Welcome To OliveClan
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Territory:
OliveClan's hunting grounds are atop a small volcano, which often has small eruptians, but never any large ones. The volcanoe is on a small plateau, which is covered mainly in grassland . a river of lava runs down the side of the volcanoe, creating a lava lake at the bottom. There is marshland to the east, and a small lake to the northeast.
Camp:
Hidden in a large nook beneath the cliff of the volcanoe, with dens made from caves. The entrance is covered in a barrier of briars, with a small tunnel leading out of the cave. There is a waterfall of lava runs by outside of the cave.
Landmarks:
Tall Hickorys - A small grove of very tall Hickory trees that was planted by twolegs. It is home to many bats, but also some foxes.
Starling-filled Barn - A twoleg barn which is full of many Starlings. However, the barn is also home to an aggressive loner named Tangle, who guards the prey viciously.
The Fallen Oak - A large fallen Oak that is completely hollow. It is inhabited by many mouses, making it an excellent hunting spot.
Abandoned Quarry - A deep, abandoned quarry filled with water. It is an excellent place for hunting and herb-gathering.
Common Herbs:
Wild garlic
Chervil
Burdock root
Mint
Rare Herbs:
Horsetail
Temperature & Weather
OliveClan's territory is usually warm in Newleaf, cool and cloudy in Greenleaf, warm in Leaf-fall, and cold and snowy in Leafbare.
StarClan Meeting Place:
The Starfall - a waterfall coming out of the side of a small mountain.
Clans' Gathering Place:
A clearing with an enormous cottonwood at the center, which directly borders all 4 of the clans.
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Prey Abundance: Plentiful enough for the clan's size
Common Prey:
Seafish
Moles
Blackbirds
Weasels
Rare Prey:
Frogs
Pigeons
Unlucky Finds:
Foxes
Vultures
Eagles
Deadly Finds:
Dogs
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Clan Age: 213 moons
Foundation:
The clans were founded by a group of kittypets who wanted to get away from the unsuitable conditions of the twolegplace.
Historical Leaders:
Olivestar, Cloverstar, Ratstar, Ratstar, Plumstar
Historical Medicine Cats:
Cloverfur, Tuliptail, Lilyfall, Dewsnow, Feathermask
Early History:
A while after, OliveClan's territory was devestated by a forest fire, and they were forced to take refuge in ToadClan's territory for several moons while their territory recovered.
A couple of moons later, a war broke out between OliveClan and SnookClan. SnookClan won most of the battles at first, but the tide soon turned in OliveClan's favor. The war continued for 5 more moons, before finally coming to an end when StarClan intervened after a particularly bloody battle, and ordered them to end the war.
Soon after, the OliveClan deputy was mysteriously killed, and the murderer was never found.
A while after, OliveClan's territory was devestated by a flood. They sought refuge in ToadClan's territory, but the leader drove them out, and they were forced to live in the unsuitable conditions of a nearby twolegplace while their territory recovered.
Later, a group of foxes moved into their territory, stealing lots of prey. They were eventually driven out by a patrol of senior warriors, but not before killing 2 of them.
Later History:
Later on, OliveClan endured a harsh leafbare, with many cats dying from sickness. The famine continued for many moons, but OliveClan eventually recovered.
Later, a group of foxes moved into their territory, stealing lots of prey. They were eventually driven out by a patrol of senior warriors, but not before killing 3 of them.
A while later, the clan had possibly the best greenleaf in their history; lots of prey was caught, new kits where born, and the clan was well fed!
Soon after, an OliveClan apprentice was mysteriously killed, and the murderer was never found.
Later, a group of snakes moved into their territory, stealing lots of prey. They were eventually driven out by a patrol of senior warriors, but not before killing 1 of them.
Recent History:
A while later, the clan had probably the best newleaf in their history; lots of prey was caught, and the clan was well fed!
Soon later, a large fight broke out at the gathering over territory disputes. It was started by an ToadClan warrior. It was soon broken up by the clan leaders, however.
Soon after, an OliveClan elder was mysteriously killed. The murderer was soon discovered to be a rogue named Sparrow, and they were chased out of the territory.
Some time later, OliveClan lost most of their cats to a deadly outbreak of an unknown illness, but recovered quickly, before it could infect the entire clan.
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Relations With Cats Outside of the Clans:
OliveClan doesn't trust Rogues
OliveClan is friendly towards Loners
OliveClan is neutral towards Kittypets
Clan Meeting Call:
"let all cats old enough to fight their own battles gather beneath the highstump!"
Specialized Traits:
Silent
Long tails
Total Number of Clan Members: 26
Current Season: Greenleaf
Current Weather: Sunny
Latest Gathering:
SnookClan announced that their deputy has died under mysterious surcomstances, and Mossclaw has been promoted to new deputy
FlipClan announced that 2 apprentices have been made warriors
ToadClan had nothing significant to announce
Recent Events:
6 days ago - A fire has ravaged the territory, and OliveClan has relocated into ToadClan's territory until their home is safe again
1 moon ago - 2 cats who were thought to be dead rejoin the clan
4 moons ago - Tunnels are discovered to be connecting 2 of the clans
3 moons ago - Unknown to the rest of OliveClan, an apprentice has began training in the dark forest
Battle Tactics:
OliveClan has many more warriors than all the other clans, but they are bad fighters, and usually lose in battles.
Traditions:
Kits are usually named after a recently deceased cat
Warriors get to pick their own names
Kits are usually mentored by a close friend or relative of theirs
Beliefs:
Religion: they listen to what StarClan has to say, but ultimately make their own desicions
Warrior Code:
1. Defend your clan, even at the cost of your life. You can have friends in other clans, but your first loyalty must always be to your own clan, as one day you may meet your friends from other clans in battle.
2. Only hunt or tresspass on another clan's territory when absolutely necessary.
3. Warriors and apprentices can only eat if elders and kits are fed first, apprentices must hunt for the elders first, unless they have permission.
4. Prey is killed only to be eaten, give thanks to StarClan for its life.
5. Kits will be made apprentices when their parents deem them ready.
6. New warriors must keep a silent vigil for 2 nights after they recieve their full name.
7. A warrior must be approved by three-quarters of the clan before being named deputy;
8. If the clan leader dies, retires, or is exiled, a new leader must be appointed by the warriors within a quarter-moon.
9. After the death or retirement of the deputy, the new deputy must be chosen within a half-moon.
10. A gathering of all four clans will be held every full moon, during which there will be no fighting between the Clans.
11. Borders must be checked and marked daily, challenge any trespassing cats.
12. No warrior may neglect a kit in pain or in danger, even if the kit is from a different clan.
13. The word of the clan leader is not absolute, and should be challenged by the clan if they see fit.
14. An honorable warrior is prepared to kill any cat to defend their clan.
15. A warrior rejects a soft life as a kittypet.
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