Every cat needs a drink of water from somewhere. Although the water is murky here, as the name implies, each medicine cat which ShadowClan is graced with in turn inspects the waters for any sign of disease - for the past generations, it has been deemed clear. Apprentices practice fighting on the banks of this spindly creek.

Much like WindClan, ShadowClan's part of the forest stretches only partway along the Thunderpath. Their forest, however, is made entirely of pine trees, giving it its sinister name. ShadowClanners who roam this part of their Clan's territory can catch a squirrel or mouse here, which is a welcome break for the toads found on most of the lands in these whereabouts.

ShadowClanners seem almost immune to the foul smell of these muddy pools. But why wouldn't they be? Elders often tell tales of ShadowClan apprentices, whose first lesson is how to trounce through one of these with their nose in the air. These stinking cesspools are close to Carrionplace, which is why one must be careful when hunting, for fear of infecting the Clan.