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Quite far from our southern cousins, five clans of wild cats make their home in a harsh northern climate, just below the tree line. Our ancestors have walked these snow covered lands for countless moons, and they leave us gifts. Warm fur, light bodies, and keen instincts will assure we never starve in the unforgiving north. SnowClan, GlacierClan, ArcticClan and IceClan roam the pine forests and snow covered plains. StarClan walks vigil above us, in the snow sprinkled lands of silverpelt. Despite our gifts, and our ancestors protection, life in the four clans is no easy task. We are the Clans of Winter, we make our home in the most fathomable and inhospitable place on earth.
The Clans have successfully made new territory in the new lands. Even so, the lands are still foreign to the cats, and all four clans would need time to be completely familiar with their new territories. Everyday the cats of the winter clans learn something new, about their lands, and about themselves. After a few moons living in the new area, the cats soon discovered that they truly are not alone in the forest - a twoleg facility have been quietly running; hidden in the valleys and cliffs of the mountains which shelters the cats from the outside world. How would the cats react to their twolegged neighbours? You decide.
The Genetically Modified Cats (aka. GEMs) are a strange breed of cats found hanging around near the white twoleg nest. Even though they look like normal cats, these cats are abnormally stronger and fiercer than other feral cats. They are rarely seen outside a group and are too dangerous to approach. No one knows where they came from or what are they except that they have something to do with the Laboratory.
The Ashwood Forest covers most of GlacierClan territory. The forest is made up of Mountain and Western Ashwood, which are tall thin trees. These trees are perfect for apprentices to climb. The forest is a great place to hunt prey such as mice, birds, voles, and squirrels. Some places are thick with undergrowth, efficient places to hide. Small meadow clearings can be found here and there, covered in flowers and occasionally lined with blackberry bushes. Snow falls freely and usually covers the ground.
Tall, thick, maple trees extend skyward on the border of GlacierClan and Iceclan territories. The grove is full of all sorts of prey, perfect for hunting and is a hot topic against IceClan. GlacierClan says it's theirs and IceClan says they should have it. There is a small creek running down the eastern edge of the forest creating the Border with IceClan.
A narrow, winding creek runs through GlacierClan territory. The creek is full of fish, and is lined with mossy rocks and reeds. This is a good place to hunt, as well as find many different medicinal herbs. The creek, at night, seems to be made with stars, and not with water, for there is quartz in the bottom of it, giving it a sparkle like quality when the moon hits it. Part of the creek runs close to GlacierClan camp, so this is also a main drinking source for the clan. The creek is not as big as a river, of course, but as it nears the end of GlacierClan territory, it goes into IceClan’s river, marking part of the border.
The pine forest is the largest and deepest piece of GlacierClan territory. Deep within it in a medium sized clearing sits the great camp of the GlacierClanners. This forest is dark and very shadowed. Perfect for the solitary and isolated GlacierClan warriors. It is surrounded by the Ash Grove and the Maple Forest, and just outside that the marsh land.
A large, open meadow can be found west of GlacierClan camp, among the Maple Forest that surrounds it. The meadow has no trees except for a large, ancient mountain hemlock in the center. This is the main place where apprentices are trained. The long, flower-spotted grass is the perfect place to teach the young cats of the clan hunting and fighting techniques. Some medicinal herbs can also be found here.
In a small section of a piece of GlacierClan territory lies a marsh. This place is always dark and misty. The ground is wet and sinking in most places and you must step lightly if you wish to get through quickly. Some prey can be found here, such as birds, swamp rabbits, or even frogs. The marsh’s mOst valuable quality though, is the herbs. Medicine Cats always come here when they need to re-stock their supplies. The end of the marsh signifies the border with ArcticClan.