PLOT: The wild dogs approach the Windwalker lands, wishing to take it over for the rich prey and resources. They are stronger and larger than the Caracals, making them formidable foes. Only the nightkit and the sunkit will be able to defeat them.

THE WINDWALKERS

Caracals: They live in the forest, controlling all of it. Their camp is centered in a large hollow in the middle of the forest. Their camp is a long ovular shape with a small brook running through it. On the right of the brook are the Kitting Den and the Watchers Den with the Hunters Den right behind. On the left, straight across from the Kitting Den is the Fighters Den. Near the bottom is the Leader’s Den and attached to it is the Healer’s Den. The Kitting Den, Watchers Den and Hunters Den are all under a large rocky overhang that reaches the brook. It is very shady and cool under there. The Fighters Den is in a natural cave that was hewn out by the brook before it was diverted and started to flow a different way. The Leader’s Den is the smallest yet most comfortable, with strands of ivy hanging in front. On the left is a small pas.sage connecting to the Healer’s Den, which is made from two large rocks that are leaning together. The Healer’s Den has a small pool in it for sick cats and a small sleeping hollow near the back. At the very back is another pas.sageway, which leads to the Healer’s medicine supply.

Caracals are mostly sandy yellows, browns, grays and sometimes a light brown. The most rare and revered colors are black and red. Depending on their job, a Caracal will have different markings on their pelts. These markings are made from earth that has been wetted and is painted on by the Healer, who invokes the powers of Ystronia of Chaos and Xyrion of Order to give the cat a good and happy life. Colors are: Black, red, yellow, gray, and light and dark brown.

Younglings: They have gray paws and ears.

Kitters: Their marks are the same as in their first job but their tail becomes ringed in small gray bands.

Watchers: They have large light brown spots on their backs and smaller ones on their legs.

Hunters: They have dark brown or black stripes so they can blend into the tall gra.sses of the plains.

Fighters: Have bright red markings to symbolize blood and death. These markings are jagged stripes on their backs and swirls on their legs.

Healer: Has bright yellow paws and ears, often with a light brown tail tip.

Leader: Has pure black ears and tail with bright red paws and stripes.