The Lake Territory

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- The warriors' den is in a dip in the ground under a big thorn bush, and after the tree falls in Fading Echoes, it is rebuilt under the branches of a beech tree.

- The elders' den is in a hazel bush, and later is rebuilt under the boughs of a beech tree and reinforced with honeysuckle.

ShadowClan

ShadowClan claims the northwestern part; their territory is mostly coniferous forest with not much undergrowth and damp ground. The ShadowClan camp is in a dip surrounded by brambles.

Here are the landmarks in ShadowClan territory:

- A Twoleg Nest (Sanctuary Cottage) is where two aggressive kittypets live.

- Twoleg paths where Twolegs roam during greenleaf.

- Greenleaf Twolegplaces, both on the ThunderClan and RiverClan borders.

ShadowClan's Camp:

The ShadowClan Lake Camp is concealed between tangles of brambles and low-hanging branches, and is a dip beneath the pine trees. The entrance is through a thorn tunnel. The leader makes their announcements from a branch hanging over their den.

- All dens are under bramble thickets.

- The medicine den has a sandy, hollowed-out floor covered in dried pine needles.

- A hazel branch overhangs the camp.

RiverClan

RiverClan lives in the southwestern part, around the rivers. The RiverClan Lake Camp is on a triangle of land between two streams. The Gathering Island can be reached from RiverClan territory.

Here are the landmarks in RiverClan territory:

- During greenleaf, Twolegs come to the Greenleaf Twolegplace to swim. It is noted that some can swim like fish, but a lot more noisily.

- The halfbridge is peculiar bridge that ends halfway in the water. Twoleg boats are anchored to it.

- RiverClan owns claim to the lake shore, having the south to the western part of the lake shore.

RiverClan's Camp:

The RiverClan Lake Camp is on a triangle of land between two streams. It can be reached by swimming or by crossing the stream via stepping stones. Twolegs often disturb the cats during Greenleaf; once, they had to abandon the camp as they were harassed by Twoleg kits.

- The nursery, elders' den and leader's den are under dense bramble thickets.

- The medicine cat's den is under a thorn bush overhanging the stream; the ground below it was washed away, leaving a pool.

WindClan

WindClan territory is open moor in the southeastern part of the territory. The WindClan Camp is a shallow scoop in the ground, protected from the weather and enemies.

Here are the landmarks in WindClan territory:

- A network of tunnels running below ThunderClan and WindClan grounds, connecting them.

- The Horseplace that forms their southern border.

WindClan's Camp:

The WindClan Lake Camp is a shallow scoop in the ground of the moor. Unlike other camps, it does not have any natural protection; they rely on the warriors to protect it. There are several boulders nearby, the highest being called the Tallrock and used by the leader to call meetings.

- The nursery is under a gorse bush.

- The medicine cat's den is in a crevice in the rock.

- The elders' den is in an old badger set.

- The other cats, including the leader, prefer to sleep under the open sky, although in bad weather, they retreat in burrows made by rabbits, foxes or badgers.

Other Territories

The Lake:

The Lake is a large body of water that touches all the Clans' territories, and it is the Clans' main source of water. Twolegs sail around the lake in boats. The Lake does not belong to any Clan (although RiverClan once claimed it), and cats can travel near the shore if they keep within three tail-lengths from the water. It contains the Island, where the Clans hold their Gatherings each moon.

Moonpool:

The Moonpool is located far northeast from the Clan territories, and it is neutral territory as well. It is a small pool located at the bottom of a hollow, and on one side there is a steep cliff with water flowing out of it and it pours into the pool. This is where medicine cats speak with their ancestors and where the leaders go to consult with StarClan and to gain their nine lives.

Horseplace:

The Horseplace is the biggest Twoleg establishment near the lake. It is a farm where Twolegs live and keep horses and cows. The barn cats Smoky and Coriander live there. Daisy and her kits used to live there, and Floss and a dog named Pip also lived there before their deaths. The Horseplace separates RiverClan's territory from WindClan's.

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