Payapaclan

Environment
Payapaclan is located in a large, dense deciduous forest, ripe with berries and a wide variety of vegetation. Most of the territory is covered in a dense canopy, rendering it rather dark and humid in some places, with a thick and lush underbrush. Their abundance of berry-bearing trees and bushes make the growth and satiation of the Clan easy. Payapaclan territory also includes part of the river which runs throughout the clans, though it has by far the smallest access to that point of water, Payapaclan has a small lake at it's disposal, nestled deep within the forest.
 
Their camp is in a mess of roots and shrubs at the deepest point of the forest, near the Tangled Lake. A huge, old willow tree sprawls overhead, digging into the mud and gravel of the pond. Most dens are hollowed out thickets reinforced with stone, while the Medics and Leader's den are amidst the willow's roots. Uniquely, Payapaclan's harvest pile is in a sheltered den, to better protect it from the humidity and conserve the food longer.

Clan Customs
Payapaclan prides itself in it's self-sufficience, particularly in regards to food. When the harvest is particularly bountiful, usually in Greenleaf, a feast is organized for the whole Clan to enjoy. These take place right after a Gathering, allowing for the Leader and their party to unwind and have a hearty meal upon returning. Year-round, Payapaclan uses part of it's surplus of berries to create more pungent and colorful marking salves, painting trees both at their borders and within their territory, often in intricate patterns. The closer to camp, the more colorful and complex the designs get.

StarClan Status
Payapaclan, while respectful of Starclan and it's code, has always been more keen on forging it's own path rather than following the stars' design. While it's unwise to disrespect the ancestors and go against them, the word of leader is almost held in higher regard, and interpretations of the code are slightly looser, fitting for Payapaclan's independence.