MapleClan

MapleClan is a group of cats who live primarily in forest territory. The clan got its name from the cat who founded it, Mapletail.

## Description

MapleClan is known to be a strong, yet generally peaceful clan. MapleClan cats avoid battle where they can, but will not hesitate to fight if they need to. MapleClan cats are intelligent and strong, and are known for being a tight-knit clan. MapleClan's main prey is rodents. MapleClan cats are quiet and stealthy stalkers, and in battles they are feared for their pounces and surprise attacks. MapleClan cats are stronger than the other cats, using more strength to pounce on and catch their prey. However, this can cause MapleClan cats to be clumsy when forced to control their strength and instead rely on speed or intellect when fighting.

## Territory

MapleClan territory is found in the woods of the clan territory, though they have the occasional clearing or field.

**Camp**: MapleClan's camp is located on top of a hill, and has an old thunderpath leading up to it. The entrance is guarded with brambles and tall grass. Their camp is notably the most defended camp of the four clans.

**Broken farm monster**: The broken farm monster is a trashed tractor. It is beside the abandoned barn and, though broken, is still avoided by all the cats.

**Forest clearing**: A clearing in the forest beside the thunderpath bridge. This is considered the most dangerous spot in their territory, as it has been the site of many attacks by predators.

**Sandy half-bridge**: Territory won from StoneClan during the battle for the fishing territory. Valuable territory which allows access to the sea, subsequently allowing the cats to fish during leaf-bare.

The camp is at the top of a hill, allowing for a good vantage point and also a low journey to get to the top. Though this adds time to MapleClan patrols, it makes the camp extremely difficult to attack. Beside the camp is an abandoned twoleg barnyard, which is rich with mice and chinchillas. The entrance of the camp is guarded with grass and brambles. The dirt-place is near the clan's entrance, and has a layer of greenery around it. The warriors' den is near the camp's entrance, and is cordoned off by small rocks. The apprentices' den is beside a small pond in the camp, covering my thickets and brambles. The elders' den is right next to the apprentices' den, also cordoned off with rocks. The nursery is in a small dip in the land with brambles surrounding it. The medicine cat den is located at the edge of the hill, hidden by small rocks and bushes. The leaders den is inside the great rock, which is where the leader makes announcements.

## Eras

### Firestar

The first era of MapleClan was Firestar's era. Firestar was known for his compassion and open-mindedness. Due to the clan being so new, Firestar was open to letting in rogues, loners, and kittypets. He was a notably brave leader, often taking on predators such as wolves, dogs, and foxes by himself to stop his warriors from being killed.

Firestar led the first proper battle in the clans, the battle for the fishing territory. He led his clan to victory, even going as far as to sacrifice one of his lives to win the battle.