RavenClan

**RavenClan** is the first established clan of the sun-drown territory. **RavenClan** was created by Whitepelt, who focused primarily on the creation and stability of the Clan, ensuring that it survived. **RavenClan** was named after Whitepelt's brother, Ravenfeather, who brought the cats to the sun-drown territory. **RavenClan** is established as a clan following the general roles of their ancestors, following the Leadership structure followed by the modern day clans. Whitepelt was succeeded by his son, Brambleshade, who caused rifts among the clan by denouncing StarClan, a decision considered controversial that causes EchoClan to become a splinter from **RavenClan**. Brambleshade continues his ruthless reign until he is murdered by an unidentified cat.

Foxwish takes the void of power, only to then hand it off to Tumbleleaf. A few moons into Tumbleleaf's reign and he joins Vineheart, leader of EchoClan, and Wrenbush, leader of newly founded BrambleClan, to recieve their nine lives. Tumbleleaf accepts the name of Tumblestar and cites that he is not bowing to StarClan, but merely accepting the traditions of their ancestors. The cats of **RavenClan** accept this response and in turn cause a line of leaders to be handed the 'star title. Under Tumblestar's leadership, **RavenClan** becomes a neutral clan in the debate of StarClan's existence and prefers to let cats pick and choose which to believe. This ends up turning in favor of non-believers.

Following the death of Tumblestar, Dawnstar rises to power as **RavenClan's** next leader, appointing Rednose her deputy. Dawnstar proceeds to execute a decisive plan to deviate from the suggested singular Warrior Code presented by EchoClan and begins the creation of RavenClan's Warrior Code. BrambleClan, ShoreClan, and RidgeClan all refuse to follow Dawnstar's example and abide by the Warrior Code mutually assembled. Dawnstar and Rednose work tirelessly to perfect the code until Dawnstar's death, where Redstar rises to power. Redstar finalizes RavenClan's Warrior Code and realizes a detail that could've saved them time: the code must be adaptable, otherwise it will never suit **RavenClan's** future.

Strikestar's reign began sharply with his decision to isolate **RavenClan** from every other clan. Refusing to listen to the other clans, Strikestar orders the Anchors to attack any cat foreign to their territory and to never send them to him, regardless of their requests. The Anchors, established by Strikestar to match the territory occupied by **RavenClan**, contain an Anchor Leader who serves to dispatch patrols at the Anchor. Strikestar appoints three of these between the several different camps. Waspstar sees an instant need for communication, and in doing so, creates the designated Messenger role. The first generation of Messengers are ineffective and slow, though Waspstar keeps them and warns each deputy she appoints to never get rid of them. Waspstar believes in the success of the Messengers and foresees their importance in the clan, of which will be proven as they evolve and become more effective in **RavenClan** territory. Rushstar follows Waspstar's lead, warning his deputies about the importance of the Messengers. Rushstar, however, sees a way to increase the effectiveness of the anchors. Rushstar goes to each Anchor Leader and informs them they will be able to exile cats from their Anchor's territory and will conduct warrior and apprentice ceremonies. Rushstar also tells them to appoint an Anchor Deputy to assist them and take over the more mundane duties of the Anchor Leader. Rushstar also selects one cat from each Anchor to return with him and train as a Medicine Cat for their Anchor. After their training is complete, Rushstar sends them back as Medicine Cats who will then take their own apprentices and keep a steady chain of Medicine Cats at each Anchor, so no cat has to travel to the Central Anchor to be given treatment.

After Rushstar is murdered by a band of rogues, Minnowskip seeks out vengeance and refuses to recieve her nine lives to hunt down the cats. Under her order, Minnowskip leads **RavenClan** to the location of the rogues, where they then massacre the cats and kill them. Minnowskip, however, is unlucky and becomes severely wounded. She lives but is forced to retire. Minnowskip appoints her brother, Lightningstrike, to take over leadership of **RavenClan**. Lightningstar recognizes his sister's foolishness and realizes, had she died, **RavenClan** would be without a leader. To ensure a consistent chain of command, Lightningstar amends RavenClan's Warrior Code in a way that applies to the Clan Leader. This amendment states that the Clan Leader must select a Clan Deputy before the end of the day after their ascension. They must temporarily appoint a cat as their successor in the instance they die on their way to recieve their nine lives. Lightningstar creates the role of Lead Messenger as a method of organizing the selected Messengers, and after hearing of a Messenger rising to the position of Anchor Deputy, forbids Messengers from gaining a position of leadership except for the role of Lead Messenger.

Halfstar succeeds Lightningstar and decides to create an Internal Gathering system, bringing the anchors together for a meeting lasting through part of the night to share news and information regarding their territory. Icestar follows after Halfstar, being a memorable leader for her wisdom and serenity. Icestar maintains peace through the clan and does her best to avoid conflict but is still willing to fight if it's necessary for the safety of **RavenClan**. Icestar was eventually faced with a crisis with a ShatteredClan faction, which took days to resolve. This was the result of an Anchor Leader deciding to engage in a battle with the faction without the expressed permission from her. Icestar later creates two new amendments to RavenClan's Warrior Code, one dedicated to ensuring their is peace within **RavenClan**, and the other stepping down the power of an Anchor Leader. Icestar holds the longest reign of the clan and was mourned through each anchor for days proceeding her death.

Blackstar succeeded Icestar and vowed to be as good a leader as she was. Blackstar, though, is agitated by **RavenClan's** traditions but is too scared to do much about it, fearing retaliation from his fellow clanmates. Blackstar appoints Wolfblaze his deputy who advises him on different matters. Blackstar is a bit more reckless in engaging in conflict with rogues outside their territory, but has kept **RavenClan's** sacred isolation upheld.

## Habitat

**RavenClan** occupies the forest of the sun-drown territory. They are trained to hunt in the forest, while Messengers are trained to run through it. This habitat is unique from the others and provides a lot of coverage. This territory is easy for **RavenClan** cats to maneuver, placing them at an advantage during battles.

## Culture

**RavenClan** takes special care of it's young and is traditional to a high standard. Though they do not follow the traditions to the same degree as their destroyed counterpart, EchoClan, they respect tradition enough to not violate it. Warriors must pledge to protect the clan with their lives if necessary, among other things. After the death of a Clan Leader, the Clan Deputy always travels to receive their nine lives.

**RavenClan** also firmly cements itself into it's ideals of isolationism established by Strikestar. They refuse to see any cats outside of their clan and will never admit any new cats into their clan.

To avoid any further splinters and to keep the peace, **RavenClan** chooses to respect the beliefs of every cat within its territory. Not denouncing StarClan, but not truly accepting it, either. After a few generations the concept of StarClan is removed from **RavenClan**.