Warrior Cats.

Clan territory does not end at the camp. Each Clan has its own territory divided. Thunderclan Cats live in the mixed part of the forest, Shadowclan Cats live in the pine, swampy part of the forest, Riverclan cats live by the river, surrounded by water and its tributaries, Windclan Cats live on the plateau and plains full of grass and wind. Cats hunt on their territory, mark its boundaries and spend their free time. Through their territory, the cats go to the Moonstone / Moon Lake and to the Meeting of the 4 Clans.

Cats don't know some of the words that people use. They often call everything in their own words, for example, people are bipeds, cars are monsters, the road is a thundering path. Cats naturally know the names of plants, but some words are replaced due to ignorance. Also, cats are given a name only from forest and wild objects that cats know - "Twig", "Blackberry", "Moon-faced" and others. THE PREFIX STAR OR OTHER OBJECTS LIKE A METEOR CAN ONLY BE USED BY THE LEADERS!! Some star objects belong only to the names of the Leaders. Kittens have names with a diminutive suffix, students use the prefix "Paw" or their child's name without changes, warriors use the full, ordinary name. The chain of names must be preserved, the warrior cat cannot be called a Fern if his parents called him a Blackberry'kit in childhood. That is, the name should go like this - Blackberry'kit -> Blackberry'paw (or again Blackberry'kit) -> Blackberry or a slightly modified name with the same meaning. The name must retain its original meaning and significance. Kitten names always use the prefix 'Kit'. The healers' apprentices DO NOT change their names before going to the Moonstone/Moon Lake, after going there, the Star Clan gives the kitten a new name.

A cat cannot take and cross on its own, and even more so hunt on someone else's territory - this is against Warrior Code. It is also forbidden to attack kittens of your own and other Clans, healers are untouchable cats in the Clan. The cat is obliged to protect his Tribe at the cost of LIFE. A real warrior will not kill another cat for no reason and even in war, only if in self-defense, or if the cat violated the warrior code. The Warrior must feed the Clan first, and then eat himself. Warrior kills prey only for food and is sure to thank StarClan for the prey.

Cats use convenient, local terms to describe unfamiliar objects.

For example:

· Mouse‑brain / Fox‑dung — insults. (Can be replaced with Fish‑face, as RiverClan cats say, or just Mouse‑brain.) · Monster — Twoleg machines (cars, trucks, trains). · Tree‑eater — ordinary excavators and any machines that tear down trees. · Twoleg — humans, and Twoleg kits — human children. · Water‑monster — boats and ships. · Cutter — veterinarians (the Twolegs who take kits away and fix them). · Twoleg nest — human houses. · Thunderpath — roads (the hard black paths where Monsters roar).

Healers must be loyal only to their Clan. The healer must love all cats equally, not singling out any one. He must help all sick cats, not just those of his Clan. Healers are inviolable, and killing one is a grave violation of the warrior law. Healers have the right to freely pass through any territory, but they must not hunt on a foreign territory or spy. Healers may defend themselves, but not attack during battle. Healers must fight for their lives to the end. Healers are forbidden to have a mate and children, so that they can give all their time and knowledge to their clan. Healers must interpret and follow the signs of the Star Clan. Healers are not obliged to hunt, but they may do so on their own territory. The healer must put the good of the Clan above his own life. The healer may not leave the Clan. The healer must train a student, who must accept with dignity all the knowledge of his mentor. When the student has finished his training, there must be two healers in the Clan. Every night of the half-moon, healers must go to the Moon Lake or Moon Stone to speak with the Star Clan. Healers conduct funeral ceremonies for fallen leaders. The deputy or leader must listen to the healer at any time.

Defend your Clan, even with your life. You may have friendships with cats from other Clans, but your loyalty must remain to your Clan, as one day you may meet them in battle. Do not hunt or trespass on another Clan’s territory. Elders and kits must be fed before apprentices and warriors. Unless they have permission, apprentices may not eat until they have hunted to feed the elders. Prey is killed only to be eaten. Give thanks to StarClan for its life. A kit must be at least six moons old to become an apprentice. Newly appointed warriors will keep a silent vigil for one night after receiving their warrior name. A cat cannot be made deputy without having mentored at least one apprentice. The deputy will become Clan leader when the leader dies or retires. After the death or retirement of the deputy, the new deputy must be chosen before moonhigh. A gathering of all four Clans is held at the full moon during a truce that lasts for the night. There shall be no fighting among Clans in this time. Boundaries must be checked and marked daily. Challenge all trespassing cats. No warrior may neglect a kit in pain or in danger, even if that kit is from a different Clan. The word of the Clan leader is the warrior code. An honorable warrior does not need to kill other cats to win his battles, unless they are outside the warrior code or it is necessary for self-defense. A warrior rejects the soft life of a kittypet.

Old or injured cats, they live in the tent for the elders. Often, as a punishment, students are forced to clean the elders from fleas and change their bedding.

Kittens that have reached 6 moons, at night they are initiated as apprentices to a warrior who brings them up and teaches them warriors and Warrior Code. Students naturally sleep in a tent for students. From dawn to dusk, they learn everything from their mentors, who are chosen by their leader. When receiving a mentor, the kitten and the warrior touch their noses.

Adult cats that have reached 12 moons (months) that have been trained for 6 moons by other warriors. Warriors protect the Clan, kittens, and elders. They go hunting or border patrol in the early morning. Warriors can train apprentices and of course have kittens. When initiated into the warriors, the cat must stand at the entrance to the camp from night until dawn, without falling asleep, without moving, without talking. During the hunt, warriors do not have the right to immediately eat the prey, first the Clan - then you.*

Queens are pregnant cats. They carry kittens and can be warriors for some time, but then go to the nursery to carry the pregnancy. They protect their kittens and nurse them.

The deputy is the leader's assistant. He assigns units to hunting patrol or border patrol. The deputy is the backup Leader, if the real one dies or resigns from his post, then the deputy is the Leader. Together with the healer, they go to the Moonstone at night, and if the leader is accepted, he will be given the gift of 9 lives. But if the previous Leader got some lives, let's say there are three, but the deputy will get three fewer lives, depending on the number of remaining lives of the previous Leader.

Healers are chosen cats who know a lot of herbs and plants, their uses, storage methods and dosages. Healer's word is higher than the leader's word, as the healer cats are directly related to the Starclan. The healer cats are chosen by Starclan itself, sending them a prophetic dream. Or, sometimes the Leader can appoint the cat himself as a healer on the orders of Starclan. Healers are inviolable in battle and are the most valuable member of the Clan. The healer chooses the students after the Starclan message, then at half moon the healer leads the student to the Moonstone or Moon Lake for a meeting of healers, introducing him to the Starclan, where he will already be accepted or rejected.

Every full moon occurs at the Clans gathering in the sacred lands of the Four Trees. There, the leaders of the four Clans sit on one high rock, taking with them deputys, healers and a small part of the Clan (selected apprentices, warriors) and take turns telling about events in their Clans, about difficulties or good news, or they can warn and declare wars. When the Leader speaks, the others are silent. Sacred reconciliation is maintained during this meeting, and no one should swear or Attack or threaten. If the clear sky is filled with clouds, it is a sign that Starclan is angry about what is happening.

Every half moon, healers and their students go to the Moonstone/Moon Lake for a meeting. They talk for a while, and then immediately go to receive prophetic dreams. It is precisely at such an event that new students are introduced and accepted.

In case of loss or simply choosing a Herald, the Leader must choose a cat that has taught at least one student up to the full age of 12 moons, and necessarily until nightfall. Upon the death of the Leader, the Herald assumes the role of the new Leader of the Tribe. If the Leader resigns from his post or dies, the Leader is led by the healer (since only the healer and the Leader know and can know the way to the Moonstone or Moon Lake) to the Moonstone / Moon Lake, and there Starclan decides whether the cat is worthy of the title of Leader and the gift of 9 lives. (If the Leader is alive, then the number of his remaining lives is subtracted from the 9 that the new Leader must receive. That is, the past had 3 lives, the new one will have only 6.)

Moonstone and Moon Lake are holy lands. Here, future Leaders, along with healers, come to receive the approval of Starclan and the gift of 9 lives for the Leader. (If the previous Leader still has 3 lives, for example, the new one will get only 6.) Or, the current Leaders can come for advice. Healers do the same, or they can be accepted for a fast, they also introduce their students to the StarClan at the Moonstone / Moon Lake, which decides whether to allow the student to practice healing, whether they will accept him. The Moonstone is located deep in a dark cave, it looks like a huge smooth block reflecting the moonlight that falls from above from the hole of the cave. The cat touches it with its nose and falls asleep, having a prophetic dream with the ancestors. Starclan decides whether to allow someone to hold the position of Leader, Healer, or healer's apprentice. It gives out gifts and can sometimes come in dreams to give goodbyes. Healers are usually very strongly associated with Starclan and most often have Prophetic dreams.

WindClan: The pasture is the southern border of the clan, where cats try to stay away due to the deafening sound of horses' hooves. Moon Creek — runs along the northern border with Thunderclan, leads to Moon Lake.

ShadowClan: Rot is a Twoleg dump to the west of the camp. There are rats living here that carry the infection, so this place is considered dangerous. During the time of Bare Trees, Rot can serve as an additional food source for the tribe. RiverClan territory: The territory of the River Clan is located near the water, from which they feed on fish and are excellent swimmers. There is a camp on their territory - Located on a small island protected by thickets of reeds and reeds. There is a meeting place in the center of the camp — the Clan Rock (Wet Stone). There are various tents in the camp: for warriors, elders, a leader, a healer, as well as a nursery for queens and kittens. The walls of the nursery are thickened to protect kittens and queens from the flow of water during a spill. The river as a border and a source of production. The river is the main food source for the RiverClan (fish, coastal game — water voles, birds). It also serves as a natural defense, as cats of other clans usually cannot swim and avoid water. However, the river can overflow, which sometimes creates problems for the Clan. WindClan territory: A territory on a huge grassy plateau, the closest Clan to the four trees. They have tall grass and almost no trees, which is why the sun is always shining there. There is a Windclan camp on their territory, safely hidden in a sandy hollow and surrounded by gorse thickets. It is well protected from the wind, but because of its location it is vulnerable to attack. The leader has a tent behind a Rock, but he never sleeps in it. A rock is a giant block from which the leader addresses the Clan on special occasions. The elders' tent and the nursery are located in the gorse wall surrounding the camp. The gorge - is a large stream flowing along the border with the RiverClan. On Windclan's side, there are two caves in the earth cliff and a tunnel leading to them.

Each Clan is located in their own territory, which they conquered. Cats pass through the territory every day, updating tags and looking for the appearance of other people's footprints. The Thunderclan: They live in a denser part of the forest where there is a lot of sun. They have many places on their territory: On their territory there is a sandy ravine - a place where students are taught. The camp is located in a sandy ravine, surrounded by thorny bushes. The entrance passes through a fern tunnel. In new territories, the camp may be located in an abandoned Twoleg quarry (a stone ravine). Snake Hill is a habitat for vipers, but also a place where herbs necessary for healers grow. Also, there are Heated Stones on their territory - a large, undulating area, like a pile of stones, this place is located close to the River Clan, which is why it is a place of frequent conflicts between the River and Thunder Clans. The territory of the Thunderclan is quite close to the road, which is not a good moment. The owl tree. Closer to the top, there is a large hollow in its trunk, in which an owl lives. Once upon a time, the little squire of Thunderclan had learned the secrets of night hunting from her. Shadow Clan Territory: The Shadow Clan territory is located in the densest and swampiest part of the forest, where there is very little light. Places on their territory: The camp is located in a gloomy, damp lowland, where the sun rarely looks in. The camp is surrounded by dense thickets of brambles, the entrance is a narrow path. There are several lairs inside, including the tent of the leader, warriors, healers, and elders. The leader's tent is located under the roots of a large oak tree, inside it is covered with pine needles and soft moss. The Tunnel under the Thunderpath is an underground passage that allows Shadowclan cats to safely cross the dangerous part of the Thunderpath. The ability to traverse this area without fear has given the tribe a reputation as invulnerable.

Clans are groups of cats that are led by a single selected cat. This is a close-knit community where everyone tries to live together, despite the existence of traitors. Each Clan has a hierarchy and roles, such as: Leader, Deputy, Healer, Healer's Apprentice, Warrior, Queen, Warrior's Apprentice, Kitten. All of them perform their own roles, duties. There are 4 clans in total :

1. The Shadow Clan.
2. The Thunderclan.
3. The Wind Clan.
4. River Clan. Usually, Clans are at war with each other over territories and interactions. Sometimes cats from one clan can fall in love with cats from another clan, or enter foreign territories, hunt, or violate Warrior Code.