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Here are just some ideas we can use for the Clans and such, for the description, if need be. I like the last part, on the very bottom. Short, accurate descriptions of each Clan's character. And yes, I actually wrote all of this myself. I didn't copy and paste it. ^_^
The Clans
Where Your Heart May Lie...
RockClan
Welcome to RockClan---the Clan of courage and loyalty. There is no other Clan in the forest so true or brave. The Clan of heroes, the Clan of compassion, the Clan of destiny.
Clan Character: In peace, respectful of other Clans. In battle, fierce, courageous, and loyal. RockClan cats speak out for what is right and are not afraid to challenge the warrior code.
Prey: Mice, voles, squirrels, the occasional rabbit, and birds such as starlings, magpies, wood pigeons, and thrushes.
Hunting Skills: Excellent stalking techniques. They keep upwind of their prey, creeping across the forest floor unseen and unheard.
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SkyClan
This is SkyClan--a clan that has known great suffering but always survives. They are the fleet footed warriors of the moor, the fastest Clan in the forest. They have struggled through terrible hardships, but they never gave up. Other Clans see them as weak, but the truth is, they could not last a moon in the broad, open spaces that SkyClan lives in, chasing rabbits for their prey. They are the closest to StarClan, spiritually and physically, and they have always known their warrior ancestors are watching over them. That is what makes them strong. No matter what trials they must endure, SkyClan will last forever.
Clan Character: Fiercely loyal, tough, fast-running, and easily offended cats. They are nervous and quick to flee, due to the lack of cover on the open moor. They take pride in being the closest Clan to the Moonstone. Of all the Clans, they have the deepest knowledge of Twolegs from seeing them on the nearby farms.
Prey: Mainly rabbits.
Hunting Skills: Fast, lean, and swift. Their short, smooth pelts of browns and grays blend in with the rocks and grasses.
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StreamClan
There is a Clan unlike any other---a Clan with all the strength, brilliance, and beauty of water. Welcome to StreamClan. Can you hear the river? In it’s flowing current you can see what makes them one of the greatest Clans in the forest. Nothing can stand against the force of water, just as nothing can defeat StreamClan warriors when they rise up together. But when trouble comes, StreamClan knows how to weave through the dangers, adapting to the changed world, just as the river flows around the rocks and over waterfalls. They are grace. They are power. They are StreamClan.
Clan Character: Contented, sleek, well fed,. Long fur and glossy coats. They love beautiful things and often collect rocks, shells, and feathers for their dens. They do not fear water.
Prey: Mainly fish but also water voles, shrews, and mice.
Hunting Skills: Strong swimmers, moving silent and scentless through water. They scoop fish out of the water from the bank, a skill most cats in other Clans cannot master.
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NightClan
You must be brave indeed to approach the territory of NightClan. Few are welcome here, in the world of secrets and darkness. They are a Clan of cunning and cleverness, a Clan well suited to the shadows and the cold north wind. No other Clan can walk the paths of night like they do. Other Clans may be faster of stronger, but they are the most dangerous warriors: fierce, proud, and independent. They are ruthlessly willing to do what it takes to protect their great Clan. There won’t be any softhearted alliances here! NightClan will always be the dark heart of the forest.
Clan Character: Battle-hungry, aggressive, ambitious, and greedy for territory. It is said that the cold wind that blows across the NightClan territory chills their hearts and makes them suspicious and untrusting.
Prey: Frogs, lizards, and snakes that live in NightClan’s boggy, peaty territory. A secret food source is the Twoleg garbage dump on the far boundary, although they have to be careful not to eat infected rats or crow-food.
Hunting Skills: NightClan cats hunt by night better than other Clan cats and are skilled at sulking unseen through the undergrowth.
Copywritten to Erin Hunter, Warriors Field Guide: Secrets of the Clans (Changed only to encompass the clans of this site)
Within A Clan
Everyone Has A Place...
Leaders
Clan leaders are the heart of the Clan; their personality affects how the Clan operates and how their warriors treat one another and the world around them. It is up to the Clan leaders to set a good example and guide their Clanmates along the path of the warrior code. They are responsible for calling Clan meetings, appointing warriors, mentors, and apprentices, and deciding Clan policy and strategy with the help of their deputy and any cats they choose to consult for advice. When a cat becomes leader, they travel too the Moonpool to gain their nine lives from StarClan, and receive a new name with “star” at the end.
Deputies
A Clan’s deputy is chosen by the leader, to assist in taking care of the Clan. To qualify, a warrior must have had an apprentice and must be strong and brave, with the qualitative needed to take on leadership of the clan if necessary. The deputy presides over the Clan meetings when the leader is absent, stands in for the leader at Gatherings if the leader is ill, organizes daily patrols, and oversees the training of apprentices. According to the warrior code, when a deputy dies or steps down, the leader must announce a new deputy before moonhigh. Deputies stop being deputies if:
- The Clan leader dies, leaving the deputy to take over as leader.
- The deputy retires and becomes an elder.
- The deputy commits a crime against the warrior code and is demoted or driven from the Clan.
- The deputy dies or is killed in battle.
Apprentices
Before a cat can become a warrior, he or she must be trained to fight and hunt and defend the Clan. At the age of six moons, kits leave the nursery and become apprentices. At this point they change the second half of their name from “kit” to “paw” to symbolize the path their paws are now on. The Clan leader assigns each apprentice a mentor---an older warrior to guide the apprentice on the path to being a warrior. Apprentices are responsible for chores around the camp, such as tending to the elders, in addition to their training. If they work hard, listen to their mentors, and live by the warrior code, soon they will earn their warrior name, and hopefully, one day, the chance to be a mentor themselves.
Warriors
Warriors are the lifeblood of the Clan. They patrol the borders, keep the fresh-kill pile supplied, and defend their Clanmates against attacks from enemy cats or predators. They fight to protect the Clan for as long as they are able and are often called upon to mentor apprentices, passing on the skills they were taught. During the warrior naming ceremony, an apprentice gives up the “paw” half of his or her name and earns a real warrior name---such as Fireheart, Sandstorm, or Brambleclaw.
Elders
The life of a warrior is difficult and dangerous, and many die young---in battle, of disease or from a natural disaster. Those cats lucky enough to live a long life may eventually retire from their warrior duties to become elders. These elderly cats are viewed with the deepest respect by the rest of the Clan. Many moons of experience make them an invaluable source of advice for the Clan leader, and they keep alive Clan history by passing down the old stories.
Copywritten to Erin Hunter, Warriors Field Guide: Secrets of the Clans
Medicine Cats
To Heal And To Protect...
No Clan could survive without a medicine cat’s knowledge of healing herbs and compassion for the sick. In addition, these cats have a spiritual responsibility. Their unusually strong connection to StarClan allows them to receive and interpret visions that can guide the Clan through dark times. Most medicine cats are born to their destiny. From a young age, these special kits are drawn to the medicine cats den. They are fascinated by the herbs and often have strange reams of their own.
A medicine cat can spot which kit would make a good apprentice. If the kit agrees, he or she is brought to the Moonpool and initiated into the ranks of medicine cats through a secret ceremony. The life of a medicine cat is not easy, but it is very rewarding. Although medicine cats cannot have a mate or kits, they are beloved and respected by the whole Clan. They devote their lives to protecting their Clanmates in a way ordinary warriors cannot. And they know that there is a special place waiting for them in StarClan.
Copywritten to Erin Hunter, Warriors Field Guide: Secrets of the Clans
Territories
A New Home...
RockClan Territory
1. RockClan camp: This symmetrical stone hollow, enclosed by towering cliffs of sheer stone left behind by Twolegs, was the obvious choice for the RockClan’s camp.
2. Twoleg paths: Twolegs mark their paths with shiny blue markers!
3. Abandoned Twoleg nest: A good place for prey and an excellent source of herbs. It has an ominous, empty feeling and seems ready to fall down at any moment.
4. Ancient Oak: An old rabbit hole burrow rests beneath the roots. Also known as Sky Oak.
SkyClan Territory
1. Moonstone stream: The tumbling stream leads along the edge of the SkyClan border and up into the hills to the Moonstone.
2. SkyClan camp: A shallow scoop in the ground, open to the sky. Unlike other cats, SkyClan warriors prefer to sleep out in the open; in really bad weather, they retreat into underground burrows left by foxes and badgers.
3. Horseplace: Hear that thundering? It’s the pounding of horses’ hooves! Stay on this side of the fence!
StreamClan Territory
1. StreamClan camp: Safely tucked away on a triangle of land between two streams, this camp is well sheltered from weather and enemy attack, with easy access to a constant source of prey.
2. Greenleaf Twolegplace: A bees’ nest of Twoleg activity during Greenleaf! Twoleg kits jump into the lake with loud splashes and shrieks. Some of them can swim like StreamClan cats, but more noisily.
3. Halfbridge: A most peculiar bridge that ends halfway out in the water. It doesn’t seem to go anywhere! Twolegs tie their “boats” to it.
NightClan Territory
1. NightClan camp: Much closer to Twolegs than their forest home, but the camp is still well hidden and should be difficult for enemies to attack.
2. Twoleg nest: Home to two aggressive kittypets. Don’t let them catch you out alone, or you’re kittypet food!
3. Twoleg path: Steer clear of these during Greenleaf. Twolegs tramp up and down these paths all season long!
4. Greenleaf Twolegplace: Another place haunted throughout Greenleaf by Twolegs, who put up small dens and build terrifying little fires here. On the plus side, sometimes they leave behind food like they used to find at Carrionplace.
Copywritten to Erin Hunter, Warriors Field Guide: Secrets of the Clans
(This part is my own words, and description. I wrote it myself, so it's copywritten to me)
RockClan:
Fierce and Brave: A true heart, and a gentle mind. A Clan of peace, and prosperity, where generosity and kindness are valued above all else. The land of the heart, where no cat is turned away. Let your heart guide you…
SkyClan:
Swift and Loyal: Swift paws, and even swifter minds. Fleet of foot, but quick to anger. You must run fast if you wish to reside in the moors. The lands of wind and air, where speed is your greatest ally. It will take your breath away…
StreamClan:
Clever and Strong: Simple and pure, as swift as the waters, and as mysterious as their depths. Where the river is not only a part of life, but is life alone. Where water is a friend, and the shore is a home. Like the river, we are ever changing…
NightClan:
Wily and Proud: Darkness beyond your own imagining. Deceit and trickery, where the night reigns supreme. Only the strong of heart dare to tread upon their dangerous grounds. The lands of darkness, where no cat is truly safe. Beware the shadows…
StarClan:
Wise Ancestors: Not everything lasts, and so it is with the cats of the Clans. The sky is filled with shimmering rays of moonlight, and the cats gather to watch over their kin. Silverpelt blazes brightly overhead. Do not fear. We will welcome you…
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Cloudstar - NightClan Leader
Shatterfoot - NightClan Medicine Cat
Owlkit - NightClan Kit
Snowstorm - SkyClan Deputy
Foxkit -SkyClan Kit
Starfur - StreamClan Medicine Cat
Mudpaw - StreamClan Apprentice
Sunfire - RockClan Warrior
Silverpaw - RockClan Apprentice
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