The Territories and Vocabulary
TERRITORIES
TERRACLAN~
THE CAMP| It is a large cave that's found on a series of rolling hills. It is so enormous that trees, bushes, grass and other plants have started to grow inside as if they're out in the jungle itself.
Close to the camp entrance, is a tall, thick barked tree called the High Tree. A smaller cave had formed beneath its roots, possibly from rain water. This is where the chief' s den is located. They also use the High Tree to call Clan meetings.
There is another cave embedded in the cavern wall, adjacent to the High Tree. This is the shaman's den. Inside, there is a series of small pools. At night, they shimmer with starlight despite there being no holes in the roof for light to enter.
The sharpclaw's den is a wide spreading bush on the opposite side of the cave, it is also surrounded by a tall patch of grasses. It is very spacious, big enough for all the Clan's sharpclaws. The softclaw's den is only a few foxlengths to the side of the sharpclaw's den, further into the cave. It is another smaller cave, with the nests lined along its narrow corridor. The nursery is located against the back wall of the cave, where the light rarely touches. It was created by taking many bare, dead tree branches and leaning them against the camp's wall. It was then interwoven with sticks, forming a solid den for the queens. The Ancient's Den is in the back right corner of the cave, on the side where the High Tree and shaman's den is located. It is a hollow tree trunk, that was found in the jungle and drug back to camp to use as a den.
THE JUNGLE| The majority of TerraClan's territory is lush jungle. This is where most of the solitary hunting, predatory dinosaurs are found.
THE PLAINS| This is a stretch of unforested land along TerraClan's border with LavaClan. This is where Long Necks come to nest and graze.
THE LEDGE| This is the cut off of TerraClan's territory, on the edge of No-Clan land. There is no known way to get down to the ground below.
LAVACLAN~
THE CAMP| LavaClan's camp is deep within the ground, close to the volcano. The heat from the lava warms the stone of the cave while the cavern's stream protects the cats from extreme weather. While the stream is devoid of fish, moss grows on the rocky shore to provide the cats with fresh drinking water.
LavaClan's camp is divided into separate dens and separated into tiers. The cave tunnel lowest to the floor of the cave remains to be the ancients' den. It is the tunnel lined with the freshest, softest moss while the entrance is protected by the constructed brambles and briar. Above the ancients' den on the highest floor is the warriors' den. The next tier is the apprentices' den, then above that is the nursery.
All of the entrances to the tunnels are lined with protective thorns, while the thickest layer belongs to the nursery. With the nursery is so high off the ground, young kits cannot scurry down without help from their mothers and predators are unable to climb all the way up to their ledge.
The highest ledge in the camp is called the Highledge, and that is where the chief addresses the Clan. In the roof of the cave is a small oculus that allows sunlight inside, however minimal. The chief's den is the tunnel on the Highledge while the shaman's den is a sandy tunnel closest to the stream. Inside the tunnel is a cool, dry space to store herbs and dens for the ill; as well as a space in the back for the shaman to sleep. Icy lines the walls of the tunnel to act as shelving for the herbs.
THE GRASSLANDS| the majority of LavaClan's territory is grasslands. There's ample vegetation but not nearly as dense as the jungle. Dinosaurs that travel in herds are most commonly found here, there's also solitary predatory dinosaurs occasionally.
THE BLACK SAND BEACH| This is a strait that extends a short ways out into the ocean. It is only accessible during the day, as the tides come in at noon and completely cover it from view.
SHARED TERRITORY~
THE CRYSTAL CAVERN| This is where the Clans come to speak with their warrior ancestors. The entrance is a cave and tunnel that is found at the base of LavaClan's mountain, and stretches far enough to reach under the ocean.
THE LAVA PIT| This is where the Clans come for Gatherings every full moon. If StarClan is displeased or the truce is broken, the lava has been known to bubble and heave with warning.
THE SEASHORE| This area is seen as very dangerous; as it's out in the open. Cats are forbidden to swim in the ocean's waters, for that's where the Fanged Fins live.
VOCABULARY
SHARP TOOTH| These are the apex predators. They are typically solitary hunters that will eat most anything and everything.
FANGED FIN| These are water dwelling dinosaurs that feast on any prey that happens to swim out into the water.
LONG WING| The flying dinosaurs of these lands that will eat anything small enough to fit in their beak.
LONG NECK| These are the herbivorous dinosaurs that tend to nest and graze on the tree's leaves. They are typically peaceful.
SPINEY LIZARD| These are the Sharp Tooth's only rivals. They are just as deadly and dangerous.
SCYTHE CLAW| These are the smaller carnivorous dinosaurs that are always seen in packs. They're quick and cunning, and highly intelligent.
THREE HORN| These dinosaurs are quite aggressive and will charge at any animals that they feel threaten them or their herd.
RIDGE BACK| These are aggressive dinosaurs that typically live in small families of four or less. They are extremely territorial.
CREEPING FANG| These are dinosaurs that are rarely seen, for they stay up in the trees. But they are stealthy and quite deadly. It could gulp up five cats in one bite.
SPIT FIRE| These are very dangerous dinosaurs that are found in small packs. When threatened, they open the frill around their neck and spit acid at attackers.
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