[font=times new roman]Welcome to WolfClan~
About Us: WolfClan is a clan that only takes in strong cats. When they are apprentices, they learn that their clan only respects the strong, and kills the weak. Creekstar, the first leader of WolfClan always said Conquer, or Die. That is why all the apprentices always must do their best, or they will either receive a very harsh punishment, or they will be killed or thrown out by the clan. Creekstar insisted that the clan learned to swim, fish, learn to hunt and camouflage in snow, hunt at night, and make themselves able to adapt to anything. That is why WolfClan is so strong. Warriors are always expected to do their best and train their apprentices to be strong. Disobeying the leader or any other cat in a high position could mean getting kicked out or put to death. The good thing is that because of this, they have plenty of prey during leaf-bare, they are able to drive out intruders well, they are good at invading and taking over other clans' territories, and they are able to support themselves without relying on any other cat.
Ceremonies:
Every cat in WolfClan takes ceremonies seriously. Even kits do. The ceremonies in WolfClan are listed and explained below.
Leader Ceremony:
Second most important ceremony in WolfClan. When the old leader dies or retires, the deputy to the old leader calls a meeting, saying that the old leader retired or explaining how he/she died. They then gather at the Skypool at moonhigh and the clan watches their deputy made a leader by StarClan. (The StarClan warriors actually come down from the sky and the whole clan can see them!) Right after being made a leader, the leader of WolfClan then chooses a new deputy by performing the deputy ceremony.
Deputy Ceremony:
Third most important ceremony in WolfClan. This ceremony always happen after the leader ceremony at the Skypool. After having the ceremony, the newly appointed deputy must guard the entrance to camp while the rest of the clan sleeps. When dawn comes, the deputy can then catch a few hours of sleep.
Medicine Cat Ceremony:
Another ceremony in WolfClan. When then old medicine cat dies or retires, the Leader of WolfClan calls a meeting. The leader and medicine cat apprentice then explain to the clan how the medicine cat died. (Medicine cats must stay a medicine cat until the day they die.) The leader then performs the medicine cat ceremony, making the medicine cat apprentice the medicine cat.
Medicine Cat Apprentice Ceremony:
Another ceremony in WolfClan. This is exactly the same as an apprentice ceremony, except the leader makes a kit a medicine cat's apprentice.
Warrior Ceremony:
Most important ceremony in WolfClan. The leader holds a meeting at the Silverpine and tells the apprentice(s) to come up. The leader then chooses the apprentice(s) warrior name(s). The newly made warrior(s) then must sit vigil that night, guarding the camp while the rest of the clan sleeps. At dawn, they can then catch some sleep.
Apprentice Ceremony:
Another ceremony in WolfClan. The leader holds a meeting at the Silverpine and tells the kit/kits to come up. The leader then removes kit at the end of each kit's name and replaces it with paw. After, the leader chooses a mentor for each one of the kit/kits.
Queen Ceremony:
Unlike the other clans, WolfClan has a celebration for newborn kits. The day a queen gives birth, the whole clan has a feast in celebration. The father and mother can give a speech during the feast if they wish. After, the mother and father decide what the kits' names will be while they are eating, and announce the names they came up with at the end of the feast.
Elder Ceremony:
Another ceremony in WolfClan. The leader calls a meeting at the Silverpine and tells the warrior to come up. The leader then give a speech on how well the warrior has served his/her clan, and wishes him/her peace for the rest of his/her days.
Territory:
WolfClan lives in an area which is made up of beautiful fields, lush forests, and sparkling rivers, streams, brooks, and waterfalls.
Camp:
The camp is a glade in the forest with a waterfall and a pool called the Waterfall Pool in it. Behind the waterfall is the leader's den. The rest of the dens are made of thickly woven brambles and waxy leaves that are waterproof and keep out the cold. The medicine cat's den is where all WolfClan's herbs are stored and where the sick and injured cats sleep. The Medicine Cat and the Medicine Cat Apprentice sleep here. in the medicine cat's den, there is a bunch of small shelves on the left wall used to store herbs. On the right side is two nests for the medicine cat and the medicine cat apprentice. Near the back, there is a curtain of lichen which leads to another den with a pool and more nests in it. This is where the sick and injured cats sleep. The Nursery is a large den with plenty of nests along the walls. There is a small pool at the back for the queens and kits to drink out of. The large open area in the center is where the kits can play without getting in the way of other clan members. The warrior's den is another big den with the most nests in it. There is another small pool at the back. The apprentices den is a den exactly like the warrior's den, but a bit smaller. The elder's den is in the sunniest and most relaxing spot in the camp. Inside, it is warm any cozy with another pool to drink out of. There are lots of comfy nests. Even the floor is lined with moss! The Silverpine is where the clan holds meetings. It is called the Silverpine because when sunlight or moonlight touches it, it turns silver and glows faintly. The Waterfall Pool near the leader's den is where kits learn to swim. There is also big plump fish is here so the apprentices and warriors can hunt here too. (Kits learn to swim when they are four moons old.)
Skypool:
This is where the clan can share tongues with StarClan. It is a beautiful pool the reflects the sky. This is usually a restricted area, only for leaders and medicine cats, but once a moon, the whole clan gathers here and they have a gathering. This is also where leader and deputy ceremonies are held. The Skypool is right beside the WolfClan camp.
The Water and Flower Meadows:
A bunch of beautiful meadows with brooks, rivers, and streams running through them. Lots of herbs and beautiful flowers grow here too. A good place to catch rabbits, hares, water voles, and the occasional wood mouse. This is like sunningrocks for WolfClan.
The Serene Forest:
A beautiful, serene, forest. Oaks, alders, pines, maples, dogwoods, and other nice trees make up this forest. Great place for hunting mice, voles, squirrels, birds, and the occasional hare or rabbit. The Sunlit Glade is somewhere here too.
The Sunlit Glade:
The training place for apprentices of WolfClan. A pretty sunlit glade with moss lining the floor.
Positions:
Here are the clan positions explained in full detail.
Leader:
Leader of the clan. Makes all important decisions. Only cat in the clan with nine lives given to them by StarClan.
Deputy:
Second in command. Organizes all the patrols and becomes leader when old leader dies or retires.
Medicine Cat:
Healer of the clan. Interprets signs sent by StarClan.
Medicine Cat Apprentice:
Apprentice of the Medicine cat. Being taught how to interpret signs and how
to use herbs to heal the clan.
Warriors:
The backbone of every clan. Warriors hunt, fight, and defend their clan even at the cost of their life. Some of the more experienced warriors get to train an apprentice.
Apprentices:
Young cats learning the ways of a warrior. They get taught how to hunt, fight, and how to follow warrior code by their mentors.
Queens:
She cats nursing or raising kits. A queen stay in the Nursery until her kits are apprentices.
Kits:
Baby cats under six moons old.
Elders:
Retired warriors, leaders, deputies, and medicine cats.
Current Positions:
Leader:
Wolfstar - Fierce silver-gray she cat with cold blue eyes.
Deputy:
Medicine Cat:
Frostflare: Silvery pale gray she cat with dark green eyes.
Medicine Cat Apprentice:
Spicepaw: Dappled calico with long, silky fur.
Warriors:
~ Silentwish: A sleek, solid black cat. She has a long, slender body, and a long tail. Her eyes are piercing yellow.
~ Shimmerpelt: Beautiful silver tabby with deep blue eyes.
~Eclipsewing: long-furred black she-cat with copper eyes.
~Riverstep: http://oi40.tinypic.com/14xchtc.jpg
~Crookedheart: Tabby she cat with green eyes.
~Thistleheart: Silver she cat with black stripes.
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Apprentices:
~Briarpaw: Brown tabby she cat with green eyes.
Mentor: Silentwish
~Starlingpaw: Black tom with amber eyes.
Mentor: Shimmerpelt
~Savagepaw: Large, fiery orange tom.
Mentor: Wolfstar
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Queens:
~Rainblossom: Blue-gray she cat with blue eyes.
~Lilysplash: Pale gray she cat with a splash of white fur on her chest and pale green eyes.
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Kits:
~Freezekit
~Icekit
~Sunkit
~Clawkit
~Cougarkit
~Moonkit
~Dogkit
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Elders:
~ Larkwing: Light brown she cat with hazel colored eyes. (Played by Lupa)
~Nicheclaw: Molted colored fawn tabby with a scar on the side of his face, and a broken claw.
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Rules:
All WolfClan members are expected to follow these rules.
The Warrior Code is a list of fifteen different rules that should be followed by all Clan cats. It is taught from the first means of kithood to when an Elder is faced with death. It is said that, as long as the Clans follow the warrior code, no harm shall come to them.
The Warrior Code:
1. 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.
2. Do not hunt or trespass on another Clan's territory.
3. Elders, Queens, 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. If any warrior or apprentice is sick or injured, they may eat while the elders, queens, and kits are eating.
4. Prey is killed only to be eaten. Give thanks to StarClan for its life.
5. A kit must be at least six moons old to become an apprentice.
6. Newly appointed warriors will keep a silent vigil for one night after receiving their warrior name.
7. A cat cannot be made deputy without having mentored at least one apprentice.
8. The deputy will become Clan leader when the leader dies or retires.
9. After the death or retirement of the deputy, the new deputy must be chosen before moonhigh.
10. 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 at this time. (Except in WolfClan the whole clan just comes together and exchanges news)
11. Boundaries must be checked and marked daily. Challenge all trespassing cats.
12. No warrior can neglect a kit in pain or danger, even if the kit is from a different Clan.
13. The word of the Clan leader is the warrior code.
14. An honorable warrior does not need to kill other cats to win his/her battles, unless they are outside the warrior code or if it is necessary for self-defense.
15. A warrior rejects the soft life of a kittypet.
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Clan News:
~ A whole bunch of rabbits appeared in the Water Meadows!
~ Leaf fall is almost over! Catch as much prey for the clan as you can!
~ A hunting contest between all the apprentices of WolfClan is going to be on 11/10/11! The hunting contest for the warriors is on 11/14/11! Please join in!
I really hope you join WolfClan! Thanks for visiting!
~ Wolfstar