The Clans

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> “The land has been coated with snow and is more dull. Trees are leafless, and the sky is quiet- most birds have migrated to warmer areas, and prey has burrowed deep within the ground. Ice chunks can be spotted forming in the lake, and some of the rivers have frozen over.”
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> Leaf-Bare
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> ### ThunderClan
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> 70°F/50°F | 20°C/10°C60°F/30°F | 16°C/-1°CColder temperatures with less rainfall and more snow.
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> ### RiverClan
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> 75°F/55°F | 34°C/13°CNo rain and most of the rivers have frozen over.
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> ### WindClan
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> 75°F/60°F | 34°C/15°CVery dry with strong winds, lightning storms are frequent. Most of the grass is dead, and the remaining ground is covered with frost.
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> ### ShadowClan
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> 70°F/55°F | 20°C/13°CDense fog, colder temperatures and lots of snow.
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> ### SkyClan
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> 65°F/30°F | 18°C/-1°CDry and cold weather. On most days, snow can fall at all altitudes within their territory. Ice and snow has stopped melting and begun to accumulate at high levels everywhere.
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> ### BloodClan
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> 65°F/50°F | 18°C/10°CFoggy mornings, with snow falling on the colder days. Ponds have frozen over.
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> ### Tribe
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> 60°F/30°F | 15°C/-1°CThe winds are strong everywhere, and everything is covered with white. Proceed outside the caldera with caution.
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> *You stand in a serene river basin with snowy peaks looming ahead and great sprawling meadows behind. A lush forest surrounds you, and above you, the shining stars of silverpelt guide you to your destiny in… StarClan's Refuge*
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## A Summary of the Clans

Around a large lake, thrive seven groups, consiting of the original five clans, BloodClan and the Tribe of Flowing Lava. In the center of the lake resides a cluster of islands. On the largest of them stands a giant oak tree stump with jagged branches that seem to claw at the Silverpelt. Beneath the islands crust rests the moonstone, shining brightly in a shallow pool of water. Somehow, even some trees have found a way to grow in the cavern.

The seven groups shift through periods of peace and turnmoil depending on who is leading the clans at the current moment. They are all threatened by twolegs who live in a snow lodge at the edge of SkyClan territory, and also in a twolegplace across the bridge from ThunderClan. During the warmer seasons, twolegs also threaten the waters on shiny floating monsters. Loners and rogues wander across borders, sometimes even forming into large groups that threaten the safety of the clans.

## ThunderClan

ThunderClan is the most courageous and honorable clan in the forest, hunting within the undergrowth of the thick forest floor in the territory they call home. They are the second-most skilled clan within the trees, only behind SkyClan.

### Territory

Their territory resides in a rocky-hilled deciduous oak forest with their camp being situated in a ravine beneath the tallest oak. A thunderpath cuts through the bottom half of the territory. The landmarks include:

* **Sleeping Oaks:** The burial ground for ThunderClan. It consists of several oaks and aspen trees, with a bramble and log barrier around the edges, raised on a hill.
* **Training Hollow:** A small, rocky ravine with a sandy bottom. There are younger oaks surrounding the hollow for tree climbing lessons.
* **StarClan's Claws:** A rocky outcrop in the shape of a cat's paw with several pools underneath it.
* **Electricity Power Station:** A twoleg structure along the Thunderpath.
* **Pickleberry Trailhead:** Paths that twolegs walk along within ThunderClan territory. Watch out! It can have dogs, twolegs, and bikers.
* **Snakerocks:** A rocky outcrop where deadly adders typically can be found, a dangerous hunting place.

### Prey

* **Common:** Mostly mice, voles, squirrels, and the occasional rabbit. Birds such as starlings, magpies, wood pigeons, blackbirds and thrushes.
* **Uncommon:** Quail, pheasant, and during greenleaf: young turkeys or baby possums.

### Predators

Their common predators include badgers, foxes, owls, snakes such as adders, and the monsters on the thunderpath. Watch for deer, armadillos (carry diseases), possums, boars, skunks.

## RiverClan

RiverClan is the most skilled and graceful clan in the forest, able to swim as well as any fish. This skill doesn't extend to only hunting, as using their ability to swim and dive, they can be dangerous opponents.

### Territory

Their territory resides in a birch forest filled with rivers, smaller lakes and ponds. Their camp lies within a sink hole kept together by the roots of an old willow tree. The landmarks include:

* **Whispering Willow:** Situated on the hill above the camp, scattered land coral reefs and willow trees make up their burial ground.
* **Training Hollow:** A pond with small islands scattered through it with stones over-arching it. There is a single willow tree that casts shade over the deep end. Both on land training and swimming training occur here.
* **Sunning Cove:** A large flat rock that sits surrounded by water. A commonly used place to bask in the sun, with a deep pool of water on the inside where cats can swim without worry of predators and hunt for shells.
* **Beaver's Den:** A pile of sticks and logs where a family of beavers live. Approach with caution.
* **The Pebble:** A large rock with deadly water hemlock growing around it.
* **Sunken Ship:** An old, broken up viking ship sticking out of one of the lakes.
* **Lakehouse Cabin and Dock:** A fishman's cabin, where a boat frequents as well as a twoleg family.

### Prey

* **Common:** Assortment of fish, water voles, shrew, muskrats and mice.
* **Uncommon:** Waterfowls, eggs, and adolescent ospreys and hawks when desperate.

### Predators

Their common predators include beavers, snapping turtles, water moccasins, otters, fisher larger raptors including hawks and ospreys, very large fish such as muskellunge and alligator gars. In the deepest parts of the lake, there are rumors of bull sharks swimming in the depths. Watch out for deer, aggressive geese, skunks and raccoons.

## WindClan

WindClan is the most swift and hardy clan around the lake, and are able to run faster than rabbits, hunting both on the open moor and down below in narrow and dark tunnels. They believe themselves to be the most spiritual because they are the closest spiritually and physically.

### Territory

Their territory is a large moorland, with rolling, grassy hills, with secret tunnels hidden below the surface. Their camp lies within a giant hole in a large hill, with the remains of a giant tree sitting above. The leader nest resides at the top of the stump, and announcements are held from the high root. Their landmarks include:

* **Catacombs:** The burial ground for WindClan, located within Tunnel System B.
* **Training Hollow:** There is a sand hollow where the moor runners train, and a second training hollow within a tunnel system for the tunnelers.
* **Tunnel Sentry:** A second stump near the main camp. The entrance to Tunnel System A and used as a lookout.
* **Tunnel System A:** Leads all the way across the territory, is connected to Tunnel System B, and has two exits; one to the meteorite and one close to the gathering island.
* **Tunnel System B:** A short tunnel that connects to Tunnel System A.
* **Tunnel System C:** A retired tunnel system that collapsed many moons ago and is no longer used.
* **The Meteorite:** A large, steaming rock that sits at the bottom of a pit. It sits in a small pool of water that has collected over the years. It has been there since before the clans moved there.
* **Spiderstar's Claws:** A red sandy and rocky area in the shape of a cat's claws. Named after Spiderstar, the great leader who led WindCan to their new territory.
* **Stonehedge:** A group of tall rocks which seemed to have been placed there by twolegs many many moons ago.

### Prey

* **Common:** Rabbits, hares, gophers, moles and mice.
* **Uncommon:** Minks, shrews, weasels, prairie dogs (careful of teeth), smaller birds, and the occasional young sand hill cranes.

### Predators

Their common predators are eagles, hawks, dogs, badgers, rattlesnakes, and foxes. Also keep an eye out for any hooved species like horses, cows, sheep, goats, bison, etc. Watch out for holes created by burrowing rodents and skunks.

## ShadowClan

ShadowClan is the most proud and fierce clan of the forest, having learned the ability to step lightly across the boggy ground and move silently. They are hunters of the night and are a force to be reckoned with, the second most dangerous- just behind BloodClan.

### Territory

Their territory is a cypress swamp mixed with oak trees situated on the tops of the hills. A deep river cuts through the territory and forms into a large pond. The ground is scattered with tall ferns, grass and flowers. Their camp is situated beneath two intertwined oaks that have mushrooms growing off of them. The leader's den is in a hollow of the one oak and their announcements are held on the high branch. Their landmarks include:

* **Shadowed Warriors Barrow:** The final resting place for ShadowClan warriors, a mossy cavern in the side of the mountain.
* **Training Hollow:** A bog filled log that leads to a hollowed-out rock.
* **Abandoned Dock:** An abandoned dock that sits on the river, the wooden boards are not stable so be careful when treading on it.
* **The Carrionplace:** Home of the rats and other diseases and filled with twoleg garbage.
* **The Port:** A large stone dock where large ships come to and from to drop off the garbage.
* **The Fairy Circle:** A circlet of extra tall mushrooms that seem to glow at night.
* **The Guardian:** A giant toad-shaped statue on top of a hill. Water sprinkles from its mouth into a small pool of water. This is also the final resting place of Toadpool.
* **Predators Den:** A hollowed out hole within a hill near the lake. The scent reeks of a large predator... possibly a bear.
* **Ugly Jack Pine:** Strange infected trees with death berries growing near the base. Do NOT approach.

### Prey

* **Common:** Small rodents like mice and water voles. Frogs, lizards, ravens, crows, and smaller wading birds.
* **Uncommon:** Squirrels, baby deer and adolescent alligators and raccoons and when desperate: rats from the Carrionplace.

### Predators

Their common predators include bears, foxes, burmese pythons, alligators, snapping turtles, panthers and rats. Watch out for porcupines, skunks, deer and boars.

## SkyClan

SkyClan is the most tough and powerful of the clans. They have hardened pawpads to run and jump on even the roughest surface, and strong hind legs which allow them to jump great heights and distances. They are the best climbers and can jump the highest out of any clan.

### Territory

Their territory stretches across a spruce scattered mountain. The caps constantly have snow, while the lower altitudes shift to a gravelly stone with temperate grass growing between the cracks. The camp is within a ravine with a frozen waterfall just behind it. The leaders den resides in a cave with announcements held on the high log. Their landmarks include:

* **Mineshaft of Memories:** A colorful tunnel within the mountain with gems embedded in the walls- where SkyClan cats are laid to rest.
* **Training Hollow:**
* **Beasts Print:** A giant "footprint" left behind by some large creature many moons ago.
* **Hot Springs:** Pools of water that seem to bubble with fresh water. The temperature is rather warm though, perfect for those stranded in a snowstorm.
* **Ski Lodge:** A lodge at the top of the slopes full of twolegs with extra-long 'paws'. There is a metal contraption that goes all the way down to another twoleg house.
* **Hire Lodge:** At the bottom of the slope, home to some kittypets and twolegs.
* **Mammoth Skull:** A giant skull covered in ice that rests atop a snowy hill.

### Prey

* **Common:** Pika, lemmings, snow hares and rabbits, small birds such as robins, cardinals, goshawk, waxwings, sparrows.
* **Uncommon:** Adolescent hawks, eagles, geese, snowy owls,

### Predators

Their common predators include eagles, hawks, wolves, foxes, wolverines, lynx and the bitterness of the snow. Watch out for skunks and larger owls. On the northern side of the mountain, watch out for moose and on the southern side: elk.

## BloodClan

BloodClan is the most bloodthirsty and chaotic of all the clans. Most wear collars filled with teeth from successful pit fights, others boast of scars and torn ears. Valor and showing no weaknesses are important to this clan. They are known for recruiting kittypets, rogues and loners into their ranks and have non-clan-based names.

### Territory

Their territory encompasses a deciduous and marshy forest that borders the twolegplace. Their camp is made from an abandoned twoleg camping area. All the dens are remains of wooden structures, with the main warrior den stretching down into a cave system with a broken water pipe. The leaders den sits across from the warriors den and has two flag poles outside of it. The high ledge is positioned over the pit- a dried up pool.

Their landmarks include:

* **Shady Spruce Graveyard:** An old twoleg graveyard that doubles as where the BloodClan cats burry their deceased.
* **The Pit:** A deep, dried up pool with roots growing down the side. All training and fights are done within the pit.
* **The Water Tower:** A giant structure surrounded by a chain link fence. Within the tower is a pool of water... if you fall in, there is little chance of escape.
* **Sunken Shack:** An abandoned twoleg structure that has half sunken into a murky, warm pool of water. The water bubbles from time to time.
* **Abandoned Bunker:** Near the lakeside is a secure shelter where beds line the walls and cans of food that have most likely gone bad. There hasn't been signs of twolegs in there since the cats arrived at the lake.
* **The Sewer:** Tunnels beneath the territory, some still full of water. The tubes are made from a hard white concrete-like material. Heavy rainfall and high tides can cause the tunnels to overflow with water.
* **The Roost:** A large tree with a treehouse within it. Twolegs are sometimes seen climbing the tree to look out at the surroundings.

### Prey

* **Common:** Small rodents like mice, water voles and rats. Frogs, lizards, ravens, crows, and smaller wading birds.
* **Uncommon:** Squirrels, non-venomous snakes and kittypet food and twoleg food when desperate.

### Predators

Their common predators include kittypets, snapping turtles, bears, burmese pythons, foxes, rats, and owls. Watch out for skunks, possums, raccoons, porcupines, armadillos and boars.

### Territory

xxx Their landmarks include:

* **Cave of Echoing Spirits:** A lava-filled cave with large skeletons protruding from the wall. It is also where the Tribe
* **Training Hollow:**
* **Tarpits:**
* **The Lahar:**
* **Flowering Cliffs:**
* **Wolves Peak:**

### Prey

* **Common:** Pika, lemmings, snow hares and rabbits.
* **Uncommon:** Adolescent eagles, hawks, and owls and their eggs.

### Predators

Their common predators include pumas, wolves, moose, raptors (eagles & hawks), the bitter cold and the heat from the lava. Watch out for skunks On the northern side of the mountain, watch out for moose and on the southern side look out for elk.