The Lore
Read about clan lore & The lore of the lost
EmberClan
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Emberclan is currently under the rule of Beetlestar, a fierce cat with not a lot of tolerance, Shes mean and not someone to mess with , and her clan is mostly indifferent about her. Shes not tyrannical, but shes no pushover, nor a lax leader.
Their past leader was less forgiving, he was cold and started the great war for the territories, he left a scar on his clan and a bad reputation that will not be forgotten for a long while. They are usually seen as untrustworthy cats that only care for themselves; even if there are kind souls in the clan.
WillowClan
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Willowclan is currently under the rule of Winterstar, a solemn and wise leader with a lot of experience. He is the oldest leader in the territories , and fought in the war himself as an apprentice. Winterstar is the most respected leader as well, most want him on their side rather than to be against him.
Their past leader was obsessed with trying to uncover the mystery of their forest. She was old and rather frail, and her mind had drifted due to unanswered prophecies and the mystery of her land. when the war broke out she was completely caught off guard, and didn't know how to handle it. Her deputy had taken over and fought for her. After things had settled down, brave apprentices were made into warriors and he died due to his injuries. Their leader, lost and distraught, appointed Winterclaw even if he had just became a warrior. She one day disappeared and was declared dead when Winterclaw had to become the leader on the fly.
HollowClan
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Hollowclan has been missing ever since the war, to the other clans it is unknown what happened to them, but they know all to well what happened. Just before the great war, a flood came through the cavern and washed them away. it is still unclear exactly what happened to them ,but their leader is still alive and their clan, scattered.
BrookClan
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Brookclan is currently under the rule of Galestar, a headstrong young leader, shes has high ambitions for her clan to thrive, shes equally ready to make an alliance or start a battle, whatever most benefits her clan. Sometimes she needs to be reminded to be content with what she has, but other than that she is a fair leader.
Their past leader however was a self centered tom, often forgetting about the welfare of his clan, leading them into battles they couldn't win and starting unnecessary fights. He only cared about his well-being rather than his clan, his ambitions for himself got him killed in the war. After he died , Brookclan fell into an unorganized mess- For a short time they had no one to lead, until Galesong rose to the challenge and took charge with the support of her clan-mates
The Lost
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The lost is a group of rouges that live in an abandoned temple above Hollowclan territory.
Their intentions are unknown, and they just seemed to have showed up out of nowhere. Lead by a strange cat named Quill, these cats are not to be taken lightly nor underestimated. They've taken advantage of Hollowclan's disappearance and now inhabit bits and pieces of their land.
StarClan
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StarClan are the deceased ancestors, descendants, and Clanmates of the Clan cats. Cats are only allowed to join StarClan when they die if they have lived an honorable life and followed the warrior code. If a cat doesn't live an honorable life, then that cat will end up in The Inbetween, also known as the Place of No Stars. StarClan cats don't have to be in a Clan at the time of their death to be welcomed to StarClan. When a Clan cat dies, they will be guided to StarClan by a deceased cat who played an important part in their life, such as a mentor or a cherished family member.
When a cat dies and goes to join StarClan, they merely close their eyes and reopen them. When a leader loses a life, that life appears in StarClan as a very faint copy of the leader, but they are unable to communicate in any way to other StarClan cats until the leader loses their final life. StarClan cats leave starry paw prints, their eyes shine like stars, and their pelts glow with a strange light that makes them look like they have stars in their fur. Frost sparkles at their paws and glitters in their eyes. Their pelts shine like ice and carry all the scents of the seasons: the tang of leaf-bare, the green scent of greenleaf, the musk of leaf-fall, and the sweet blossom of newleaf. The cats' spirits remain in StarClan until they are forgotten by all living and dead cats over a long time and earned their own peace, causing them to fade away to little more than ghost-like images of themselves. It is possible for a StarClan cat to be killed again, but they vanish forever.
Clan Hierarchy
The ranks of the Clans
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The Leader
A Clan leader is charged with the responsibility to watch over and manage an entire Clan, maintaining discipline, order, and protection. Leaders are normally granted nine lives and a new name with the ending "-star" in a ceremony where nine StarClan cats come to them in a dream at the Mooncrystal However, a leader may not receive all nine lives if the previous leader of his or her Clan is still alive; in this instance, a leader will have a life taken off the original total of nine for every life the previous leader still possesses. Sometimes StarClan will not accept a leader, if this happens then the Clan is usually thrown into turmoil
The Deputy
The deputy is the second-in-command to the leader, and may be considered an apprentice to the art of leading the Clan. They serve in the leader's place in situations where the leader is unable to fulfill their duties. They are in charge of organizing patrols and they are often called on by the leader for advice, but other than that, they retain the normal duties of a warrior. To become a deputy, a cat must have trained at least one apprentice.
Upon the leader's death, they become the leader and go to the Mooncrystal, so StarClan can grant them nine lives. Deputies may also retire and give up their place as deputy if they wish
The Warriors
A warrior is a cat trained in the arts of fighting and hunting. Warriors make up the bulk of a Clan, and provide that Clan with the protection and food supply that keeps it safe and well-fed. Typically, a cat is made a warrior at or over the age of twelve moons. In their oath to become a warrior, they promise to "uphold the warrior code to protect and defend their Clan, even at the cost of their life"
There are also senior warriors - older, highly respected warriors, typically mentioned to have a good bond with the Clan's leader
The Healers
The Healers serves the Clan as both their spiritual leader and healer. In addition to their responsibilities to their Clan, they have responsibility to one another and StarClan. They carry out their responsibilities to StarClan once every half-moon, meeting together to discuss matters privately and share dreams with StarClan. Clan leaders often rely on them to carry messages from StarClan, as healers have a link no other cat has to the deceased. As a healer, they gather herbs and dispense them as an apothecary would. They handle diagnosis and treatment of both illness and injury for all the cats in the Clan.
In their role as spiritual leader, they teach the code, interpret omens and prophecys, and generally serve the Clan as a conduit between the earthly cats and their ghostly counterparts.
As a healer, they are not allowed to have a mate or kits. Healers also exist outside of typical Clan rivalries in order to treat all cats fairly.
The Queens
A queen is a she-cat nursing or expecting kits. Their primary task during this time is the raising of their kits. Some queens stay in the nursery after they have kits . They are thought to do this because they feel they can help the nursing queens. Some queens, do not feel suited for Clan life aside from helping the other queens. They most often help other queens when no milk is available, or when the mother is ill or deceased
The Elders
An elder is a retired warrior, deputy, queen, healer, or leader who is too old or not in suitable shape to continue with their duties. Elders are taken care of by the whole Clan, and are given respect for the time they have served as part of the clan. They are responsible for taking the body of a dead cat out to be buried. Some cats don't become an elder only because of old age; if there is ever a condition which prevents the cat from fulfilling their duties to their Clan, it usually leads to the cat's decision of retiring.
The Apprentices
An apprentice is a cat in training to become a warrior. Their names end in the word "-paw" to signify the "path their paws are now on.". Most usually are at or over the age of six moons. They have a mentor appointed to them at their ceremony and most days are taken out battle training or hunting. They are also given the task of cleaning out bedding and removing Elders' ticks and fleas.
The Kits
A kit is a cat who has not been made an apprentice yet. Their names always end in "-kit" Most often, they are under the age of six moons, though sometimes they are held back from being an apprentice for a certain amount of time, sometimes due to injury or misbehaving. They stay in the camp and are forbidden to leave it, unless accompanied by an older cat, such as a warrior, a healer.
The Healers Apprentice
A Healer apprentice is the cat that is being trained to follow in the pawsteps of the Healer. They learn healing and spiritual lore from the Healer. Healer apprentices also accompany their mentors in their visit to the MoonCrystal every half-moon to receive dreams from StarClan.
Frequently, a medicine cat apprentice who has full training will be given a warrior name.
At the time the old Healer either dies or steps down, the Healer apprentice becomes a full Healer, somewhat like the leader/deputy relationship.