galeclan is a group of cats, most wanderers, nomads, or abandoned and left for dead, who have come together in an environment nearly as harsh as their own lives to attempt to build a future together where each and every cat is wanted and needed.
these cats make their home along the slopes of pine-covered snowy mountains. as such, their coats are typically much thicker than those of a southern clan, their paw-pads rougher, and lungs adapted to breathing the icy, thin mountain air. these cats are usually larger, more adapted to taking down larger prey and hunting more in a group than by themselves. that isn't to say there isn't the few among them with short fur, more lithe and suited to hunting quicker prey or fish.
these cats are a close-knit group, unyielding loyal to each other and their leader, coldstar. typically distrustful of outsiders, though not known to let another cat go without. they're spiritual, and put great meaning to trophies and talismans, and it isn't uncommon for each cat to wear or own some such talisman, be it a bone from their first kill to help them with the hunt, an owl's feather to give their paws silence, or, in the case of their starclan ancestors, the pelt of the White Hare worn over their own. they're... nearly primal, in comparison to some other, more advanced clans.
these cats make their home along the slopes of pine-covered snowy mountains. as such, their coats are typically much thicker than those of a southern clan, their paw-pads rougher, and lungs adapted to breathing the icy, thin mountain air. these cats are usually larger, more adapted to taking down larger prey and hunting more in a group than by themselves. that isn't to say there isn't the few among them with short fur, more lithe and suited to hunting quicker prey or fish.
these cats are a close-knit group, unyielding loyal to each other and their leader, coldstar. typically distrustful of outsiders, though not known to let another cat go without. they're spiritual, and put great meaning to trophies and talismans, and it isn't uncommon for each cat to wear or own some such talisman, be it a bone from their first kill to help them with the hunt, an owl's feather to give their paws silence, or, in the case of their starclan ancestors, the pelt of the White Hare worn over their own. they're... nearly primal, in comparison to some other, more advanced clans.
as for their reputation, for the most part galeclan is secretive and not very social. even at gatherings, the cats guard their words well while still trying to seem reasonably polite. there are myths of them being on the darker side of the spectrum, that they steal kits away from other clans and raise them as bloodthirsty warriors, or that they sacrifice kittypets if any are found on their territory. this is, however just the product of their preference to remain secretive, as cats are often scared of things they don't understand. in reality, galeclan are a proud group of cats extremely loyal to each other, more of a family than a clan, and any outsiders brave enough to try and understand them are welcomed with open paws. [ 128 words ]