The Origins of the "Other" Clans
Everyone knows the story of the Warrior clans of the forest. Thunderclan, Shadowclan, Riverclan, and Windclan. Even now, rumors of the fifth clan, Skyclan, have been resurfacing far away. The four clans lived in the forest for many seasons, before being forced out of their home by twolegs. They moved on to settle at their new lake home, where they live to this day. The clans were originally just bands of rouges and loners, following behind their brave leaders; Thunder, Shadow, River, and Wind. They crafted the warrior code, and spread it to others. They staked out their territory, and forced any loners or rouges away from their territory. One thing that is not commonly known, is that the clans influence spread farther than their forest.
The clans were fierce defenders of their territory and weren't afraid of a fight. Because of this, many rouges and loners were scattered across the land. They took word of the warrior clans to the twolegplace, and even further. Many rouges and loners saw the wisdom in the clan's way of life, but were driven away whenever they approached clan territory. It is in this way, that other clans were created, beyond the land of the original clans. North of Shadowclan territory, in a forest among the twoleg farms, they found their beginning.
In this forest resided three clans; Earthclan, Fireclan, and Stormclan. Earthclan cats are noble, brave and excellent woodland hunters. They are at home among the trees and thick underbrush. Fireclan lived near the edge of the forest, where they dealt with twolegs and their monsters, as well as rouges and loners. They are fierce warriors, and are very proud. They are at home in open spaces, daring any to challenge their warrior skills. Stormclan also lived near the edge of the forest, among a scattering of rocks and boulders. They believe the boulders were moved by twolegs, but are unsure why. They are a reclusive clan, usually only seen at gatherings. They are very aggressive when it comes to inquiries into their business. They're warriors have learned to fish from the stream that runs through the forest, though they aren't fond of swimming.
The three clans lived for many peaceful seasons in the forest. The other clans were always bitter that they had been forced to settle on the edges of the forest when Earthclan claimed the forest, so tensions were often high. Unfortunately, circumstances were not kind to the clans. When the twolegs destroyed the original clan's forest to make way for the thunderpath, they soon started making trouble for the new clans. They began building a new twolegplace near the new clans. Eventually, they came too close, and the clans were forced to leave their homes, just like their predecessors. They began travelling, unwittingly following in the other clans footsteps. While the original clans climbed to slopes to travel through the Tribe of Rushing Water's land, the new clans skirted the mountains, and chose to head north.
The following stories will be told from many different points of view from every clan, from when the clans found their new home, and the events that transpired thereafter. A list of cats from each clan will follow shortly. I have been reading Erin Hunters warriors books for many years, and have thoroughly enjoyed them all. I have actually been making these stories up since I started reading the books, but this is the first time I've decided to write them down. Bear with me please, I'm not sure how well received this will be, as it's my first time posting on here, but, I guess we shall see. I'd appreciate anything you guys would like to say, advice, compliments, criticism, I'll take it all. I shall be back soon with the first chapter.