Skyclan
Skyclan, perched among the high treetops and craggy outcrops, flourishes in a rugged, aerial environment. Renowned for their exceptional climbing abilities and agility, their territory is characterized by its steep cliffs, dense woodlands, and towering trees. Skyclan cats possess strong, agile limbs and sharp claws, perfectly suited for navigating their arboreal home.Their camp is situated in the safety of a ravine in a secure ledge within the mountainside, providing both protection and a commanding view of their expansive territory. This elevated position allows them to evade ground-based threats and offers a strategic advantage in both defense and observation. The clan warriors are adept climbers and swift in the trees, leveraging their vertical environment to their advantage.
Highranks
Leader
Sleepstar
A smoothly muscled warm-golden shorthair cat with distinct dark brown spots and blue eyes. Sleepstar is a hunter first and a leader second; originally known for her incredible reflexes as a warrior, paired with acute hearing and the keen sense of smell of an agile tracker. She is incredibly confident, yet struggles with regulating her emotional depth and arrogance. She manages to be nearly equal parts ferociously violent and passionately loving.
Deputy
A petite tortoiseshell molly with blue/amber eyes. Leafmeadow is a very caring and affectionate molly who's love knows no bounds and cares for any cat no matter the clan or background as if they were her own. She holds the entire clan very close to her heart and her main goal is to see every one of them thrive and live their best lives, a desire that often leads to her overworking herself yet more often then not she will ignore it unless physically forced to take it easy. Though laid back and almost a complete pacifist the majority of the time Leafmeadow is actually quite a formidable fighter and not one to be messed with.
Medicine Cat
Coming soon!
Medcat Apprentice
Coming soon!
Allegiances
Warriors
STARTLEDBIRD — golden ginger she-cat with a white belly, muzzle, and paws. She has light blue eyes and is rather large.KINKTAIL — golden ginger she-cat with a white belly, muzzle, and paws. She has light blue eyes and is rather large.SEEKERTAIL — slender silver and white tabby she-cat with almost icy blue eyes.SILVERFERN — diluted brown and white tom with protruding fangs, shiny fur, and heterochromatic yellow-green eyes.TWISTEDFUR — silver bengal feline with an odd fur mass along their body intertwining with their fur and body.DOEPETAL — short and slim she-cat with pale-cream and white fur with light-brown, light-cream spotted markings, and green eyes.SUNMAW — A medium-sized shaggy tabby tomcat with green eyes.DAISYTUFT — fluffy she-cat that is dark brown with ear tufts and cream colored markings along with sage green eyes.
Apprentices
ROSEPAW — large, thin she-cat big paws long legs pale creamy orange color with dark ginger tabby stripes fur and eyes are dark green.MINKPAW — pale brown tabby she-cat with green eyes.THINGPAW — albino apprentice with wide eyes, rounded ears and a bobbed tail, they have extra toe beans and a chubby frame.
Nursery Queens
LEGACYPLUME — golden brown and cream-white colored tabby with spotted white markings and amber eyes.
Lifestyle
Skyclan’s lifestyle is uniquely adapted to their mountainous and rocky environment, characterized by their agility, climbing skills, and adaptation to a more vertical landscape. Here’s an overview of their lifestyle and customs:
Skyrock Gathering
The Skyrock is a large flat rock that juts over the gorge cliffs. During the day, the surface is warm and smooth. The leader sits on a tumble of boulders where the rock meets the cliff. At night, starlight glints on its surface. A narrow stony and slanted trail leads up to the Skyrock from beyond the elders' den cavern. It ends at a deep cleft in the cliff face. A large gap lies in between the Skyrock and the trail.Because of the gap, the young, old, and injured sit on the trail or keep watch over camp. As Skyclan grew, the Skyrock only had enough room for the senior warriors to sit on top of it, and thus it became a tradition. Leaders of Twolegplace are sought, and invited to this monthly gathering, to encourage trade relation and communicate with the respect families of daylight warriors.
Daylight Warriors
Daylight warriors are kittypets who prefer to stay with their Twolegs but also wish to be involved with the clan. They visit the clan during the day and return home at night. Unlike full clan members, daylight warriors do not adopt full clan names; instead, they use names like "Billystorm" or "Bellaleaf," keeping their kittypet names as prefixes. This signifies their connection to both worlds, and Skyclan accepts this without judgment. Consequently, it is not unusual to see collars or other kittypet accessories among them, which can be surprising to cats from other clans.Skyclan's openness has resulted in a diverse range of pelt colors and builds among its members, making their bloodlines quite varied. However, Skyclan cats are distinguished by their strong hind legs, which enable them to leap great heights and distances. Their rough, durable gray pads are suited for long treks and climbing, providing protection for their paws. These physical traits make them excellent at tree-climbing and hunting in the trees. Skyclan cats are generally welcoming to outsiders and prefer building relationships over creating conflicts. They value connections with other cats and are averse to isolation.
Twolegplace
A strange-smelling place where twolegs and kittypets live. Despite Skyclan’s comfort around the Twolegplace compared to other clans, no cat is allowed to hunt here. However, medicine cats are known to cross into twoleg gardens for herbs that don’t grow in the forest. A wooden fence marks the boundary between the forest and the Twolegplace, acting as Skyclan’s southern border. While SkyClan is relatively friendly towards kittypets, this border must be checked often to make sure curious kittypets aren’t trespassing.
Battle Techniques
Skyclan consists of powerful cats who rival only Thunderclan in their physical strength. Strong, skillful, and honorable, they are strategic fighters with many techniques:ㅤ✧ The Sky-Crusher: Balance on a thin branch; make no sound. Land squarely on the enemy, claws unsheathed.ㅤ✧ The Flick-Over: Balance on a thin branch; make no sound. Land with all four paws outstretched on your enemy. Knock the opponent's feet from under them. Flip the enemy over to their belly; pin them to the ground until they surrender.ㅤ✧ The Kick: Balance on a thin branch; make no sound. Kick the enemy as you near the ground. Use the momentum of the fall to spring backward before the enemy has time to attack.ㅤ✧ The Slice: Balance on a thin branch; make no sound. Drop with claws unsheathed for maximum injury.ㅤ✧ The Branch Swing: Hold on to a branch with front claws as your back paws rake your enemy's face.ㅤ✧ The Reverse Branch Swing: Hold on to a branch with back claws as your front paws rake your enemy's face.ㅤ✧ The Trunk Spring: Balance on a thin branch; make no sound. Slide down the trunk of your tree. Spring off the trunk with your back legs at head height to clear an enemy. Ideal if the tree is surroundedㅤ✧ The Reverse Climb: Pace backward as the enemy advances. Climb backward up the trunk to escape the enemy; often followed by the Trunk Spring.
Resources
Mountain Arnica (Arnica montana)
Mountain Arnica is a bright yellow flowering plant known for its healing properties. It has large, daisy-like flowers and hairy, lance-shaped leaves. The plant is used in poultices to reduce swelling and pain from bruises and muscle strains. This plant should never be ingested as it is toxic to cats. But as a poultice, it's incredibly effective to treat mending apprentices after rigorous training sessions.Where to Find: It grows in rocky, well-drained soils at higher elevations, often found in alpine meadows and mountain slopes.
Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia)
Harebell is a delicate blue bell-shaped flower with slender, green leaves. It is known for its soothing properties and is used in teas for treating minor digestive issues and promoting relaxation. Many warriors refer to this herb as fake lavender, but medicine cats are expected to call it like it is with all the brevity of a professional.Where to Find: Commonly found in rocky outcrops and cliff edges, thriving in acidic, well-drained soils.
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)
Foxglove is known for its tall spikes of tubular flowers in shades of purple, pink, or white. It is used cautiously in medicine for its cardiac benefits, though it is toxic in large quantities. This should only be applied in dying cats through respiratory inhalation of pollen. Foxglove contains cardiac glycosides, such as digoxin and digitoxin. These compounds help regulate irregular heartbeats.Where to Find: Commonly found in mountainous woodlands and cliff bases where the soil is rich and well-drained.Apply only if you cannot regulate the heartbeat of your cat.
White Willow can be used to minimize the effects of Foxglove.
Foxglove is a lethal herb, capable of killing a clan leader with nine lives provided by Starclan. Be careful.
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Thyme is a low-growing, aromatic herb with small, oval leaves and tiny, tubular flowers that can be purple, pink, or white. The plant is renowned for its antiseptic and expectorant properties, making it valuable for treating respiratory infections such as coughs and colds. Thyme is also used in topical treatments for minor wounds and skin conditions due to its antibacterial properties. The leaves can be used fresh or dried to make teas, tinctures, and salves.Where to Find: Thyme is commonly found in rocky, well-drained areas of mountain slopes and cliff faces. It thrives in full sun and dry, sandy soils, often colonizing areas where other plants might struggle.
Lichen (Various species)
Lichen is a unique symbiotic organism composed of a fungus and an alga or cyanobacterium. It appears as a crusty or leafy growth on rocks and tree bark. Lichen has been used in traditional remedies to treat a variety of ailments, including respiratory conditions and skin issues. Its medicinal use varies with species, but it is generally valued for its soothing and antimicrobial properties.Where to Find: Lichen thrives on rocky surfaces, cliff faces, and in high-altitude areas with minimal soil. It often colonizes harsh environments where other plants might not survive.