RiverClan

A clan of cats residing in peat bogs and swamps, Riverclan's territory extends further to incorporate cobbled together pieces of other clan's territories - especially those of Windclan. Over 200 moons ago, Riverclan, formerly part of Shadowclan, split apart from their former clanmates. In modern times, upon the eruption of their volcanic home, Riverclan has taken in a large number of Shadowclan refugees. Riverclan's first leader was Shrikestar.

Riverclan/Historical High Ranks

Basic Description

Riverclan cats are long-limbed, suited to wading through the marshes. They are known to have darker fur of neutral and muddy tones, often holding the belief that lighter colors indicate a stronger link to Shadowclan. Riverclan cats often value tenacity, individual, and assertiveness, and are known to be stubborn and aggressive, on occasion to the point of being bloodthirsty.

Riverclan's views themselves is of a band of misfits and orphans, but common perception by other clans is as aggressive instigators. Following their separation from Shadowclan, Riverclan began recruiting European wildcats, whom assisted in their campaign to take over other clan's territories and chase out Windclan. Upon Riverclan's takeover of the Circle of Claws, gatherings have ceased to occur, and Thunderclan has refused them access to the Crypt of Stars, thus resulting in Riverclan's leaders holding a single life. Leadership succession follows a matrilineal succession pattern.

Territory

• Riverclan Camp - RiverClan's camp is an old, decaying church standing in the heart of the bog.
• River - a shallow, sluggish river that cuts through RiverClan's territory
• Heather Fields - high and (relatively) dry heather fields on the western side of RiverClan territory
• Flooded Footpaths - a series of twoleg trails cutting across the bog. Flooded for most of the year.
• Bog Graveyard - a mire hosting the skeletal remains of unfortunate animals
• Peat Hags - RiverClan's traditional burial ground
• Old Cottage - a twoleg cottage in the south of RiverClan's territory

Outskirts

• Circle Of Claws - a circle of standing stones; the former location for inter-clan Gatherings
• Vanishing Lake - a lake to the southwest with an unpredictable and highly variable water level
• Ancient Trail - a well-trodden path between RiverClan and ShadowClan territories

Relevant History & Timeline

Split With ShadowClan

220 moons ago, takes Laurelfur with her, immediately starts recruiting european wild cats 215 moons ago, announces Clan

Gathering Spot

195 moons ago, RiverClan takes over the Gathering spot. Laurelfur returns to ShadowClan, leaving Boulderflower behind. RiverClan launches an expansion campaign, cobbling together pieces of the other Clans' territory.

Raid On WindClan

184 moons ago, RiverClan raids WindClan's camp, killing the weak and stealing their young. Any WindClan cat alive flees with Molestar. The youngest kits are renamed and integrated into the Clan without their knowing.

Current High Ranks

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• Blackbirdstar (leader)
• Vultureback ( deputy)
• Tigerfern (mc)
• Crabpaw (mca)