PondClan has been settled within this territory for many, many moons, longer than even the elders can say for sure, however, stories have passed that the clan once ruled over the dead woods as well under the name of ThornClan, however, a two-leg fire swept through, destroying the territory. Even so, the clan fled North, settling on the edge of the lake as a semblance to show that fire would not overtake their clan again. Rosestar, Thornclan's leader during the fire, left Harefoot, or as he would later be known, Harestar, to lead the once great clan. After many moons, Harestar's place was taken by Darknose (Darkstar), who's deputy, Minkfoot, would take his place as leader, becoming the highly respected Minkstar.