Warrior Cats: The Four Clans

Amourapaw · ThunderClan Medicine Cat Apprentice

RE: --The Four Clans Gazette-- [ISSUE 22 UP! COME SEE THE CHANGES AND COMMENT!]

Firestar · WindClan Leader

Oowee moony. It's not your fault D:.
I'll draw a cloudtail pic for you right now XD

Moonstar · RiverClan Leader

It is my fault. x3
But thanks guysss.

Amourapaw · ThunderClan Medicine Cat Apprentice

no it's not. i won't stop arguing XD i mean, don't stress yourself. you've got to go to school, hw, be a mod, keep everything organized, AND do a newspaper and stuff. it's a lot of work. so.... XD

Moonstar · RiverClan Leader

--The Four Clans Gazette-- [Please send stuff in for Issue 23!]

Moonstar · RiverClan Leader

The Four Clans Gazette

---Issue 23

Welcome: Joypawis our newest apprentice, respectively from ThunderClan!
Congrats: Dragonpaw from ShadowClan is now Dragonheart!

New Warriors Books?

*Note: Some of these dates may be slightly off or inaccurate if the book isnt due out for a very long time.

-The NEW Warriors book, "Sunrise", completing the thrilling Power of Three third series, comes out on April 21st, 2009. Mark your calendars for this action-packed conclusion!
-Seekers Book 3, Smoke Mountain, will come out May 2009. Check out the cover above!
-The third Warriors Field Guide, Code of the Clans, is planning on hitting bookstores June 2009. Unlock the mysteries of the coded Clans and answer all of your throbbing questions Look above for the cover!

-Tigerstar and Sashas manga series have a new installment on its way: Return to the Clans. Check the picture above. Cant miss this one; mark those calendars for June 2009!
-More Graystripe to love with this release! Graystripes Adventure (omnibus), a book in the Warriors Manga: Graystripes Adventures series, is coming on sale Oct. 2009. Halloween isnt just for candy! Get ready for reading!
-For all you Ravenpaw fans, a new series (which I believe is NOT a manga series), will be starring this beloved former ThunderClan apprentice! Shattered Peace, the first book in Warriors: Ravenpaws Path, will come out in Dec. 2009.

-The second book, Bluestars Prophecy, in Warriors: Super Edition (like Firestars Quest), should be out in August 2009.

-The new Warriors series (Omen of the Stars) first book, The Fourth Apprentice, will be ready to be read starting Dec. 2009.

Can't wait for these releases!

New Releases:
Seekers Book 2, Great Bear Lake, drove into your bookstores Feb. 10th, 2009! Make sure youve already finished The Quest Begins!

IMO

For this IMO, many users PMed me an answer to this question: What if StarClan told you that you had an option to join SkyClan? Would you do it? If so, why? If not, why? Here are their answers!

Fireheart: If StarClan told me that I had this option, I would probably say no. I would prefer to stay in my own clan because I wouldn't really want to go join SkyClan X3.

Tabbystripe: I think it depends on what's going on in my Clan and what's going on in theirs. I might, if I really wasn't happy in WindClan, but I'm not really sure, because really, a Clan's a Clan, and it depends what's in it, not where it is or the name of it.

Timbersong: I probably wouldn't. ThunderClan's my home and I feel the most comfortable in it. I probably don't have the fit body for a SkyClan cat. SkyClan cats have rough paws and jump high, while ThunderClan cats have soft paws and stalk great. So.. no.

Ebonystar:If Starclan told me that had an option to join SkyClan, i would have to refuse them. As it is I dont think I could ever be away from WindClan permanently. WindClan is my home and I would never betray them! XD

Flamepelt:Erm, no. I would not join SkyClan, despite its awesomeness I am content with my clan thank you very much. Besides, I dont think a ShadowClan cat would fit into SkyClan.

The next IMO: Which board is your favorite on this site and why? What makes this board so fun? Send your thoughts to Moonstar, and your answer most likely will appear in the next issue! Please do not post your answer, PM it to me. ^_-

User Interview!

TFCG: Hai Tabby! Mind giving me a minute for an interview?

Tabbystripe: Sure, no problem! =D

TFCG: Hello, Tabby! I understand you're a member of the TFCG team. How's it been coming up with new stuff; Changes, more fun articles, and ways to interest people?

Tabbystripe: Well, it can sometimes be kind of hard, but sometimes I'll just be thinking about something, and I'm like, "That would make a great article!", so soon enough, I have a bunch of ideas, and then it's really easy to just type up my opinions into a column. It's really fun, and I love it!

TFCG: I'm glad you enjoy it so much. Can it be stressful with your real life, too? Does it getting the way sometimes, or is TFCG a priority?

Tabbystripe: It can, sometimes, but what I like about my job at TFCG is that I can have fun while learning a lot from it, too. Like, if I have to write something for school but am having trouble or something, I can go start a TFCG article or something, and once I've written a bit, it's easier to translate my passion for writing articles into my essays and other things for school and anything else.

TFCG: That's so cool! So not only is Four Clans fun, but it helps you in life, too! TFCG is always something I like to check up on. Why do you think some people don't read it?

Tabbystripe: I think some people don't read it because they don't realize how much work we put into it, or just haven't realized what a great magazine it is! I think it's hard for someone to read it and never read another issue again. I think the people who don't read it are just people who don't know about it or haven't tried reading it.

TFCG: That's a really good point. I read one issue of TFCG, and couldn't wait for the next one! My favorite section is... Wait... I don't have a favorite! I love them all! Now to end this interview on an interesting note; if TFCG had a theme song, what would it be?

Tabbystripe: Hmm... this is tough, but I gotta say "What's Not to Like", by Miley Cyrus as Hannah Montana, because really, when it comes to the Gazette, what's not to like?

TFCG: Thanks for lending me your time, Tabby! I'll pay it back in publicity! xDD jkjk. But really, thanks.

Tabbystripe: LOL, no problem, I really enjoyed it! ;D

Fan Mail!

Dear TFCG,
I gotta love the comics more and more each issue. They always cheer me up and make me laugh out loud!!!

From,

Shadowstorm

Dear TFCG,
I love TFCG, and all the hard work being put into it! I love the new things being added to make TFCG bigger and better, and I can't wait until more TFCG issues come out! =D
-Tabbie

Dear TFCG,
I really liked the new cover for the latest issue. It was clear & a good close up of the cat. I also like the comics a lot because they are very funny & entertaining to read.
Love,
Freeflare

Dear TFCG,
I totally love to read the Gazette. I hope you can get back to having more and more awesome weekly posts! ^.^
Good Luck to All!
~Love, Wishy!

Dear TFCG,

OMG! This is like the 4^th time that TFCG has risen from the dead! And Im happy it has! If you guys want this thing to keep going, POST! Otherwise it go byebye. Again.

I <3 U FOUR CLANS GAZETTE!

~FLAMEPELT is cool.

Ask Cinderpelt!

Dear Cinderpelt,
My friend at school is nice, but she can be rude a lot of times, and nosy, and controlling. And she also expects me to do everything for her, like get her backpack, carry her sweater around, and she says things like question, but doesn't give me time to answer. She'll say, "Can you carry my sweater?" then shove it in my face. I don't want to lose her as a friend, but I don't know what to do, because she has an attitude, and even if I point out that what she's doing is wrong, she just says, "Fine, whatever!" and gets all mad. Please help me.

From,

Needs Help

Dear Needs Help,
What it seems like is that every time you let her do these things she think she can get away with it. Like when a dog barks to get food and you give them food, they will think that that is what they can do to get what they want. I know you still want to be friends with her, but you need to stand tougher. I had the same problem when I was younger and because I was told to stand up to her and not let her get away with what she wanted me to do, I became stronger. She was hurt because the things she was used to changed. But that will happen often if you truly want change. Going along with the same thing for too long will only wind up with you getting hurt even more because when it comes to this friend, if she has this control over you, you wont be able to have as much strength on your side. Stand tough my friend and dont give up. If she is truly a good friend she will respect your wishes and want to stay friends with you. I hope this has helped in anyway.
Always concerned,
Cinderpelt

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Dear Cinderpelt,
Everywhere I set my paws, there's this tom who constantly tries to get my attention. It's become more and more annoying lately, and I just don't know what to do about him anymore. I hope you can help!!!
Sincerely,
TryingToEscapeHim

Dear Trying to Escape Him,
Well, first off he wont get the hint until you let him know. If you dont let him know then he will think that what he is doing is okay. He needs to know that you are getting irritated and annoyed with his actions. It would be the same thing if he was a class clown and people laughed at his jokes. He would only keep doing it. Dont let him bother you. Take a few deep breaths and relax. The next time this 'tom' is 'padding' around after you, you have to stand firm M'kay? Let him know that you dont like him following you around everywhere and that it is not okay. Threaten to tell an adult if he continues. Eventually he may as well move on. I hope this has helped you in anyway.

Always concerned,
Cinderpelt

The Clans Compete!

By Tabbystripe

[Picture by Ebonystar]

When reading the Warriors series, we often hear about the cats of the four clans: ThunderClan, RiverClan, WindClan, and ShadowClan. We also hear about 'outside cats' occasionally, like rogues, kittypets, and loners. And by the second series to the saga, we learn of a different group of cats, known as Tribe cats.
At Warrior Cats: The Four Clans, there are also the four Clans, outside cats, and the Tribe. It can sometimes be confusing to find where you belong, and with so many outside cats and Tribe members, many Clan cats join outside cats and the Tribe to see just how good it is. Some stay, and some return to their Clan. Well, TFCG is catering to the Clan cats in this issue, the main cats of the Warriors saga. We're going to do some research and have the Clans compete to see just which one is the best around the website.

ThunderClan
Fierce and Brave
Clan Character: In peace, respectful of other Clans. In battle, fierce, courageous, and loyal. ThunderClan cats speak out for what is right and our not afraid to challenge the Warrior code.
Prey: Mice, voles, squirrels, the occasional rabbit, and birds such as starlings, magpies, wood pigeons, and thrushes.
Hunting Skills: Excellent stalking techniques. They keep upwind of their prey, creeping across the forest floor unseen and unheard.
What a ThunderClan Cat Says: "ThunderClan fits me. It feels like home for me. Their bravery and great stalking skills makes me want to be a cat... for once. I love the scent of the forest... but pine scents are kinda too strong for me. The oaks are great for my smell. Also, I don't like the prairies and hills WindClan lives on, and I'm not that big of a fan for fish." -Timbersong

ShadowClan
Wily and Proud
Clan Character: Battle-hungry, aggressive, ambitious, and greedy for territory. It is said that the cold wind that blows across ShadowClan territory chills their hearts and makes them suspicious and untrusting.
Prey: Frogs, lizards, and snakes that live in ShadowClan's boggy, peaty territory. A secret food source is the Twoleg garbage dump on the far boundary, although they have to be careful not to eat infected rats or crow-food.
Hunting Skills: ShadowClan cats hunt better by night than other Clan cats and are skilled and skulking unseen through the undergrowth.
What a ShadowClan Cat Says: "ShadowClan is the best Clan because they're stealthy and cunning!" -Flamepelt

WindClan
Swift and Loyal
Clan Character: Fiercely loyal, tough, fast-running and easily offend cats. They are nervous and quick to flee, due to the lack of cover on the open moor. They take pride in being the closest Clan to the Moonstone. Of all the Clans, they have the deepest knowledge of Twolegs from seeing them on the nearby farms.
Prey: Mainly rabbits
Hunting Skills: Fast, lean, and swift. Their short, smooth pelts of browns and grays blend in with the rocks and grasses.
What a WindClan Cat Says: "I think WindClan is the best clan because of all its great people. My clan mates are awesome. Everytime I take a clan quiz game I always get WindClan. It like it was made for me X3! WindClan is a great clan. We have amazing warriors and apprentices. I love all clans but in my opinion...WindClan is the best =3." -Fireheart

RiverClan
Clever and Strong
Clan Character: Contented, sleek, well fed. Long fur and glossy coats. They love beautiful things and often collect rocks, shells, and feathers for their dens. They do not fear water.
Prey: Mainly fish but also water voles, shrews, and mice.
Hunting Skills: Strong swimmers, they move stealthy and scentless through the water. They scoop fish out of the water from the bank-a skill most cats in other Clans can not master.
What a RiverClan Cat Says: "I can't say that we are the most active Clan, but what I can say is that I think RiverClan is the best Clan because there's a tons of great people in it! No ones mean, no one wants to fight. This is also in terms of the book as well x3 Plus WE CAN SWIM! xD" -Twigstorm

Overall
Best Catchphrase: WindClan. (Swift and Loyal) Though the other Clan cats are strong, brave, and fierce, it doesn't mean they'll always be loyal to their own Clan.
Best Clan Character: Riverclan. (Contented, sleek, well fed. Long fur and glossy coats. They love beautiful things and often collect rocks, shells, and feathers for their dens. They do not fear water.) Though ThunderClan speak out for what is right and are peaceful when not in battle, and WindClan cats observe Twolegs, RiverClan cats have good appearance, skills, hobbies, and are overall peaceful cats.
Best Prey: ThunderClan. (Mice, voles, squirrels, the occasional rabbit, and birds such as starlings, magpies, wood pigeons, and thrushes.) Though ShadowClan has a good advantage with the Twoleg garbage, they still have to be careful and could get ill if they eat something bad. Plus, they don't get to practice hunting as much, and the garbage food doesn't always taste as good as a freshly caught prey pile. ThunderClan has a large variety, and when one food is hard to catch, they can always hunt another.
Best Clan Cat Quote: Tie Between RiverClan and WindClan. Both talk about the great people in each Clan, which is really a good way of telling the best qualities of your Clan. riverclan-2 windclan-2 thunderclan-1
Overall: Tie! WindClan and RiverClan wins!

Both with a score of two, while Thunderclan had one, WindClan and RiverClan tie! Who wins in the tie-WindClan or RiverClan? Do you think either of them deserved to win? Who do you think should win? Let The Four Clans Gazette know by submitting your opinion in Fan Mail! Look out for the next TFCG featured article!

Featured Article!

Cat of the issue!

Cloudtail

Cloudtail

By Ebonycloud

Cloudtail

By Fireheart

The Cat of Issue 24: Brightheart

Send your art/stories/poems/letters/photographs/anything NOW!

-- Edited by Moonstar on Friday 3rd of April 2009 07:09:49 AM

Moonstar · RiverClan Leader

Popular Roleplays Review

By Flamepelt

Ever since roleplays were first introduced to this site, they have been a hit! Crowding the Games and Activities board, action had to be taken, and thus the Roleplay board was born! With rules to control any unmanageable roleplaying, the Roleplay board is an awesome place to be the person you always wanted to be, have a life youve always wanted to experience, and be a creature of interest! Here are some of my personal favorite roleplays, and the users that joined opinions on them (plus my added opinion J)!

The Arena- created by Ebonystar

Flamepelt: When I first saw this intriguing roleplay I was dazzled by the great themes and Ideas, wayta go Ebony!

Ebonystar: The Arena RP is an interesting RP. I think its different than any other RP we have had on this site only because its one where you arent limited to having a warrior cat or being a vampire or just a human. You can be any kind of character, even though it must be one you have played before. Its fun because it allows you to play a character that you have liked, even if the original it was in closed. Like a second chance. It can be a difficult one to try and keep organized but all in all I have found it to be a very fun RP.

Dragonpaw: Hmmm... Well, it reminds me of a very old episode of Ben 10. Lol, I watched that show when it first came out.

Wolf: The Arena is, in my opinion, one of the most original RPGs that the forum has seen so far (no offence to anyone - its just that a lot of the RPs here seem to be based around the same stuff,) the reasons being that it's the first roleplay here that has allowed most of the other roleplays to mesh into one game. I have noticed, though, that it's a little too restrictive when it comes to doing anything besides fighting (at the moment, anyway) since we're all stuck in one place, though I'm sure that'll be cleared up soon.

Moonstar: Hmm, well I think The Arena is a fantastic way to relive a past character you loved. For example, I was playing Tella, a wolf character I RPed in Allani and who I still hold close to my heart. Allani was one of my favorite RPs with one of my favorite storylines, so it was a pleasure to reply Tella for a bit.

Florestadream: The Arena is a very... Interesting RP. In a very good way. I love the fact that there are two teams, and you are playing from the side of one. Also the fact that the small animal's size is changed is cool, too, because that makes it fair for everyone. Bringing humans, wizards, animals and such together, and giving them the ability to communicate is very, very cool. Also the escape is going to be difficult...

But I'm pretty sure they can manage.

Duskstar: Weeeeeell. Let's seeee. x3 I'd say that I LOVE playing Dusky again, and it's fun having people from all these different worlds mixing together again. Besides, I've missed Dusky. x3

The Moonlake Coven- created by Tabbystripe

Flamepelt: I personally enjoyed the twilight books, actually, I LOVED THEM! And I thought this roleplay was great because you can further explore the world of twilight and discover new things in the world of vampires!

Tabbystripe: I like Moonlake Coven because it's fun to be a vampire character and also interact wit other vampires, especially different types of them. It's also fun because it's like a spin-off from Twilight, and we're exploring something that Twilight has never explained.

Wishpaw: I think 'Moonlake Coven' is a fun RP. It's a great Vampire story based on the Vampires in the book 'Twilight'. It's especially likable for Twilight lovers. Even if you didn't enjoy Twilight, I think you should still join. Almost half of the members in this RP didn't even like twilight. Even I was surprised. 'Moonlake Coven' is an awesome RP for anyone who loves to play in RPs with action.

Sky High- created by Freeflare

Flamepelt: I myself have seen this movie and thought it was really sweet; this new roleplay is so fun and you can have the superpowers you never had! Great idea!

Freeflare: I personally like the Sky High roleplay because I tried to incorporate the movie & the user's versions

Wishpaw: I think that the RP, Sky High is a real great RP. You can have your own student and have powers. Your charrie can go to the school with other students and be either super hero, side-kick, or turn to the dark side and be a villain. Sky High is fun, enjoyable and funny, too. This RP is very awesome, and I recommend it for anyone who loves RPing.

Thank you to all who submitted their opinions!

A Leafs Friend

By Flight

Say you were a leaf. And let's pretend that leaves can see, hear, smell, and speak. Just pretend.
             Leaves get blown by the wind, correct? So what if you were a leaf, blown by the wind, across an entire country? I bet you've never really thought about where leaves go, have you?
            I didn't think so.
            Think about a leaf that you passed, walking, just today. Walking to school, maybe. You probably passed at least fifty leaves lying on the ground. Sure, they could have fallen from the trees above your head. But what if they didn't? What if a leaf you passed was, just yesterday, halfway across the country?
            What if you were that leaf?

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            I was blowing slightly in the breeze, attached to the tall tree. Except, too bad for me, I wasn't at the top of this particular tall tree. I was a mere three feet from the ground. In your short life as a leaf, dreading the day you detach from your tree because you know you'll be cut off from your source of life, wouldn't you wish you could at least be high up so you could see things besides the dirt?
            Yes, you would. And I did. But it's the luck of the draw when you're a leaf.
            I felt a jolt of horror as a particularly strong gust of wind blew through the small valley. I knew getting separated from the branch wouldn't hurt me, but it would mean I would begin the slow journey to leaf heaven.
            Otherwise known as the gutters of streets, my whole body brown and crumbly, and possibly in hundreds of pieces.             You wouldnt think that was heaven, but its as close as leaves get.
            The jolt of horror came again as the wind blew stronger. A few of the leaves I knew as friends fell from the tree and skittered along the dirt, calling goodbyes as they went. Their barely audible voices were lost among the still increasing wind.
            And then it happened.
            I went too.
            I was flung away from the tree, too stunned with shock to even call any last goodbyes to my friends.

            Two days later, I was in a city.
            The silvery, shiny buildings that were taller than any tree I had ever seen nearly blinded me. There was barely any breeze here, but the strange moving metal things with black circular feet created enough force to propel me down the road.
            I looked up, feeling the ground vibrate beneath me, to see something three times as big as my body coming towards me. I couldn't find the breath to tell it to stop before it came down on me.
            Oh, thank you, tiny breeze!
            Of all the times for a miniscule wind to come through this strange place, it was now. And what good fortune that was for me.
            I was blown, slowly but surely, down the streets of the huge city. It had to be at least five times bigger than the valley that I used to wake up to every day. I tried not to look at the gutters, where broken leaves lay silently. I tried not to think about how I would soon join them.
            "Momma, Momma, looka da pwetty weaf!"
            I guessed the voice was a child's from the way that she couldn't properly form her words. Before I knew it, huge blue eyes were staring at me, and six pearly teeth were displayed in a smile. Something that looked like an animal's paw, but an odd peach color and with more claws, came toward me, reaching.
            "No, leave the leaf there, Lydia."
            The girl's mother came up behind her, smiling as well. But her smile wasnt the same as the child's; it didnt touch her eyes. The young girl's grin lit up her whole face, making her eyes sparkle, but her mother's wasn't true.
            I wanted to call a farewell to the girl as she left with her mother. All I could do was smile to myself. Even if I was going to the gutters soon, I would just remember that little girl's beaming smile and know that it wasn't all over just yet.

The Hottest New Threads!

In the Games and Activities board, the only game that seems to stay somewhat consistently active is the What Is the Above Persons Avatar Thinking? game. Besides that and a few other select games, there isnt much action going on here.

Story time! The Fan-Fiction boards current leading stories are Stories n Stuff by Shadowstorm, Randomness (A Comedy by Moonst- eep, ME!), and A Second Chance ~Ivoryclaws Story~, written by Ebonycloud! Great job!

As for Art Rocks, Ebonyclouds Art Rock, as usual, is amazingly popular, with over 70 pages! Twiggys Drawings is also gaining popularity. Bubbleshines Art Bubble has also opened up requests, so its doing pretty well. Lovin the new pics, guys!

Flamepelts Signature City and Striped Creations are currently the most popular sig shops, run by Flamepelt and Tabbystripe! Congratulations!

On the Roleplays board, though many are very high on the charts, the one with the most pages currently is The Demon War roleplay, started by Dragonpaw, with over 25 pages. Great work guys. :D

Comics!

Firestars Birthday

By Flamepelt

The Adventures of Bob, Fred, and Billy

By Dragonheart

Want your comic to appear in an issue? Send them to Moonstar!

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Moonstar · RiverClan Leader

I'm not even kidding guys, this really is coming back to life. Next week, Issue 24 will come out!
PLEASE HELP AND SEND STUFF RIGHT NOW!
Thanks! :DD
This has to be our biggest issue YET!
great job team!

Twigstorm · RiverClan Deputy

Holy cow! This issue is AMAZING! No lie! I read EVERYTHING!! Best issue so far! X3

Moonstar · RiverClan Leader

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