Warrior Cats/RP

The Dark Forest, the Place of No Stars, or the Starless Land is the opposite of StarClan. Cats who committed many crimes in life and were abandoned by StarClan are sent there.

Once a cat arrives in StarClan, he learns everything about all the lands, including SkyClan. Cats in StarClan always remain at the age when they were happiest in life. Thus, Yellowfang remains old because she found happiness in her twilight years, and Bluestar appears as a young cat because the happiest time of her life was her youth. No one ages here. Cats retain the names that correspond to the highest rank they achieved.

There's plenty of game here, so hunting is easy, and there are no tasks at all, such as hunting or training. Cats are free to do as they please, and they're content with that, except when they see the suffering of living beings.

In StarClan there is no division into ranks, no leader or single representative: everyone respects each other, although they listen more to those who were the leader or their mentor in life.

If a StarClan cat begins to be slowly forgotten by both the living and the dead, it gradually transforms into a faintly flickering star and begins to live its peaceful and secluded life in StarClan. They usually do not send dreams to living cats, except on special occasions.

StarClan is the deceased ancestors of warriors, whose souls watch over their descendants from the heavens after death. There are no leaders, as all the cats in StarClan come from different Clans and decide everything together. They are responsible for all the predictions, prophecies, and omens they give to living cats.

DESCRIPTION

GENERAL
StarClan is made up of the deceased ancestors and friends of wildcats. Only those cats who lived their lives honorably and upheld the warrior code are admitted to it. Even if a cat broke the warrior code, but for the good of the Clans (for example, Firestar) or atoned for it with good deeds (Bluestar), they will still be admitted to StarClan. Wildcats do not necessarily have to be in the Clan at the time of their death, as evidenced by Bluestar's Prophecy, where Pinestar was admitted to StarClan after his death, despite having died as a kittypet.

When a Clan cat dies, someone who played an important role in their life—a mentor or close family member—becomes their guide to StarClan. To enter StarClan, the dying cat simply closes their eyes and opens them again. If a cat sustained wounds or injuries upon death, these usually heal naturally in StarClan. When a leader loses a life, it appears among the StarClan cats as a barely visible figure, but they themselves cannot say anything to their ancestors until they lose their last life.

Star cats leave trails of streaming light, their eyes sparkle like stars, and their fur gives off a strange shimmer, making it seem as if stars are tangled in their fur. Frost sparkles on their paws and glitters in their eyes. Their fur shines like ice and smells of all seasons: the sharp scent of Bare Trees, the aroma of all the plants of Green Leaf, the musk of Falling Leaves, and the sweetness of the long-awaited bloom of New Leaf, intertwined with the scent of fire, ice, and the endless scent of the wild night. The spirits of cats remain in StarClan as long as anyone, living or dead, remembers them, but then they pass on to their own special world. A star cat can die again: this time, he disappears forever and goes to wander other, unknown skies.

CONNECTION WITH THE LIVING
StarClan protects the living, often warning of impending danger or supporting them in difficult times. Ancestors typically watch over their Clan's cats, especially those closest to them; for example, Spottedleaf primarily helps ThunderClan cats, and most often, Firestar. StarClan warriors appear to the living in dreams, although they can also appear in waking life, though this is rare.

A special bond exists between StarClan and medicine cats, as medicine cats are often able to communicate with their ancestors. On the night of the half moon, medicine cats from all four Clans, along with their apprentices, travel to a shrine—the Moonstone or the Moonpool—to speak with their ancestors, seek advice, or attempt to glimpse the future. To receive a sign from StarClan, a medicine cat touches the Moonstone with their nose or laps the icy water from the Moonpool, thereby inducing sleep.

StarClan also sometimes sends signs to leaders. Firestar is known to have received several omens and prophecies, even before he became leader. Warriors also sometimes have prophetic dreams, though this is unusual: for example, Brambleclaw was chosen for a special mission. Even cats outside of Clans have had these experiences. For example, Smudge received a sign when Cloudstar decided to restore SkyClan with Firestar's help. Other animals, like Midnight the badger, can also receive prophecies. Cats always thank StarClan after catching prey, for the life they take to save the Clan.

RITES
According to wildcat beliefs, all Clan ceremonies are overseen by the celestial ancestors. At the beginning of the ceremony, the leader calls upon the warrior ancestors and initiates them into apprenticeships/warriors, and so forth, with the authority vested in them by StarClan. The leader asks StarClan to accept the cat's new name, given at this initiation.

StarClan's role in the initiation of a new leader is extremely significant: it bestows upon them nine lives, gifts, and a new name. Each ancestor gives one life, usually from the closest cats in life, such as family members or mentors. With each life, the leader receives a special gift or some distinguishing trait that will enable them to become a good leader. This could be endurance, strength, or courage.

Prophecies and omens are signs sent by star ancestors to cats, most often healers. Healers usually receive prophecies in dreams at the Moonstone or Moonpool. Below is a list of prophecies and omens found in books.

EXAMPLE OF PROPHECIES

Summary: Terrible times are approaching. Four will become two. The lion and the tiger will clash, and blood will rule the forest.
Sign: A dream with a pile of bones and a river of blood at the Moonstone while Firestar was getting 9 lives.
Interpreter: Firestar
Meaning: Tigerstar united RiverClan and ShadowClan and named them TigerClan. Firestar led ThunderClan and WindClan, which became LionClan. Four became two, and Lion and Tiger met in battle. Ultimately, BloodClan emerged as the ultimate enemy, but the blood failed to rule the forest, despite much bloodshed.

A warrior who seems to be sleeping
Contents: Beware of the warrior who pretends to sleep.
Sign: A dream in which Spottedleaf appears to Fireheart
Interpreter: Fireheart
Meaning: A warning to Fireheart that although Tigerclaw has been banished, he still poses a great threat. Fireheart believes this refers to the illness plaguing ShadowClan.

EXAMPLE OF SIGNS

Smoothed wool
Contents: Slightly smoothed fur on prey.
Interpreter: Goosetail
Meaning: It was interpreted as a call to attack WindClan, as the smooth, flat fur resembled a forest smoothed by the wind.

Blood on the skin
Contents: Blood flowed and dripped from Sharpclaw's fur
Interpreter: Goosetail and Bluefur
Meaning: If Sharpclaw becomes the ThunderClan leader, he will drown the Clan in blood.

The Gathering is a gathering of all Clans on the night of the full moon. At the Gathering, the Sacred Truce must be observed, meaning the Clans must put aside their former feuds for one night and keep their claws at bay. In the old territory, Gatherings were held in the Fourtrees clearing; in the new territory, the Clans meet on a small island. This is neutral territory, belonging to no Clans, and access to the Gathering site must also be open to all cats.

TARGET

Clans gather for Gatherings to exchange important news. They share their concerns without showing weakness, and introduce new apprentices and warriors to other Clans, allowing their neighbors to loudly celebrate them. Leaders also report the birth of kits, deaths over the past month, and changes in the Clan hierarchy (movement to the elders' den, appointment of a new deputy, etc.). At the Gathering, one Clan can request assistance from others or make a claim. Before or after the leaders' speeches, Clan cats can communicate with each other, learn more specific news, and try to discover the strengths and weaknesses of their neighbors.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL

Before the Council, the leader selects those who are going
He brings cats with him, which is considered a great honor. Newly minted warriors are often invited to the Council to introduce them to the other Clans. The Council is always attended by the leader, the herald, the healer, and the healer's apprentice, if any. The party includes several warriors, apprentices, queens who can still afford the journey, and elders, if they have the strength for the journey. If the leader cannot attend the Council for a valid reason, the herald takes his place and speaks on behalf of the entire Clan. The Council lasts until the full moon shines in the sky.

A moon hidden behind clouds is considered a bad omen. If the moon is hidden behind clouds during a Gathering, cats interpret this as StarClan's will to end the Gathering. Before the Gathering, cats have time to exchange news until all Clans are assembled. When it's time to begin, the leaders give a signal, and everyone falls silent and listens to their speech. During the Gathering, leaders sit in a high place (a rock or a tree branch). Heralds sit at the foot of the rock or in the roots of a tree. Leaders speak in turns; there is no set order.

Hunting is one of the most important skills of any tribal cat. Without prey, the tribe will quickly fall apart and will be unable to defend its territory, as the cats will die of starvation.

A very good hunter is also especially popular and respected, but becoming the best hunter is not easy: you need to have a flexible body, long legs and persistence.

DESCRIPTION

Daily hunting sustains the Clan's strength, so Clans take great care to protect their territories, which provide them with food. Each Clan has specialized skills needed to hunt in a particular area. For example, the fur of RiverClan cats repels water, allowing them to swim perfectly without getting wet. Warriors typically thank StarClan after catching prey. The captured prey is covered with dirt to prevent other predators from getting to it while the hunter stalks the next victim. All prey is stored in a specially designated pile at camp. Cats bury any scraps of food (bones, feathers, fur).
According to the warrior code, a warrior may kill prey only for food, not for sport. Hunters also must not eat until the rest of the Clan has been fed (primarily kits, queens, and elders). Weak cats eat before apprentices and warriors. When cold weather approaches, the leader and deputy increase the number of hunting patrols to stock up on food, as prey becomes scarcer and harder to find during the season of bare trees.

CARRION

Tribes call carrion prey that has spoiled and is no longer fit for consumption. This typically occurs one to two days after the animal's death. Warriors may eat carrion during times of famine, but avoid doing so under normal conditions because it can cause poisoning or more serious illnesses.

In the old territory, there was a lot of carrion on the Rot, which infected cats with a severe disease. However, under Brokenstar's rule, ShadowClan fed on it, as the warriors focused more on combat training than hunting.

HUNTING TECHNIQUES

MICE AND VOLES

Since mice hear before smelling, it's important to tread carefully when hunting mice, keeping your weight on your hips. Once you've reached a comfortable jumping distance, you should leap on the prey and kill it with a quick bite to the neck. Playing with prey is prohibited by warrior code. When hunting, be careful of the tail, which can twitch from side to side, alerting the prey to the hunter's presence. The abdomen should not be pressed too hard to the ground, so it doesn't brush the ground and make unnecessary noise.

HARES AND RABBITS

When hunting rabbits, it's important to sneak up on them from downwind, as rabbits sense the hunter before they see him. If the hunter decides to sneak up on the rabbit rather than chase it, he should leap high into the air and land on top of the prey, firmly grasping it with his claws. To better secure the rabbit, he should press his paws tightly to his body. Cats can barely catch a runaway rabbit, and rabbits are very agile and don't stray far from their deep, tangled burrows. They can dangerously strike a cat with their strong, clawed hind legs. Furthermore, rabbits, and especially hares, are very large, and only a hunter of equal strength can hold such prey. Rabbits are usually prey for WindClan warriors, who hunt in pairs—one cat chases the rabbit toward his partner, who then ambush the rabbit and kills it. Also, in the past, the tribe's miners could set traps for rabbits in their own burrows.

TREE HUNTING

SkyClan cats are considered true tree-huggers. Thanks to their high leaping ability, they can leap into the air from a standing position and snatch a squirrel or bird from a branch, using claws or teeth. Another method of bird hunting involves climbing a tree as stealthily as possible, keeping to the side of the tree where the bird is hidden, moving to a branch above the bird, and then dropping down on the prey. Climbing to the branch where the prey is perched is also an option.

FISH

If a cat is fishing from the shore, it sits near the water and waits for the fish. It's important to position it so that the hunter's shadow doesn't fall on the water, otherwise the fish will notice the danger. Once the fish is close enough, the cat quickly snags it with its paw and throws it ashore. Before the fish can jump back into the water, it must be killed.

GAME:

MAMMALS
—Squirrels
—Rats
-Mice
—Voles
—Water rats (voles)
-Hares
—Rabbits
—Shrews
—Water shrews
—Bats

BIRDS
—Thrushes
—Mistle Thrush
—Wrens
—Robins (robins)
—Plovers
—Starlings
—Crows
—Magpies
—Finnies
—Wagtails
—Pigeons
—Sparrows
—Blackbirds
—Lapphuns
—Pheasants
—Partridges
—Water hens
—Chickens
—Eagles
—Kites
—Falcons
—Hawks
—Snipe
-Eggs

FISH
A large group of aquatic vertebrates. The numerous species that inhabit the waters of warrior territories serve as RiverClan's primary food source, keeping RiverClan cats' fur shiny and water-repellent. However, if something happens to the waters and the fish disappear, it spells disaster for RiverClan, who are poor at catching other prey.

-Chub
—Gudgeons
— Specks
—Trout

REPTILES
-Lizards
—Snakes
—Vipers

AMPHIBIANS
—Frogs
—Toads

INSECTS
—Beetles

WORMS
—Earthworm

SAYINGS AND PROVERBS RELATED TO HUNTING

•To divide unkilled game is a phrase indicating premature discussion of something.
•The early bird catches the worm - a phrase similar to "The early bird catches the worm."
•Easier than catching a fish/mouse - a phrase denoting the simplicity of a task.
•This game has already been killed and eaten - a phrase meaning that the event has already happened and nothing can be changed.

An elder is a cat who has served his Clan faithfully and truly, but has since retired. Elders are wise, respected by other cats, and their advice and knowledge are valued even by leaders, though elders can often be irritable.

DESCRIPTION

Elders spend most of their time in their tent. However, they can leave the camp if they want to stretch their legs or hunt. Sometimes they attend Councils.

Elders are held in the highest esteem by all tribes. They have served their tribes well as squires and warriors. In their youth, they cared for the elders themselves, and now it is their turn to rest and the turn of the younger generation to care for them in gratitude for their faithful service to their tribe.

Elders are very vulnerable to a variety of illnesses and injuries, such as green cough or joint pain. Therefore, healers and apprentices are often called upon to treat them. They are more likely than other cats to suffer from ticks and fleas, and one of the apprentices' duties is to treat any parasitic insects embedded in their fur with mouse bile.

WHAT DO THEY DO?

-Rub certain herbs into the body of a dead cat to kill the smell of death;
-They take the body of the deceased out of the camp and bury it;
-They often tell stories from their past or tales of old times, which the squires and kittens love to listen to;
-They do not need to forage for food, go on hunting patrols, or fight, except in cases of extreme necessity.

TRANSITION TO THE ELDERS' TENT

Cats become elders when they are no longer able to fulfill their warrior duties due to their advanced age. When a warrior, queen, or medicine cat wishes to retire, an elder initiation ceremony is held. Sometimes a cat must move into the elders' den before reaching old age due to a severe injury or other physical ailment that would prevent them from fulfilling their duties. For example, Longtail became an elder after losing his sight, even though he was still far from being old enough. Often, if such circumstances force a cat to move in with the elders, the cat is given a new name reflecting their injury (for example, Birdtail became Bobtail).

A kit is a male or female cat under six moons old, living in a nursery with their mother and siblings. Kittens are usually disobedient and often bother warriors and elders, but enjoy listening to the latter's stories. Most kits are eager to begin training even before reaching six moons old and are interested in everything that happens outside the camp walls. In the original language, kitty names end in the suffix "-kit" (kitten). In Russian translations, a diminutive suffix is ​​added to the main word (Sinichka, Acorn). However, a kitty's name and subsequent names may not share a common root (Pushinka - Lastochka).

DESCRIPTION

When a kitten is born, its father or mother names it after an event or object associated with its birth (Stormkit) or a particular cat (Firekit), although sometimes the choice of name is independent of external factors. If a kitten dies before its parents can name it, its star ancestors (Snakekit) name it for them. Kittens remain in the nursery with their mother, who raises and cares for them until they are six moons old. At first, they drink milk, but around three moons old, they begin to eat meat.

All Clan cats, especially queens, are fiercely protective of their kits. Kits always eat first and are not required to hunt their own prey or perform camp chores. The warrior code states that "a true warrior must never abandon a kit, no matter what Clan it belongs to." However, half-blood kits and those without warrior blood are usually frowned upon by purebred warriors, as their loyalty to their new home is questioned. Half-bloods are usually taken in by their mother's Clan. This happened to Silverpaw and Graystripe's kits, who were adopted into RiverClan even though their mother had died and their father belonged to ThunderClan.

The kittens are not allowed to leave the nursery until their mother gives them permission. When she decides the time is right, they can wander around the camp, but they remain close to their mother. They are not allowed to leave the camp, but they often break this rule and usually get into trouble.

Kits often have soft, fluffy fur. They are usually curious, restless, and playful, often asking warriors to play with them. Most are too young to fully understand tribal traditions and the warrior code, but if they break a rule or misbehave, they are not punished, only given a mild scolding depending on the severity of the offense. However, in particularly severe cases, they may be promoted to apprentice—as happened to Lionkit, Hollykit, and Jaypaw after they left camp to explore a fox den and nearly died.

The exception was Cloudkit, when Tigerclaw and Bluestar punished him for leaving camp.

EDUCATION

In the nursery, the kits gradually learn about their Clanmates, tribal traits, traditions, enemies, and the warrior code as they grow, though full training begins at 6 moons. Their mother, other queens, and elders tell them stories of great battles, journeys, and cats. "Battles of the Clans" describes how some kits demonstrate fighting skills from birth. Care for the kits falls equally on all queens.

Kits typically become apprentices upon reaching six moons of age. However, there are exceptions, such as when a kitten is ill (Meteor) or, as mentioned above, exhibits terrible behavior. Upon initiation into apprenticeship, kittens receive a new name, in which the "-kit" suffix is ​​replaced with "-paw." In Russian translations, the corresponding equivalent is sometimes used (Krotolapik, Lionpaw) or another diminutive suffix (Zheludyushka - Acorn). Sometimes the name is left unchanged in translation (Birchpaw, Redhead). Kittens can choose either the calling of a healer or a warrior, after which their mentor will train them.

A queen is a cat who waits for or nurses kittens. Although queens are known for their ferocity in protecting kittens, they are usually compassionate and kind, often persuading others to shelter cats in need.

DESCRIPTION

When a warrior is expecting kits or nursing them, she becomes a queen and moves into the nursery. Queens give up their rank and duties, but return to them when their kits become apprentices. However, some cats prefer to remain in the nursery even after their kits reach adulthood.
An example of this are Daisy, Goldenflower, and Ferncloud, who help other queens with their kits. Queens are very important to the Clan, as they give birth to new generations of cats and, with them, a new future. When a warrior dies, queens sometimes help the elders prepare the body for burial. Not all cats can have kittens, and many regret this. If a queen does not want to tell the Clan the name of the father of her children, she has the right not to do so. Queens usually adore their kits and believe that their children are better than they actually are.

BIRTH AND CARE OF KITTENS

Queens move into the nursery about a moon before giving birth, abandoning their warrior duties. As they become less active, other members of the tribe nurse them. Gestation lasts about two moons, after which the queen gives birth to one to five kittens. Soon, the newborns open their eyes: some almost immediately, others after a day or two. Queens giving birth for the first time do not yet carry the milky scent, while those giving birth repeatedly do.

When kits become apprentices (usually at six moons), queens return to the warrior den. Sometimes, but very rarely, a queen leaves the nursery before a kit becomes an apprentice, as happened with Frostpaw.

If a queen doesn't have enough milk, other queens with plenty help nurse the kit until it can feed on prey. For example, Daisy and Fernfeather helped Squirrelflight when she had no milk. Queens also nurse kits brought into the Clan. For example, Silverfur nursed Cloudkit when he was brought to ThunderClan. If one queen dies, another may take care of her kits, such as Rainfur, Puddlepaw, Sunnyheart, Goldenflower, or Mosspelt. Sometimes, a queen may leave the nursery briefly to stretch her paws, and then her Clanmates or other queens look after her kits in her absence.

To ensure queens have plenty of milk, healers give them borage leaves. If a queen's litter dies and she still has milk, she's given parsley to stop her milk production.

RESTRICTIONS

Medicine cats, regardless of gender, are forbidden from having mates or kits, so that nothing interferes with their duties. However, it does happen that a medicine cat gives birth to kits, but then she must keep it a secret. For example, Yellowfang's kit was given to Lizardpaw to raise, with the identity of its true mother hidden. Squirrelflight, however, helped Leafpool and passed off her kits as her own.

Apprentices also do not have kittens, so as not to interrupt their training, and also because they are too young.

Leaders and deputy cats are generally allowed to have kits, but they typically don't become queens to avoid being distracted from their duties, which would be abandoned if they were pregnant for six moons or more. Cats, even as leaders or deputy cats, often father kits. Such cases included Icestar, Pinestar, Meteor, Firestar, Cometknot, Cloudstar, and several other leaders and deputy cats.

Patrols (or squads) are a group of three or more warriors and often their squires, surveying a specific area or performing a specific task, such as hunting or reconnaissance.

BORDER PATROL

All tribes must patrol their borders daily, clearing out trespassers as prescribed by the Warrior Code and renewing their marks. Typically, if a tribe is not threatened by any threats, such as trespassers, foxes, or badgers, it patrols the borders twice a day: at dawn and dusk. However, during busy times, the leader and deputy lead additional patrols—at midday and midnight. The deputy appoints a warrior to lead the patrol, and the deputy must choose a warrior to lead the patrol. Upon returning to camp, the patrol leader reports the situation to the deputy, who then reports to the leader.

HUNTING PATROLS

Hunting patrols are groups of cats that hunt game and bring it back to camp to feed the Clan. Several patrols are sent out each day. The deputy oversees the organization of the patrols, their arrival and departure, but patrols can form without the deputy's orders and set out to hunt at any time. Any warrior can join any patrol or even hunt independently. Cats in a hunting patrol are prohibited from hunting for themselves or eating their own prey (unlike border patrols).

COMBAT PATROL

When the Clan is threatened, the leader or deputy gathers battle patrols. Typically, there are one to three of them, while the remaining cats defend the camp. Each patrol should include an equal number of warriors and apprentices, ensuring that no patrol is weaker than another and that the Clan does not suffer defeat.

SEARCH PATROL

Cats can be tasked with finding a missing cat (such as a kit that has escaped camp or an apprentice like Squirrelflight or Berrykit) or information (such as searching for Sol in "Sunrise"). Firestar, for example, served as such a patroller twice, when he brought the WindClan cats home with Graystripe and rebuilt SkyClan with Sandstorm.

NOTIFICATION PATROL

If a matter or news can't wait until the Council, a leader may send a patrol to another leader to deliver a message. Typically, such a patrol consists of only a few warriors, so as not to look like a battle patrol. The patrol waits at the border until a neighboring patrol arrives, which can lead them to their camp to meet the leader. Sometimes, during a battle, reinforcements are needed, and a solo patrol is sent to fetch them, usually consisting of the fastest apprentice.

WATER PATROL

A separate patrol of cats is tasked with fetching water for those who remain camped during droughts, when water must be traveled far. Patrolmen collect moss and soak it with water, which can then be squeezed out and licked. During normal times, water patrols are small enough to provide water for queens and elders.

RECONNAISSANCE PATROL

A scouting patrol typically includes spies looking to spy on a neighboring Clan. Firestar, Graystripe, and Ravenpaw were once part of this patrol during the time of the new TigerClan.

The Warrior Code is a list of rules that every warrior must adhere to. Each new rule of the Warrior Code is discussed by all tribes at a Council and is adopted only after approval by all tribes.

RULES

1. Protect your Clan with all your might. A cat from one Clan may befriend cats from another, but he must remain loyal only to his own Clan, always remembering that the day may come when he will have to face his friends in battle.
2. You cannot cross your neighbor’s border and hunt on his territory.
3. Elders and kits must eat before warriors and apprentices. Apprentices must eat only after the elders have been fed.
4. Game may only be killed for food, and it is imperative to thank StarClan for the life they gave you.
5. Only when a kitten is six moons old can he become an apprentice.
6. A cat initiated into a warrior is obliged to guard the camp in complete silence until the morning.
7. A cat who has not raised at least one apprentice cannot be a Clan deputy.
8. The herald becomes the leader of the tribe only after the death of the previous leader or in the event of his resignation.
9. In the event of the death or resignation of the herald, a new assistant leader must be elected before the rising of the moon.
10. The gathering of all tribes is called a Council and is held on the night of the full moon. During the Council, a Sacred Truce is declared.
11. Each Clan must check and mark its boundaries daily. Foreign cats must be expelled from the Clan's territory.
12. Kittens are protected by all Clans. A true warrior should never abandon a kitten in need, no matter what Clan it belongs to.
13. The leader's word is law for the entire tribe.
14. It is not proper for a valiant warrior to kill other cats simply for the sake of defeating them. Killing is only permissible in self-defense or when an opponent has placed themselves outside the warrior code.
15. The warrior cat rejects the carefree life of a pet.

16. Each Clan has the right to live its own life, preserving its dignity and independence, but in difficult times, borders must be forgotten and all cats must fight as a single army. Each Clan is obligated to come to the aid of others so that no Clan perishes.
17. A cat has the right to move from one tribe to another by declaring this at the Council and then passing three tests.
18. A Clan has the right to depose an undesirable leader if a majority of the cats, including the medicine cat, agree to it, and the medicine cat informs StarClan of this. If the medicine cat agrees, the deputy will take the leader's place.

PUNISHMENT

Clan leaders can choose various punishments for a cat who breaks the warrior code. This can range from a simple reprimand to demotion to apprentice, to the assignment of an unpleasant task or dirty work (for example, Bluestar forced Firepaw to court Yellowfang). The most severe punishment is exile from the Clan. For example, Leopardstar exiled Graystripe from RiverClan, Firestar exiled Darkstripe, Bluestar exiled Tigerclaw, and so on.

Cats who have tyrannized the forest without reason or caused a lot of pain to other cats without reason, after death go to the Dark Forest, or, as it is also called, the Place-Without-Stars, the Starless Land, instead of StarClan.

Leader - a cat or a female cat who leads a tribe.

DESCRIPTION

The leader is a cat who leads and is responsible for the Clan. They have a connection with StarClan. The leader's word is law for the entire Clan. The leader is always accompanied by a deputy, who is their right paw. Each Clan has one leader. The leader's name has the suffix -star in the original (Firestar, Bluestar). In Russian translations, it can be translated either with the suffixes -star, -star (Firestar, Darkstar), or with the word "star" on its own (Bluestar, Nightstar). There are also names that begin with "star-" (Starbreaker, Starclaw), and names with the word "star" (Starbeam). Sometimes a name can simply have some "star" meaning (Meteor, Comet's Wrap), but such names appeared in the earliest books and are no longer common.

DEDICATION

When the previous leader dies, is exiled, or retires, their deputy goes to the Moonstone or Moonpool, where they receive the gift of nine lives and the leader's name. This doesn't mean the leader will live longer than others, but they will be able to survive accidents or fatal wounds that would take the life of any other cat. The nine star ancestors who played major roles in their fate grant the new leader one life each. With each life comes a gift, such as compassion or courage in battle. Giving lives can be painful, but it's important for the leader to fight fiercely. At the end of the initiation, the cat receives a star name (example: Fireheart - Firestar).

RESPONSIBILITIES

The leader has several rights and responsibilities:

• Monitor the daily life of the tribe and give orders;
•Represent your tribe at the Council and monitor its behavior;
• Lead the tribe into battle and give battle commands;
•Appoint new squires and provide them with mentors;
•Appoint new warriors after they complete their training;
•Appoint a new herald;
•Resolve conflicts between fellow tribesmen and prevent their occurrence;
• Deal with conflicts and incidents outside the tribe if they threaten it;
•Consult with the herald and senior warriors and listen to their reports;
•Consult with a healer regarding prophecies and signs;
• Decide whether a strange cat can join the tribe and accept him/her if necessary;
• Decide whether to expel cats from the Clan who have broken the Warrior Code or pose a danger to the Clan;
•Call tribal meetings;
•Perform military duties such as patrolling, hunting, or training squires.

When the leader is temporarily unable to perform his duties, for example due to illness, the herald takes over.

LOSS OF LIFE

When a leader loses a life, they appear briefly in StarClan, where they then see a pale silhouette of themselves. This silhouette moves and even hunts with the other StarClan warriors. With each life lost, this silhouette grows brighter, and only when the leader has lost all their lives will they find themselves in StarClan and see everything that happens.

TENT

The leaders have their own tent. They live there alone, sometimes with a friend. You can only enter the leaders' tent if you've been given permission or invited.

RESIGNATION

Typically, a leader holds this position until their death, but there are some exceptions, such as in Firestar's Mission: Redemption, where Firestar temporarily stepped down from the position, leaving Graystripe as deputy in his place.

VOLUNTARY CARE

A leader can retire if they choose (as happened with Sharpstar). A deputy then takes their place, but receives fewer hit points because the previous leader is still alive (as happened with Sunstar).

EXILE

If the Clanmates decide that a leader is unfit for the position, they strip them of their status. Thus, ShadowClan exiled Brokenstar, but he kept his lives, and so the next leader, Nightstar, did not receive the gift of nine lives, because Brokenstar remained formally the leader.

A stray is a term used to describe a stray, often aggressive cat who does not belong to any Clan and is not dependent on the Twolegs.

DEFINITION

There's some discrepancy in the precise definition of the term "tramp" and the term "loner." In the Warriors series and Secrets of the Tribes, the specific interpretation of the term "tramp" is a cat exiled from the tribe.

•Most books say that a stray is a cat who has decided to live on his own without other cats or Twolegs and judges the Clan cats for their beliefs.
•In some books, such as Atonement and Rebirth, all cats that live on their own are called "strays," even though they are non-aggressive and act more like loners.

DESCRIPTION

From the Clans' perspective, all rogues are aggressive and selfish. Unlike solitary cats, they have no respect for the warrior code or the cats who abide by it.

Cats exiled from their Clan usually live as wanderers. They deliberately trespass on Clan territory and steal prey, but if a patrol discovers them, they will escort the trespasser out of the Clan. Even if wanderers form groups, they are not afraid to attack each other within the group. They are extremely cruel and are known to be merciless to cats too old or too young. Sometimes they are capable of killing others without cause.

Sometimes groups of rogues would turn against Clans, such as when Tigerclaw led a group of exiled cats and attacked a ThunderClan camp, or when a band of rogues attacked the Falling Water Clan.

Loners are cats who live on their own, not belonging to any Clan and independent of Twolegs. Loners usually do not disturb the Clans.

DEFINITION

There is some discrepancy in the exact definition of the term "loner" and the term "vagabond":

••In most books, solitary cats are described as cats who live near Twolegs but do not eat their food and do not belong to Clans. They may use Twoleg shelters, such as living on a farm like Barley and Ravenpaw, but they are not domesticated.
•In the main series of books and in Secrets of the Tribes, all cats who live on their own are called loners.
•Cliff claims that loners are cats who live on their own, away from Twolegs, and don't cause problems for the Clans. Rogues also live on their own, but they do cause problems.

DESCRIPTION

Solitary cats typically live around tribal territories. Their homes are often located near Twolegs, such as farms, abandoned houses, barns, or other abandoned places. They are self-sufficient and try to remain within tribal territories, and are known to Clan cats for their hospitality and friendliness.

Some Clan cats are wary of them, but most are friendly with the loners, viewing them as useful allies in the future. Even though many Clan cats contrast them with purebred forest cats, they are all descended from five loners: Thunder, Shadow, River, Wind, and Sky, who were the first official Clan leaders.

In books, loners appear less often than house cats or strays.

Dogs are huge, vicious animals with long claws and huge fangs.

DESCRIPTION

Dogs typically serve Twolegs and guard their nests from intruders. However, strays sometimes wander the land without their masters, causing great nuisance to the Clans. Dogs are highly aggressive toward warrior cats and pose a significant threat (although some, like Pip, are neutral). Sometimes these creatures unite in packs or herds, and then the danger increases a thousandfold; in large numbers, they can easily destroy any Clan, no matter how strong or numerous. When attacking an enemy, dogs usually stun them with their barks. These monsters often live with their Twolegs or in secluded caves and burrows.

Kitten is a term used by Breeding cats to refer to domestic cats that are under the care of Twolegs.

DESCRIPTION

Kittens are the cats cared for by Twolegs. They are clumsy, almost always plump, and well-fed, as the Twolegs feed them several times a day with dry, tasteless pellets resembling rabbit droppings, or a soft mush made from them. At least, that's how they appear to the Breeding cats. They have poorly developed muscles and know almost nothing about fighting or hunting skills. At a certain age, they are taken to a veterinarian, more commonly known to Breeding cats as a Cutter. After visiting a Cutter (the veterinarian), they become lazy and even fatter, losing their desire to do anything.

The life of kittypets is despised by Clan cats. A warrior who becomes a kittypet places themselves outside the warrior code. Clan cats criticize kittypets for living too carelessly, feeding off Twolegs and living in a false comfort that bars them from joining StarClan. Kittypets are often too soft-hearted, so the term "kitty" is often used as a tease, for example, "You hunt like a kittypet" or "You fight like a kittypet" meaning you're not a good hunter or fighter. Some forest cats believe kittypets aren't just too soft-hearted and therefore untrustworthy; they believe kittypets are prone to betrayal and can't be trusted. Longtail, for example, often criticized Firestar for his heritage. Thus, many purebred stud cats often distrust warriors with kittypet blood in their veins, and often mock their heritage. Examples of "non-purebred" cats include Cloudtail, Firestar, Millie, Daisy, Berrynose, and others. However, not all warriors are hostile to cats with kittypet blood in their veins. Despite initial difficulties, some "domestic" cats have managed to earn their trust.

Twolegs (or Uprights, Leatherbacks, Domestics, or Barepelts) is a term wildcats use to refer to humans. Twolegs are tall creatures, hairless almost everywhere except their heads and sometimes their faces, and wear colorful pelts. They walk exclusively on their hind legs. Warrior cats tend to avoid them. Domestic cats call Twolegs their pets.

DESCRIPTION

LIFESTYLE

Twolegs live in stone nests in villages or towns. Twolegs also live on farms, quite close to forest tribe territories. During the Greenleaf season, they often visit the forest, near rivers and lakes. Sometimes they spend long periods of time in their tents and light fires. They tend to make a lot of noise. Near lakes, Twolegs launch boats and go for rides, as well as for swimming. Twolegs like to build Thunderpaths and their stone nests everywhere, and they travel in the bellies of monsters, of which they have a wide variety.

Many Twolegs own dogs, kittypets, or other animals, such as rabbits. Twolegs care for and protect their pets. Twolegs attach colorful ribbons called collars to kittypets, and they enjoy walking their dogs in the forest. Despite warriors' wariness of Twolegs, dog owners often save warriors from aggressive pets by calling them to them at the right moment.

RELATIONSHIPS WITH CATS

Forest cats consider Twolegs extremely strange creatures, whose actions are inexplicable and inappropriate. They speak a harsh, incomprehensible language, though kittypets can understand some of it. Twolegs scream loudly, scare prey, and can wave their huge forepaws, grab cats, and do whatever they please with them. Some intentionally harm cats, either for fun or to protect their pets. Kind Twolegs sometimes feed feral cats, but this can result in an attempt to take a feral cat home. RiverClan cats are the ones who suffer most from Twoleg attacks. This happens because RiverClan territory is closest to areas frequented by Twolegs, and when they encounter RiverClan cats, they mistake them for kittypets. Many RiverClan warriors have been captured and taken away.

Twolegs leave things in the forest that can be dangerous to cats or poisonous. Unwary cats also fall into the traps they set for foxes. Water pollution threatens starvation for RiverClan, whose main food source is fish. Twolegs can even completely destroy a forest if they need, for example, to build new nests or the Thunderpath. They pay no attention to the destructiveness of their actions. Twolegs also sometimes simply observe other animals, such as beavers.

TYPES OF BIPEDS

"Domestic" is a term used by Twolegs to refer to domesticated kitties, usually referring primarily to their owners. "Domestic kitties are much kinder than worker kitties."
—Workers - Bipeds who carry out construction. Specifically, it was the workers who destroyed the forest in the old territory. They are cruel and trap cats in metal cages. With the help of enormous monsters, the workers fell trees and dig up the earth, which also scares away game.
—Twoleg kits are the children of Twolegs, usually seen alongside adults.
Veterinarians are Bipeds who treat cats and other animals; they have far more medicine than any healer. A type of veterinarian is the Carver, who neuters and spays male and female cats. This procedure causes the cats to become fat and lazy.

An apprentice is a Clan cat six moons or older, training to become a warrior under the guidance of a mentor. Apprentice names originally have the suffix -paw, symbolizing the path they embark on until they receive their warrior name. Most often, the first part of the apprentice's name remains the same as their kit's, but in special cases, it changes. An apprentice becomes a warrior when their mentor and leader decide they have learned enough to earn the new status.

DESCRIPTION

Apprentices have their own tent in the camp where they sleep. Once an apprentice receives a warrior name, they become a full-fledged warrior and move into the warrior tent. Apprentices can change their status and become a medicine cat's apprentice or vice versa if they are allowed, or in the event of a serious injury, as happened with Cinderpelt.

WHAT DO SQUIRBEARERS DO?

Apprentices are expected to train with their mentors, hunt, patrol the border with the rest of the Clan, and care for the elders, primarily by removing ticks and fleas from their fur. They enjoy entertaining themselves, such as telling kits that rabbit droppings are delicious berries.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND RULES

A squire may not leave camp without permission from his mentor or another warrior. He is not allowed to eat until the elders and nursing queens have eaten. Only then, if permitted, may he approach the spoils pile. If a squire breaks this rule, he is punished, usually by being forced to search the elders' tents for ticks and fleas and treating them with mouse bile if any are found. Another punishment is that the apprentice must remove the old bedding from the tent and replace it with new ones. Other punishments are also possible, and their choice often depends on the squire's offense. The leader may also refuse to allow the offending apprentice to attend the Gathering. Squires have been observed to work very hard and often long for sleep.

EDUCATION

A kit typically begins training with a mentor at six moons old. The leader appoints the mentor, choosing the oldest cat at the time without an apprentice, ensuring that the warrior and apprentice work well together and get along well. The mentor is responsible for training their apprentice. When the Clans lived in the old territory, before being initiated into warriorhood, the apprentice had to journey to the Moonstone to receive StarClan's blessing, but this tradition was lost when the Clans migrated to the new lands.

An apprentice trains with their mentor, wherever they are. In the Old Forest, ThunderClan apprentices trained in a sandy ravine, while in the Lake Territory, they trained in a clearing. During their training, a cat learns to fight, hunt, and comprehend the warrior code. Close relatives are usually not appointed mentors, as they can be too lenient (though there are exceptions, like Fireheart and Cloudpaw).
When the mentor decides that the squire is ready to become a warrior (when he reaches 12 moons or a little older), he sends him on a special test, after which the squire is promoted to warrior in a special ceremony, and they spend their first warrior night in silence, thinking about their new warrior name and guarding the camp.

TRIAL

Sometimes a mentor tests their squire by giving them a task and discreetly observing how the squire performs. If this is the final test before initiation and the squire passes it successfully, the apprentice becomes a warrior.

EARLY INITIATION INTO SQUIRBEARERS

•Fernpaw and Cinderpaw were initiated as apprentices before six moons.
•During Brokenstar's reign, all ShadowClan kits were initiated as apprentices every three moons.
•Goosefeather became a medicine cat's apprentice at 4 moons, and received his medicine cat name at only 7 moons.

LATE INITIATION AS A SQUIRBOR

•Crookpaw remained a kit for several moons longer due to a broken jaw and punishment for running away from the Clan.

LATE INITIATION INTO WARRIORS

•Swiftpaw, Springpaw, and Scratchpaw remained apprentices for a very long time due to Bluestar's mental clouding.
•Molepaw and Cherrypaw took six moons longer to train due to a timing error.
• Copperhead was initiated into the warrior class later than necessary due to a wound to her shoulder from the Beast.

OTHER

•Whitefur and Bluefur became warriors, although they did not visit the Moonstone.
•Mothwing's mentor, Patchy, died before she completed her training.

•However, there are exceptions, when a single Clan has two or even three medicine cats. For example, this happened with Leafpool and Jayfeather, when the latter took over as ThunderClan's full medicine cat before Leafpool left, and then his former apprentice, Alderheart, also became a medicine cat.
•Hollypaw refused to be trained by Leafpool, and Jaypaw took her place.

A warrior is an adult Clan cat who feeds and protects his Clan. The survival of the entire Clan depends on his fulfillment of this duty.

DESCRIPTION

Warriors know how to hunt and fight, and they follow the Warrior Code. They are obligated to feed and protect those who are too old or otherwise unable to leave the camp.

Warriors make up the majority of the Clan. Every cat was, is, or will be a warrior (except medicine cats), unless they die first. When a cat is pregnant or nursing kittens (called a queen), she temporarily abandons warrior duties, but resumes them when the kittens become apprentices. However, sometimes cats decide to remain in the nursery and assist other queens (for example, Daisy and Fernfeather).

RESPONSIBILITIES

•Ensuring protection and safety:
°Border patrol: warriors mark the boundaries and drive out trespassers;
°Camp guard: warriors stand guard over the camp and protect it in case of attack;
•Catching fresh game for the tribe;
•Participation in military campaigns: warriors fight with other tribes in order to eliminate any threat to their tribe, or for some other purpose pursued by the leader;
•Training of squires.

EDUCATION

Kits begin training at six moons and become full-fledged warriors when their master is satisfied with their skills and abilities. The apprentice passes a test and, if the leader is satisfied, is promoted to warrior. During their apprenticeship, apprentices must complete several tasks assigned by their master. Typically, this involves a hunt in a designated area, during which the master discreetly follows their apprentice.

Typically, training lasts six moons or a little longer (except for Firestar and Graystripe, who became warriors at nine moons, Squirrelflight, who was absent for a long time, and Starfire, who began training later due to a broken jaw), so warriors are cats over twelve moons old. Cats become apprentices and warriors after special ceremonies.

MENTORING

A warrior currently training an apprentice is called a mentor. A cat who hasn't trained an apprentice cannot become a deputy. However, this rule can be broken if StarClan interferes with the appointment of a deputy. For example, Firestar appointed Brambleclaw as his deputy, even though he had never trained a cat, because Leafpool received a sign about Brambleclaws, where ThunderClan would be safe. Mentors train new warriors: they teach their apprentices to hunt and fight, and to follow the warrior code.

INDIVIDUAL CASES

SENIOR WARRIORS
The elder warrior is older and more experienced than the others; he does not wish to be sent to the elders' den and intends to serve his tribe as long as he can. Elder warriors are respected within the tribe, and the leader often consults with them. In the warrior den, they sleep in the very center, where it is warmest, while the younger warriors sleep to the side, in a cooler area.

"DAY" WARRIORS
This status originated in SkyClan. "Daytime" warriors are kittypets who spend the night with their Twolegs and participate in Clan life during the day: hunting, patrolling the borders, or teaching apprentices. They may have their own apprentices or train as medicine cats. Other Clan cats often despise daytime warriors for their unwillingness to leave their Twolegs.

A healer's apprentice sleeps in the healer's tent next to their mentor. They receive their full name from the Moonstone or Moonpool, but remain an apprentice until their mentor vacates the healer's position.

Most medicine cat apprentices begin healing cats almost as soon as they're able to leave the nursery. Kittens and other apprentices can assist with healing duties if needed. A medicine cat apprentice learns their mentor's craft: caring for sick cats and properly administering healing herbs and other "medicines." They typically train in a medicine cat den or outside camp, gathering herbs. They also learn to interpret omens from StarClan. If the medicine cat is satisfied with their apprentice's progress, they name them medicine cats, but the ceremony isn't quite like the warrior initiation ceremony for regular apprentices.

Medicine cats play a significant role in the warrior cat universe. Each Clan has a medicine cat and an apprentice. Medicine cats heal with medicinal herbs, interpret StarClan signs, and report prophecies to the leader and offer advice.

Healers are highly respected not only in their own tribes, but also in other tribes.

Healers transcend tribal boundaries, but must still respect them. They may only cross them when necessary.

WHO IS THIS??

Since ancient times, healers have not only been the healers of their Clan's cats but also the intermediaries between their Clan and the Star Ancestors. Healers are very wise and have excellent memories, as they must know the properties and names of numerous medicinal herbs. Any cat can turn to a healer for help and advice. Healers have their own separate tent in the Clan camp, where they store their herbal supplies and heal cats. A healer must not only serve their Clan during their lifetime but also train an apprentice to prepare a successor.

CONNECTION WITH THE STARS

Medicine cats are not only the Clans' healers, but also cats who sense the fine line between the living world and StarClan. Medicine cats are called the Clans' spiritual leaders.

Medicine cats are very wise. When a kit is initiated as a Medicine cat's apprentice at the moonstone/moonpool, the mentor asks StarClan to reveal its wisdom to the apprentice.

StarClan mentors even the most experienced Medicine Cats.

Not every cat can see and communicate with star cats. Healers have long been considered the chosen ones of the stars. Cats always listen to the advice and guidance of Healers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Every cat in the Clan has responsibilities, but the medicine cat has far more. During the day, they must gather healing herbs, check on sick and suspicious cats (if any), and teach the apprentice (if any). The apprentice has far more responsibilities (mostly from the apprentice's perspective). In addition to assisting the medicine cat with all of the above, they are responsible for filling in during the medicine cat's absence, catching fleas and ticks from the elders, and maintaining order in the den. Each medicine cat must also travel to the Sacred Site every night of the half moon to see the signs sent by StarClan, interpret them, and fulfill the will of the StarClan ancestors. Many leaders use medicine cats as messengers, as they are inviolable and have the right of free passage into any territory.

MENTOR AND STUDENT

A medicine cat must not only care for the Clan but also prepare a successor, passing on all their knowledge. With an apprentice, the medicine cat not only feels secure about the future but also knows they now have a helper. Even a Clan appears stronger in the eyes of others if it has two medicine cats. The choice of an apprentice must be carefully considered; they must not only be willing, but also chosen by StarClan. Together with the mentor, the apprentice heals cats, gradually mastering the art of healing and memorizing the properties of herbs. Together with the mentor, the apprentice also travels to the Shrines, learning to see and interpret the signs of the StarClan ancestors. When the apprentice completes their training, they are destined to become a true medicine cat. With the mentor, the apprentice goes to the Shrine, where, in front of StarClan and other medicine cats, they receive a new name and become a medicine cat.

THE LAW OF HEALERS

-Healers must remain loyal to their tribe.
-A healer must love everyone equally, without singling out anyone.
"Healers are inviolable. Killing a healer is a grave violation of warrior code. But they are still not allowed to hunt or spy."
-Healers are above tribal boundaries, but must still respect them.
-Healers have the right to defend themselves, but not to attack during battle.
-Healers must fight for life to the end.
-Healers are forbidden to love and have children, so that they can devote all their time and all their knowledge to their tribe.
-Medicines are required to interpret and carry out StarClan signs.
-Healers are not obliged to hunt, but they have the right to do so on their territory.
-A healer must put the benefit of the tribe above his own life.
-The healer has no right to leave the tribe.
-The healer must educate the disciple.
A healer's disciple is obliged to adopt with dignity all the knowledge of his mentor.
A healer is obligated to provide assistance to all sick cats. And not only from his own tribe.
-When a healer's apprentice completes his training, there are two healers in the tribe.
-Every night of the half moon, medicine cats go to the Moon Pool or the Moonstone to reveal their dreams to StarClan.
-Healers conduct funeral ceremonies for fallen leaders and tribesmen.
"The herald or leader must listen to the healer at any time. The healer is the most important person in the tribe. Sometimes his words are more important than those of the leader."

Medicine cats have a strict code of conduct; they must constantly care for the Clan and heal any cat. However, medicine cats have a special relationship with StarClan; they are highly respected by all Clans and allowed into their territory. According to Cinderpelt, to become a medicine cat, you have to want it with all your heart.

SPIRITUAL LEADER

The Healer is the spiritual leader of the tribe. Sometimes, the Healer's word is more important than the leader's.

Healers are extremely wise, the Leader and the Herald must listen to the healer at any time and heed his words.

Healers are respected by all tribes.

RITUALS AND SIGNS

Among the warrior cats, medicine cats are the most mysterious characters. They have a colossal number of rituals, all of which are connected to StarClan. For example, when a medicine cat accepts an apprentice, the apprentice must go to a shrine where, according to legend, they will be granted special powers, but they (the apprentices) are forbidden to speak of this. The same applies to other rituals. The next most frequently performed ritual involves medicine cats traveling to the shrine every night of the half moon, where they receive a prophecy-dream from StarClan.
Medicine cats often receive signs or visions. Sometimes this happens when a medicine cat calls on their ancestors for help and guidance, sometimes when StarClan wants to warn the Clan of something.

Medicine cats should not tell common cats about their rituals and visions, but they may tell their leader or mentor about them.

KNOWLEDGE

Medicine cats pass on their knowledge from teacher to student. Knowledge of medicinal herbs and their properties is crucial! Many believe that knowledge of herbs is more important than StarClan's signs, as, for example, did Fluffwhisker, the ThunderClan medicine cat. Others believe the opposite. The power and knowledge of medicine cats inspire respect, fear, or perhaps happiness, as they don't need to know all the complicated names and properties of herbs.

UNUSUAL CASES

Some cats first became warriors but then decided to train as healers (example: Yellowfang, Hawkpaw, Mothwing, Patchy). Some were apprentices first and then became medicine cats' apprentices (example: Jayfeather). Still others chose the path of healers due to life circumstances and the impossibility of becoming a warrior (example: Cinderpelt [the lame one]), but such cases are quite rare.

While most medicine cats believe in StarClan, there are exceptions (e.g. Mothwing), but a lack of faith doesn't stop a cat from remaining at their post.

Most healers hold their post until death, with the exception of Goosefeather and Mokrous.

Although healers are forbidden from having kittens, male and female cats who have had a mate and for some reason lost their mate can become healers of the tribe, even if they have kittens (example: Patchcat).

Fluffwhisker is skilled in hunting, though it is not part of his primary healing duties.

HERBS BY APPLICATION

TRAVELER'S HERBS
give strength and suppress hunger.

-Chamomile
—Common sorrel
—Burntula
-Daisy

WOUNDS AND CURSES
These plants help wounds heal.

—Wintergreen
—Golden Warrior
-Tansy
—Cinquefoil root
—Horsetail
—Common sorrel
—Marigold (calendula)
—Thousand-year-old
-Broom
-Comfrey

INFECTIONS AND CONTAMINATIONS IN WOUNDS
remove infections from wounds.

-Kerevel
—Horsetail
—Oak leaves
—Burdock root
—Oxalis (hare cabbage)
—Sedge (sweet sedge)
—Stinging nettle stems

RESPIRATORY DISEASE
fight different types of cough.

-Tansy
—Colts-and-stepmother
-Catnip
—Hawkeye
-Chickweed

STOMACH ACHE
eliminate abdominal pain.

—Calendula petals
—Water mint
-Juniper
—Borage
-Mallow
-Parsley
-Kerevel

FRACTURES
help with fractures.

-Comfrey
-Nettle
-Broom
—Bindweed (tied to sticks that move the bone correctly)

POISONING
help with poisoning.

-Dandelion

• Yarrow (used to induce vomiting)
  -Tansy
  —Stinging nettle seeds

FAREWELL CEREMONY
They rub the body of a dead cat with them to kill the smell of death.

-Rosemary
—Common mint
-Lavender

PAIN
relieve pain

-Comfrey
—Pyrethrum (tansy)
-Daisy
-Fennel
—Willow bark
-Poppy

POISONOUS PLANTS

Deathberries (Nightseed)—Red berries that grow on yew bushes. They originally grew in a ravine in ThunderClan's old territory, but can now be found in ShadowClan territory. They are deadly. One berry is enough to kill a kitten, and three are enough to poison an adult cat. ShadowClan medicine cats use them in extreme cases, to end the suffering of a terminally ill cat. The berry pulp, seeded and eaten in small quantities, helps clear up any unknown infection.

Belladonna (deadly nightshade) is a plant in the Solanaceae family. It is a small bush with a faint scent and neat flowers of lilac with a green tint. The berries are black. It grows in shaded areas.

Foxglove—Its tiny black seeds look very much like poppy seeds.

Holly (Ilex) is a spreading shrub with shiny, prickly leaves. The red berries that grow on these bushes are poisonous.

Water hemlock—a plant with white or green flowers gathered in an umbel. It grows in damp places. After the death berry, it is the most poisonous plant in the forest. It causes convulsions, severe pain, and foaming at the mouth.

Meadow saffron is a tall plant with purple flowers at the top. Its leaves fall before the flowers bloom, so the plant often grows tall and sprawling. Game that eats the root or leaves of the saffron plant becomes poisonous to the cat that catches it. Poisoning is characterized by general deterioration, pain, convulsions, and bile from the mouth. Without immediate treatment, it is fatal.