An attempt for one Clan to steal all of or part of another Clans territory is not unusual. Natural Reader Install Voices Of Courage. To prepare for this, cats in all Clans are taught battle moves in order to protect their territory. Each Clan has signature battle moves that are taught to them from an early age 6 monthsmoons old. Border fights are the most common source of battle a cat intentionally or unwittingly steps into another Clans territory, and are often short lived and cause no real damage to either side. However, bigger and more brutal battles can occur at this point, casualties are to be expected. Despite this rivalry, the Clans can also show concern for anothers well being the idea of one Clan being destroyed causes deep distress, and will prompt urgent action on behalf of all four Clans. On the night of every full moon, the Clans will meet at a designated spot in order to share stories and news in peace. This is known as a Gathering, and is the only time in which fighting is prohibited. Cats who live outside of the Clans are split into three groups. Housecats, known as kittypets, are often sneered at by the Clan cats for their cozy and lazy life. Occasionally a curious kittypet will wander into the forest to explore at this point, they are chased away, but will rarely come to harm. As a result, kittypets often warn each other not to enter the forest. Loners are cats who walk outside of the Clans, usually by themselves. Although regarded by the Clans with suspicion, they do not cause the forest cats any trouble, and so are free to wander outside of the borders in peace. Similar to loners are rogues, who differ only because they intentionally try to cause the Clans harm. It is not unusual for a rogue to be a former Clan cat looking for revenge. For a kittypet, loner or rogue to join a Clan is rare, but not unheard of. Often, these newcomers have to prove themselves in order to be regarded with trust by the rest of the community. Beyond the Clans territories lies a mountain range, inhabited by the Tribe of Rushing Water. The Tribe is shown to be similar to the Clans, yet follows a different set of ancestors the Tribe of Endless Hunting. The Tribe has a Healer, cave guards, and prey hunters, who each serve a different function in the Tribe. The Healer leads the Tribe, heals the ill and wounded, and communicates with the Tribe of Endless Hunting the cave guards defend the Tribe, and the prey hunters hunt. The Tribe was formed by the Ancients when they left the lake to live in the mountains. In turn, cats from the Tribe moved to the forest of the original series and formed the Clans. Star. Clan is a group of the Clans deceased ancestors who give guidance to the Clans. After death, most Clan cats join Star. Fantasy Ebooks Pack 107© 2017