Familiar Tides
STREAMCLAN
Brazen and outgoing
"Streamclan are known for their bold, rash and outgoing behaviour, this clan won’t hesitate to meddle in the matter of others, occasionally participating in battles that broke out between other clans. Cats in this clan will do anything to prove themselves as the best in anything; this can cause quite a lot of small fights to break out within the clan itself as cats challenge each other to small dares that can go from friendly and playful to outright harmful and code breaking. Quite a lot of the clans view Streamclan with scorn because of that behaviour and many suspect it of harbouring quite a lot of rogue spies due to it being the clan from whom the rogue leader originated and the fact it’s the only one of the four that has accepted the most kittypets, loners and rogues into its ranks in its past."
LAKECLAN
Loyal and Proud
"Lakeclan is renowned for being fierce in battle; these cats are very protective of their kind and won’t hesitate to attack any stranger they catch on their territory, no matter the intent. These cats spend most of their time around a small lake where they camp is, they rarely stray further than the pillars and only approach borders during patrols. Lakeclan is quite self-centred and boldly view themselves as the clan to withstand the most, rarely backing away from a challenge and are willing to declare war for the faintest of scent caught on their border. These cats show pride in saving their own, even at the cost of their life and any new member of the clan is cherished no matter the build and strength. Lakeclan takes the matter of the Rogues as a real offense and unlike for any of the others clans a traitor caught among their midst is not exiled, instead Lightningstar had put down a rule to kill on spot without pity any cat conspiring with the rogues. This rule was removed by Shimmerstar not long after she took charge, however it has created tension throughout the clan itself as many have come to openly questioning their leader and deputy."
SHALLOWCLAN
Swift and Brave
"Shallowclan is the most secluded clan of the four, they tend to be withdrawn from most clan matter other than the rogues and rarely participate in large scale battles. Do not mistake these cats for the peaceful kind, Shallowclan will never start a fight unless challenged, they will occasionally back down from a battle if it’s not worth it BUT when it comes to fighting they will use anything at their disposal to win. While they may stay away from other clan bickering Shallowclan is renown for having a lot of drama inside it's clan and is usually far too busy dealing with internal issue than anything outside. These cats are reserved and usually calm in tricky situations around other clans due to having faced many worse situations involving their own clanmates. They do not take well to any form of hysteria that occurs during gatherings and won’t hesitate to speak up coldly, this has earned them the title of peacemakers during Leafstar’s reign due to the constant breaking up of fights. Shallowclan cats can be quite prideful and boldly brave nature, they won’t hesitate to stand up for what they think is right even if it’s against the warrior code."
STONECLAN
Fierce and Undaunted
"Stoneclan is famous for being the toughest of clans, competing quite often with Lakeclan over a long ago argument about who was strongest that has now lasted for lifetimes. These cats are known for having gone through a series of bloody leaderships that usually resulted in animosity between them and other clans, even now clans are constantly expecting a skirmish with Stoneclan and at the very beginning of the rogues it was them who were unjustifiably blamed for all the random deaths. These prejudice have lead to Stoneclan cats being quickly misjudged and constantly having to prove themselves to others. Cats in this clan tend to be hot-headed and stubborn, speaking up for their rights and resiliently living in one of the harshest land of the four."
THE LEAGUE
Wily, Kith and Kin
"Despite still not following the warrior code like its predecessor, the League has changed a lot since Thornheart's leaving. Starting with what is similar, the League still is a group who’s ideals center around the whole prospect of freedom and liberty. The group accept cats of all kinds, whether they are clever or not, crippled, blind, deaf or in good health, sane or completely out of their minds. The group is nothing other than a large family that allows the freedom of opinion and speech, and most importantly no cat is bound by the warrior code and are not forced to believe in Starclan even though quite a few prefer to believe in their ancestors.
However this is where the council leader League's similarities to its predecessor end. The League has lost its anti-code feelings that had pushed it to strike out against the clans. Many still hate the warrior code, but if they are caught harming a clan cat because of this they will immediately be taken to trial before the council. Instead the League is now its own group of cats, welcoming those who flee the code but aren't driven by revenge against it. It now serves as a peacekeeper group, having involved itself greatly in the modifications already made to the clan's warrior code. It is expected to step in whenever a code is broken, playing a key role in case of fights/wars among the clans. A mediator division has been created for that purpose, lead by Thornheart's daughter "Brightsoul". In addition to that, any cat exiled from their clan brought before the council where they are given a second chance- a new home."
The Borough
House Cats and Street Cats
"Cats in the Borough either live with Housefolk or on their own on the streets. These cats have a lot to offer and will gladly give shelter to those in need. Many of them are intrigued by the local wild cats, but many choose to keep away due to the violent stories they have heard."
THE HAVEN
Just and Fair
"The Haven was set up with one goal in mind, and one only: Justice.
It was created to be a place of safety for those who have suffered at the paws of another. Abuse is in no way tolerated by cats in the Haven and they aim to cleanse the world of it. These aims and rules were set down by its founding leaders, Venomtooth and Indigospirit who called themselves "The Guardians of Justice". During their time in the original league both ex-lakeclaners had taken notice of the abuse many cats had suffered, some cats had even joined the league to run away from that abuse or to carry it out under a shared banner. Using the League as a cover up both cats had decided to carry out actions against those cats who committed acts of abuse, including their own League-mates if they could get away with it. When the League was disbanded both cats were disgusted with its new set up. There was no way they could carry out their justice now. Leaving the League the two founded the Haven, a place where cats who suffered from injustice could go to. Now they travel the land, carrying out acts of punishment in the name of justice to cats from League and clan alike."
THE TRUE ONES
Lawless and Unruly
"The True ones was a collaborative creation between Shrikethorn and Rouge. Shrikethorn being the one and only apprentice of the original League leader Thornheart, it was assumed that he would take charge when the leader would fall. This however did not happen, as Shadowstrike stepped up and changed the League for good. Intending to carry on his vision of his mentor's legacy, Shrikethorn followed Rouge's advice by creating the True Ones. This group follows the ideals of the original league, keeping its law on killing to earn freedom of the warrior code. Despite saying it is a big family like the original League, the True Ones has further focus on creating trouble for clan and league cats alike rather than creating a safe place for cats outside the warrior code to stay. As a result, many who join it are here seeking power and an outlet to do terrible deeds under a share banner. "
TRAVELERS
Beyond the Clans and League
"Travelers mostly keep to themselves and occassionally happen upon the territory of the Clans and the League. They're a generally peaceful lot, merely wanting to see more of the world around them."
THE STARS
Those Who Are Gone
"StarClan, the Dark Forest and the Borderless are the places a cat will go when they pass from this world. Most will go to either StarClan or the Dark Forest while those infected with the Borderless curse will walk the grey forests, never to pass into another territory of the afterlife."
OTHERS
Those Yet To Come
"Cats born after the events of After the Tide. Too far in the future to count towards another folder."
COMBATANT DIVISION
Strenght Above All
"The combatant division is composed of cats who are exceptionally good at fighting. Everyone is taught basic techniques on how to fight in the League, but the cats of this division are taught more than that. Cats in the combatant class learn how to get out of tough situations, gain advantages over their adversary based off certain criteria and special tricks that certain Thornheart's lead League cats had come up with to take down their adversary, such as Caterpillarleg's hemlock claw trick that poisons the enemy after managing to put some of the plant's juice into their blood. Cats in this class tend to serve for defense purposes nowadays, but their job also consists of hunting down the neo-leagues to disband them. Members of the combatant division are encouraged to only use their tricks when necessary, but must always be prepared for a time of need. These cats must be prepared to restrain a cat so that they can be brought before the council, and must be ready to kill if it ever is to come to that."
TRAPPER DIVISION
Wit and Patience
"The Trapper division is composed of cats who know how to use their paws or tongue to set things up. Cats of this division are taught how to create lures and traps, but also how to fool the enemy if caught in an encounter. These tricks can go from small holes set up to catch someone, to mimicking a bird to fool a cat or prey into thinking they are safe. The main job of the Trapper division nowadays is to set up defenses around the camp and catch prey with their traps. However their work also reaches out to the offence, with traps and lures being used to capture neo-league cats while their speech helping them to get their way when trying to find out information about their targets whereabouts."
SCOUT DIVISION
Our Eyes and Ears
"The scouts, or as some nickname them "the eyes and ears of the League" are the quiet and swift cats of the League. They are the key element as to how the League remains aware of the world around them, even being sent out to spy on the clans themselves to keep up on anything that may be going down. Young cats in this division are taught how to move around without others noticing, climb up into tough places to get an advantage point to watch and more importantly get out of there quickly if caught. Most Scout division members work either alone, in pairs or in small teams of cats. They listen and watch for all that is going on, including the lives of loners or kittypets who may be of importance to the League if anything were to happen. These cats spend a great deal of their time away, travelling the vast land of the League to keep up on anything that may be ongoing. Positive or negative information, no matter the importance is to be reported to the council upon the Scout division cat's return to camp."
MEDIATOR DIVISION
Peace Between Factions
"The mediators are the peacekeepers of the League. Their job consists of ensuring that any problem is attempted first to be resolved through talking things through before resorting to violence. Most members of this division are volunteers, who possess at least the speech or tactic assigned traits in order to be able to keep a discussion under control through merely words and/or know how to quickly think up solutions to offer for anyone with issues that need resolving. Cats of this division work closely with the Scout Division to keep up to date on absolutely everything that happens inside and outside of the League. The job of this division does not just apply to the League, but any problem outside of it too. The Mediator Division's job also extends to clan problems too, with them expected to step in with the help of the whole council if any skirmishes between clans takes place. This means if any war is threatened to break out in the clans, it rests on the mediators' shoulders to try and step in to solve it before that may happen. Members of this division who must do so, however, are sure to know that these actions come with great risks. Including the threat of death if someone were to ignore their attempts and peace."
NURTURER DIVISION
Tender Love and Care
"The providers of care for the League. The nurturer division is composed of any cat who is physically or mentally unable to take part in the activity of other divisions, depleted ones/elders and volunteers who choose to permanently care for the young, old, sickly and wounded. Queens also temporarily take part in this division when they move into the nursery to care for their kits. Cats who permanently work here are taught all about caring for others. The basics of this job involve raising kits, interacting with the wounded and general helping others in their daily routine. Further training under Arum's teaching involving the knowledge of a few herbs, useful for healing wounds and sicknesses that cats may have caught. Do not that while the nurturers may have basic herb knowledge, they are nothing compared to a clan medicine cat in terms of skill. Their heart and dedication to their division's job however, is an effort that surpasses any clan expectation."
HUNTER DIVISION
Feed the Masses
"The Hunting team is as it's name suggests, a team who's main job is to always keep the League's food supply stocked. Most of the time the hunting team is composed of temporary recruits pulled out of the other divisions to help out on hunting prey. However it does have a few permanent hunters who's only duty is to come and go every day bringing food for cats. These elite hunters do not take part in any League activity, and in return are allowed to take second pick in the food supply they bring back: After kits and cats from the Nurturer's division who eat first. Most temporary team-members are pulled out to go hunting on a random occasion. These patrols are composed of one elite hunter in lead and all cats of other divisions along with them. While it's purpose is to return prey, it also serves to keep bonds between the divisions, giving cats who otherwise would spend time apart a chance to help each other out in hunting skills."
"When it comes to becoming an elite member. There is no such thing as volunteers. If and only IF a elite hunter member takes notice of outstanding hunting abilities in a cat from another division, will they approach the council about it. The council will then take the cat aside to discuss the situation, giving the feline a chance to decline the offer. If they do agree however, they must abandon their post as member of their division to spend almost all waking time during their day out looking for prey for the League. As this job is demanding and makes interactions with fellow League-mates tough, very few cats are made permanent elite hunters of the team."
STARCLAN
The Shining Stars
"StarClan cats are known for being the brave and noble Warriors who lived good lives. StarClan is highly respected by the living despite it having its own flaws."
DARK FOREST
The Shameful Past
"Cats in the Dark Forest and a shameful blight that many believe are best left forgotten."
BORDERLESS
Cursed by Blood
"A curse of the bloodline has condemned these cats to a limbo of grey. No matter how good or evil these cats were in life, they are trapped in the Borderless territory, cut off from many of those they love."