ChasingClan

## Allegiances

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## **Territory**

ChasingClan lives in a large, flourishing meadow surrounded by a vast forest and where a large mountain looms down in the southern part of their territory. Commonly, stoats and other small rodents roam around the meadow, and goatweed is one of the most common herbs to be found across the territory. The Clan sometimes spots coyotes on their territory, although, they tend to stick to the western side of the territory.

In the north region of ChasingClan's territory is a hidden, underground tunnel system. It's usually quiet, aside from the occasional scuttle of a creature. The Clan keeps a close watch on these tunnels to ensure that no predator is making their home within them. The tunnel system can also be used as an emergency escape route out of their territory should they need to flee from danger.

In the south is a warm cluster of natural boulders that lay at the very base of the mountain that ClimbingClan claims as their territory. Climbing to the top of the biggest rock gives a gorgeous view of the rest of the territory. This is neutral ground between the Clans. They hold their Gatherings here every moon, with ChasingClan or ClimbingClan typically being the firsts to arrive due to their closer proximity to the area. The openness of the area allows the gathering cats to feel closer to StarClan as they hold the routinely peaceful meeting.

In the southeast area of the territory, a decent walk from camp, is a round pool that mirrors the sky. Lily pads spot the edges of the water. The Clan calls it the Cleansing Pond. ChasingClan has developed the ritual where their dead are gently placed within the water and bathed to purify the cat's spirit for the afterlife. It is said that their ancestors guide the dead's soul into StarClan if they are completely pure, but will be banished to the Dark Forest should their sins in life be too dark of a stain to wash off.

In the southwest is a dark, dreary part of the territory. The tall redwood trees blot out the sun, making it slightly cold. The area has a strangely mysterious vibe, which has opened the floodgates for tall-tales and rumors about the area. Not even StalkingClan, the neighboring Clan of the woods in the northwestern area, have made any moves to officially say that those woods are theirs. Should ClimbingClan and StalkingClan cats need to go visit each other for any reason, they are given permission to enter ChasingClan territory just to avoid moving through the mysterious, unknown patch of trees. This is only as long as the enemy cats stay along the border and not travel further into their territory.

A strong stream carries down from the mountain and travels along the east side of ChasingClan territory. Their border ends at their side of the stream, as the opposite side is the start of SwimmingClan's marsh-like territory. Not the kind of cats who were interested in being around water too often, ChasingClan doesn't interact with that area often aside from medicine cats gathering herbs. Only if prey is truly scarce would they attempt to see if they could find a way to catch fish.

## Burial Place & StarClan

There lies a willow tree, known as the Weeping Willow, in a quiet clearing near the Cleansing Pond with little to no prey running around. Deceased Clanmates are buried here after the purifying ritual, and smooth round stones are put at the head of each grave. The medicine cats routinely maintain the area in honor of the dead. They can do this alone, or with the company of another cat or two.

Long ago, ChasingClan was the only Clan who didn't have their own way to communicate with their ancestors. StalkingClan had a sacred tree that grew berries that allowed whoever to consume it to try to speak with StarClan. SwimmingClan had a clear pond that would allow the same thing upon taking a drink of the water. ClimbingClan had a beautiful gem in one of the caves on the mountain that one only needed to press their nose up against. It was by the clumsiness of a newly made medicine cat apprentice that the Clan realized that there had been a secret tunnel underneath the roots of the Weeping Willow. The tunnel lead to an underground clearing, where strange flowers grew in a patch of soil where sunlight was managing to sneak through. Consumption of the flower, as was founded, lead to a deep sleep that allowed a cat to talk to StarClan.

## **Weather**

Regularly, the territory is sunny. ChasingClan cats spend their spare time sunbathing and relaxing in camp. Storms are frequent enough to keep the land from having a drought, and leaf-bare season brings manageable lower temperatures and light snow. There are occasions when the snowstorms get so bad that it puts a strain on the Clan.