Glossary
Vigil – the time of quiet when a newly appointed Warrior receives his or her name, also to honor fallen Clanmates
Moonhigh – the time when the moon is at its peak
Woodland – usually referring to the forest
Gathering Island – a small island in the middle of the lake, this is where the six Clans meet in peace during the Full Moon
Moorland – open grassy areas with no trees
CloudClan – one of the six great Clans, shares borders with LeafClan and SunClan, a cumulous cloud is their symbol
SkyClan – the fourth of the great Clans, shares borders with WaterfallClan and LightClan, the wind is their symbol
SunClan – the fifth of the great Clans, shares borders CloudClan and LightClan, the sun is their symbol
HeavenClan – the Clans' Warrior Ancestors, watches over their living Clanmates from the skies, and Angel's halo is their symbol
WaterfallClan – the sixth of the great Clans, shares borders with LeafClan and SkyClan, a waterfall is their symbol
LeafClan – the second of the great Clans, shares borders with CloudClan and WaterfallClan, a maple leaf is their symbol
LightClan – the third of the great Clans, shares borders with SunClan and SkyClan, a lightning bolt is their symbol
Messenger Code – the Code of conduct that all of the Clans must follow
Warriors – the defenders of the Clans
Apprentices – in-training Warriors
Kits – the youngest members of the Clans
Clan Leaders – the leaders of the Clans
Queens – she-cats that are nursing or expecting Kits
Deputies – the Warrior that helps the Leader run the Clan
Medicine Cats – the healers of the clans, can't have a mate or Kits
-Kit – the ending of a Kit's name, shows that they are still too young to be apprenticed
-Paw – the ending of an Apprentice's name, shows that they have taken the next step in Clanlife
-Star – the ending of the Leader's name, only Leaders ever have star at the end of their name
Moon – refers to one month for each moon
Mentor – an Apprentice's teacher
Full Moon – when the moon is at its fullest
She-cat – a female cat
Tom – a male cat
Clanmate – cats that live together in the same Clan
Gathering – when the Clans meet in peace
Featherbrain – a minor insult
Hunting Party – a small patrol of cats that hunt prey for their Clan
Border Patrol – a small patrol of cats that check for invading Warriors
Prey – food that the Clans eat
Warrior Ancestors – the spirits of the dead cats
Greencough – a major chest cold
Whitecough – a minor chest cold
Nursery – dens for Queens and Kits
Training Field – the area where LeafClan Warriors train their Apprentices
Clouding Over – when the eyes become misty
Muzzle – a cat's mouth
Moonstone Cavern – closest place to be with the Warrior Ancestors
Six Great Willows – six ancient willows that symbolize the six Clans
Camp – where a Clan has made its home
HighRock – CloudClan's Leader make their announcements to their Clanmates from here
Mouse-pouncers – cats that hunt mice
Dirtplace – where cats go to relieve themselves
Training Session – a time for an Apprentice to train
Crow-food – rotting prey, an insult
Evening – when the sun has set
Suckling – when Kits are nursing
Great Stump – LeafClan's Leader makes their announcements from here to their Clanmates
Highbranch – LightClan's Leader makes their announcements from here to their Clanmates
Waterfall – a stream of fast-flowing water falling from a high place
Stepping Stones – Stones used to cross the rivers
Gorge – a deep hole in the ground or canyon
Tansy – cures coughs
Poppy seeds – used to induce sleep
Great Oak – an ancient oak tree found on CloudClan territory
Sunhigh – when the sun is at its highest peak
Moss – used for bedding and to carry water
Truce – a time when there is no fighting
SkyRocks – where Leaders make their announcements at the Gatherings
Undergrowth – shrubs and tall grass found in the forest
Borders – separates the Clans' territories
Mouse-brained – a minor insult
Quarter-Moon – the waning and waxing crescents of the moon, Medicine Cats meet at these times
Mouse Bile – used to treat ticks and fleas
Apprentices' Den – where the Apprentices sleep
Littermates – Kits that were born together to the same mother; the same litter of Kits
Warriors' Den – where the Warriors sleep
Rabbit-chasers – cats that hunt rabbits
Medicine Supply – a supply of herbs used for healing
Mate – two cats that love each other and tend to have Kits
Marigold – used to stop infections
Code – referring to the Messenger Code