The River

The river cuts through the heart of RiverClan territory before curving to form the Clan's border with Thunder. In some places, it flows wide and powerfully; in others it is narrow and not at all difficult to ford. The RiverClan cats are expert swimmers, and the river is also their source for their primary prey - fish. It can be deep in places, occasionally even with drop offs, so cats unfamiliar with it or who are not good at swimming can drown. Despite that, the depth of the river is often very shallow, which the RiverClan cats use to their full advantage. The banks of the river are muddy, and reeds line this shore except where the water cuts through the forest. The river's bottom is pebbly, and sharp or slippery rocks always need to be watched out for if you go wading.