The Fortress is a section of the forest, right in the middle of IceClan and FlameClan, where gatherings are held each full moon. It is a large sandy clearing surrounded by a ring of tall oak trees and long-growing ferns. Just beyond the border are two giant parallel boulders on the outer edge of the clearing. A leader from each Clan stands on the boulder that points in the direction of their territory and address the gathering cats from there. The boulders are slick, smooth, and large, making it very difficult to climb for the average warrior.