"We're here!"
"Um, where exactly is... here?"
The clans live in an area heavily inspired by my memories of where I lived for the first half of my childhood(east coast). Of course I don't remember much, so I've just taken bits and pieces and mashed them together.
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Four clans, Riverclan, Forestclan, Skyclan, and Marshclan, have divided the land into their four territories. The territories are separated from the twoleg places by a wide river, known to the clans as the Great River. While the land seems relatively untouched by twolegs, it was actually largely affected by them. The land went through a process of "rewilding," so most of the ecosystem was recreated by the twolegs many seasons ago.
The area has a pretty moderate climate, but the winters are cold and the summers are warm and humid. Precipitation(rain/snow) is common in all seasons. Because they are on the coast, the clans have learned to cope with severe weather such as hurricanes. However, they are inland enough that they do not feel the full force of the storms.
The clan territories are home to a variety of plant life including both evergreen and deciduous trees, shrubs, and smaller plants.
They share their territories with larger animals such as deer and foxes. Chipmunks, squirrels, other assorted rodents, and many kinds of birds are plentiful. The clan cats need to also be aware of raccoons, skunks, and snakes.
The clans live in close proximity to two-legs, so they are familiar with their pets (dogs and cats alike) as well as their fishing and boating habits. They call boats and cars by name, as they were taught the proper terms.
Animal Life (Prey/Small): chipmunks, squirrels, mice, voles, shrews, rabbits, blackbird, robin, woodpecker, snakes, bluebird, lark, cardinal, starling, rats, moles, misc birds, misc fish, misc frogs, ducks, gopher, lizards, salamander
Animal Life (Neutral): groundhog, skunks, deer, turkey, bats, possum, raccoon, geese, turtles,
Animal Life (Predator): fox, coyote, snakes, eagle, owl, hawk, dogs, twolegs
Trees: maple, alder, birch, dogwood, cedar, hickory, walnut, holly, beech, persimmon, hawthorn, pine, mulberry, magnolia, poplar, cherry, aspen, plum, sycamore, chokecherry, oak, cypress, willow, hemlock, spruce, elm,
Bushes/Vines: serviceberry, hazlenut, fern, witch hazel, huckleberry, laurel, myrtle, azalea, sumac, arrowwood, blueberry, elderberry, rose, wisteria, grape, cranberry,
Small Plants/Herbs/flowers: milkweed, indigo, tickseed, marigold, daisy, geranium, aster, coneflower, violet, lily, mallow, sunflower, false sunflower, frostweed, bluebells, honeysuckle, lupine, lavender, foxglove, primrose, horsemint, beebalm, goldenrod, blackeyed susan, strawberry, vervain, sedge, fern, grass, heather, rush, dandelion, catnip, goldenseal, catmint, alfalfa, chamomile, echinacea, feverfew, thistle, basil, chervil, dill, mint, parsley, rosemary, sage
*Some plants do not occur naturally, but have been brought in by animals from twoleg gardens
Marshclan's camp is situated on high ground, which provides a dry space to create nests. For reasons unknown to the clans, the soil quality is very poor on Marshclan territory. The vegetation is mostly low-lying shrubs and grass. The larger plants grow near the river. Marshclan has a landmark known as Twisted Tree, an old, very dead tree used for training and activities. The western part of their territory is rather hilly, so it is usually dry, while the eastern part closer to the river is wet. Marshclan's territory seems to retain water while Riverclan's territory seems to release its excess water into the great river.
Riverclan's camp is situated just off the beach in the north portion of the territory. They use large boulders, shoreline grasses, and low-lying shrubs to create their dens.
Their territory is mostly open space with shorter vegetation like grasses and shrubs. However, there are clumps of larger trees in the territory, especially closer to Forestclan. They hunt mostly in the rivers and on the shores, but they also know how to hunt in open spaces.
Forestclan's territory is an expansive forest. It is rather dense and populated with numerous old, sturdy trees. Their forest thins out as you approach either border. Forestclan has its own small lake, where they do some hunting. However, it's mostly used for recreation and the medicine cats tend to many herbs there. Forestclan cats mostly hunt on land. Their camp is in a clearing surrounded by dense bushes and trees. Split Tree marks the border between Forestclan and Skyclan with an exciting legend. (continuous border skirmish, starclan struck the tree with lightning and split it in half, one side for each clan)
Skyclan's territory is wide open. They have a few trees here and there, but it mostly has low-lying shrubs and grasses. It's a little hilly, especially to the south, but for the most part, it is flat. Most of the diverse vegetation is near the river. Skyclan's camp is in a hollow in the ground where they have dug dens into the ground. Skyclan has the Sun Rocks on their territory, a source of jealousy from all the other clans, as it provides lovely warmth and basking during all seasons.
Star Pool is on Riverclan territory, right on the beach of the river. When the tide rises the slightest, the shallow pools in the rocks are refreshed. This is where leaders come to receive their nine lives and where the medicine cats communicate with Starclan.
High Peak is on Riverclan's border. This is where the clans gather during the full moon. The gathering location consists of a jagged rock with four ledges, a sandy beach, and a clear pool that reflects the night sky. The leaders perch on the rock, known was High Peak. They address the clans, who sit below them on the sand between High Peak and the pool. The leaders address the clans this direction, despite there being more space on the other side, because they don't want to turn their backs on their ancestors who have joined the gathering in the pool.
