Warriors Roleplay


 This is a special roleplay set aside for clans and loners and kittypets called simply

 It follows the world of the "clanners" underneath the Jamaasian history and basically is meant for sheer enjoyment. Before you send in a form, though, you MUST have read at least one Warriors book. Don't try to fool me, if you mess up I WILL remove you from the clan. The clan we are in is IceClan, and if you have a clan, be sure to email me about it and tell me more, and if you want to ally with us. Also, most cats after the first ten cats are accepted will have to be kits, unless you were a loner/rogue/kittypet or another clan cat first.

Order Form:
Cat Name: (example: Frostlily (warrior), Dewpaw (apprentice), Conekit (kitten), Pumpkinstar (leader))
Appearance: (send in an image from Google Images or Deviant Art, just make some sort of cat image w/ color)
Backstory: (minimum 8 sentences)
Strengths: (No more than 5)
Weaknesses: (At least three)
Rank: (med cat, apprentice {to whom?}, warrior, kit {to which two cats?}
Gender:
Clan:

Send entries to:
samurott331@gmail.com

Clans:
IceClan: Froststar (Amy Jiao)
FireClan: Brownstar (anyone want this?)
ThunderClan: ??? (???)
RiverClan: Fused with IceClan
Shadowclan: Traveled far away, ended up moving in with FireClan and IceClan, ??? (???)
WindClan: ??? (???)
SkyClan: ??? (???)
BloodClan: ??? (???)

Oh, and for your information, this happened AFTER THE EVENTS OF THE CURRENT WARRIORS STORIES ON THE MAIN BLOG! Expect them to take place eight seasons after the current stories. Froststar is Frostlily, after she gets fused with Frost (the leader of the hidden clan IceClan)


Also, backstory on IceClan and an image of my cat, Frostlily.
Iceclan was a clan founded by Ice, a she-cat who liked wintertime. They trained the med-cat to shave the fur off cats during new-leaf and throughout greenleaf, but during leaf-fall and leaf-bare she let it grow wild. However, a severe drought wiped both them and their ally clan FireClan (mysterious cats founded by Ice's brother Fire that could somehow control Twolegs and dogs) out entirely, and so they were obsolete for generations, and generations.
However, afterwards, StarClan sent a sign to Frost and Brown, two gifted rogues at the sun-drown place, to restart the lost clans. They were fitting in with the lake  clans when the Great Move began, and they were whisked to Jamaa. While the other clans started to grow evil, they managed to resist the wave of darkness and hid away in the phantoms' lands to protect themselves. Will you help them, or will you perish?


Medicine Information
IF YOU ARE A MEDICINE CAT FOR YOUR CLAN AND YOU NEED TO LEARN THE HERBS JUST CHECK IN HERE! 

Alder Bark

Alder Bark
Alder Bark
Description:Bark of the alder tree.
Location:Grows mainly in boggy, wet terrain.
Usage:For tooth pain.[2]
Effect:Eases toothaches.[2]


Beech Leaves

Beech Leaves
Beech Leaves
Description:Large, broad leaves that can be serrated, entire or sparsely toothed.
Location:Grows in almost any soil that is not waterlogged.
Usage:By ThunderClan medicine cats for carrying other herbs.[3]
Effect:None.



Blackberry Leaves

Blackberry Leaves
Blackberry Leaves
Description:Leaves from the prickly blackberry bush.
Location:Almost anywhere; they are very hardy plants.
Usage:These leaves are chewed into a pulp.[4]
Effect:Eases the swelling of bee stings.[4]



Borage Leaves

Borage Leaves
Borage Leaves
Description:It is easily distinguished by its small blue or pink star-shaped flowers and hairy leaves.
Location:Grows best in forests.[5]
Usage:It is chewed and eaten by nursing queens.[6]
Effect:It produces more and better milk.[7] It also brings down fevers.[8]



Burdock Root

Burdock Root
Burdock Root
Description:Tall-stemmed thistle with a sharp smell and dark leaves.
Location:Best in dry areas.[9]
Usage:The root is dug up, the soil is washed off, and then it is chewed into a pulp.[6]
Effect:Lessens and heals the pain of infected rat bites.[6]



Burnet

Burnet
Burnet
Description:Has oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges. Stems grow 50-200cm tall, with large clusters of small flower buds on top.
Location:Usually found in dry, grassy meadows.
Usage:A traveling herb.[10]
Effect:Is said to help stop minor bleeding on humans. Keeps a cat's strength up.[10]



Catchweed

Catchweed
Catchweed
Description:A plant with fuzzy green balls on long stems.[11]
Location:It is common in hedges and other low, shrubby vegetation.
Usage:The burrs are put on the pelt where poultices are.[11]
Effect:Stops poultices from being rubbed off without hurting the skin.[11]



  • Mothwing recommended this herb to Jaypaw in The Sight to stop Stormfur's poultice from getting rubbed off.[11]

Catmint/Catnip

Catmint
Catmint
Description:A leafy and delicious-smelling plant.[6]
Location:Rarely found in the wild; mostly found in Twoleg gardens.[6]
Usage:Eaten.[12]
Effect:Best remedy for the deadly greencough, which kits and elders usually catch in the season of leaf-bare. Can also be used for whitecough.[6]



  • It is best to collect late in the day, as the dew will have burned off (evaporated) so it won't rot in the store.[13]

Celandine

Celandine
Celandine
Description:Yellow flower with four petals.
Location:Grows better on ThunderClan's territory, though it also grows on RiverClan's territory.[14]
Usage:Juice is trickled into the eye.[15]
Effect:Soothes damaged eyes.[14]



Chamomile

Chamomile
Chamomile
Description:A small, white flower with a large, yellow center.
Location:Can be found in Twoleg gardens.[10]
Usage:Eaten.[10]
Effect:Strengthens the heart and soothes the mind. Also given to traveling cats for strength.[16]



Chervil

Chervil
Chervil
Description:A sweet-smelling plant with large, leafy, fern-like leaves and small white flowers.[6] The roots are described as being knobby and brown.[17]
Location:In the Forest Territories, it was found at Snakerocks.[18]
Usage:Chewed to extract the juice of the leaves or the root.[6]
Effect:For infected wounds and bellyache, respectively.[6] Can also be used during kitting.[19]



Chickweed

Chickweed
Chickweed
Description:Tall-stemmed plant with fat, almond-shaped leaves.
Location:In the Forest Territories, it grew near Sunningrocks.[20]
Usage:Unknown.
Effect:Treats greencough, though catmint is often preferred.[21]



Cob Nuts

Hazelnuts
Cob Nuts
Description:A smooth brown nut with a hard outside shell. A type of hazelnut.
Location:In, under or near hazel trees that grow in sunny spots.
Usage:Made into ointments.[22]
Effect:Unknown



Cobwebs


Cobwebs
Cobwebs
Description:Long, thin, shiny strands spun into a web by spiders. Very common.
Location:All around the forest.[23]
Usage:Press over wound.[24]
Effect:To soak up and stop (or slow) the bleeding.[25] It may also be used to bind broken bones.[26]



Coltsfoot

Coltsfoot
Coltsfoot
Description:A flowering plant with yellow or white flowers resembling dandelions. Grows best in newleaf.[27]
Location:Grows by a waterfall in RiverClan's forest territory.[28] It also grows well in ShadowClan's lake territory.[29]
Usage:Leaves chewed into a pulp.[30]
Effect:Eases breathing or kitten-cough,[31] as well as cracked or sore pads.[30]



Comfrey Root

Comfrey
Comfrey Root
Description:It has large leaves, small bell-shaped flowers, which are pink, white, or purple, and fat, black roots. Tangy smell.[32]
Location:Damp, grassy places.
Usage:Roots are chewed into a poultice.[33]
Effect:Repairs broken bones[26] or soothes wounds.[34] Also used for wrenched claws.[35] Can be used for itching[36] or for inflammation on stiff joints.[37]



Daisy Leaf

Daisy
Daisy Leaf
Description:Thick, dark green, oval shaped leaves.
Location:Almost everywhere.
Usage:Chewed into a paste.[38]
Effect:Eases the pain of aching joints.[39] It is also a travelling herb.[16]



  • In Sunrise, Jayfeather brings a daisy leaf to Mousefur to smell, thinking it might be the mystery herb that Leafpool mixed in with the tansy. Also, in The Fourth Apprentice, Jayfeather gives Dustpelt some daisy leaves for his back pain.[40]

Dandelion

Dandelion
Dandelion
Description:Common yellow-flowered plant with long, hollow stems. After flowering is finished, the flower transforms a sphere made out of hundreds of smaller white florets with seed heads at the bottom that connect to the flower head.
Location:Almost everywhere.
Usage:The white liquid is thought to be applied to bee stings. Leaves can be chewed.[41]
Effect:Thought to soothe and heal bee stings. Its leaves can also be chewed to act like a painkiller.[41]



Dock

Dock Leaf
Dock
Description:Common, large-leafed plant with a tangy smell[42] and taste.[43]
Location:Doesn't grow well in mountains, best in leafy areas.[44]
Usage:Chewed up and applied to scratches. Similar to sorrel.[45]
Effect:Soothes scratches,[46] though can sting when being applied.[47] Soothes sore pads.[48]



  • In Twilight, Mothwing fetched it for Tumblekit to vomit on.[49]

Fennel

Fennel
Fennel
Description:Thin, spiky leaves.[17]
Location:Found in numerous places, especially on dry soils near the sea/coast and on riverbanks.
Usage:Stalks are broken and juice is squeezed into the receiver's mouth.[50]
Effect:Helps pain in the hips.[17]



Feverfew

Feverfew
Feverfew
Description:Small bush with flowers resembling daisies. Has a sharp tangy smell and small soft leaves.[51]
Location:Grows best along the water.[52]
Usage:Eaten.[31]
Effect:Reduces body temperature for cats with fever or chills. Also heals aches and pains,[31] especially good for headaches.[51]



Goldenrod

Goldenrod
Goldenrod
Description:A tall plant with bright, yellow flowers.
Location:Grows well on the WindClan moors.[53]
Usage:Chewed into a poultice.[54]
Effect:Good for healing wounds.[54]



Heather Nectar

Heather
Heather Nectar
Description:Nectar found in bell-shaped flowers.
Location:Best grown in shady areas.[55]
Usage:Included in herbal mixtures.[56]
Effect:Makes swallowing easier and sweetens mixtures.[56]



Honey

Honey
Honey
Description:A sweet, golden-coloured liquid made by bees.[57]
Location:In honeycombs or bees nests up in trees.[57]
Usage:Eaten, or given by moss soaked in it.[58]
Effect:Soothes infections,[59] smoke-damaged or sore throats,[58] helps cats swallow other concoctions,[57] helps soothe coughing,[56] and gives energy.[60]



Horsetail

Horsetail
Horsetail
Description:A tall, bristly-stemmed plant, referred to with fleshy stalks.[61]
Location:Any marshy area.[62]
Usage:Chewed to a poultice, and applied to wounds.[31]
Effect:Treats infections[31] and stops bleeding.[48]



Ivy Leaf

Ivy Leaf
Ivy Leaf
Description:Leaves from the ivy vine.
Location:Grows in the ThunderClan medicine den.[63]
Usage:By ShadowClan medicine cats to store other herbs.[64]
Effect:None.



Juniper Berries

Juniper Berries
Juniper Berries
Description:Purple-blue berries from the dark green, spiky-leaved juniper bush.[65]
Location:Grows in places that are not wet.[65]
Usage:Chewed and eaten.[66]
Effect:Soothes bellyaches,[67] gives strength, and helps troubled breathing.[68] It is also used to help calm cats.[69]



Lamb's Ear

Lamb's Ear
Lamb's Ear
Description:Soft, fuzzy green plant.
Location:Commonly found in the mountains.[70]
Usage:Unknown
Effect:Gives a cat strength.[71]
  • This herb was discovered first by the Tribe cats, and then when the Clans were resting in their territory, Stoneteller told Leafpaw about this herb.

Lavender

Lavender
Lavender
Description:A small purple flowering plant.
Location:Grown in Twoleg gardens. Can also be found in sunny spots with sandy or gravelly soil.
Usage:Unknown.
Effect:Cures fever and chills.[72] Also a herb used to hide the scent of death.[73]



Mallow Leaves

Mallow Leaves
Mallow Leaves
Description:Large fuzzy three-nubbed leaves from a flowering shrub; sweet rose scent.[74]
Location:Grows best near shore,[75] but best collected at sunhigh, when they are dry.[76]
Usage:Eaten.[77]
Effect:Soothes bellyache.[78]



Marigold

Med marigold
Marigold
Description:A low-growing flower; yellow to bright orange.
Location:Near water.[79]
Usage:Petals or leaves chewed in a poultice.[31] Juice can be used as well.[80]
Effect:Stops infection.[81] Stops bleeding.[48] Used for inflammation of stiff joints.[82]



Mint

Mint
Mint
Description:Downy, serrated leaves ranging from green to purple and yellow in colour. Flowers are small and white or purple in colour.
Location:Patch beside ThunderClan nursery in the Forest Territories.[83]
Usage:Rubbed on a dead body.[84]
Effect:Hides the scent of death.[84]



Mouse Bile

Extracted from the mouse. The only remedy for ticks, mouse bile is foul smelling, and is stored in moss. When dabbed on a tick, the tick falls off. Smell can be masked by wild garlic, or by washing paws in running water. If accidentally swallowed, can leave a horrible taste in mouth for days. Medicine cats always have to remember to wash their paws in a body of water, such as a creek or stream, after using mouse bile.[31]

Oak Leaf

Oak Leaf
Dried Oak Leaf
Description:Round, cartoony ruffled leaves.
Location:All over the forest floor and collected in leaf-fall.[31]
Usage:Unknown, but it is stored in a dry place.[31]
Effect:Stops infection from setting in.[31]



Parsley

Parsley
Parsley
Description:A long-stemmed plant with ragged-edged crinkly leaves, Sharp scent, tastes cold and fresh, tastes the same fresh or dried.[85]
Location:Grows best in moist, well drained soil, with full sun.
Usage:Eaten.[86]
Effect:Stops a queen from producing milk if her kits die, don't need milk anymore, or are producing too much milk.[86] Also used to cure bellyache.[87]



Poppy Seeds

Poppy Seeds
Poppy Seeds
Description:Tiny, round black seeds that are shaken out of a dried poppy flowerhead.[88]
Location:All over forest.[89]
Usage:Chewed on.[54]
Effect:They can help a cat sleep,[90] soothe shock or distress,[91] or ease pain.[54]Not recommended for nursing queens.[92]



Ragwort Leaves


Ragwort
Ragwort Leaves
Description:Tall shrub with yellow flowers. Tastes foul to cats.[93]
Location:Almost everywhere, especially in cool areas with high rainfall.
Usage:Crushed and chewed; mixed with juniper berries, it can help aching joints.[94]
Effect:Treats aching joints[94] and keeps a cat's strength up.[71]



Ragweed

Ragweed
Ragweed
Description:Ragged-leaved plant resembling a fern.
Location:Thought to be commonly found in the mountains.
Usage:Thought to give cats extra strength.
Effect:Like lamb's ear, ragweed gives a cat extra strength and energy.



  • Ragweed was first discovered by the Tribe cats, later being told to Leafpool by Stoneteller, when the Clans were resting in their territory.

Raspberry Leaves


Raspberry Leaves
Raspberry Leaves
Description:Soft to the touch, but with jagged edges.[96]
Location:Unknown
Usage:It could be a painkiller, or help stop bleeding during kitting.[97]
Effect:Could possibly ease pain, or stop bleeding.[96]



Rosemary

Rosemary
Rosemary
Description:Tall with needle-like leaves and purple flowers.
Location:Near the ThunderClan warriors' den in the forest territory.[84]
Usage:Put on the pelt of a dead cat to prepare for burial.[84]
Effect:Hides the scent of death.[98]



Rush


Rush
Rush
Description:It has long narrow leaves and lavender-colored head stalks.
Location:Often grows in infertile soils in a wide range of moisture conditions.
Usage:Used to bind broken bones.[99]
Effect:Helps hold a broken limb in place, such as casts for Twolegs.[100]



Snakeroot


Snakeroot
Snakeroot
Description:The best remedy for poison, especially snake bites.
Location:Grows mainly in warmer areas, however some grow in cooler areas.
Usage:Thought to be applied to wounds.
Effect:Thought to heal poison.



Sorrel


Sorrel
Sorrel
Description:Similar to dock, Sorrel is used as a traveling herb.[16]
Location:Can be found near Twoleg nests.[10]
Usage:Eaten.[10]
Effect:Traveling herb.[10]



Sticks


Stick
Stick
Description:Thin wooden protrusions that grow on and fall from trees.[101]
Location:Can be found anywhere there are trees.[101]
Usage:Cats in pain bite it when other medicine is either unavailable or not recommended.[101]
Effect:Distracts cats from pain. Recommended for queens giving birth.[101]



Stinging Nettle


Nettle Seed
Stinging Nettle
Description:It has green, spiny seeds.[102]
Location:All over the forest.[103]
Usage:The seeds are eaten by a cat who's swallowed poison, or the leaves are chewed into a poultice for a wound.[104]
Effect:Induces vomiting, or brings down swelling, respectively.[104] Can be mixed with comfrey to help heal broken bones.[33] Helps with wounds.[103]



Tansy


Tansy
Tansy
Description:The tansy plant has round, yellow leaves, and has a very sweet and strong scent, making it good for disguising a cat's scent.[105]
Location:Found in the forest and near Twoleg places.[106]
Usage:To be consumed, but only in small doses.[104]
Effect:Cures coughs.[107] Can be used to cure wounds and poisons.[108] Stops cats from getting greencough.[109] Soothes throats.[110]



Tormentil

Tormentil
Tormentil
Description:It has a strong, aromatic scent to it and a sharp taste.
Location:Found in most cool or cold areas, but other types may be found in gardens.
Usage:Chewed and put on the wound.[108]
Effect:Its root is good for treating all wounds and extracting poison.[108]



Thyme

Thyme
Thyme
Description:Small, delicate, thick, sticky leaves with a fresh tang.[112]
Location:Best in hot, sunny locations.
Usage:Leaves can be chewed on.[113]
Effect:Calms nervousness, anxiety, and cats who are in shock.[104]



Traveling Herbs

Traveling Herbs consists of sorrel, daisy, chamomile and burnet. Used to give a cat more energy and strength.[16]

Watermint

Watermint
Watermint
Description:A green, leafy plant.
Location:Usually found in streams or damp earth.[114]
Usage:It is usually chewed into a pulp, and then eaten.[115]
Effect:Eases the suffering that originates from a bellyache.[116]



Wild Garlic


Wild Garlic
Wild Garlic
Description:Due to its strong smell, it is good for hiding the scent of a certain Clan, and disguising cats on raids.[117]
Location:Not far from the forest entrance in the ThunderClan camp.[118]
Usage:One must roll in it.[118]
Effect:Prevents infection, especially rat bites.[118]



Willow Bark


Willow Bark
Willow Bark
Description:Bark of the willow tree.
Location:Grows near Twoleg places.[119]
Usage:Unknown.
Effect:Eases pain.[119]



Wintergreen


Wintergreen
Wintergreen
Description:Easily identifiable by its red berries.
Location:Oak-pine woods and sandy habitats to sub-alpine places.
Usage:Unknown.
Effect:Treats wounds and some poisons.[108]



Yarrow

Common Yarrow
Yarrow
Description:A flowering plant.
Location:Snakerocks, in the Forest Territories.[120]
Usage:Its leaves are chewed into a poultice that can be given to cats or applied to a wound depending on the situation.[121]
Effect:Extracts poison from wounds. Will make a cat vomit up toxins.[116] The ointment will soften and help heal cracked pads.[121]



  • Yarrow is also used when Cherrypaw and Mousewhisker accidentally eat Water Hemlock, and the yarrow is swallowed by both Cherrypaw and Mousewhisker to vomit the poison.

Poisons

Deathberries/Yew berries/Night Seeds

Main Article: Deathberries



YewBerries
Deathberries
Description:Red berries from the dark-leaved, poisonous yew bush.
Location:The ravine in the ThunderClan forest territory
Usage:Sometimes used to kill other cats by making them eat the berry.[123]
Effect:Kills a cat within minutes when consumed.[124]



  • ShadowClan medicine cats use them to end a cat's life to prevent unnecessary suffering.[125]

Foxglove Seeds

Foxglove
Foxglove Seeds
Description:Tiny, black seeds from the bell-shaped flower of the foxglove plant.
Location:Almost everywhere, especially in temperate regions.
Usage:They are used to treat the heart[126]
Effect:They can easily cause paralysis and heart failure[126]



  • They are often mistaken for poppy seeds because they look extremely similar. They are known to be a dangerous medicine. They are mentioned when Yellowfang scolds Cinderpelt and says,"You're a dangerous medicine cat! You could kill a cat by confusing foxglove seeds and poppy seeds!".[126]

Holly Berries

HollyBerries
Holly Berries
Description:Plant with spiny leaves that produces red berries with no medicinal value.[127]
Location:Forests.
Usage:Unknown
Effect:Unknown



  • Holly berries, while not as dangerous as deathberries, are still a danger to kits. They make an appearance in Twilight, after Leafpool talks to Crowfeather; Sorreltail finds her hiding in a holly bush. Leafpool says she is looking for berries and Sorreltail asks, "Aren't they poisonous?".

Deadly Nightshade

Nightshade
Deadly Nightshade
Description:A small shrub with faintly scented, bell-shaped flowers that are purple tinged with green in colour. Berries are shiny and black when ripe.
Location:Moist, shady places. Often grows in places where the soils are rich in limestone.
Usage:To kill a cat who cannot be saved quickly.
Effect:Poisonous. [128]



  • Mentioned in Forest of Secrets when Fireheart and Cinderpaw are with Cloudkit. Cloudkit almost eats some deathberries, but is quickly stopped by Cinderpaw. When Cloudkit runs off and calls them to see what he found, she jokes in response that "Maybe it's deadly nightshade this time".

Water Hemlock

Water hemlock
Water Hemlock
Description:Green or white flowers with petals in umbrella-shaped clusters
Location:Wet, marshy areas.
Usage:Unknown
Effect:Causes writhing and foaming at the mouth.[129]



Water Hemlock is the most poisonous plant in the Clan territories after deathberries.[87]Water Hemlock is used by Mousewhisker and Cherrypaw who mistake it for parsley. Yarrow is used to help them afterward. 
Clan Moves:
Battle moves:

  •  Back Kick - Explosive surprise move to catch opponent from behind. Judge opponent's distance from you carefully, then lash out with your back legs, taking all weight on your front paws.[1]
  •  Belly Rake - A fight-stopper. Slice with unsheathed claws against the soft flesh of the opponent's belly. If you're pinned down, the belly rake quickly puts you back into control.[1]
  •  Front Paw Blow - Frontal attack. Bring your front paw down hard on your opponent's head. Claws sheathed.[1]
  •  Front Paw Strike/Forepaw Slash - Frontal attack. Slice downward with your front paw at the face or body of your opponent.[1]
  •  Killing Bite - A death blow to the back of the neck. Quick and silent and sometimes considered dishonorable. Used only as a last resort.[1]
  •  Leap-and-hold - Ideal for a small cat facing a larger opponent. Spring onto opponent's back and grip with unsheathed claws. Now you are beyond the range of the opponent's paws and in position to inflict severe body wounds. A group of apprentices can defeat a large and dangerous warrior in this way. Watch for the drop-and-roll counter move, and try to jump free before you get squashed.[1]
  •  Partner Fighting - Warriors who have trained and fought together will often fall instinctively into a defensive position, each protecting each other's back while fending off an opponent on either side. Slashing, clawing, and leaping together, battle pairs can be a whirlwind of danger for attackers.[2]
  •  Play Dead - Effective in a tight situation, such as when you are pinned. Stop struggling and go limp. When your opponent relaxes his grip, thinking you are defeated, push yourself up explosively. This will throw off an unwary opponent and put you in attacking position.[2]
  •  Scruff Shake - Secure a strong teeth grip in the scruff of your opponents neck; then shake violently until he or she is too rattled to fight back. Most effective against rats, who are small enough to throw. A strong throw will stun or kill them.[2]
  • Tail Yank - Grab your opponent's tail and yank it with such force your opponent is thrown off balance.
  •  Teeth Grip - Target your opponent's extremities- the legs, tail, scruff or ears- and sink in your teeth and hold. This move is similar to the leap-and-hold except your claws remain free to fight.[2]
  •  Upright Lock - Final, crushing move on already weakened opponent. Rear up on back legs and bring weight down on opponent. If opponent does the same, wrestle and flip him under you. This makes you vulnerable to the belly rake, so it takes great strength and speed.[2]
  • Half-Turn Belly Rake - Turn onto your side, slip under the opponent's belly, rake it with your claws, then swiftly turn back onto all fours out from under your opponent.[3]
  • Badger Defense: Leap over opponent, turn on your back legs and bite opponent's leg. Used only when fighting badgers.
  • Duck and Twist: Simple defensive move. The cat ducks then twists around, rolling over onto his/her back, and then springs to their paws.

Examples

Belly Rake:

  • Mudfur has the upper hand fighting Adderfang when Adderfang uses this move on him, changing the possession of the upper hand.[4]
  • Fireheart uses the Belly Rake against Tigerclaw while defending Bluestar in the battle against the rogues. 

Front Paw Blow:

Forepaw Slash:

Killing Bite:

  • Taught to and used against Thistleclaw by Silverhawk in the Dark Forest.[12]
  • Crookedstar attempts to use this against Mapleshade when Willowbreeze dies, but she fights back by pushing up, and Crookedstar fails.[13] 

Leap-and-Hold:

  • Used by Ottersplash and Beetlepaw while attacking the heron.[14]
  • Used by Bluepaw against Crookedpaw in defense of Sunningrocks. It is noted that she was clinging onto him like a burr.[15]
  • Crookedpaw uses this to fight the dog that threatened Willowpaw and Graypaw's lives.[6]
  • Used by Silverhawk against Thistleclaw while executing battle moves in the Dark Forest.[12]
  • Crookedstar uses this against Mapleshade once Willowbreeze dies.[7]
  • Used against Adderfang by unknown WindClan warriors in the battle against WindClan.[10]
  • Used by a group of apprentices in The Darkest Hour.[source?] 

Partner Fighting:

Play Dead:

  • Used many times by Firestar. As an apprentice, he surprise attacks Yellowfang by playing dead, then exploding upwards and throwing her back.[16] .
  • Firestar beat Scourge with this move by going limp under him then leaping up and taking him by surprise.[source?] Also used by a warrior that Sandstorm defeated.[source?]
  • Used by Lionpaw in Outcast against a black-and-white she-cat from the rogues invading theTribe. The move was prompted by Hawkfrost.[17] 

Teeth Grip:

  • Used by Brambleclaw in the fight against Tigerstar and the rogues. Also explained in Battles Of The Clans.[source?]
  • Used by Crookedkit when first meeting Fleck.[18]
  •  Used by Bluepaw against Crookedpaw in the battle for defense of Sunningrocks.[19] In the same battle, this is used by Snowpaw against Crookedpaw.[5]
  • When Mudfur fights for RiverClan for Sunningrocks, he uses this against Adderfang, who quickly uses it on Mudfur again to snap at his forelegs.[4]
  • Used in battle against WindClan by Stormtail against countless WindClan warriors. WindClan warriors also used this against Adderfang.[20] 

Half-Turn Belly Rake:

  • Used by Bluepaw in Bluestar's Prophecy when she shows Lionpaw and Goldenpaw the move after being asked by Lionpaw's mentor Swiftbreeze to perform it to show the two younger apprentices how do it one day at a battle training session. Lionpaw then tries the move. He is quick but clumsy, and his sister Goldenpaw preforms the move well, but she thinks too long before she does the move, and is gently scolded by Swiftbreeze.[3]
  • Used by Snowfur against Crookedpaw when fighting RiverClan to defend Sunningrocks.[15]
  • Used by Crookedstar against Mapleshade when Willowbreeze is killed.[7] 

Other Techniques

Rear-up to Slash:

  •  To hurt opponents coming from the air, this move can be used to rear up on the hind legs and slashing at the enemy. Used by Crookedkit to defend against the magpie[21] and Fleck.[18]
  • Taught to Crookedkit more accurately by Mapleshade.[22]
  • Used by Crookedpaw against Bluepaw to almost defeat her in the battle for Sunningrocks.[5]
  • When Thistleclaw is practicing in the Dark Forest, he uses this move against his mentor, Shredtail.[23]
  • Both Adderfang and Mudfur use this move to regain control of the Sunningrocks.[4] 

Attack Crouch:

  • Crouching down to leap out onto your enemy. Used by Crookedkit when first meeting Fleck.[24] 

Tucking in the Tail:

  •  The less you give your enemy to hold on to, the better. This technique takes practice, as balancing with a tucked-in tail is tricky. Taught to Crookedpaw by Mapleshade.[25]Crookedpaw later uses this against Beetlenose, who hisses that it wasn't fair to hide his tail.Cedarpelt's gaze darkens, saying that only ThunderClan cats hide their tails.[26]
  • Thistleclaw tucks in his tail when fighting Shredtail in the Dark Forest.[23] 

Bushing out Fur:

  • Taught to Crookedpaw by Cedarpelt. In contrast, Mapleshade taught him to slick down his fur to fool his opponent into thinking he looked weaker than he really was.[27] 

Arched Back:

  • Used to intimidate the oponent or to vent out anger. Used against Crookedpaw by Sunfall in the battle for Sunningrocks.[28] 

Shoulder Drop:

  • This move is preformed by grabbing the opponent's shoulders and then locking them against the ground. From here, the cat can do anything such as churning their hind paws against their spine. Crookedpaw used this technique against Bluepaw in the battle for Sunningrocks.[29]
  • Used by Crookedjaw later on when Mapleshade tells him he must show no love for Willowbreeze.[30]
  • Used by Mudfur against Adderfang for control of Sunningrocks. This move stops the battle, and RiverClan ends in success.[31]
  • Mapleshade locks Crookedstar in this position while she tells her bitter story and quest for revenge.[13] 

Roll Over:

  • Used by rolling over to avoid an enemy's swipes or grip. Mudfur uses this against Adderfang in the battle for Sunningrocks.
  • Used to crush an opponent that is on your back. Badgers can crush cats this way.[4] 

Badger Defense("Advanced"):

  • An "advanced" badger defense move taught to Lionpaw by Tigerstar. Leap over opponent, turn on your back legs, and, while turning, rake your claws on opponent's back. Then sink teeth into opponent's leg. Used only when fighting badgers.[32] 

Dark Forest Techniques

This is a list of fighting techniques taught by cats residing in The Place of No Stars, also known as the Dark Forest. Most of the names of these fighting techniques were unknown. 
  • Underbelly Slash- Dart under your enemy's underbelly, slashing at the back of their forepaws. When they twist, expecting you to emerge on the other side, back quickly out of the way you came. Hook your claws into your enemies fur, and drag them to the ground. This move was taught to Lionblaze by Tigerstar and Hawkfrost.
  •  Badger Defense ("Advanced")- An "advanced" Badger Defense taught to Lionblaze by Tigerstar. Leap over opponent, turn on your back legs, and, while turning, rake your claws on opponent's back. Then sink teeth into opponent's leg. Used only when fighting Badgers.[32]
  • Spin Hind Kick- Flick your hind legs into the air while spinning around on your forepaws, then rear up rake at the enemy with your claws before tucking your head down and perform a forward roll. This move was taught to Lionblaze by Tigerstar and Hawkfrost.
  • Hold And Enemy Collapse- Leap onto an enemy's back, and hold their head with your forepaws and use your hindpaws to knock their hindlegs out from under them, thus making them collapse to the ground. This move was taught to Lionblaze by Tigerstar and Hawkfrost, and was used by Lionblaze against Breezepelt, easily allowing him to defeat him. 

Tail Flicks

A tail flick can be used in many ways. It can mean, "Follow me," "I heard you," or even, "Be quiet!" Listed below are some different situations: 
  • A sharp flick and an agitated expression usually means the cat is annoyed, irritated, or impatient.[3]
  • A bristle and a sharp flick of your tail usually means "Get over here now! I'm angry with you!"
  • A flick and jerking your head in a certain direction means "Meet me to the bushes at your left" or "Sneak out of camp with me through the brambles to the right."
  • If you call out to someone and their back is to you, they can flick their tail to show that they've heard.[4]
  • Sticking your tail straight up in the air and flicking it sharply down means "Sit!"
  • An eye-roll and a flick of the tail means "Whatever."
  • A mrrow of laughter and a flick of a tail means "That was a good joke."
  • Saying, "Oh, fox-dung, I gotta go!" and flicking your tail means "Sorry! Talk to you later?" or "Yikes! I've gotta go use the dirtplace!"
  • Flicking your tail at a she-cat's belly and smiling means "She's expecting kits!"
  • Flicking your tail at someone and making a face means "What is wrong with him/her?"
  • A sharp flick of your tail during battle can mean two things; it can mean "Attack!" or "Help me!"
  • A shrug followed by a tail flick: "Oh well."
  • Putting a tail over another cat's mouth means "Shut up, mouse-brain!" when the flick/movement is sharp or "Please, quiet" when the cat is talking too much.[5]
  •  A flick in a certain direction can emphasize that they've got to go or look there.[6]
  • A normal flick can just be caused in amusement.[7]
  • A tail flick can be a way to vent anger or rage.[8]
  •  Sometimes a cat can flick their tail when about to say something funny or sarcastic.[9]
  • A tail flick can also be executed in an arrogant, conceited, or contemptuous manner.[10]
  • Anxiety is another feeling that can trigger stiff tail flicks.[11]
  • Though many tail flicks occur in rash emotions, the tail can also be flicked happily.[12]
  • A tail flick can mean that the cat is bored.[13]
  • The tail can be flicked playfully on another cat's muzzle.[14]
  • A flick executed in the air can change the direction the cat will land.[15]
  • The need to protect can also be demonstrated by a tail flick.[16]
  • A cat may flick his/her tail to prompt something.[17]
  • The tail can be flicked in a proud manner.[18]
  • A cat may also flick their tail when about to give them a lecture on what is right.[19]
  • Eagerness can cause tail flicks as well.[20] 

Other

There are several other motions that can be done with the tail. Listed below are some different situations: 
  •  Stroking another cat's spine or shoulder with the tail is a sign of affection or sympathy.[21]Stroking on the cheek has the same meaning.[22]
  •  Lashing their own tail usually happens in times of anger.[23] However, this can also be a sign of excitement.[24]
  •  Wrapping their tail around another cat shows affection or the need to protect. Mother cats often wrap their tail around their kit(s).[25]The tail can also be used to beckon another cat.[26]
  • The tail can also show different emotions; a drooped tail, for instance, usually means the cat is sad.[27]
  • When first starting to hunt, it is instinct to swish their tail, but in order to catch prey properly, the tail must be kept still.[28]
  •  Swishing their tail can mean that the cat is very excited and ecstatic.[29] It can also be a sign of commencing an action[30] or contemplating an important decision.[31]
  • Lifting their tail up is a form of composure, just as we humans sit up to recompose ourselves.[32]
  •  The tail can be used to brush another cat away if they're not wanted.[33] However, it can also be used for the opposite: to beckon a cat closer.[34]
  • When a cat cares for another cat, he/she can smooth their fur with the brush of the tail.[35]
  • A cat can whisk their tail when being conceited to show that they know everything.[36]
  • Twitching their tail can be a sign that they are skeptical about something.[37]
  • Crossly whipping their tail is a demonstration of anger.[38]

TAIL SIGNALS AND MEANINGS:

Signal Meaning 
Tail Held Erect Stop[2] 
Tail Rippling Move Forward Slowly - With Care[2] 
Tail Held Erect and Sweeping Slowly from Side to Side Retreat Silently[2] 
Tail Pointing Low, Parallel to the Ground and Sweeping Spread Out[2] 
Tail Flattened Get Down[2] 
Tail Bobbing Enemy Sighted[2] 
Tail Hooked Danger[2] 
Tail Pointed Sharply Go That Way[2] 
Tail Held Erect and Waving from Side to Side Stay Behind Me[2] 
Tail Kinked over Back Follow Me[2] 
Tail Flicking over Back Leave, But Be Careful
Tail Tip Facing Other Way    Attack






Unique Battle Skills



Each of the five Clans have its own unique battle skills. Generally, each tactic is used only by the Clan that created it, though some skills are known to all five Clans. Each of these tactics are shown in-depth in the book Battles of the Clans,[1] while the mutual Clan attacks are shown in Secrets of the Clans. 


ThunderClan

Forest Attack

  1.  Move quietly and communicate with signals. Cracking twigs, startled birds, and rustling bracken will tell the enemy exactly where you are.[2]
  2.  Keep downwind of the trespassers so that your scent doesn't give you away.[2]
  3.  Look for freshly broken twigs, overturned leaves on the forest floor, remains of prey, or a clump of fur caught on a bramble. Any animal that moves through the forest leaves behind signs that its passed by-and signs like this could lead you straight to the invaders.[2]
  4.  Keep your mouth open to search for unfamiliar scents. Be careful: if there is scent when there is no breeze to carry it through the forest, it could mean that your enemy is very close by.[2]
  5.  Light-colored pelts are easily seen against brown and green foliage, so stay in the thickest cover. Keep low- the enemy will be looking for movement at normal head height, not close to the ground.[2]
  6. Never miss an opportunity to perfect your tracking ability. In the nursery, kits sneak up on their mothers and pounce with their moss-soft paws. Apprentices leap out on one another from behind bushes and tree stumps. These are more than just games. One day, these skills could save your life and defend your Clan.[2] 

Lightning Strike

  1.  Crouch behind the enemy with your patrol unseen.[3]
  2.  Wait for the leader of the patrol to give the Attack Tail Signal.[3]
  3.  Spring squarely on top of the enemy, aiming for the ears, as they will bleed easily; caught by surprise, they should be easy targets.[3]
  4.  As fast as you attack, retreat back into the undergrowth.[3]
  5. As the enemy lets its guard down, attack from an opposite angle; do this over and over until the enemy, thinking they are outnumbered, retreats.[3] 

ShadowClan

Night Ambush

  1.  Hide in the shadows of the night with your patrol and your enemy spotted.[4]
  2.  Make sure your scent isn't drifting toward the attackers.[4]
  3.  Wait for the leader of the patrol to give the Attack Tail Signal.[4]
  4.  Strike your enemy fast and hard; the enemy will be caught off-guard with a battle at night.[4]
  5.  Cut off all your enemy's escape routes, encircling them with your patrol.[4]
  6. If they try to attack, battle again. If they do not, let them through with a warning.[4] 

RiverClan

Water Combat

Water Combat Battle Moves

Double-Front-Paw Slap-Down
  1. Splash water into the enemy's face with your front paws, temporarily stunning them.[5] 
Underwater Leg Sweep (Front or Hind)
  1. Crouch under water, holding your breath.
  2. Sweep the legs from under your enemy as their head is raised above water-level; they struggle for breath, as other Clan cats naturally panic underwater.[5] 
Push-Down and Release
  1. Wrestle your enemy under water.
  2. Keep their head below water-level until they surrender, as other Clan cats don't know to hold their breath underwater.[5] 
Underwater Clinch
  1. Use your enemy's weight to hold them underwater.
  2. With a firm grip, raise them to the air so they can breathe, then send them under again. Do this repeatedly until the enemy gives up.[5] 
Tail Splash
  1. Similar to the Double Front-Paw Slap-Down, splash the water into your opponent's eyes with your tail, temporarily blinding them.[5] 
Underwater Push-Off
  1. Holding your breath, crouch below the water's surface.
  2. Aim an accurate pounce to the warrior on the water's edge, knocking them off-balance; the element of surprise should win you this battle.[5] 
Rushpaw Splash
  1. Flick a splash of water at a distance to create a decoy for the enemy, leaving room for a surprise attack.[5] 

WindClan

Speed and Agility

Speed and Agility Battle Moves

Graywing created many battle techniques especially for WindClan. He came up with these tactics using small stones and marks on the floor of his den.[6] 
Approach from Above Your Enemy
  1. Gain high-ground.
  2. Wait for the leader of the patrol to give the Attack Tail Signal.
  3. Charge down your high ground; your enemy will be weakened by having to fight uphill.[6] 
Use the Light from the Sun
  1. Attack your enemy with the sun behind you, which should dazzle the enemy and block their view.[6] 
Know Where the Wind is Coming From
  1. If there is a strong wind, it should blow from behind you; that should hold them back and blur their vision with dust. However, if stalking, make sure the wind is blowing toward you, as it could give away your scent if blowing toward your enemy.[6] 
Conceal the Size of Your Force
  1. Have your attackers in sight from a distance.
  2. Avoid bundling; this will appear as a small attack force and encourage the enemy to be overconfident. If wanting to intimidate, spread out your Clanmates into single file, which will appear as an impenetrable border of warriors.
  3. Attack the enemy.[7] 
Attack Both Ends of the Enemy Line First
  1. Attack both ends of your enemy's line, leaving the middle cats to fend on two fronts; this will leave them outflanked, vulnerable, and in disarray.
  2. Attack the rest of the enemies until they run.[7] 
Keep Fresh Warriors in Reserve
  1. Always keep strong, fit warriors to replace injured ones.[7] 
Feigned Retreat and Ambush
  1. A group of strong cats screech and attack the enemy line.
  2. The group of fit cats retreat; repeat this until the enemy line breaks.
  3. Other warriors, usually tunnelers, jump out of rabbit holes and dips in the ground on the other side of the attackers.
  4. Attack from both fronts until the enemy surrenders.[7] 

SkyClan

Aboveground Combat

Aboveground Battle Moves

The Sky-Crusher
  1. Balance on a thin branch; make no sound.
  2. Land squarely on the enemy, claws unsheathed.[8] 
The Flick-Over
  1. Balance on a thin branch; make no sound.
  2. Land with all four paws outstretched on your enemy.
  3. Knock the opponent's feet from under him.
  4. Flip the enemy over to their belly; pin them to the ground until they surrender.[8] 
The Kick
  1. Balance on a thin branch; make no sound.
  2. Kick the enemy as you near the ground.
  3. Use the momentum of the fall to spring backward before the enemy has time to attack.[8] 
The Slice
  1. Balance on a thin branch; make no sound.
  2. Drop with claws unsheathed for maximum injury.[8] 
The Branch Swing
  1. Hold on to a branch with front claws as your back paws rake your enemy's face.[8] 
The Reverse Branch Swing
  1. Hold on to a branch with back claws as your front paws rake your enemy's face.[8] 
The Trunk Spring
  1. Balance on a thin branch; make no sound.
  2. Slide down the trunk of your tree.
  3. Spring off the trunk with your back legs at head height to clear an enemy (good if tree is surrounded).[8] 
The Reverse Climb
  1. Pace backward as the enemy advances.
  2. Climb backward up the trunk to escape enemy; often followed by the Trunk Spring.[8] 


IceClan
Winter moves:


Snow Kick:
1. Kick up snow into your opponent's eyes
2. Pounce and slash their belly repeatedly as they try to shake the snow out

The Horse's Circle
1.Run around your opponent quickly, kicking up a trail of snow (good against slow opponents)
2. While they process what happens, leap and land on them
3. Flip them and pin, kicking them 

Blizzard Strike
1. While it is snowing, run through it and attack the opponent (good for attacks)
2. Strike them through the snow, using your sharp eyes to drag them down into water where your sleek yet thick fur can float, while they can't



Summer moves:


Froststar's Wave
1. Wave your tail and get the opponent's attention
2. Run towards them and slide under their belly
3. Slash them repeatedly, then try to get them to follow you
4. Lead them to slippery rocks or anywhere where they have a disadvantage

Sunlight Filter
1. Position yourself so that your opponent is blinded by the sun
2. Pose so that they can't see you but you are in range of them
3. Slash their back quickly and either proceed to pin or push them into water



Fireclan

Strategy

Tigerstar's Trail
1. Leave fresh-kill for dogs to follow
2. Make it snake all the way to the enemy's camp

Traitor's Flare
1. Cry out and run for a nearby Twoleg
2. While opponent follows, act innocent to the Twoleg
3. Kick your opponent as they try to run from the Twoleg and position them to get caught by the Twoleg and taken as a kittypet


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