AN: Moar cats! Moar updates!
Again I thank ya'll for the wonderful submissions! Truly, they're all great! :D
Below I has de updated allegiances.
ICECLAN
LEADER: Creekstar - A large, thick-furred, pale silver tabby tom with large, snow-white paws and icy blue eyes. Currently the oldest leader of the clans, he has served his clan loyally for many moons and has had a very respected leadership, remaining both firm and understanding. However, he has near no interest in the other clans, and since the passing of his mate and deputy, Curltail, he has been noted as being more aggressive and irrational. Many wonder if his leadership is coming to an end. (Three lives left; about ten years of age)
DEPUTY: Jayflight - A small, light brown tabby tom with semi-long fur and a white chest and paws, a plumey white-tipped tail, and smokey heather-blue eyes. Despite his comparatively young age, he's a very thoughtful and intelligent cat. He always has his clan's best interest at heart and is praised as being the best deputy IceClan has had in moons. Despite this, he lacks ambition to become leader and often questions himself in this new, important role. He has not won the approval of every cat in his clan. (Four years of age)
MEDICINE CAT: Honeyspots - A plush white she-cat with honey-colored splotches on her back, round, dark amber eyes, and deformed, very small ears that lay back against her head. Despite her sweet looks, Honeyspots is a she-cat who knows what she wants and how to get it, easily persuading others to do something for her, such as take their herbs. She's very close to the deputy Jayflight, and often goes to him concerning clan affairs over Creekstar. (Nearly four years of age)
MEDICINE CAT APPRENTICE: Fernpaw (owned by Wingbreeze) - A light brown tabby she-cat with paler paws and belly and amber eyes. While a genuinely nice young she-cat, she tends to be a bit of a klutz and rather awkward around strangers. A thinker who will often just stare at the stars, lost in her thoughts, she has a superb memory concerning herbs and irrelevant, rather trivial things. She's a great fear of getting hurt, and is squeamish about open wounds and sores, something Honeyspots has reservations about and hence why she's yet to obtain her full name. Sister to Silverspark, to her chagrin. (12 moons.)
WARRIORS: (organized by seniority)
Raventalon - A long-haired, raven black tom with a fluffy, gray-tinged chest, scrawny tail, and sharp yellow-green eyes. The abandoned son to a MarshClan warrior and a kittypet, Raventalon spent the majority of his kithood living the domesticated life. When he strays too far from home, IceClan finds him as a terrified youngster and takes him in. He's deeply appreciative of his adopted clan and - despite knowing of his parentage - is a deeply loyal and devoted warrior, who has no intentions of retiring. Along with his mate, Sharpclaw, he's one of the most respected cats in the clans, and his relationship with Sharpclaw is considered legendary. (About eight years of age.)
Lavendernose (owned by LynxoftheFox) - A light brown tabby she-cat with a grey-tinged muzzle, dark blue eyes, and a deep scar on her nose which prevents her from going underwater. A very merciful and kind-hearted she-cat who's gentleness knows no bounds, she does her best to get along with everyone, but do to her overly-friendly and light demeanor, she often just annoys everyone, specifically the younger cat who lack full respect of their senior warriors. She takes other's judgement of her to heart, truly believing she is what other clans tell her: weak. She shares a close bond with her former apprentice, Snowspirit. She was Creekstar's former apprentice. (Eight years old.)
Sharpclaw - A sleek, long legged calico she-cat with large ears, green eyes, and unusually long, very sharp claws and a long, disfiguring scar going up the length of her stomach. Before being a warrior, she was a kittypet turned rouge who went by the name Kasha. When she became fed up with her Twolegs and her housemate's mewling kits, she ran away to explore the world, eventually being captured by IceClan warriors. When she learned about their honorable way of life, she set out to prove herself able to become a warrior. Placed on a brief apprenticeship under Raventalon, she fell in love with her temporary mentor, and with his vouching for her she was able to join the clan. She's one of the fiercest and most powerful warriors in the clans, who deals some of the most devastating of wounds. She's unable to have kits due to the scar on her stomach, which was given to her by a very angry badger in her youth. She's considered legendary in the clans, a warrior mentors tell their apprentices to avoid when in battle. (Seven years of age.)
Snowspirit (owned by LynxoftheFox) - A tiny, striking white she-cat with the occasional fleck of gold and lively blue eyes which contain a warm amber undertone. The adopted daughter of Sharpclaw and Raventalon, Snowspirit takes very much after her adoptive mother in that she's aggressive and won't hesitate to fight. She often holds grudges on those who look down and spit on her for her height, and they are often met with the sharp point of her claws. Despite this, she's at times very sensitive, and when she does grow upset, others often forget that she is indeed an aggressive warrior. She also tends to feel guilt more strongly than others, an aspect her adoptive parents find themselves appreciating. She's very close to both of her parents. (Five years of age.)
Mapleblaze (owned by snowwolf12132) - A small, short-furred black tom with cream paws and legs, a faded oak-brown tail, and light grey-blue eyes. A cat with a heart of gold and a friendly conscience towards everyone, he greatly loves his mate and kits, and would do anything to keep them safe. While he very much prefers honesty, he also understands that lying could be the only thing to keep his family safe from persecution. Very open-hearted, he'll never judge a cat based on their past. Father to Frozenpaw and Shadepaw.(29 moons old.)
Echofall (owned by anim8or) - A white furred, silver spotted she-cat with soft, thick fur, gray tufted, slightly curled ears, one golden eye and one icy blue eye, and criss-crossing scars on her forehead. Warmhearted and positive, she's a logical young she-cat who sometimes can't resist acting like a kit. Very attentive towards her clan mates, she pays attention to the little things and loves to help others. When fights breakout within the clan, however, she doesn't know how to deal with it and often cowers in the den when clanmates fight. She doesn't handle herself well when off the ground, be it in water or climbing. Jayflight's former apprentice. (27 moons.)
Sunshadow (owned by Breezetail of WindClan) - A fluffy-tailed, bright ginger she-cat with wide, vivid green eyes. A sometimes-grumpy and sometimes-humorous she-cat who loves her clan and her mate Reedshine dearly. she tends to take her warrior duties very seriously, but otherwise won't be afraid to joke around. When she's around Reedshine, her mood lightens considerably, and she's almost like a kit again when around her beloved mate. Initially a medicine cat, she eventually decided that the warrior life was far more interesting and changed her path. (25 moons.)
Frostfur (owned by Breezetail of WindClan) - A small, pure white she-cat with clear blue eyes, long grey whiskers, and a long scar stretching along her flank to her tail. A clever and quick-thinking she-cat, there's little Frostfur can't figure out. She would be an excellent candidate for leadership, but her overall sense of anxiety and her worrisome behavior often cancels out her brilliant mind. Bullied at a young age, she can be very sensitive to criticism, and as a result she has a dislike for the overly-critical Sharpclaw, who she believes should have stayed a kittypet. Her brother is Reedshine. (24 moons.)
Reedshine (owned by Breezetail of WindClan) - A muscular brown tabby tom, largely built, with long, thick claws and dark amber eyes. A tough young tom who would gladly fight on his sister's behalf, but only on reasonable terms, he too was bullied in his youth, but the effects weren't near as bad on him as his sister. An excellent fighter, after he's been granted more experience he is believed to become one of the most fiercesome cats in the clans. Like his sister, he has little liking for Sharpclaw. (24 moons.)
Silverspark (owned by Wingbreeze) - A pretty silver-tabby she-cat with white paws, chest, belly, and tail-tip, along with a plumy tail and longer tufts of her on her paws; she possesses olive green eyes rimmed with black. Airheaded, ditzy, bubbly and gorgeous all at the same time. She is very much the personification of the typical IceClan cat: superficial and egotistical. She can be very clngy at times, and with her illogical personality she often gets on Jayflight's bad side, however rare his bad side may be. Even so, she has her purposes within the clan, being one of - if not the best - tracker in IceClan. Sister to Fernpaw, though the two prefer not to talk about it. (24 moons.)
(NEEDS 3 MORE WARRIORS, PREFERABLY TOMS)
APPRENTICES: ICECLAN APPRENTICE SUBMISSIONS CLOSED.
Vixenpaw - A sleek, dark ginger she-cat with barely visible tabby markings, a white chest, muzzle, paws, and tail-tip, a long muzzle, a bushy tail, and bright yellow eyes (overall heavily resembling a fox). The mastermind behind the schemes she and her brother pull, she's a superb liar and a master at feigning innocence. She knows ow to wrap her tail around anyone to avoid getting into trouble. She displays some excellent leadership skills, and many wonder if she'll ever drop her nasty habit of lying and strive towards a leader some day, an aspiration she has no real drive for. She's incredibly close to her brother, Foxpaw, specifically after the disappearance of her parents. (8 moons.)
Foxpaw: A semi-long-haired bright ginger tabby tom with white forepaws, round, brilliant amber eyes, and long whiskers. Like his sister, he's very much a troublemaker, often acting out the schemes Vixenpaw sets in place, though he's without her charm and is a terrible liar. He hates to take charge and often feels stressed when performing important tasks he's not walked through. He's very kind-hearted and good humored, and would do anything to make others feel better. Very close to Vixenpaw, he often views her as his sister, mother, and father, and he never leaves her side. (8 moons.)
Shadepaw (owned by snowwolf12132): A tall, mildly masculine she-cat with pale golden fur that's gradually becoming darker, a long tail, and bright blue eyes. Shy and generous, though with trust issues, she often doesn't know who she can trust and thus remains quiet. She's extremely loyal to those she cares about though, and she tries to consider others' perspectives in order to understand them. This often riddles her own opinion, and she tends to be very self-critical. Sister to Frozenpaw. (9 moons.)
Frozenpaw (owned by snowwolf12132) - A lithe oak brown tom with a caramel stripe running down the length of his spine to his forehead and deep blue eyes. An arrogant jokester, he often doesn't know when a joke is supposed to end, annoying others to no end. While loyal, he often doesn't take into consideration other's opinions or emotions. He has a soft spot for his sister and is very protective of her. Brother to Shadepaw. (9 moons.)
QUEENS:
*Finchflight (owned by Cheetahstar) - A spiky-furred she-cat with a dark grey pelt patched with lighter colors, short whiskers, and firey amber eyes. Known for her short temper and skill in battle, few dare to stray onto her bad side, and those that do truly end up regretting it. Despite her seemingly total lack of respect, however, she is a very loyal warrior, willing to give her life up happily in order to protect her clanmates. She loves her son dearly, and she holds a great respect for the medicine cat, Honeyspots, and her father, Creekstar. Mother to Robinkit. (20 moons old.)
(POSSIBLY NEEDS MORE)
KITS:
Robinkit (owned by Cheetahstar) - A long-eared, spiky-furred, pale ginger tom with deep blue eyes. Curious and energetic, as most kits are, Robinkit is a sociable young cat, often talking to others in the clan and treading on their tails (specifically Jayflight's tail.) He's a complete chatterbox and at times just can't shut up. Above all, however, he loves playing with his mother. (2 moons old.)
(POSSIBLY NEEDS MORE)
ELDERS:
Bluenose - A massive, muscular blue-gray tom with a battle-scarred pelt, torn ears, and deep green eyes. A fierce warrior in his youth, but now a calm and warm-hearted elder. He's an excellent storyteller and, despite his age, he's a very healthy and active tom, only retiring so that he could live more comfortably without the stresses of being a warrior. Superb at providing advice, he has long been his brother, Creekstar's, confidant, birth on clan matters and personal ones. He never misses a Gathering and during tough times will hunt for the clan. (10 years of age.)
(POSSIBLY NEEDS MORE ELDERS)
DARKCLAN:
LEADER: Sagestar - A beautiful, very small, long haired, milky cream she-cat with striking green eyes. Before Sagestar was leader, she was the clan's medicine cat, going by the name Sagetongue. When a serious outbreak of greencough spread through DarkClan, both the leader and deputy lost their lives, and she was forced into the position of leader. A deceitful she-cat even when she was a healer, she is possibly the least liked leader of the clans, and is the most un-trusted. She loves her clan greatly however and would do anything for them, despite not having their full support. She's not fully accustomed to the Warrior code and often forgets she's leader now, not the medicine cat. (9 lives left. About four years old.)
DEPUTY: Dewleaf - a large, dark gray tabby tom with deep blue eyes and a twisted back paw. The senior warrior who helped Sagestar keep the clan together, its of popular belief he should have become leader over the medicine cat. However, being leader was a responsibility he never wanted, and the only reason he agreed to become deputy was because of his respect and affection for Sagestar, and he knew that she would need his support if she weren't to be chased out of the clan. He intends on retiring once Sagestar has won the full support of her clan. (9.5 years old.)
MEDICNE CAT: Flamewatcher - A young, cream-and-pale ginger tabby tom with pale gray-blue eyes and a scrawny frame. A cat with little self-confidence, he was left only as the half-trained apprentice Flamepaw when Sagestar became leader. Desperate to finish his training, Sagestar asked her good friend Honeyspots to complete his training for her. She agreed. He has since developed a close friendship to the IceClan medicine cat, and he often goes to her or Sagestar for advice. He was the one who interpreted the sign that placed Sagestar as the official leader of DarkClan. (16 moons old.)
WARRIORS:
Breezeclaw - A fawn-colored tom with light brown tabby markings, a white-tipped tail, two white paws, and amber eyes. Close to his sister Sagestar, though unsure of her leadership capabilities, Breezeclaw isn't afraid to voice his opinion to her or anyone else, though is very mild-mannered when doing so. He often challenges Sagestar's authority, which many cats of the clan find to be helpful in molding her into a leader. Dewleaf often comments that he should have been made deputy over himself. (About four years old.)
Moonheart (owned by snowwolf12132) - A large, semi-long furred white she-cat with a splotch of black on her chest, indigo-colored eyes, and a scar on her neck. A kind but short-tempered she-cat, she is a very motherly cat who loves to care for those younger than her, being highly supportive of everyone. However, should they mess with her loved ones or herself to a certain point, she snaps, and she's not easily calmed down, meaning being on her bad side might result in an untimely and surprising death. Sister to Mapleblaze. (29 moons.)
Cedarfoot (owned by ohmygawd) - A solid dark gray she-cat with dark violet-blue eyes, broad shouldered and muscular in comparison to other she-cats. An intelligent and cold-hearted she-cat due to no fault of her own, she fully believes that the only trickery and cruelty will help to survive in the world. As a result, she's one of Sagestar's greatest supporters as the ex-medicine cat has similar beliefs to her own, even if she is more light-hearted and friendly than the warrior. (21 moons.)
*Fallenshadow (owned by lightshade) - A dilute tortoiseshell tom patched with black and ginger along his back, ginger ears, and dull amber eyes. A shy but brave young tom who rarely speaks and his mildly self-conscious due to events in his kithood, he typically remains cold-hearted. He does, however, have a kinder side, specifically when dealing with those he cares about. He won't hesitate to speak up if he feels it necessary. Not much is known about him, though he has gained some notiraity for his hunting skills. (19 moons old.)
*Sparrowflight (owned by ohmygawd) - A large, bright ginger tabby tom with muscular bulk that shows potential for a great warrior and bright yellow eyes. Despite his appearance, he is a very friendly and naive young tom, with no notable skills. He's easily distracted, and often are the times when others grow annoyed by his kit-like demeanor. Close to Cedarfoot, he's one of the few who respect her and willing to do what he can for her. He's a lover of kits and loves to play with them. His younger half-brother is Flamewatcher. (18 moons.)
(NEEDS MORE WARRIORS)
APPRENTICES:
Frostpaw (owned by Cheetahstar) - A long-legged, fluffy tailed black she-cat speckled with white, he eyes being a cold green. Extremely intelligent and calculating, though cold and unsociable, she prefers to keep silent, only speaking when necessary. She doesn't show much emotion, but slowly she's starting to express herself more around her fellow apprentices and mentor. She has a close friendship with Foxpaw after meeting him at a Gathering. Formerly a loner named Jingle. Her brother is Cliffpaw, the MarshClan medicine cat apprentice. (8 moons.)
(NEEDS MORE)
QUEENS: x
ELDERS:
*Swiftshade (owned by Wingbreeze) - A once-beautiful she-cat with sparse, dappled tortoiseshell fur and always-squinting amber eyes. A once confident and very respected warrior, early illness took her by the throat, and she was forced into an early retirement. A good provider of wisdom (if she does indeed give it), she is very respected by the older warriors and elders, including those in the other clans, but is detested by the younger ones. She holds a great hatred for the deeper tunnels after they crushed Daisypaw, an apprentice she had grown quite fond of. She once held a close, respectful friendship with Bluenose of IceClan. (10 years.)
(POSSIBLY NEEDS MORE)
MARSHCLAN:
LEADER: x
DEPUTY: x
MEDICINE CAT: Adderfang - A very dark brown tabby tom with black tabby stripes, largely built and muscular, with a ragged, scarred pelt and narrow, intimidating yellow eyes. Despite his powerful build and intellect, Adderfang never really took to warrior training like the other apprentices. He was clumsy, stumbling over his own paws and never staying still enough to hunt properly. Late into apprenticeship, he decided to become a medicine cat apprentice. Many cats wondered how such an impatient and mal-tempered apprentice could possibly become a medicine cat. However, he was naturally gifted in the practice, and despite his gruff, no-nonsense attitude, he's a superb medicine cat. (Five years old.)
WARRIORS:
Thistletail - A pale brown tabby tom with darker stripes on his face and tail, lean in overall build, with thin, ragged fur, dark green eyes, and a long scar on his chest. While an overall respected warrior, Thistletail can be very vicious and impatient at times, rushing into fights before thinking. He's a superb mentor and is a powerful fighter and hunter. He has a deep hatred for Sharpclaw, who nearly killed him and gave him his chest scar. (6 years.)
Crowtail (owned by I'mNotTellin'You) - A dark gray tabby tom with an unusually long, black tail, white front "toes", and legs of a lighter shade of gray than the rest of his body; has dark blue eyes. Kind to clanmates, merciful to enemies, and helpful to most everyone. He tends to be grumpy and untrustworthy of outsiders, and he's very much overprotective of his only surviving kin, his daughter Silverpaw. (5 years.)
(NEEDS MORE)
APPRENTICES: MARSHCLAN APPRENTICES SUBMISSIONS CLOSED.
Runningpaw (owned by Night of a Thousand Stars) - A lean, light brown she-cat with light brown-cream paws and ears and blue eyes. A rushing, stubborn, energetic, and easily irritated apprentice, noted to be hard to put up with and very kit-like. She loves her freedom, and because her mentor is so restricting, she has a great dislike of him. In short, she just doesn't want to grow up. (6 moons.)
Cliffpaw (owned by Cheetahstar) - A glossy black furred tom with a long, twisted tail, long whiskers and pale green eyes. He's a very observant and inquisitive young cat, but paranoid and easily becomes nervous under most circumstances. Kind to his patients, he loves to help others, although some of Adderfang's hardstrung ways tend to show through his actions, if not his words. He loves and appreciates Adderfang dearly, accepting him as family; the father he never had. Formerly known as Waver. Medicine cat apprentice. Brother to Frostpaw. (8 moons.)
Riverpaw (owned by Wingbreeze): A dark grey tabby tom with paler, sandy-tinted bellyand legs, average build and height, unusually rounded ears, amber-flecked yellow-green eyes. Riverpaw is very slightly plumper than his brother. The first trickster member of the twin duo, he's more care-free and willing to take risks than his brother. He often takes the lead with determination and without fear, and loves to explore DarkClan's tunnels, despite not being a DarkClan cat himself. He's a close friend to Vixenpaw, and the two often meet in the center cavern of the tunnel system. He's very intelligent, but also reckless and impatient. Brother is Ripplepaw. (8 moons.)
Ripplepaw (owned by Wingbreeze) - Just like his brother, but leaner, and with legs spotted more than Riverpaw, though only those who pay attention notice. More relaxed and cautious, though a prankster at heart. He's the calmer of the brothers, and while his brother lingers in the caves he prefers the wide open spaces above. He's suspicious of Riverpaw's relationship with Vixenpaw, often wondering to himself if their friendship is something more than just that. (8 moons.)
*Silverpaw (owned by I'mNotTellin'You) - Beautiful dark silver tabby she-cat with two white paws and dazzling dark blue eyes. An understanding though fiesty young she-cat, she tends to want her freedom to do as she pleases, which doesn't always happen due to her father's overprotective nature. She understands him though and loves him greatly. She hopes to one day be leader, much more so than most apprentices.
QUEENS: x
ELDERS: x
STONECLAN:
LEADER: x
DEPUTY: x
MEDICINE CAT: *Duskwater (owned by lightshade) - A small, lithe, fluffy gray she-cat with white ears and paws. Duskwater is a happy and determined she-cat, but due to her mentors early death, she hasn't been fully educated on herbs, and therefore makes mistakes. For this reason, she has a close relationship with Flamewhtcher, who was put under similar circumstances. The two often help each other out as Duskwater is too hesitant to approach either Honeyspots or Adderfang for assistance, mostly due to the fact that they are regaled for their magnificent med skills. (3 years old.)
WARRIORS:
Rocktail (owned by anim8or) - A slender, yet muscular tom with a fluffy, dusty brown-grey pelt with a white chest, muzzle (which is starting to grow gray with age), paws, a black tail-tip, and pale blue eyes. A friendly and jovial cat, he finds things hard to take seriously, which makes him a very pleasant being to be around. He's easy to walk over and glance by due to his friendly, un-assertive nature, making his voice relatively unheard within the clan. He's very content with life, with his main ambition to go to the elders den some day. (7 years.)
Shadewillow (owned by anim8or) - A large, smokey blue-black, muscular tom marred by many scars who, despite his size, is very light on his feet, with a flash of white on his chest, forehead, and tail, and ambery-green eyes. A very self-centered and arrogant tom, he goes against the stereotyped StoneClan character of friendliness, seeing himself as above all others, refusing to even speak in the presence of the other clans. He's very immature, fighting because "its fun" and walking off in the middle of conversations on most instances. That being said, he can hardly be considered lazy, hunting and fighting proudly for his clan. (4 years.)
(NEEDS MORE)
APPRENTICES: x
QUEENS: x
ELDERS:
Emberwhisker (owned by anim8or) - A small tom with wiry muscles, a patchy, pale ginger pelt undertoned with gray, a white chest, a face near completely silver from age, wild green eyes, and the fur missing on most of his left side due to a nasty scar. Formerly a scrappy, hot-headed warrior, his mind has been giving out on him of late, even to the point of him forgetting his own name. He spends most of his time alone and asleep, with his happy days few and far between. (11 years.)
(POSSIBLY NEEDS MORE)
STARCLAN:
Curltail (IceClan) - A pretty tortoiseshell she-cat with long, dark fur, bright amber eyes, and a round, slightly flat face. The deputy before Jayflight, she was close to her mate Creekstar before greencough claimed her life. Very affectionate and devoted to her clan, she often watches over everyone in the clan and does everything within her power to keep them safe.
Froststar - A long-haired, bright-eyed she-cat with fur white as snow, she was banned from RiverClan shortly after Riverstar's demise for her blood-thirsty and un-warrior-like behavior. Along with Shadow, she traveled many lands to find the mountainside territories filled with fighting cats. Together with the other founding leaders, she helped form four new clans, teaching them of the warrior code. She would serve alongside Shadowstar (not the original Shadowstar who founded ShadowClan) as a protectorate over every clan until her demise. She founded IceClan, not naming the clan after herself because she always felt she belonged with RiverClan. She's one of the only ancient leaders to continue watching over the clans.
Shadowstar - A large, jet-black tom with long fur and pale green eyes who bore an uncanny resemblance to the original Shadowstar, he was a very wise cat who very briefly resided in Shadowclan. Despite being a rouge, he had one of the strongest connections to StarClan in the Original clans. After defending Froststar, he was banished alongside her. He taught the new mountainside clans of StarClan and ancestors, and became the founding leader of DarkClan (he refused to name his clan ShadowClan because of the Original clan). Alongside Froststar, he was a protectorate over all the clans, and retired early from leadership after Froststar passed on. He is the only other founding leader to continue watching over the mountainside clans alongside Froststar.
OUTSIDE THE CLAN
Ebony (owned by Lightshade): A lean, jet black tom with bright amber eyes and a nick in his ear and a short tail. A sarcastic loveable, and determined tom. After his mother's unfortunate death, he took charge and became his sister's protectorate, never letting anyone bring any harm to her. Rouge. (15 moons.)
Ivory (owned by Lightshade): A small, fluffy white she-cat with silver paws and sky-blue eyes. Very shy and quiet, she relies heavily on her brother in order to survive, and she never leaves his side. When he goes out hunting and whatnot, she remains in their den, often worrying over her brother's safety. Rouge. (15 moons.)
Juniper (owned by Wingbreeze): A light grey she-cat with very faint tabby mottles and darker spotting just between her shoulder blades. She has almost purple heather-blue eyes. While playful and not very physically skilled, she's a very sensible kittypet who shows curiosity in the clans, but no real interest. She has an odd connection to the twin brothers, Ripplepaw and Riverpaw, and has a close friendship to both of them. Riverpaw often goes to her for advice on she-cats.
This piece o' foxdung is starting to look fuller and fuller, and it pleases me. XD Keep submitting!
**If there's a change to your character you don't like, tell me, and I'll change it accordingly.
I now have started a list of honorable mentions. The cats who will NOT have a part in this specific story and will receive a one-shot for their awesomenees (even if they didn't cut it for the story) will be:
Owlfeather (Shadow in the Forest), Gingertail, Riversong (Spottedmist), Brambleblossom (ohmygawd), KHAAAAAAN ... (Random Banana), Lilypaw (hetaliadailytribune), Silverpaw (Guest)
If you're on the list, trust me, it's not because your characters are bad, they just didn't make the cut for one reason or another, like actors auditioning for a role but not quite making it. I'll start on your one-shots when The Troublepaws is officially posted.
Now, I promised some more information this update. Here's a basic description of each clan's territory:
The mountainside territory is a vast expanse of varying territory, from the pine forests to the marshland to the rocky plains. The mountain has a tunnel through it, where both a river and an abandoned train track (dubbed the Old Trail by the clans and varying rogues, loners, and kittypets). Years ago, the land was owned by a human mining company, but after the closure of the company wild cats began to fill the region.
The Gathering meeting area is an expanse of grass with a very large Sequoia tree in its center, and its surrounded by rocks where others can sit and listen to the meeting. Behind that, in a cavern in the mountain, there's a small waterfall spring area named the Moonfalls, where medicine cats go to share tongues with StarClan.
ICECLAN TERRITORY
Located in the pine forest that practically kisses the mountainside, they share a border with StoneClan and MarshClan, with the borderline into StoneClan being the river, which comes from the mountain and cuts through the center of the land, and MarshClan's being where the trees begin to thin out. They officially have the largest territory.
Typical prey: mice, voles, squirrels, small birds, the occasional rabbit
1: IceClan Camp - An open field of grass and dirt surrounded by tall, thick pines, thorn bushes, and rocks, with one side giving way to a steep cliff. It is a very difficult camp to attack. Unfortunately, it's also hard to defend. The warriors and apprentices dens are located in a burrow beneath a very large boulder, with the former being the larger of the two. The leaders den is located in the hollow of a fallen tree, which was named Treeledge (this is also where he makes announcements). The medicine den is located next to the nursery, in an old badger burrow with bushes on either side. The said nursery is a makeshift den, enclosed by branches and vegetation, with moss under foot and nests lined with fluff. The elders den is located by the cliff, not far from the warriors den, and is a shallow cavern in the ground, which was hollowed out by the forces of nature.
2: Spider-Streams - Sprouting from the slow-moving river that acts as the border between IceClan and StoneClan, they're a small mass of criss-crossing, web-like streams that cats often go to in order to drink or relax as the area's overall quite peaceful. In times of peace, the leader may sometimes let StoneClan warriors relax there as well, meaning there's little fighting occurring between the two rivals over the spot of land. Soft grass and warm, smooth rock surround the streams.
3: Torn-Tree - A very tall, slightly burnt oak with multiple branches and nubs which resides in a sandy hollow. This is a common training and hangout spot for apprentices. It stands between the camp and the mountain. Named for Tornstar, who expanded IceClan's territory and established a permanent camp after a massive fire swept through and destroyed a part of the forest.
4: Burnt Woods - Ravaged by multiple fires, many wonder if this section of forest will ever grow back. No cat is allowed to go there alone, though this is a fall-back point for the clan should they need to flee their current camp. Was once the main territory grounds for IceClan before its destruction, but is now considered no clan's territory.
5: The Garden - Bordered by the ruined walls of an old Twoleg nest (train station), late medicine cat Mole-Eye created the garden by planting various herbs. Many seasons later, it's still looked after with great care. It is often fought over with StoneClan as its close to their border.
DARKCLAN
Composed of the most southern parts of the stoney plainlands, DarkClan finds their home more underground than above. They're the most knowledgeable of the tunnel system below, constructed by Twolegs many seasons ago, though not even they know every passage and every dead-end the labyrinth below holds They share a border with Stoneclan, with the line being haphazardly thrown around various rocks, and with MarshClan, where the swamps begin.
Prey: Anything edible and not carrion or Twoleg food; they aren't picky
1: DarkClan Camp - Incredibly well hidden, where the only access point to the direct camp is through a tunnel that branches off mid-way, where the wrong turn leads to MarshClan territory. It's easily defendedfor this reason. The dens are close to each other, each having their own cave in a large cavern. There's a jutting stone in the center where the leader addresses the clan. There's a small, inaccessible hole in the ground where just enough light pours into the camp.
2: Tunnel System - While accessed at various points, only one entrance can link to every system of tunnels, located deep in DarkClan territory and hidden by brushes. There are three different entrances, which lead to the tunnel systems under other clan territories. The deeper tunnels are very unstable, and it's risky going too deep underground for this reason. Some areas have underground streams and rivers, as well as one cavern of crystal.
3: Abandoned Twoleg Nest - Previously owned by the head of the train station, it is now an abandoned, empty place. It is used as a fall-back point, or a place for too-sick cats to reside to stop the spread of illness to the healthier cats. Some precious herbs grow here, such as catmint and deathberries, though they aren't as maintained as in the Garden.
4: Birdrock - A massive rock structure once debated to be a Gathering place, it is a popular place for large birds and Twolegs, especially vultures.
5: The Fallen Tree - A beautiful cherry blossom tree that grows over the old Twoleg nest, it is said that Talonstar, the leader appointed after Shadowstar's retirement, established the tree as a place for remembering those who have passed on. It has claw marks to symbolize those who have passed. For this reason, it is said that despite their lingerance in the dark, DarkClan is the closest knit clan.
MARSHCLAN
Wet and filled with ponds and streams, near everywhere is composed of mud and sodden grass, with only a few dry places. They are right next to the old Twoleg town, but aren't bothered by their typically quiet ways. They share a border with IceClan, where the trees thin out, and with DarkClan, where the marshland starts. They have the smallest bit of territory.
Prey: toads, frogs, fish, newts, and the occasional rodent
1: MarshClan Camp - On a mini-island where a stream wraps around the dryland, it's surrounded by thorn bushes though otherwise lacks protection. However, with the lack of natural defense, it's easily defendable, especially when attackers are sloppier on marshland than the ones who live there. The dens are mostly beneath the thorn barriers save the nursery and leader's den, which are in the hollow of a fallen, somewhat rotten tree, where the leader addresses from.
2: Twolegplace - Small in comparison to others, the resident Twolegs are old and quiet, much to the clan's great relief. Kittypets and rouges sometimes visit to learn more of their way of life.
3: Tunnel Entrance - While linked to DarkClan's main tunnel system, it is very easy to get lost in and it's forbidden for anyone to go in alone, though the rule is often broken. For those who go in, they lay out markers to find their way back.
4: Hollow Willow - A hollow willow which stands deep in the clan territory, it's a popular training area and hang out spot. Elders and warriors often go there to relax and reminisce as the tree brings back memories of all sorts. Thought to have been blessed by StarClan for the many herbs growing about it and for its deemed ability to bring back the past.
STONECLAN
Taking up most of the stony plainlands, they have the second largest territory. Left mostly rock and dead-grassed, there'sl ittle for the eye to behold, though the territory provides some of the best views, second only to climbing the mountain itself. They share a river border with IceClan and a hap-hazard one with DarkClan.
Prey: rabbits, large birds, and the occasional small bird or rodent
1: StoneClan Camp - Located in a ravine on the base of the mountain , it is easily protected and safe from eagle and owl attacks. The dens are located in hollows and thickets strewn about. There's no vantage point, so the leader often just addresses the lcan in the center of camp or on the edge of the ravine.
2: Great Rock - A massive rock often used as a lookout for enemies, be it natural enemies of rival clans. Also used to strengthen an apprentice's legs through climbing and jumping practices.
3: Eagle Cove - While dangerous for apprentices, the eagle cove - a pillar-like rock where the birds nest during certain times of the year - is one of the biggest suppliers of prey, and as a result it's surprisingly well looked after by the clan so birds keep coming back. Twolegs also sometimes come visit to watch the birds, but have no interest in the cats.
Just a basic outline of the major points in the territories. If you've a landmark idea, do tell! I'd love to incorporate ideas past the characters. ;) (Pardon typos, again...I promise I'm not this sloppy when writing stories, but I've a time limit and want to get updates out soon as possible.)
Next update, I hope to provide a "Significant Leaders" section, such as Talonstar and Tornstar mentioned above, along with the four founding leaders.
How are you liking these updates? Are they helpful at all, or are they just cluttered messes?
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- JR