The Sky Oak

The Sky Oak (known also as the Ancient Oak) is the tallest tree in ThunderClan territory, in lake territories. It is very old and its branches are long and close together, and its roots jut out from the ground. It also sheds acorns nearly every greenleaf, and when it does, a regular supply of prey can be found there.

Location
The Sky Oak is located on the edge of the lake, south from the ThunderClan camp, about halfway between the Moonpool stream and the WindClan border. It is an important landmark.

Appearance
The Sky Oak is enormous, stretching high above every other tree. In leaf-fall, an abundant supply of prey can be found beneath it because of all the acorns. Apprentices usually come here to practice tree climbing. There are burrows beneath the roots, used by the cats first exploring the lake to take shelter from the rain.

Starlight

 * While searching for territories around the lake, Brambleclaw, Squirrelflight, Tawnypelt, Mistyfoot and Crowfeather shelter from the rain under the oak's roots.

The Sight

 * A dead fox is found, and Jaykit, Lionkit and Hollykit follow the milk-scent to find the cubs, and after the fox chases Jaykit through the forest. He falls into the hollow. Later, the tree is used at the climbing contest during the daylight Gathering, agreed on by all Clans at a nighttime Gathering. While the competition is going on, Heatherpaw is said to have climbed to the top of the Sky Oak.

Dark River

 * Mousepaw climbs the tree, determined to catch a squirrel, but gets stuck. Cinderpaw follows him up the tree to try to help him, saying she sees an easy route. As a bird calls an alarm, Mousepaw looses his balance. Cinderpaw manages to save Mousepaw, but loses her balance and falls hitting the ground, breaking her leg.