ForestClan

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## Unique Skills

Hunting In Shadows

Climbing & Tree Jumping Skills

Stealth In Undergrowth

## Book Appearances

Forest of Flames

**ForestClan** is a group of cats who live in a forest that is primarily deciduous woodland, on the south-east part of the Clan's Territory. Their founding leader, Ashstar, originally Ashy Remains Of Fire, got his name from his wood-colored pelt and bright orange eyes. He named the Clan after the forest territory.

## Clan Character

ForestClan cats are described as kind and welcoming, though they can be fierce and dangerous when threatened. They are helpful towards any other Clan in the forest, as well as welcoming any loner or kittypet that need their help or wish to join their Clan. ForestClan is often viewed as weak by new warriors in the Clans due to their kindness, but are not to be messed with in battle. ForestClan's main prey are mice, voles, squirrels, and sometimes a few birds such as starlings, magpies, and thrushes. Their legs are strong, especially their hinds, due to them being able to climb trees and jump high. They are mostly awake at dawn or sun-high.

While ForestClan cats prefer not to fight, they will not hesitate to do anything to make sure their Clan is safe and protected.

## Territory

ForestClan territory is a more forested area of what Twolegs call Dream Forest. While most of the areas in their territory are shaded due to the amount of trees, there is a sunny clearing within territory as well. Landmarks in this territory include:

* **Camp -** A large sandy hollow, once belonging to a large pond, surrounded by bramble walls and large trees curving inwards the camp, providing shade.
* **Sky Tree -** A large tree where both squirrels and rabbits can be found and caught. Used for to both train apprentices climb and hunt more difficult prey.
* **Sandstones -**  A sandy hollow in the field with a large stone pile in the center. Used for hunting and battle training.
* **Woodland Lake -** A lake within ForestClan territory. Used for fish hunting, though rarely, and learning the basics of swimming, as well as a water source. Rocks around the lake are good sources for moss, as well as some water-based herbs.
* **Twolegplace -** Found on the other side of the clearing. Very useful for any herbs that can be found in Twoleg gardens. Sunshine, a kittypet, resides here.

The camp is well hidden by the trees and bramble walls. They protect the Clan from attacks and predators, but the trees leave a large hole in the forest roof, allowing sunlight into the clearing. The entire sandy hollow where the camp resides was once a large pond, though the water was now all dried up. The way into camp is through a gorse tunnel, though apprentices who'd learned to climb can sneak out in the back using a low-hanging tree. There was a small pool of water within camp, mainly for queens or kits.

The nursery is made out of a den carved into the earth, the entrance being covered by vines, along with roots growing along the wall where kits can practice easy climbing early. The leader's den made out of a large oak on the side of camp, its roots sticking out, providing shelter. A large branch sticking out towards the clearing, also called the Tall Oak, is where the leader makes their announcements. The medicine cat den is made out of a burrow in the side of camp, a fallen hollow being where herbs are stored. The warriors den is made out of a large group of hollowed bushes, closest to the camp's main entrance. The apprentice den is right by the warrior's den, the entrance made out of a fallen tree leaning against a low-arching one, the top of the den made out of vines and providing more shade. Right by the medicine cat den is the elder's den, a shaded area underneath a large fern-like bush.

## History

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Many seasons ago, the woods was originally a place of wilderness, where feral cat groups would live and fight one another. Many cats fell victim to horrid murderers, and prey would run low and be wasted due to how the cats constantly acted and wouldn't care for another. Two cats, Stone and Thorn, were brought to the forest by strange voices, their duty set to bring peace to the cats.

Both spoke greatly, convincing the cats of the forest to split into two, dividing both cats and territory evenly. MountainClan and LeafClan were created by this. Moons of peace passed. Stone and Thorn received nine lives from the voices, as well as their warrior names. They were greatly respected and were kind to one another. That is, until Thornstar's heart was corrupted with the words of dark cats whispering into his mind.

He declared war upon MountainClan. While Stonestar attempted an act of peace, Thornstar wouldn't listen. His entire Clan attacked, causing a battle to commend, and even more cats to perish and fall. Many lives were lost, but the most notable were Stonestar and Thornstar themselves, who had fought in a one-on-one and ended up killing each other in the end.

The remaining cats fought, without any leader to keep them in line. The proceeded battle was put short as Stonestar returned to the battlefield, his wounds gone and his form starry, as if he was already one with the sky. More cats similar to those who had died were with him, each without wounds and with stars on their pelts. He ordered them to organize the forest once again, and bring back the peace that was torn away from them unfairly.

With the surviving cats unable to survive, Stonestar brought it upon himself to decide who will lead the Clans, and who deserves eight more lives to protect it. Ashy Remains Of Fire, Ashstar. Striking Viper, Viperstar. Moon In Faraway Sky, Moonstar. Rain That Drops From Cloud, Rainstar. And Wind That Stirs Fallen Leaves, Windstar. They all worked together, collecting cats that were fit to both them and the territory, and split the land equally. The StarClan cats, led by Stonestar, helped them build their Clans and how to protect it for many moons to come.

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