The Clan's History
Many, many moons ago, there lived a cat named Shinefeather. She was part of a litter of four, with two sisters Shimmerspirit and Silverblaze, and a brother, Flamewhisker. Shinefeather was a beautiful silver tabby she-cat, with shining blue eyes. The four siblings, along with their mother Morningfoot, were once part of an old clan called Leafclan. They lived happily in peace until they turned five moons. Around that time, a large pack of rogues attacked the clan. The deputy and medicine cat at the time were both struck down, and the rogues ended up kidnapping their leader. The clan in ruins, and their mother having been killed, the four siblings ran away from the rogues. They ran and ran, until eventually they encountered another group, much less hostile than the rogues. The group decided to take them in and gave them protection, teaching them how to hunt and fight. They were always on the move, never staying in one place too long. The terrains they've traveled have differed greatly, traveling from flat moorlands to large, thick forests to mountainous ranges. This type of living wasn't bad... But Shinefeather quickly grew tired of it. Silverblaze and Flamewhisker were content with this new lifestyle and decided to stay, while Shimmerspirit and Shinefeather decided to break away and live on their own. The two sisters traveled far, only stopping to hunt and eat, or to rest. For a time they were content, relying only on each other for support. But one day, while Shinefeather was rested after a hard day's travel, Shimmerspirit decided to wander off to hunt. She had still not returned by the time Shinefeather had woken up. The silver she-cat searched for her sister for many days, however she never saw Shimmerspirit again. Disheartened, Shinefeather stopped and collapsed into the dense foliage of the forest, grieving for her lost sister. One day, a storm quickly swept over the land. Shinefeather ran to get out of the rain, and discovered a large, towering mountain range bordering a vast, thick, green forest. She found a cave at the base of the mountain, and upon further inspection led into a massive cavern, with a large glimmering pool in the middle. The molly, weary from her journey, rested beside the pool and drifted off to sleep. During her slumber, she received a dream, in which a gentle calico molly with stars in her pelt spoke to her. She told Shinefeather of the great destiny that awaited her. There was once a great clan that lived in the forest bordering the mountains, which has disbanded many generations ago. Shinefeather's destiny was to revive this clan. Eager, Shinefeather woke up and set off into the forest. Along the way she met a brown-furred tom named Thistle. After many days of exploring, the two found what must have been the previous clan's camp. A large clearing, with spaces in the bases of the trees where the cats would sleep. With her discoveries in mind, she returned to the glimmering pool and once again fell into a deep slumber. She was greeted once again by the calico she-cat from before, who congratulated her. The new clan would be named Shineclan, in honor of their new founder. Shinefeather became Shinestar, and her soon-to-be mate would take on the name Thistlepelt. Their clan was small at first, but it quickly grew. Loners, rogues, and former kittypets were all welcomed into the new clan. Cats were accepted regardless of their backgrounds, and the clan soon flourished and thrived. Shinestar is now long gone, but her clan will never forget her dedication, and the limitless bravery she showed in her lifetime.
Shineclan Territory
Shineclan makes their home in a large, thick, green forest. The forest is so thick that they are fairly protected from the unruly weather that tends to show its head, from rain to snow. To the west, directly bordering the forest lies a massive mountain range, stretching out for what looks like miles. In the base of the mountain lies a cave, which looks like a dead end at first sight. However, in the back there is a narrow path, and upon following the path, it opens up to a large, wide cavern. In the middle lies a wide glimmering pool. This cavern has been named the Sparkling Cavern, and it serves as the place where medicine cats can commune with Starclan. To the south of their camp, laying just outside their southernmost border, the forest ends and there lies a large twolegplace. The forest stretches onward and onward toward the north and the east, although not much of it beyond the borders has been explored.
Prey includes mice, moles, birds, squirrels, voles, shrews, and the occasional snake.
Predators include badgers, foxes, bears (uncommon), dogs (uncommon) and mountain lions (rare)
Shineclan Camp
Shineclan's camp lies in a large clearing, the entrance hidden from the outside by a thick layer of undergrowth. There are many large trees lining the clearing, with holes in the bases of the trunks in which the cats make their dens. The medicine den, the nursery, and the elder's den are the most secure, with their entrances being protected by layers of vines and small branches, making it difficult for predators to enter uninvited. Directly across from the camp entrance, there's a large tree with a boulder directly beside it. The leader's den is located higher on the tree, making it somewhat difficult to reach and requiring cats to climb up the branches. The leader stands on the boulder overlooking the clearing and calls meetings from the top. The warrior's den lays on the west side of the camp beside the elders' den and the medicine den, while the apprentice's den is on the other side near the nursery.
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