soon hear a yowl, and Silverstream smells Graystripe's scent. She presses through the bushes and sees the gray tom next to Fireheart. The two ThunderClan cats have brought Mistyfoot's other two kits, and Silverstream tries to act as if Graystripe is just an ordinary cat to her. Crookedstar is upset that ThunderClan has seen how desperate they are, but knows that they cannot refuse the other Clan's help.
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:RiverClan camp: Located on a triangular island between two streams, and is well-protected from bad weather and invasions. There is also easy access to prey.
:Greenleaf Twolegplace: Twolegs often come here during greenleaf, and Twoleg kits splash and swim in the lake.
:Halfbridge: An odd bridge with Twoleg "boats" tied to it that ends in the water and does not go anywhere.
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:Mistyfoot shows the reader the lush trees, stream, and the lake. She says RiverClan is still learning how to catch fish in the new territory, and adds that Twolegs often come to the lake in greenleaf. The she-cat explains that the RiverClan camp is on the triangle of land between two streams. Mistyfoot points out that the nursery is under the brambles, and the dens for the elders and leader are under thickets. She then leads the reader around a thornbush and into the medicine den. There is a pool in the roots of the bush, which is where Mothwing stores supplies. She greets Willowpaw, who is organizing berries. Mistyfoot says that their new camp will be just as beautiful as their old camp one day- although there are not as many shells, the Twolegs often leave shiny objects behind.
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:Leopardstar asks if the reader has ever been a Clan leader, or faced so many dangers within a short period of time. She states that she is a great leader who sticks to decisions, and disciplines bad behavior with strict punishments. The RiverClan leader continues that if it is right for Crookedstar to accept help from ThunderClan warriors, then it must be right for her to ally with Tigerstar. The ShadowClan leader has a strong vision for the Clans, which Leopardstar says that ThunderClan and WindClan will eventually agree with. They will rule the forest as one Clan: everyone would benefit because they would be able to do so much more with the combined strength of all warriors. Leopardstar continues that Tigerstar strongly believes in TigerClan. She would be a joint leader if she becomes allies with him, but the tom would eventually listen to her once everything is settled. The RiverClan leader states that she would still rather be the second-strongest cat than to be cast out alone, like Tigerstar once was.
:Leopardstar continues that she is still concerned about Tigerstar's attitude toward half-Clan cats- she did not know that Stonefur was half-ThunderClan when she made him deputy. She concedes that Tigerstar has a point about half-Clan cats not being able to be trusted; Graystripe betrayed RiverClan in the end, showing that divided loyalties are not what is needed. Leopardstar states that she does not know what Tigerstar will do about half-Clan cats, but something must be done. She then adds that the hill of bones that the ShadowClan warriors in her camp are building gives her nightmares.
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:Riverstar: A warm-hearted and generous silvery gray tom with green eyes. He is the founder of RiverClan, and worked with the other founders to develop the warrior code. He is thought to have suggested the system of mentoring apprentices.
:Crookedstar: A huge light-colored tabby with green eyes and twisted jaw. He is determined, strong, and devoted to the safety of his Clan. He led RiverClan through terrible leaf-bare and flood, and accepted help from ThunderClan to save his Clan from starvation. He also offered shelter to ThunderClan when a fire drove them from their home. His deputy was Leopardfur, and he mentored Graypaw and Stonepaw.
:Leopardstar: A spotted golden tabby she-cat. She is proud, fierce, and single-minded about what is best for her Clan, but made the mistake of submitting RiverClan to Tigerstar. She helped ThunderClan when during the fire in their camp, and also led her Clan to the lake territories and quickly established a camp. Her deputies were Stonefur, Mistyfoot, and Hawkfrost, and she mentored Whiteclaw and Hawkfrost.
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:Dapplepelt: A brave and reckless tortoiseshell she-cat. She saw the role of a medicine cat as one similar to that of a warrior: they protected their Clanmates and fought against illness and injury. During her life, she saved an entire litter of kits after the nursery was washed away during a flood.
:Brambleberry: A pretty she-cat with black-spotted fur, blue eyes, and a pink nose. She is charming, quick thinking, and good at getting her way. She was cautious about interpreting StarClan's omens, and came up with the clever method of hiding medicine in prey so sick kits would eat them.
:Mudfur: A long-haired, light brown tom. He is known for being patient, intelligent, and straightforward, and interpreted the sign of a moth's wing, choosing Mothwing to be his apprentice despite her not being Clan-born.
:Mothwing: She is a beautiful dappled golden she-cat with large amber eyes, a long pelt, and rippling stripes. Because she was the daughter of Tigerstar and Sasha, she struggled for acceptance from her Clan. Mothwing doesn't believe in StarClan. With Leafpool's help, she healed RiverClan when kits brought traces of Twoleg poison back to camp.
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