Culture

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## **MoonClan**

The members of MoonClan are said to be larger than life, cats of outstanding proportions built to scale the dangerous cliffs of the quarry and face whatever enemies lurk within the dense fog. Cats typically have long fur in addition to powerful physiques, traditionally born with broad shoulders for the occasional swim in the quarry's pool. Cats may vary in color, but most members of MoonClan are dark in color, in addition to the popular silver fur that makes them almost monochromatic.

MoonClan cats are mysterious and aloof towards outsiders, seldom sharing their traditions and views with the other clans. Their business is their own, and they won't hesitate to resort to darker means in order to keep it that way. Nonetheless, these cats are typically strongly moralistic and *ignorant* towards the warrior code. Cats are encouraged to follow their hearts, rather than unrecorded rules that cannot apply to all situations. MoonClan is deeply rooted into the idea of an afterlife, but unlike others, they view the Dark Forest and StarClan in a different light. Members here believe in a balance of life and death, good and evil.

Along with the ominous vibe that MoonClan cats emit comes a sort of pride. MoonClanners are very dignified, despite their outright disgust at how outdated the warrior code is. The clan greatly values their elders and tales of the past- life is about making mistakes and learning from them, after all. Ancestors are a thing to brag about in this clan. Kittypets are usually frowned upon, as their bloodlines are tainted by the soft life. Rogues and loners, on the other hand, are much more likely to be accepted, if the MoonClan members approve of them. Overall, it's not common for them to let in outsiders, unless they prove themselves worthy.

## **LakeClan**

LakeClan is known for being quite the melting pot, something their MoonClan neighbors consider a disgrace. Their late founder, Lakestar, had once been a kittypet herself! The clan's welcoming demeanor is well-known among outsiders and those who have decided to leave their original clans behind. LakeClan boats a variety of coats, dark to light, monochrome to colorful. However, most cats typically have short fur due to the humid climate, otherwise the heat can be very unbearable.

The clan is known for being very relaxed and typically disinterested in fighting, a trait that the other three clans consider cowardly and weak. Regardless, LakeClan is a sizable clan thanks to its tendency to readily accept new faces, so it's capable of defending itself. While they may be the laughing stock of the others, LakeClanners are formidable hunters and fishers, no doubt. The cats here are strong swimmers, so when it comes to combat...it's wise for the other clans to steer clear of the waterways.

LakeClan's belief in StarClan isn't the strongest, nor do they enforce religion on members. However, the cats lean much more towards StarClan than they do the Dark Forest, as they consider the demonic ancestors to be very intimidating. Members prefer to have an upbeat and happy way of life, so they focus more on the living than they do the dead.

## **CliffClan**

The CliffClan warriors, separated from the other Clans by the sheer cliffs they live upon, were said to be quite dignified.