Willowclan

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Willowclan camp is a dusty hollow in the middle of the territory surrounded by ancient weeping willow trees that serve as a shield from the outside. The main camp is made up of fallen trees, hollowed out logs, undergrowth and thick branches from ancient willow trees that the clan cats can climb on.

The entrance to camp is a woven thorn tunnel that makes way up a slope to the top of the hollow and gives away to the forest. The tunnel entrance into camp is shielded by a screen of overhanging weeping willow leaves just as most of the dens are.

Cats will use the main entrance as an exit and entrance most of the time, in rare cases though Willowclan cats will always have a backup escape route incase there's ever trouble within the camp. One exit is a not so clear path made up of woven willow branches, cats will have to jump these branches to make it to the top of the hollow.

The medicine cats den is on the far right side of camp. This den is a cave carved into the side of the hollows smooth dirt wall and is covered by an overhanging of weeping willow branches from a tree above that shields the camp. To the left side of the cave is an array of nests for sick or injured cats to rest, to the left side is another small cave entrance. Once inside you'll find the herb store where the medicine cats herbs will be stocked away, any important ones they need on deck will be in the main cave clearing on a bed of smooth rocks that jut out of the ground. More towards the back of the cave is a clear spot for the medicine cat and his or her apprentice to sleep if they choose to. Inside the den is also a small pool of fresh water that the medicine cat will use to wet moss and such.

The nursery is underneath a large bramble thicket on the edge of the smooth hollow wall, the den is shielded from any weather mishaps because of the ancient willow trees that loom ahead on the top side of the hollow. The large thick branches and thick hanging leaves provide good protection to the den. Inside the den are lots of deep nests made up of moss and feathers that provide the queens a comfortable place to rest and give birth to the future generations of Willowclan warriors.

The apprentices den is underneath a large honeysuckle bush and surrounded by broken tree branches that provide as a structure to keep the den in shape throughout harsh weather conditions.

The warriors den is carved into the wall of the dirt hollow, the entrance to the den is guarded by a hollowed out tree stump covered in moss. The dead roots of the half stump provide good protection to the den, this den is closest to the entrance of camp.

On the far end of camp is the elders den. This den is a rather large burrow underground once dug by a family of foxes or badgers. The entrance to the den is surrounded by a thick patch or brambles which prevents any wind, rain or snow from getting into the den. Inside there are deep nests made up of moss and feathers to be able to support the elders of Willowclan who have already served their time.

The leaders den is underneath the roots of a weeping willow at the back of camp. This tree that the den is inside of is said to be the most ancient tree in the whole forest, it's branches are thick and strong and it's long weeping leaves provide shade and protection over the camp. The inside of the trunk can fit at least 2 or 3 cats at most, it's gnarled roots provide protection.

To call a clan meeting the leader will climb up the thick willow branches that make her their den. This tree is the only tree inside the camps hollow and provides a great vantage point over camp to see and hear the activity within the clan. The leader can stand or sit on whatever branch they please when calling their meeting.

Once outside the thorn tunnel that leads up a steep slope to the top of the hollow you'll be out in the heart of the forest. The land out of the camp is abundant with vegetation, undergrowth and trees to be able to make up a thick forest for the cats of Willowclan.

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