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       The Official Moonstone
       By: abugbeary Date: September 29, 2012, 11:14 pm
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       This is where cats of the clans go to share dreams and tongues
       with Starclan.
       Moonstone is in a very deep cave that is very hard to navigate
       through, there are many tunnels branching of in different
       directions, but only one leads to Moonstone. Cats must find
       their way through the correct tunnel by using their whiskers to
       feel the edges of it, or by following the scent trail of the cat
       ahead of them.
       Once out of the tunnel it opens up to a cavern arching high
       above the cats visiting. The vast curved walls in the cavern
       reach to the ceiling, finally opening to a hole. The scents of
       rain and wind wash down from the hole, and the moonlight
       illuminates the Moonstone. There is scent of water, stone, and
       earth and a jumble of strange odors surround the place. All cats
       are then blinded by an extremely bright light, caused by the
       moon reflected onto the Moonstone from a hole in the roof, and
       it bleaches the cat's fur white. Cats are often surprised by the
       power of the Moonstone. The Moonstone is several tail-lengths
       high. To communicate with Starclan, all the cat must do is press
       his or her nose to the rock, and they fall asleep almost
       immediately. It is said to be very cold, and some cats believe
       they are not dreaming until they open their eyes, realizing
       their nose is no longer pressed against the rock.
       This is where leaders and medicine cats go to share tongues with
       Starclan. Leaders go there to receive their nine lives or ask
       Starclan for help. They will gradually fall into a special dream
       sent by Starclan. They then dream about their warrior ancestors,
       and are able to talk with them. Cats come here as part of
       various ceremonies, such as medicine cats sharing tongues with
       Starclan every half-moon, and leaders gaining their nine lives.
       When leaders go to the Moonstone, they are forbidden to eat or
       drink anything beforehand, including traveling herbs. They
       receive nine lives and have the second half of their name
       replaced with star to honor Starclan. Leaders and medicine cats
       also come here if they need guidance from their warrior
       ancestors, but cannot wait for members of Starclan to walk in
       their dreams or have not seen them for many moons and need
       guidance.
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