Secrets of the Clans/ThunderClan: Fierce and Brave

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==Chapter description==
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:Firestar introduces ThunderClan as the Clan of courage and loyalty. He points out that although he is not forest-born, he has proven himself as a warrior and become the Clan leader. He states that he would lay down all of his nine lives for his Clanmates, just as they would lay down theirs for each other. He concludes that there is no other Clan as true and brave, and even though he respects other Clans, his heart is with ThunderClan: the Clan of heroes, compassion, and destiny.
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:ThunderClan is respectful to the other Clans, and in battle their warriors are fierce, courageous, and loyal. They speak for what is right and are not afraid of challenging the warrior code.
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:Mice, voles, squirrels, and occasionally rabbits are among ThunderClan's prey. Birds such as starlings, magpies, wood pigeons, and thrushes are also included.
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:Their stalking techniques are excellent; they keep upwind from their prey and creep across the forest, unseen and unheard.
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:ThunderClan camp: Sheltered at the foot of a sandy ravine and protected by thornbushes, it is hard to attack and easy to defend.
:Tallpines: Cats are careful with the Twoleg tree-eater, which makes the ground rumble and leaves deep gullies that fill with muddy water.
:Great Sycamore: A tree with thick, and strong branches. It is the place where young apprentices learn to climb, and sometimes dare each other to climb higher.
:Owl-Tree: Legends say that an apprentice learned the secrets of night hunting from an owl who lived in the tree. Every night, when the moon rose, he would wait at the foot of the Owl-Tree. He followed the bird when it swooped out. Eventually, this apprentice would become a great leader, Owlstar. When hunting, he was as silent and deadly as the tawny owl.
:Sunningrocks: A warm spot in the sunshine. Many moons ago when the river was wider, Sunningrocks was an island that only RiverClan could swim to. However, when water dropped ThunderClan claimed it. Since then, there have been many battles between the two Clans over the sun-warmed stones.
:Snakerocks: Chervil grows abundantly here. The caves beneath the rocks provide shelter to dangerous animals including foxes, badgers, and even dogs.
:Sandy Hollow: A training hollow surrounded by trees. Warrior apprentices are unlikely to hurt themselves on the soft ground.
:Twolegplace: A maze of Thunderpaths and Twoleg dens; kittypets and loners live here.
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:Brightpaw begins that she was angry that Bluestar only paid attention to Cloudpaw, even though she and Swiftpaw worked hard. Swiftpaw suggested that they should do something brave, such as going to Snakerocks to figure out who is stealing the prey. They snuck out of the camp, and as they neared Snakerocks, Brightpaw hesitated. Just as Swiftpaw said that it was fine, a huge dog clamped onto his throat, and Brightpaw wanted to run away but could not leave him behind. Swiftpaw snarled, and the dog threw him across the clearing. Brightpaw ran over to him, and saw that he was bleeding. She attacked, but then saw even more dogs.
:The dogs leaped at Brightpaw, and she clawed at them while Swiftpaw yowled in defiance. The air was knocked out of Brightpaw as she was thrown to the ground. Brightpaw says that all she can recall is flying fur and blood, and that Swiftpaw had broken free. However, he did not manage to escape and was instead brought to the ground by the dogs, and Brightpaw says that she does not know when he died, but remembers him fighting fiercely. She continues that she woke up in the medicine den a few sunrises later to feel Cloudtail's warm pelt next to her. Brightpaw then realized that she could not see anything on one side, and when she received the name "Lostface", she no longer knew who she was. She states that Cloudtail gave her another destiny, making her realize that she would be fine no matter her appearance.
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:Sandstorm welcomes the reader to ThunderClan's camp, and begins that the camp's entrance is well-hidden. She adds that the ravine used to be a river. She tells the reader to watch out for prickles, and explains to Squirrelpaw that she has a guest. Sandstorm states that the nursery, where kits are raised, is the strongest part of the camp. The apprentices sleep in a patch of ferns behind a tree stump, while warriors sleep under a bush. Sandstorm then shows the reader the elders' den, which is a fallen tree that is cleaned up by the apprentices. She points out the Highrock, which is where Firestar gathers the Clan. She adds that she would have never thought a former kittypet would become leader. The she-cat shows the reader the medicine den, where her daughter, Leafpaw, sleeps. Sandstorm tells Leafpaw that she will ask Firestar about taking Squirrelpaw to the Gathering, and says goodbye to the reader.
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:ThunderClan camp: A symmetrical stone hollow enclosed by towering cliffs of sheer stone left by Twolegs that was chosen to be the camp.
:Twoleg Paths: These paths are marked by Twolegs with shiny blue markers. 
:Abandoned Twoleg Nest: A good place for prey and medicine which has an ominous, empty feeling. 
:Ancient Oak: In an old rabbit burrow below the twisting roots of this oak, Brambleclaw, Mistyfoot, Crowfeather, Tawnypelt, and Squirrelpaw sheltered on their first trip around the lake. It is also known as the Sky Oak.
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:Squirrelflight introduces herself, and excitedly says that she was the one who found the ThunderClan camp. She tells the reader to follow her, and then exclaims for them to stop. Squirrelflight explains that she once fell off the edge of the hollow. She says that it is thought that the walls are so smooth because the Twolegs were once there, but it now serves as their camp and the walls protect them. 
:Squirrelflight enters the camp, and explains that most cats are sleeping because it is sunhigh. She jumps onto the Highledge, where Firestar makes announcements. She tells the reader about what the leader says to gather the Clan, but a few cats hear her, so she quickly jumps into Firestar's den. Squirrelflight says that apprentices and elders sleep in caves, warriors live under a bush, and the nursery is under a large thicket. She greets Sorreltail in the nursery, and explains that she does not want kits yet because she wants to be a warrior longer first. She shows the reader the medicine den, which is where her sister, Leafpool, is. She says that there is a small pool in the back of the cave, and herbs are stored in cracks on the wall. She then tells the reader to run as quick as they can, because Brambleclaw is coming.
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:Thunderstar: A large orange tom with amber eyes and big white paws. He is strong, courageous, and determined. He is the founder of ThunderClan, and worked with the other founders to develop the warrior code. His deputies were Lightningtail and Owleyes.
:Owlstar: A dark gray cat with large amber eyes. He was a legendary hunter, who learned the ways of a owl to hunt prey by night. 
:Sunstar: A yellow tabby tom with green eyes and long fur. He was fair-minded, even-tempered, and wise. He fought to keep Sunningrocks away from RiverClan. His deputies were Tawnyspots and Bluefur.
:Bluestar: A blue-gray she cat with piercing blue eyes. She was wise, kind, beloved, and strong. She brought Rusty, the subject of the "Fire alone can save our Clan" prophecy, to ThunderClan. Her deputies were Redtail, Lionheart, Tigerclaw, and Fireheart.
:Firestar: A tom with green eyes and a flame-colored pelt. He was brave, intelligent, and loyal, and also had an unusually close connection with StarClan. He led the Clans against BloodClan, and brought them safely to the lake during the Great Journey. His deputies were Whitestorm, Graystripe, and Brambleclaw.
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:Cloudspots: A long-furred black tom with white ears, a white chest, and two white paws. He was interested in the theory of medicine- not quite too keen with dealing with sickly kits. He discovered the difference between greencough and whitecough, and identified catnip as a possible cure.
:Featherwhisker: A pale silvery gray tom with bright amber eyes, unusually long feathery whiskers; and a sweeping, plumy tail. He is gentle and sweet-natured, and is also a kind mentor. He worked tirelessly to save Clanmates during a greencough epidemic, which ultimately killed him.
:Spottedleaf: A beautiful dark tortoiseshell she-cat with amber eyes, white paws, black-tipped tail, and a distinctive dappled coat. She is a skilled interpreter of StarClan's prophecies, such as receiving a prophecy that led Bluestar to bring Firepaw into ThunderClan. When she died, she walked in the dreams of ThunderClan cats, especially Firestar.
:Yellowfang: A gray she-cat with orange eyes and a broad, flattened face. She is a talented healer, but can also be bad-tempered. Yellowfang helped rescue ThunderClan kits from ShadowClan, and became the medicine cat after Spottedleaf's death. She died fighting to save the Clan.
:Cinderpelt: An enthusiastic gray she-cat with blue eyes. She could have been a warrior if it were not for her leg injury, and she rescued and healed two ShadowClan cats against orders. Cinderpelt also nursed Bluestar back to health from greencough, saved Brightpaw after being severely injured by dogs, and died saving Sorreltail.
:Leafpool: A small, light brown tabby with amber eyes. Leafpool is quiet- much different from her sister, Squirrelflight, whom she has a deep connection with. She discovered the Moonpool, saved RiverClan from Twoleg poison, and helped ThunderClan following the badger attack. According to StarClan, she will have a future unlike any other medicine cat.
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