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TarnClan makes its home in the upper elevations of the Cascades Mountain Range. Spring and fall are rainy, and summer is kept cool by the shade and humidity. Winters can be harsh, with low temperatures and frequent snowfall. While this makes hunting difficult, it does deter predators from entering the area.
Detailed information on TarnClan's territory below the cut.
The territory is a wet woodland with a large stream running through the center. The stream feeds into a lake that has settled in a tarn, where the Clan has made their camp. In the spring and fall, snowmelt and precipitation cause the lake to overflow, falling over the edge of the tarn and cascading into the forest below. Near the stream are deciduous trees and a wealth of flowers, but the trees turn to fir and cedar further from the stream. The understory is full of brambles, ferns, and creeping vines, and many small animals and birds make their home within. The land is steep and riddled with divots and gullies created by landslides and unstable soil.
Greenfur: A large, imposing fir tree near the lake. Moss grows from its branches and along its trunk, and many prey animals make their home nearby. A great place for collecting moss and for hunting.
The Shallows: A short walk along the lakeshore from camp, there is an area where the lake is shallow and calm, and large rocks rise out of the water. A great place for napping in the sun and taking an afternoon swim!
Darkhollow: An abandoned bear den, nestled in the root system of a tree near the Lodge. While no bears have been seen there in a while, sometimes big cats or lone wolves and coyotes will stay within for a brief time. The Clan keeps a close eye on its occupants.
Eagle-Eye Ridge: A ridge with stunning views of the surrounding mountains, as well as the landscape below. A popular place to patrol with a crush or have a serious conversation.
Training Field: A sunny clearing along the stream. Little tree cover and short grasses make it an ideal place to train apprentices, and a fallen tree offers an easy place to cross the stream.
TarnClan’s camp is located on a small island in the lake. Stepping-stones allow easy access, but an apprentice’s first task is often swimming to shore.
Leader’s Den: an updturned tree stump; the den is in a hollow in the trunk, and the leader addresses the Clan from atop the roots
Healers' Den: a large stone leaning against a log forms the entrance; inside is a small clearing surrounded by ferns where cats sleep and are treated, and herbs are stored within the log
Warriors' Den: a collection of large rocks; they’ve been stacked to created a roof, and the area underneath has been dug out to create a spacious hollow
Apprentices' Den: a structure made of driftwood; the sticks have been leaned against each other to create a triangular shelter, with vines and large leaves woven in between the wood to help stabilize the den
Nursery: inside of a thick blackberry bush; the inner walls have been lined with moss to prevent kittens getting scratched on the thorns
Elders' Den: nestled into the roots of a tree stump on its side; the roots have been woven with vines and driftwood to create a cozy shelter
While there are no other Clans in the area, TernClan has set borders around their territory that they patrol daily. There are three main groups that the Clan interacts with on their borders.
Little Bear Lodge Colony: A Twoleg vacation destination on the northwestern border. A group of loners live in and around the lodge, fed by the Twoleg employees of the Lodge most of the year, and feeding themselves through the off-season. Rooms are available for rent within, and a handful of small cabins are available for rent as well. Kittypets occasionally come through here with their Twolegs.
Seasonal Kittypets: A collection of cabins on the northeastern border for Park Rangers to live in during the operational seasons of the park. Seasonal kittypets live here, often returning year after year.
Howler Pack: A pack of coyotes that live near TarnClan’s eastern border. The family group often scuffles with the Clan over the territory there. The Clan must occasionally chase off a coyote, as an ambitious or desperate coyote may view them as a meal.
TarnClan isn’t alone on their territory. Other animals, both predator and prey, are plentiful, but some residents of the territory border on the supernatural.
Bigmaw: Apprentices whisper about a fish that lives deep within the lake, big enough to swallow a cat whole. Dubbed Bigmaw, apprentices left to their own devices often dare each other to swim deeper to get a glimpse of this beast.
Nightclaw: A shadowy, massive beast that is believed to live in Darkhollow. Young warriors dare each other to peek inside, but older warriors know that the noises and sights of Darkhollow are likely real predators resting instead of a mythical giant.
The Ancestors: TarnClan’s version of StarClan. They believe their fallen Clanmates stay in the forest with them still, sending omens and signs to comfort and guide the living. It is believed that on new moons the Ancestors will join together for a massive hunt through the forest.
