☁ foundation ☁

♕ riversideclan was founded by a tomcat named waterfall . he loved to swim and passed his gift down to his many generations to come .

☁ territory ☁

♕riversideclan settles on the riverbank of a rushing river . their territory includes a waterfall, three bodies of water - river , streams , and a small lake - and mostly rocky terrain . their camp is surrounded by the stream , which cats can only cross by swimming across , leaping , or using the stepping stones .

☁ prey and predators ☁

♕ PREY - riversideclan maintains a balance between fish like trout and minnows , and land-prey , like squirrels and mice .

♕ PREDATORS - crocodiles and large birds .

☁ ranks ☁

♕ CHIEF - the clan leader . in charge of the clan and ceremonies , and the way their clan operates . their name ends with ~star and they have four additional lives from starclan . must be male . must have at least two trainees.

♕ SECOND IN COMMAND - the deputy . in charge of patrols and daily clan life . must be male .

♕ HEALERS - the medicine cats . they share tongues with starclan , gather/use herbs . they can take a mate if there is another cat to take their place . usually female , but some males can choose this path as well . only they can overthrow the chief .

♕ HUNTERS - responsible for fishing and hunting land-prey . must be at least fifteen moons . requires more training . 

♕FIGHTERS - responsible for guarding , fighting , and accompanying the chief on patrols . must be at least twelve moons .

♕ TRAINEES - they are the cats training to become hunters or fighters . must be at least six moons .

♕KITTEN-CARRIERS - the queens . responsible for taking care of the kits and helping with birth .

♕ KITTENS - the young . are apprenticed at six moons .

♕ ELDERS - the old . they deserve their rest and spend their days in the camp . trainees are supposed to take care of their needs .

☁ code ☁

1. all prey killed must be eaten .

2. three cats or more shall be on a patrol .

3. no cross-ranks on a patrol ,  unless a fighter is accompanying a group of hunters .

4. no relationships outside the clan .

5. take prisoners , evaluate , and those who fail can be a sacrifice .

6. all cats must respect the others , especially if they are a higher rank .

7. the chief's word is the law .

8. if a chief does not receive his lives, he is not worthy and may be killed .

9. a wild cat rejects the life of a soft pet .

10. failure to follow these rules will result in punishment and/or death .