The Birds of Prey was founded by Hawk and Sandpiper in June of 1998 after the clan wars when the outbreak of many small clans were founded. Adding only 2 members for the year, the survival of the clan looked bleak. 3 of the members faded away, leaving only Hawk to carry on its name. Due to various problems, Hawk was forced to leave WON for 3 months. The bitter taste of defeat engulfed Hawk upon his return, he abandoned the clan name proclaiming it dead. Shortly after his return, he discovered that the "Masters" had as well causing Hawk to mock their threats to all small clans by resurrecting the Birds of Prey. It did not receive recognition until the membership of its first loyal member, Shriker, and the acceptance of Hawk into the Patriarch Alliance.