Each Clan has the same set of ranks: leader, deputy, medicine cat (and medicine cat apprentice), warrior, apprentice, queen, kit, and elder, and each have their own place within the Clan. Here is a list of each rank and a detailed description of what cats in each position do.
There are many rules in the Clans that each cat is expected to follow. This set of rules is knows as the warrior code. They exist to keep the Clans in order, not turning them into barbaric rogues, and giving the Clans honor.
The Tribe Of the Rushing Water has been around since before the Clans. In fact, it is cats from this Tribe that actually traveled and founded the Clans. The Tribe is led by a cat named Stoneteller, who is responsible for healing the tribe, performing ceremonies, and intercepting signs from their ancestors, Tribe Of the Endless Hunting. Stoneteller...
ThunderClan is known for being one of the most noble Clans in the forest. It is located in the thicker parts of the woods, and cats who live in ThunderClan are generally good at stalking prey in the undergrowth, and some of them are even good at climbing trees.
StarClan cats are the cats of the Clans who have died, and are the ancestors of the Clans. Cats who have joined StarClan are usually cats who had a good heart and spirit, and did their best for their Clan when they were alive. StarClan is responsible for sharing tongues with the medicine cats of the Clans every half moon,...
ShadowClan has a reputation among the Clans for being dark, mysterious, and vicious. Some cats even refer to ShadowClan as being cold hearted.
The Clans were originally founded by five leaders: Thunderstar, Shadowstar, Windstar, Riverstar, and Skystar. They were originally just groups of wild cats fighting to survive, but after a huge battle the ancestors of these cats stepped in, deciding they must stop the cycle of violence once and for all. Eventually the spirit cats helped the leaders...