camp

The Sageclan camp located beneath a large oak tree, with branches so heavy the tips drag on the ground. Thick brush surrounds the foliage, making a second layer of protection from land predators. A large branch fell down in the stormseason many moons ago, providing a second protected area that is the home for several of the dens.

In the direct center of the camp, in an old foxden under the central oak, is the apprentices den. It's the most exposed den in the camp, to teach the apprentices that every action they take is in full view of those around them--Sageclan, yes, but more importantly, Starclan. Above the apprentices den, in a cavity in the trunk of the central oak, hidden behind a curtain of lace-lichen, is the leaders den.

Behind the central oak, there's a hole in the canopy, letting tall grass grow within the camp. The warriors of the clan den within this clearing, crafting their own nests with various sticks and dry brushes that they drag in. Next to this clearing is a low laying branch, stretching all the way to the edge of the camp but hovering only a tails-length above the ground. This is where the queens and their kits den, with plenty of room to run around while still remaining protected from all angles.

The fallen down branch hides the elders den, nearest to the central oak, and the medics' den, closer to the edge of the camp. The branch provides a path in and out of the den, nice and easy to keep any herbs the medic's carrying from getting caught in the brush, or letting the elders get in without tearing their fragile skin.

The rest of the clan uses a low tunnel through the brush to enter into the camp. Apprentices spend much of their time keeping the tunnel clear, and much of the warriors nests are made of these clippings

leader and deputy

Sageclans' leader, Quailstar (above), and his deputy Snakerunner (left) were never close before Quailstar chose Snakerunner as his deputy. They get along just fine, and Quailstar deeply respects Snakerunners experience and knowledge.

Quailstar has always had a strong connection to Starclan, strong enough that the healer wanted to make him his apprentice. However, his sister, with a weaker connection to Starclan but the ambition and desire to become a healer, offered herself as an apprentice instead. The former leader, Goldenstar, seemingly shunned by Starclan, took young Quaileyes as deputy in an attempt to be accepted once more. However, Starclan forcefully took the lives from Pinestar and gave them to Quailstar instead, making him leader only a day after becoming deputy. He became leader at only 25 moons old.

Everyone expected Pinestar to choose Snakerunner as deputy, and the whole clan was shocked when she chose Quailstar instead. The clan was terrified about their future with such a young cat, and they all breathed a secret sigh of relief when he chose Snakerunner as his deputy. Snakerunner is an experienced clancat who started her training as a Smokewatcher, but her sense of smell wasn't sharp enough to effectively do the job. She switched to being a warrior and benefited greatly from the observational skills she learned as a Smokewatcher apprentice.

Now, many moons later, the clan cats respect Quailstar as a leader in his own right. They've begun to worry about Snakerunner retiring, and are wondering who Quailstar will choose as his next deputy.

medic

Rosetail's always been jealous of Quailstars connection to Starclan, but learned a lot from her mentor. She's always wanted to become a medicine cat, and was so excited when her mentor chose her over Quailstar. She still misses signs from starclan ocassionally, but she loves helping the clan and learning everything she can about her warrior ancestors.

smokewatcher

Darkstorm loves the structured nature of being a Smokewatcher. While he does miss his littermates and friends in Sageclan, knowing he's keeping them safe helps him get through long shifts. He does prefer hunting shifts over watching shifts, but he doesn't complain too much when he's stuck up in a windswept tree, watching the horizon.

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