[Center][H1]CaveClan[/H1][/center]

[Center][H2]Characteristics[/H2][/Center]

[B]Strengths|[/B] The strongest of the three clans physically, these cats are usually larger in size as well as muscle mass. They are highly skilled at navigating through darkness, what with part of their territory being a system of caves hidden within the cliffs. Along with this, each member knows every pawstep of the cave system, easily traversing the inner depths of the stone to get where they need to go. They excel at Night ambushes and head on confrontations. Each cat also has a moderate level of swimming ability, though it is not utilized often.

[B]Weaknesses|[/B] Because they are usually larger on average, this means that they are often slower as well. Open spaces can be rather terrifying to these cats, often disorienting them. Likewise, they can struggle if there is too much direct sunlight.

[Center][H2]Camp and Territory[/H2][/Center]

Part of the territory is covered by a forest made up of mostly maples and oaks, with the occasional elm making an appearance, while the other part is distinguished by rocky outcroppings and ledges, a narrow ravine, and the cave system that delves into the depths of the cliff itself. The river cascades from a waterfall to one side of the territory where it then flows straight for a time before curving in towards where it Will eventually cross into SunClan Territory. Several rock tumbles can be found throughout the trees close to the Cliffs.

[B]Camp|[/B] To One side of the cliff face, partially inside a ravine that splits the rock just before the waterfall, the entrance to a cave can be found behind a small clearing. This is the main entrance into the network of caves and tunnels that is the heart of CaveClan. The camp it’s self is a large cavern near the wall of the ravine that has cracks and holes in the ceiling and partially down onto the wall that allows sunlight to shine through. Several moss covered boulders and a few rock piles accentuate the area. Several caves and tunnels branch off from this cavern.

The warriors den is a large, low, cave just off of the entrance of the main cavern. Several shallow scoops dimple the rock flooring, Varying in size and depth, and the Warriors make their nests in these. Larger impressions are often shared by mated couples.

At the back of the cavern, up a low series of steplike ledges, is the medicine den. The cave is long and almost arrowhead shaped. The stone transitions into sand here on the floor on one side, which is where nests and extra moss is kept. Opposite the nests, a pool of water, fed by underground currents from the river, makes an indentation in the rock. Shelves of stone at the back of the cave make convenient storage for herbs and berries.

Just to the side of the medicine den, a sloping ledge partially blocked by a large boulder leads to the leaders den. The floor here is entirely Sandy, a unique feature that hasn’t been found anywhere else. A few small cracks form openings near the ceiling, allowing sunlight to penetrate this small alcove. A shelf of rock juts out on one side of the cave, offering either a perch or a sheltered space to sleep.

Between the medicine den and Warriors den, a tunnel slopes upwards and then branches off into three spokes. The leftmost cave is the nursery, a rounded ceiling and shallow Lee scooped floor giving it an unusual shape. The middlemost cave leads to the elders den, a rather small, but cozily cushioned space. And the right most cave leads to the apprentices den, a narrow and tall cave with mini shelves of rock to provide ample amounts of space for nesting options. All three caves have small cracks in the ceiling that allow some light to filter through, though it is dim.

[b]Twoleg Stick Bridge|[/b] Spanning the ravine is an abandoned sort of bridge left over from twoleggers. It consists of two very long branches made of some sort of hard and shiny material with flat pieces of wood spaced evenly between them and somehow holding them together. The bridge continues on along the cliff top for some distance in either direction before breaking up into smaller pieces and eventually stopping all together.

[b]Stone Forest|[/b] Halfway between the entrance into camp and the border with SunClan, piles and pillars of rocks that have been weathered together stand in a stony clearing close to the cliff wall. The Stones are stable enough that a skilled cat can balance and climb on them, but caution is still advised in case of sharp fragments or loose rocks.

[b]Underground River|[/b] Unseen from the outside, part of the river falls through a wide crack in the cliff and flows deep underground beneath the cave system. The cats are able to reach this river, but it is not advised due to the swift current and the fact that only a short section is accessible above the rocks. In Times of heavy rain, lower caves have been known to flood because the river swells and over runs its banks.

[Center][H2]Prey & Predators[/H2][/Center]

Mice
Voles
Shrews
Squirrels
Sparrows
Robins
Pigeons
Doves
Thrushes
Blackbirds
Rabbits
Bats
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Foxes
Snakes
Owls
Falcons (rare)
Eagles (very rare)