The only remaining Clan after the Vanishing, ShoalClan was historically regarded as rather timid and soft-hearted, as they tended to avoid conflict and didn't have much of a relationship with their neighbors. The other Clans generally agreed that ShoalClan was aloof and thought themselves better than everyone, but had no real skills to prove that belief. ShoalClan was unaware of this perspective. Quite simply, they had no interest in the near-constant battles the other Clans kept having.
ShoalClan was named for the shallow water and submerged sandbank they live near. They were often very sociable and tended to move in small groups. Before the Vanishing, it was uncommon to see a ShoalClan cat entirely on their own. The Clan's motto, “In The Tide There Is Strength”, refers to how nearly unstoppable they are when working as one. Perhaps their most important cultural trait was how closely knit they were. ShoalClan cats aren't known for handling solitude very well.
When trading between the Clans, ShoalClan’s specialties were seashells, turtle eggs, crabs, sea holly, and sea thrift. They also had access to seaweed and seagrass, though these were less popular among the other Clans as they found them smelly and repulsive.
ShoalClan cats believe that the dead find new life as jellyfish- specifically moon jellies. In order for the soul to find new life, the body has to be brought to the very edge of the territory where the water is deepest. Otherwise the spirit gets stuck on land, unable to move on or let go, reliving their final moments over and over again for eternity.
The two known leaders of the Clan are Otterstar (now deceased) and Willetwish. Otterstar's deputy and healer were Sealwhisker and Mumblespark respectively. Willetwish has no deputy, as she has yet to declare the fact that she has nine lives, but her healer as of now is Storkpaw.
