Worldbuilding - The Afterlife
Cats spirits can exist past death, if they want to continue. Cats who don't believe in an afterlife, or that choose to not continue as a ghost, will fade away shortly after they die.
Cats who follow the warrior code and believe that StarClan awaits them will remain until they decide to move on. They are drawn towards Focal Points, regardless if they knew where one was in life, and can make their way to StarClan's hunting grounds from there. It's rare, but sometimes a recently deceased member of a fledgling clan can guide their leader and medics to an undiscovered Focal Point.
Cats can also reject going through the Focal Point. If they choose to continue, they become like a normal non-StarClan spirit. Normal spirits are usually unable to move on until their unfinished business is concluded, they overcome a personal challenge, or they find peace.
Spirits can harm each other, but cannot die again from these sorts of injuries. They may dissipate for a short time, but will always reappear if they want to.
Spirits can become lost. Do not become lost.
