Dictionary (Warrior Cats Supplement)
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Dictionary[edit]
Here are all the terms of Warrior Cats. Feel free to use them or not.
Clan[edit]
These terms are used by all clan cats. By default, other cats may use the terms below.
General terms[edit]
Crowfood or crow-food[edit]
A dead prey animal that has begun to rot; can also be used as an insult.
Dark Forest[edit]
When clan cats die, the bad cats go to the Dark Forest. It is an afterlife with no life other than endless trees. It can be descibed as Hell without the punishment.
Dirt[edit]
Feces
Fresh-kill[edit]
A recently killed prey animal caught for the purpose of consumption. Fresh-kill is hunted by warriors and apprentices, and sometimes elders, and placed on the fresh-kill pile or brought to the elders. Elders, kits, queens, and sick cats eat first, then warriors and apprentices. Extras stay in the fresh-kill pile.
Hunting Patrol[edit]
A group of cats hunting for fresh-kill to bring back for their Clan to eat. May fight if there are trespassers.
Kittypet[edit]
A domesticated pet cat.
Loner[edit]
A cat that lives by itself and doesn't defend its territory.
Making dirt[edit]
Defecating.
Rogue[edit]
A usually hostile cat who does not have a permanent home, roams around and does not care about crossing Clan boundaries.
Scent Line[edit]
Cats use claw marks, rubbing their face, and other methods to create a strong scent to mark the border of their territory.
Sharing tongues[edit]
Cats grooming each other while sharing the latest gossip. A cat lies on the ground, talking, while the other grooms their fur, listening.
She-cat[edit]
A female cat.
Silverpelt[edit]
The large swath of stars in the sky (believed to be the Milky Way). These stars are a direct representation of StarClan.
StarClan[edit]
When clan cats die, the good cats go to StarClan. It is like heaven.
Tom/tomcat[edit]
A male cat.
Twoleg (humanoid) Terms[edit]
These are terms relating with Twolegs (humanoid).
Twoleg[edit]
A humanoid.
Cutter[edit]
A veterinarian, often referred to as one that spays or neuters cats, but this is not always the case.
Greenleaf Twolegplace[edit]
A place frequented used by Twolegs during summer, such as a resort or camping spot near the lake.
Halfbridge[edit]
A boat dock.
Horseplace[edit]
A place where horses are kept, such as ranches and stables.
Monster[edit]
A vehicle operated by twolegs. Often described when cats are near Twolegs/the Thunderpath. Motorboats are sometimes referred to as "water-monsters."
Red stone[edit]
A brick or structure made of bricks.
Silver boulder[edit]
A boulder that, when the silver disc is pulled off, holds Twoleg rubbish. To Twolegs, they are just trash cans/bins.
Silverpath[edit]
Railroads. Only Thundersnakes travel on them.
Soft boulder[edit]
A pillow or cushion.
Silverthorn[edit]
Barbed wire.
Smooth boulder-thing[edit]
Twoleg ball.
Tree-eater[edit]
A bulldozer.
Thunderpath[edit]
A paved road with an extremely acrid smell that monsters (cars) often go across.
Thundersnake[edit]
A train. They travel strictly on a Silverpath.
Twoleg kit[edit]
A human child.
Twoleg nest[edit]
A twoleg's house.
Twolegplace[edit]
A town, city, or village where Twolegs live.
Location Terms[edit]
These are locations that everyone in the clan knows.
Carrionplace[edit]
A Twoleg (humanoid) dump in the forest territories that in human language is called the North Allerton Amenity Tip. A part of ShadowClan territory that is the last resource for fresh-kill in leaf-bare (winter). It is the cause of the Carrionplace Disease.
Fourtrees[edit]
A place located in the forest territories, where the territory's corners meet, in which four oaks stand and the Clans gather in peace every full moon.
Gathering[edit]
The monthly meeting of all the Clans when the moon is full. There is a truce on this night, and no fighting is allowed.
Moonpool[edit]
The place near the lake where medicine cats and leaders share tongues (communicate) with StarClan.
Moonstone[edit]
The place in the Forest where medicine cats and leaders shared tongues (communicate) with StarClan.
Mothermouth[edit]
The opening to the cave where the Moonstone is located.
Sun-drown-place[edit]
An ocean to the west of the Clans' territories.
Time terms[edit]
Time is measured by changes of nature than a clock and a calendar.
Newleaf[edit]
The season of spring.
Greenleaf[edit]
The season of summer.
Leaf-fall[edit]
The season of autumn or fall.
Leaf-bare[edit]
The season of winter.
Moon[edit]
The time between one full moon and the next, spanning about 29 days, or a month.
Moonhigh[edit]
When the moon is the highest in the sky; around midnight.
Moonrise[edit]
The time when the moon rises.
Half-moon[edit]
About two weeks, half a month.
Quarter-moon[edit]
About a week.
Sunhigh[edit]
The point during the day when the sun is highest in the sky; noon.
Sunrise[edit]
One day in cat time (i.e. One sunrise ago).
Season[edit]
A quarter of a year in cat time. Four seasons equal a year.
Claw-moon[edit]
When the moon resembles the shape of an unsheathed claw, equivalent to the crescent moon.
Sundown[edit]
Dusk.
Sunup[edit]
Dawn. However, Dawn is still used for example in the phrase "Dawn Patrol."
Distance terms[edit]
Cats uses a different method of measuring distance
Claw-length[edit]
About the length of cat's claw; less than an inch. (1.5 cm)
Fox-length[edit]
About the length of a fox; approximately a yard. (80 cm)
Frog-length[edit]
About the length of a frog; approximately two to four inches. (6-10 cm)
Kittenstep or kitstep[edit]
About the length of kitten's step; approximately an inch or a half-inch. (1.25-2.5 cm)
Rabbit hop or rabbit length[edit]
About a foot and a half away. (45 cm)
Reed-length[edit]
About the length of a reed; 5 feet or less. (1.5 m)
Mouse-length[edit]
About two or three inches. (5-7.5 cm)
Muzzle-length[edit]
About one inch. (2.54 cm)
Pawstep[edit]
About the length of a grown cat's step, roughly six inches. (15 cm)
Tail-length[edit]
About the length of a cat's tail; approximately a foot. (30 cm)
Tree-length[edit]
About the length of a tree; around 40 to 50 feet. (15 m)
Whisker-length[edit]
About the length of a cat's whisker; less than two inches. (5 cm)
Clan ranks[edit]
Like most organizations, clan cats have ranks, heavily dependent on age.
Kit[edit]
A kit is a kitten under six moons old who has not been made an apprentice yet. Their names always end in "-kit". Most often, they are under the age of six moons, though sometimes they are held back from being an apprentice for a certain amount of time, sometimes due to injury or misbehaving. Kits stay in the camp and are forbidden to leave it, unless accompanied by an older cat, such as a warrior, a medicine cat, or any kind of apprentice. Kits are protected by all members of the Clan, and to be protected by all Clan cats, regardless of Clan, since they are the future of the Clan.
Apprentice[edit]
An apprentice is a cat in training to become a warrior. Their names end in the word "-paw" to signify the "path their paws are now on." Most usually are at or over the age of six moons per the warrior code. They have a mentor appointed to them at their ceremony and most days are taken out battle training or hunting. They are also given the task of cleaning out bedding and removing elders' ticks and fleas. Typically, apprentices must pass their warrior assessment, such as catching prey, before being promoted to warriors.
- Medicine Cat's Aprentice
A medicine cat apprentice is the cat that is being trained to follow in the pawsteps of the medicine cat. Unlike warrior's apprentice, they are sometimes chosen by StarClan to become medicine cats. In other cases, cats that do poorly or unable to do hunting and fighting may become a medicine cat. They learn healing and spiritual lore from the medicine cat. Medicine cat apprentices must be accepted by StarClan in order to be trained. Often training does not start until the mentor takes the apprentice with them to the usual half-moon meetings. The apprentices may also accompany their mentors in their visit to the Moonstone or Moonpool every half-moon to receive dreams from StarClan. Unlike warrior training, training to become a medicine cat may take longer than warrior apprenticeship.
A medicine cat apprentice who has full training will be given a their full name similar to warriors; however, medicine cat apprentices remain apprentices, even when fully trained, so long as the current medicine cat is still practicing the arts. When the apprentice becomes a full medicine cat, they can then have an apprentice of their own. At the time the old medicine cat either dies or retires, the medicine cat apprentice becomes a full medicine cat, similar to a leader/deputy relationship. However, medicine cats do not always retire when their apprentices become full medicine cats.
Warrior[edit]
A warrior is an adult cat trained in the arts of fighting and hunting. Warriors make up the bulk of a Clan, and provide that Clan with the protection and food supply that keeps it safe and well-fed. Typically, a cat is made a warrior at or over the age of twelve moons. In their oath to become a warrior, they promise to "uphold the warrior code and protect and defend their Clan, even at the cost of their life." Clan kits dream of being the best warriors they can to defend their Clan.
Mentor[edit]
A cat who is currently training an apprentice.
Queen[edit]
A queen is a she-cat nursing or expecting kits. Their primary task during this time is the raising of their kits. Some queens stay in the nursery after they have kits to help the nursing or inexperienced queens. Some queens do not feel suited for Clan life aside from helping the other queens. They most often help other queens when no milk is available, or when the mother is ill or deceased. Queens usually stay in the nursery until their kits become apprentices, then they return to their warrior duties.
Elder[edit]
An elder is a retired Clan cat who is too old or not in suitable shape to continue with their duties. Elders are taken care of by the whole Clan, and are given respect for the time they have served as part of the Clan. It is usually the apprentices job to hunt and care for the elders. They are responsible for taking the body of a dead cat out to be buried. Some cats don't become an elder only because of old age; if there is ever a condition which prevents the cat from fulfilling their duties to their Clan, it usually leads to the cat's decision of retiring. Though at times they may appear grumpy, elders offer their wisdom to all Clan cats, including the Clan leader.
Medicine cat[edit]
The medicine cat serves the Clan as both their spiritual leader and healer, making them akin to the idea of a 'medicine man' in a tribal society. In addition to their responsibilities to their Clan, they have responsibility to one another and StarClan. They carry out their responsibilities to StarClan once every half-moon, meeting together to discuss matters privately and share dreams with StarClan. Clan leaders often rely on them to carry messages from StarClan, as medicine cats have a link no other cat has to their ancestors. In their role as spiritual leader, they teach the code, interpret omens and prophecies, and generally serve the Clan as a conduit between the earthly cats and their ghostly counterparts.
As a healer, they gather herbs and dispense them as an apothecary would. They handle diagnosis and treatment of both illness and injury for all the cats in the Clan. As a medicine cat, they are not allowed to have a mate or kits, but this rule has been broken by certain medicine cats (for example, Leafpool and Yellowfang). Medicine cats also exist outside of typical Clan rivalries in order to treat all cats fairly.
Medicine cats serve as the third-most powerful member in Clan hierarchy, falling behind the leader and deputy. As such, if the aforementioned individuals are unavailable, the medicine cat (typically the one with most seniority should one be present) serves as the acting leadership figure for the Clan until a suitable replacement is found.
Deputy[edit]
The deputy is the second-in-command to the leader, and may be considered an apprentice to the art of leading the Clan. They serve in the leader's place in situations where the leader is unable to fulfill their duties. They are in charge of organizing patrols, and they are often called on by the leader for advice, but other than that, they retain the normal duties of a warrior. To become a deputy, a cat must have trained at least one apprentice, though sometimes there are some exceptions. Upon the leader's death, they become the leader and go to the Moonstone or the Moonpool, so StarClan can grant them nine lives. Deputies may also retire and give up their place as deputy if they wish, or step down and continue as a normal warrior.
Leader[edit]
A Clan leader is charged with the responsibility to watch over and manage an entire Clan, maintaining discipline, order, and protection. Leaders are normally granted nine lives and a new name with the ending "-star". In a ceremony where StarClan cats come to them in a dream at the Moonstone or the Moonpool. However, a leader may not receive all nine lives if the previous leader of his or her Clan is still alive; in this instance, a leader will have a life taken off the original total of nine for every life the previous leader still possesses. Sometimes StarClan will not accept a leader, if this happens then the Clan is usually thrown into turmoil.
Living spaces[edit]
Most permeant locations of the clan have the following locations:
Camp[edit]
A camp is a site where a group of cats makes its permanent home. It is where the cats sleep, meet, bring fresh-kill, get treated for injuries or illness, receive orders, share tongues, make reports to the Clan leader or deputy, and have ceremonies. Some cats, such as queens, kits, and elders stay in the camp, while the warriors, apprentices, deputy, and leader patrol the territory and hunt. Each Clan has one camp.
Leader's den[edit]
The den in camp that belongs to the Clan leader.
Medicine cat's den/Medicine Den[edit]
The den in camp that belongs to the Clan's medicine cat and his or her apprentice.
Warriors' den[edit]
The den in camp that is shared between the warriors and the deputy of that Clan.
Apprentices' den[edit]
The den in camp that is shared between the apprentices of that Clan.
Elders' den[edit]
The den in camp that is shared between the elders of that Clan.
Nursery[edit]
The nursery is usually the most protected den of all dens in a Clan camp, and in case of a raid, warriors and even elders and queens will do anything to protect it, sometimes sacrificing their lives.
She-cats move to the nursery shortly before giving birth, and stay there until their kits are apprenticed, after which they become warriors again. The care of the kits is shared by all the queens. Some queens decide not to return to warrior duties; instead, they remain in the nursery to help and supervise the other queens and kits and feed kits when their mother cannot.
Dirtplace[edit]
The place near the camp where cats go to urinate or excrete.
Fresh-kill pile[edit]
The place, usually in the center of the camp, where the warriors drop the prey they caught while hunting, so it is easily accessible to all the cats in the Clan.
Insults, exclamations, & phrases[edit]
Like any culture, clan cats have their own insults, exclamations, and phases.
As easy as swallowing a minnow[edit]
A phrase used to indicate easiness of the task.
As much use as a dead fox[edit]
A (harsh) insult, meaning the recipient is useless.
Bat-blind[edit]
An insult to a cat's eyesight, similar to the phrase "as blind as a bat".
Bee-brain[edit]
A similar exclamation to "bees in your brain".
Bees in your brain[edit]
An exclamation meaning confusion or a cat not making sense. (i.e., You've got bees in your brain!)
Buzzardfood[edit]
Alternative of crowfood, used before the start of the Clans.
Chickfeed[edit]
Alternative of crowfood, used before the start of the Clans.
Cleanpaw[edit]
A scornful insult used for someone who sticks to the rules closely.
Clan-swapper[edit]
An insulting term used for cats who switch Clans.
Clan-swapping[edit]
An insulting term used for the action of switching Clans (same meaning as Clan-swapper).
Crowfood[edit]
A (harsh) insult comparing the recipient to rotting prey animals (as in I'll turn you into crowfood!), or suggesting that they eat it (as in crowfood-eater).
Doesn't matter a whisker/Doesn't catch so much as a whisker[edit]
An exclamation meaning the cat does not care, (i.e. it didn't matter a whisker that she didn't share their beliefs) similar to I don't give a mousetail. Or saying that a patrol didn't catch anything.
Dormouse[edit]
An expression or exclamation used against a cat who sleeps a lot.
Drypaw[edit]
A cat that dislikes getting wet, usually used in RiverClan.
Dungface[edit]
A harsh insult.
Like LionClan/TigerClan[edit]
An expression stating that a cat does something very fiercely or well.
Featherbrain[edit]
A term used by WindClan cats, equivalent to mouse-brain.
Fishface, fishfur or fish-breath[edit]
An insult used against RiverClan warriors.
Flea-brain[edit]
A (friendly, yet harsh) insult. The severity of the insult is almost always decided by tone.
Foxbreath[edit]
An insult used to compare the recipient's breath to that of a fox.
Fox-dung[edit]
A (harsh) insult comparing the recipient to fox feces. Also used as an exclamation. (as in That's fox-dung!)
Fox-hearted[edit]
An insult meaning cruel, cold-hearted, or evil (as in fox-hearted Twolegs).
Frog-dirt and Fish-guts[edit]
An exclamation used in RiverClan, has the same meaning as thistles and thorns.
Frog-dung[edit]
Same as fox-dung, except it's often used in RiverClan.
Furball[edit]
A (friendly, yet harsh) insult. The severity of the insult is almost always decided by tone.
Fuzz-brain[edit]
A (friendly, but harsh) insult. The severity of the insult is almost always decided by tone.
Gray-pelts[edit]
A derogatory term used against elders and senior warriors.
Great StarClan![edit]
An exclamation used to signify extreme surprise or anger. Similar to Oh my god! in usage and to the fact that they both have mention of a higher force.
Hare-brain[edit]
An insult similar to mouse-brain.
Hare-dung[edit]
Used as an exclamation, similar to "mouse-dung". Somewhat like "Darn it!"
How in Silverpelt?[edit]
An exclamation used meaning "How in the world?"
I don't give a mousetail/They wouldn't give a mousetail[edit]
An exclamation meaning that the cat does not care. Another variation is I would ____ for a couple of mousetails, meaning that they are willing to do the inserted action for no real reward. Can also mean that a cat would be stingy enough not to share a mousetail.
I'd have shredded you into mousedust![edit]
To gravely injure, rip to shreds. Similar to mousemeat. Used to intimidate others.
In all the stars[edit]
An exclamation of disbelief.
It's as dark as a fox's heart[edit]
A phrase used to describe darkness.
It's better to scare away a mouse than welcome a badger[edit]
An old nursery saying that means that it's better to scare away a friendly cat than welcome a not-so-friendly cat.
Kill two prey with one blow[edit]
Meaning to solve two problems with one action or solution. Equivalent of "Kill two birds with one stone".
Load of fox-dung[edit]
Referring to something that is not true, a mass of lies. Somewhat similar to That's a load of badger droppings.
Load of thistledown[edit]
Referring to something that is not true, a mass of lies. A more light-hearted variant of load of fox-dung.
Make dirt[edit]
To use the bathroom, or the dirtplace in warrior terms.
May StarClan light your path/Banish all the fleas from your nest[edit]
A friendly term used to tell others they wish them well.
May the Sun warm your back and the fish leap into your paws[edit]
A blessing used in RiverClan used to wish good dreams or, in some instances, to say farewell to a dead cat.
May you find good hunting, swift-running, and shelter when you sleep[edit]
An ancient farewell used by all the Clans, to say goodbye to loved ones on their way to StarClan.
Minnow-brain[edit]
An insult that is friendly but harsh. A RiverClan version of mouse-brain.
Mouse-brain[edit]
A (friendly yet harsh) insult. The severity of the insult is almost always decided by tone.
Mouse-breath[edit]
A insult possibly used to intimidate someone.
Mouse-dung[edit]
A (somewhat harsh) insult comparing the recipient to mouse feces. Also used as an exclamation (as in Mouse-dung! That can't be right!). Somewhat like "Darn it!"
Mouse-hearted[edit]
An insult that describes one who is cowardly.
Mousefodder[edit]
An insult describing that the cat is worthless or a kittypet.
Once a kittypet, always a kittypet![edit]
A harsh phrase used to describe a cat with kittypet roots.
(Only) StarClan knows (what)[edit]
Sometimes used to answer a question that is impossible to answer. Similar to "The only god knows what," "The only god knows," and "god knows."
One piece of prey in [one's] paws is worth two in a tree[edit]
A phrase of the same meaning as "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."
Pain in the tail[edit]
An insult meaning a cat is irritating or lazy.
Rabbit-brain[edit]
An insult that is friendly but harsh. A WindClan version of mouse-brain.
Rabbit-chasers[edit]
A less harsh insult used in ShadowClan to describe WindClan.
Scaredy-mouse![edit]
A similar expression to "scaredy-cat", referring to a cat easily frightened.
Scaredy-sparrow[edit]
Same as the term "scaredy-mouse."
Smart-ears[edit]
A friendly insult.
Snake-heart(ed)[edit]
Similar to the term "fox-hearted," generally used by RiverClan.
Snake-tongue[edit]
An insult meaning cold or unfair; similar to "fox-hearted" or "snake-hearted", used by ShadowClan.
Sorry catches no prey or Sorry fills no bellies[edit]
Means cats can be sorry, but that it will not change the past.
StarClan's kits![edit]
An exclamation of surprise or disbelief. Sometimes used as an exclamation if a cat is hurt.
Stirring up a bee's nest[edit]
A phrase meaning a cat is looking for trouble or starting it.
Sunshine and daisies[edit]
A phrase meaning the same as "sunshine and rainbows."
Squirrel-chasers[edit]
A phrase used to describe ThunderClan cats, used in RiverClan.
Tabbies don't change their stripes[edit]
Meaning that a cat doesn't change their nature. Equivalent to "a leopard can't change his spots."
Tail-licker[edit]
An insult intended for a cat who is sucking up, similar to the word bootlicker.
(That's a) load of badger droppings[edit]
A harsh exclamation saying that something is nonsense.
====Thistles and thorns Used to describe bad luck (as in: Thistles and thorns! I blew it!); similar to "Darn it" or "mouse-dung."
Toad-brain[edit]
Similar to mouse-brain.
Thundercat[edit]
Used by ShadowClan to describe a ThunderClan cat.
Weasel heart[edit]
A (harsh) insult, sometimes used to describe cats from other Clans.
We'll cross that river if we come to it[edit]
A phrase meaning the same as "we'll cross that bridge when we come to it."
What in StarClan's name?[edit]
An exclamation similar to "What on earth?" or "What in the world?"
When hedgehogs will fly[edit]
An exclamation style statement that shows disbelief that a certain event will likely occur (as in That will happen when hedgehogs fly), used in many variations. Somewhat like the human phrase, "When pigs fly!"
Who made dirt in their fresh kill/nest?[edit]
A phrase to describe a cranky or suddenly moody cat.
Who ruffled their fur?[edit]
A similar way of saying "who got under their skin?"
Wild rabbit hunt[edit]
A phrase of the same meaning as "wild goose chase."
Would've made mousemeat out of you![edit]
To badly injure, rip to shreds. Similar to mousedust.
You fight/hunt like a kittypet![edit]
An expression used to insult or tease a cat who fights/hunts poorly.
(You're) crazier than a fox in a fit![edit]
An insult used when a cat (or cats) are acting crazy. Another variation uses "madder" instead of "crazier."
Guardian cats terminology[edit]
Guardian cats are a group of peaceful cats the live under an abandoned church like building.
Time terms[edit]
Night-chill[edit]
Fall
Ice-chill[edit]
Winter
Warmingtime[edit]
Spring
Sister terminology[edit]
Sisters are a female only cats that constantly travel and can see and speak with ghosts.
General Terms[edit]
Everkit[edit]
Cat that is tamed by twolegs/twopaw (humanoid)
Twopaw[edit]
humanoids
Twopawplace[edit]
A town or village where twopaw (humanoid) live in.
Tribe of Rushing Water[edit]
These cats share distant ancestors to the clan cats. Their ancestors settled in the mountains instead of the forest.
General Terms[edit]
Beetle-brain[edit]
Friendly insult; similar to mouse-brain.
Caught-prey[edit]
A dead prey animal caught for the purpose of consumption; similar to fresh-kill.
The giving of close comfort[edit]
Grooming another cat's fur, especially in times of hardship.
Sharptooth[edit]
A mountain lion.
Time of Freed Water[edit]
The season of spring
Time of Frozen Water[edit]
The season of winter
Tribe of Endless Hunting[edit]
The Tribe of Endless Hunting is comprised of the spirits of the ancestors of the Tribe of Rushing Water. They send warnings and signs to the Tribe healer and will show them which to-be should train to become the next healer. They are the equivalent of StarClan
Tribe Hierarchy[edit]
Healer[edit]
The Tribe's Healer acts as the leader and medicine cat to the Tribe. Not only do they lead the Tribe, they also use healing herbs to cure wounds and sickness. The Healer receives signs from their warrior ancestors in the Cave of Pointed Stones. They interpret the signs of rock, leaf, and water to read messages from the Tribe of Endless Hunting. Unlike Clan cats, Healers do not dream. The Healer also almost never leaves the cave, because unlike leaders they do not have nine lives and it's easier for them to be killed. The only times they come out of the cave is for to-be ceremonies. Every Healer changes their name to Teller of the Pointed Stones, or Stoneteller, once they become the Tribe's official Healer. The new Healer is appointed by the previous Healer.
Prey-hunter[edit]
Prey-hunters are the lithe, quick cats of the Tribe who can jump high to catch mountain birds such as eagles or hawks to feed to their tribemates. Prey-hunters are tribe cats whose only duties are to catch prey for the tribe. They are the hunters of the Tribe, using stealth and surprise along with camouflage to catch their food. It is their responsibility to feed the Tribe and catch their prey, especially for the nursing cats, and the young and old. They depend on speed, for there are not many places to hide in the almost-bare surroundings. Normally prey-hunters hunt in teams to help catch prey. Prey-hunters often coat themselves with mud; this disguises them, covers their scent, and protects against the wind. A group of cave-guards accompany them to spot trouble. Prey-hunters are chosen from birth for their lithe and agile build.
Cave-guard[edit]
Cave-guards are thick, strong, and lean cats that protect and guard the entrance of the Tribe's cave. They are the main fighting force of the Tribe and have the responsibility of defending the cave from predators such as big birds. Watching the skies to protect the prey-hunters from hawks and eagles while they hunt is another one of their responsibilities. They are also the most experienced with fighting. To hide their scent and blend in with the rocky scenery, they often coat themselves with mud. These cats are chosen from birth for their muscular and stocky build.
To-be[edit]
The Tribe's equivalent of an apprentice, to-bes are young cats in training. To-bes are trained in either prey-hunting or cave-guarding. The Healer of the Tribe decides the path of a kit. This is typically based on if a kit looks like it can run fast or has a strong build. Tribe cats believe that they are born into their duty, though they can change positions. Unlike Clan apprentices, to-bes start training at the age of eight moons./] The Stoneteller will receive a message from The Tribe of Endless Hunting when it is time to choose his own to-be. Once this happens, they can become something else, most do not.
Kit-mother[edit]
As their name suggests, kit-mothers are she-cats who are expecting or nursing kits, the equivalent of queens. A prey-hunter or a cave-guard becomes a kit-mother when they become heavily pregnant and they can't continue with their duties. When they have their kits, they remain kit-mothers for a time to nurse them. An ancient tradition is that the kit-mothers name their kits after what they see when their kits are first born.
Elder[edit]
Elders are the oldest and weakest cats in the Tribe. Elders are retired cats that have stopped doing their Prey-Hunter or Cave-Guard duties. They are often consulted in difficult times. The elders of the Tribe have a very similar role to the elders of the Clans. They are fed by the Prey-Hunters and are protected by the Cave-Guards.
Kit[edit]
Kits are young cats that are not yet to-bes; the same as Clan kits. They are too young to do to-be duties, so they stay in the nursery with their mother. Kits stay a kit for eight moons. At their birth, it is foretold by the Tribe healer if they will become a prey-hunter, a cave-guard, or the next Teller of the Pointed Stones. Kits that seem fast and lithe are prey-hunters; kits that look strong will be cave-guards. They can be to-bes when they are eight moons old.
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