Deep in the southern swamps, two clans make their homes among the roots and rushes. GladeClan, Sturdy and United, live in the wetlands; GroveClan, Nimble and Individual, live in the mangroves.
At the Twolegplace on the edge of the swamp, young cat Charlotte has lived her whole life with her mother, constantly warned of the dangers of the swamps: starvation, heat-stroke, pests, and predators all haunt the mire. But worst of all are the vicious, feral cats that live in its depths.
However, after her mother's death, Charlotte can't help but find herself curious about the cats that live across the waters. When her curiosity takes them across their border, she's given a chance to join GladeClan.
The newly-named Gatorpaw is thrilled to train as an apprentice, but there are real dangers lurking in the swamp. Will Gatorpaw prove herself to her new clanmates, or will she fall victim to the secrets entangled within the mire?
Content Warnings: Canon-typical violence; xenophobia; animal death; abusive relationships.