Cloud Spots

"Unite or die! Don't you remember the Great Battle? The spirit-cats told us afterward that we could not live without each other."

— Cloud Spots at a Gathering in Moth Flight's Vision, page 347

Cloud Spots
The pixel artwork is fanart based on the canon description; undefined traits are left to the artist's interpretation.
Affiliations
Current:	StarClan
Past:	Ancient Tribe Rogue Tall Shadow's camp Clear Sky's camp Thunder's camp ThunderClan
Names
Ancient:	Cloud Spots
Rogue:	Cloud Spots
Early Settler:	Cloud Spots
Medicine cat:	Cloud Spots
StarClan resident:	Cloud Spots
Education
Apprentices:	Pebble Heart, Shivering Rose
Book appearances
Living	Riverstar's Home, Dawn of the Clans, Moth Flight's Vision, Thunderstar's Echo, Shadowstar's Life
Living	Riverstar's Home, Dawn of the Clans, Moth Flight's Vision, Thunderstar's Echo, Shadowstar's Life

Cloud Spots is a long-furred black-and-white tom with a white chest, ears, two paws, and green eyes.

Cloud Spots was the first medicine cat of ThunderClan under Thunderstar's leadership in the forest. Originally from the ancient Tribe of Rushing Water, Cloud Spots joined the Early Settlers on their journey to the forest territories. He and Dappled Pelt used their medicinal skills to heal their campmates at their new home. Cloud Spots first stayed with Tall Shadow's cats on the moor and taught Pebble Heart what he knew about herbs.

Despite Cloud Spots' aptitude and skill for healing, he participated in the battle against One Eye. Cloud Spots also assisted with killing the vicious rogue, and helped the forest become a more peaceful place to live. When Tall Shadow's group split up from the main group, Cloud Spots left for the forest to join Clear Sky's group, and he later followed Thunder after the young tom left his father's camp. Cloud Spots, Thunder, and many others opted to find a new place in the forest to live. Eventually, he settled in Thunder's camp and was chosen to be the first medicine cat of the newly established Clan. Cloud Spots later received his own apprentice in ThunderClan, Shivering Rose. After his death he ascended to StarClan.

History

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Dawn of the Clans

"[...] Cloud Spots is great, but he's not the most sympathetic cat on the moor."

―Hawk Swoop to Dappled Pelt about Cloud Spots ^{The Sun Trail, page 277}

Cloud Spots joins Shaded Moss's group on their journey to find new territory, he and Dappled Pelt using their healing skills to help injured cats along the way. Upon their arrival, Cloud Spots insists there is no need to fight over prey in such plentiful land when fights break out with rogues living there, and chooses to remain on the moor instead of following Clear Sky into the forest. He and Dappled Pelt maintained well-being of the moor cats, though Cloud Spots is slightly squeamish when queens give birth. As the first battle begins, Cloud Spots agrees to guard the camp, allowing Dappled Pelt to join the fight. Cloud Spots forms a bond with Pebble Heart, who shows an interest in healing, and teaches him what he knows, eventually trusting the young tom when a sickness spreads.

Cloud Spots demonstrates his keen fighting ability in the battle against One Eye, helping bring the tyrant down. When the spirit cats order the groups to grow and spread, Cloud Spots casts his stone to join Clear Sky in the forest, believing they will need a healer, but when Thunder influences some of Clear Sky's cats to split off into their own group, Cloud Spots joins them. When Star Flower is kidnapped by Slash, Cloud Spots believes that it is not their responsibility to rescue Clear Sky's mate. Despite his personal feelings on the matter, Cloud Spots helps in fighting off the rogues. Afterwards, Thunder's camp is named ThunderClan by Silver Stripe.

Super Editions

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In Moth Flight's Vision, Cloud Spots is chosen by StarClan to become ThunderClan's first medicine cat. He journeys to Highstones along with the other chosen cats, where they use the Moonstone to meet with StarClan. Later, they take an oath to never have a mate or kits.

Novellas

This section summarizes Cloudspots's significant Novellas appearances. If you're looking for a full list, find one here!

In Thunderstar's Echo, Cloud Spots has begun training Shivering Rose as his apprentice. When Thunderstar and Lightning Tail go off to fight the dogs, Cloud Spots watches over Violet Dawn, and later helps deliver her kits.

Character pixels

The pixel artwork is fanart based on the canon description; undefined traits are left to the artist's interpretation. Ancient Cat Version Rogue Version Early Settler Version Medicine Cat Version StarClan Version

Official art

Please do not edit this gallery Cloud Spots in The Ultimate Guide Cloud Spots in The Ultimate Guide: Updated and Expanded Edition Cloud Spots's Warriors website fact sheet Cloud Spots's Warriors website fact sheet for Dawn of the Clans Cloud Spots's silhouette on the Warriors website

Killed victims

This list shows the victims Cloud Spots has killed:

• One Eye (Along with Thunderstar, Lightning Tail, and Gray Wing)

Appearances

• Riverstar's Home
• The Sun Trail
• Thunder Rising
• The First Battle
• The Blazing Star
• A Forest Divided
• Path of Stars
• Moth Flight's Vision
• Thunderstar's Echo
• Shadowstar's Life
• Secrets of the Clans (First appearance; mentioned only) (Retconned)
• The Ultimate Guide
• The Ultimate Guide: Updated and Expanded Edition

Trivia

Continuity

The following information is from sources considered non-canon, retconned, or from adapted material.

• In Secrets of the Clans, a 2007 field guide, he is originally known as Cloudspots. He is described as inquiring, curious, thoughtful, and sometimes shy and reserved. He is chosen by StarClan to be ThunderClan's first medicine cat when Moth Flight discovers the Moonstone. He is very interested in the theory of medicine, but not as fond of taking care of sick kits. One of Cloudspots's achievements is discovering the difference between greencough and whitecough, and identifying catmint as a possible cure.

Quotes

"You know, I'm not happy with the idea that we always have to fight these other cats. Maybe we should think about finding a way to live peacefully near them."

―Cloud Spots after Moon Shadow is attacked ^{The Sun Trail, page 206}

"[...] You know, the others' leaving won't make much of a difference. It's just as if our home has gotten bigger."

―Cloud Spots on Clear Sky's group leaving the moor ^{The Sun Trail, page 229}

Cloud Spots: "It will be difficult to care for him. He needs milk..."

Dappled Pelt: "Hawk Swoop is near enough to kitting. She already said she would look after him. How can you-"

^{The Sun Trail, page 312}

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"There's plenty of prey for every cat here. We don't need to be fighting over it. All these arguments about hunting rights are ridiculous. We should all be able to hunt where we want."

―Cloud Spots about the prey ^{Thunder Rising, page 85}

"You may be ill, but that's no excuse to behave as if your brain is full of bees. Of course you'll be better soon. You survived the mountains. You can survive a bit of smoke in your lungs. Besides, it's not just the kits who need you. You're our leader now, don't forget. You have duties to fulfill."

―Cloud Spots to Gray Wing about his importance in the group ^{Thunder Rising, pages 201-202}

Pebble Heart: "What about my herbs?"

Cloud Spots: "Take these. They'll keep you going for now. There are plenty of herbs left for you to get later."

^{A Forest Divided, chapter 4}

«Gray Wing saw them exchange a look so warm, he felt a sudden flash of jealousy. Pebble Heart was clearly fond of the tom who had taught him so much.»

—Gray Wing on Pebble Heart and Cloud Spots ^{A Forest Divided, chapter 4}

"And this is Cloud Spots. He knows a lot about herbs and treating wounds, and he's come to help you."

―Gorse Fur introducing Cloud Spots to Slate ^{A Forest Divided, bonus scene, chapter 1}

Pink Eyes: "You told Cloud Spot to be our medicine cat, so now he wants me to eat herbs. He thinks he can cure my aches and pains. But you can't cure old age."

Cloud Spots: "I can try."

^{Moth Flight's Vision, page 222}

External links

• Cloud Spots' profile on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• The forest map: WindClan on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
• Dawn of the Clans characters - a visual guide on the Warriors official website (backup link)

Fan content

• Moonstone Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)