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 |  Subject: BrambleClan -- One Light of Hope  Wed Aug 19, 2009 9:05 pm | |
| Territory- Spoiler:
BrambleClan's camp is a hollow almost surrounded by thorns. There is a triangle of three cedar trees in the hollow, and in the middle of the three points created by the trees, there is a flat, gray rock, called the Darkrock by the Clan. This is where Cedarstar often makes his announcements.
The territory is a grassland with sparse trees. Apprentices are often taught to climb these trees and stand lookout. There are many bramble patches in the grasslands, giving BrambleClan various hiding places in case of a storm when the cats are out of camp.
Prey includes many rabbits, thrushes and other birds, and the occasional mouse, vole or squirrel.
The territory is bordered by a tree line to the west, a small stream to the south where the Clan occasionally catch fish, and a canyon to the east and north.
Ceremonies- Spoiler:
A new warrior climbs a tree and sits on his own for the entire night after he is name, considering the responsibilities of a warrior and what may happen in the future of his Clan.
When a warrior dies, the cats close to him do not sleep the night after, in order to accompany his spirit on the way to StarClan.
Clan Allegiances- Spoiler:
Leader- - Cedarstar -- dark brown tom with amber eyes. He has short fur, but a nimble build.
Relationships: None
Deputy- - Clawpelt - a white tom with very long claws and a mane of fur around his neck. His eyes are dark amber. He has gray paws and a whip-like tail. He has scars across his nose, over his right eye and behind his right ear.
Relationships: Mate of Roseear; father of Tigerkit, Snowkit, Skykit, Cloudkit, Daisykit
Medicine Cat- - Swallowfire - a light gray she-cat with blue eyes. Her tail is thick, and her muzzle, ears, paws and tail-tip are white.
Relationships: Sister of Shadowfeather
Warriors- - Brightsong - golden, long-furred she-cat with ice blue eyes.
Relationships: Mother of Sandpaw; Mate of Shadowfeather
- Shadowfeather - long-furred black tom with blue eyes.
Relationships: Brother of Swallowfire; father of Sandpaw; mate of Brightsong
- Aspenleaf - light gray, short-furred she-cat with green eyes and black patches.
Relationships: Mentor to Sandpaw
Apprentices- - Sandpaw- cream-colored she-cat with blue eyes and long fur.
Relationships: Apprentice to Aspenleaf; Kit of Brightsong and Shadowfeather.
Queens- - Roseear- white tabby she-cat with large ears and amber eyes.
Relationships: Mate of Clawpelt; mother of Tigerkit, Snowkit, Skykit, Cloudkit, Daisykit
History:- Spoiler:
Being the first leader of BrambleClan, Bramblestar founded the Clan in an isolated territory. He built his Warrior Code and chose his own mate as deputy to the Clan. The Clan grew large within a few season, partly because of recruits. But the main reason was that these recruits had kits, with an average litter being two, sometimes three. Over the next many seasons, the litter size grew slightly, due to the Clan's health, and a litter of less than three was rare; however, one year, a break of greencough tore through the Clan, killing all but seven cats: Cedarwind, Clawpelt, Roseear, Swallowpaw, Brightsong, Aspenleaf, Shadowfeather, and Sandkit. Sandkit was named Sandpaw as an apprentice of Aspenleaf, while Swallowpaw became Swallowfire because of her passion of herbs. Swallowfire is respected in the Clan because she received a prophecy that told that Cedarwind should become Cedarstar. It was soon discovered that Roseear was going to have kits. When the kits were born, no one doubted that StarClan was trying to will them to live; Roseear's litter was the first litter of five kits in BrambleClan. Roseear was weakened severely, but Swallowfire's blazing willpower let her bring Roseear back from the brink of falling into StarClan's paws.
And now that you know the basics -- and some in-depth facts -- about BrambleClan, continue reading! Who knows, you might find out more...Chapter 1Sandpaw's long tail swished through the air as she took in the scents, her head swinging from side to side. "A squirrel?" she asked herself. Her mentor, Aspenleaf, padded up beside her. The gray warrior placed her tail-tip over her apprentice to silence her and whispered, "Act as if it's a mouse. It can feel you." With a nod, Sandpaw crouched, trying to pinpoint the location of her prey. There was a flicker of movement next to a nearby cedar tree. There. Her gaze flicked to a red-colored squirrel, positioned by the bark as if it knew she was there. But its back was mostly turned, and it seemed to be looking towards the tree line. Better catch it while I can... Carefully, she slid into her mouse-hunting stance, dragging her paws as she held her tail up slightly. Her ears were flat against her head to hide her as she crept closer. The squirrel took a few steps away from her, but still did not know she was there. This made Sandpaw excited; too excited, perhaps, and she leaped, missing the squirrel by only a claw length. The squirrel bolted, and the cream cat couldn't help but chase after it. Her sky-colored eyes blazed like the sun with determination as she repeatedly reached for the squirrel, pursuing it. The squirrel almost rushed up a tree when Sandpaw grasped its tail with her claws, then lunged and bit it on the shoulders, feeling her fangs go towards its neck. She raced back to Aspenleaf, the fresh-kill at an awkward angle in her jaws. Her eyes were now bright with pride. Aspenleaf chuckled. "Do you have endless energy or what?" Her tail swung from side to side, but she suddenly gasped, her eyes widening, as she picked up another scent. There were smells of her apprentice, the leaves and the newly-caught squirrel, but there was something else. Her fur bristled, and Sandpaw took this as a cue to step behind her. This time, the movement in the bushes was larger. Sandpaw almost yowled for help; it was big enough to be a dog! But the creature revealed itself as a large cat. His amber eyes were only slightly hostile, but they burned as if he were fighting. "Who are you and what are you doing on BrambleClan's border?" Aspenleaf growled. Sandpaw noticed that her mentor's tail whipped the air. "We are FeatherClan," the long-furred tom hissed back. "We're claiming this forest territory as our own." "First, you shall speak with Cedarstar," Aspenleaf commanded, and stood up straight again, swishing her tail. Sandpaw stuck close to her mentor's side. The leader bared his fangs, but didn't argue, and began to follow Aspenleaf. As soon as they arrived at the camp, the gray-and-black she-cat called, "Cedarstar! The leader from a nearby Clan wishes to speak with you." The dark brown leader slid out of his den below the Darkrock, and looked the other leader in the eye. "Who are you?" he asked, as if he were examining the stranger. "Eaglestar," the leader of FeatherClan replied, his bushy tail lashing through the air. His white paws kneaded the ground with annoyance. "FeatherClan wishes to mark territory near yours, in the forest." Cedarstar seemed to think, but only for a moment. He dipped his head, and looked towards the sky. "That territory is not ours, and I give you free permission to claim it. StarClan will let you stay as long as your Clan follows the warrior code." Eaglestar bowed back, and looked towards the forest. "I'm ready to return," he replied, and Aspenleaf gave her apprentice a look that said stay here. With a nod, Sandpaw watched her go. This new Clan would bring lots of responsibilities, but for some reason, Sandpaw wasn't sure about this new leader. | |
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| | Subject: Re: BrambleClan -- One Light of Hope Thu Aug 20, 2009 2:21 pm | |
| Cool. ;)
I like how you added so much detail before the story, besides just the name list.
It makes you feel like you know a little more about the characters already.
And so far the actual story is great too! I can't wait for you to write more! :D | |
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