Larkwing (FQ)

"There will be many troubles on our path—I do not doubt it. But nothing good comes without a struggle. We must fight for our future." This article contains major spoilers for the recently released book, StormClan's Folly. Please proceed at your own discretion.

"Swiftstar, as your medicine cat, I can tell you that StarClan won't be pleased if the rest of us drive out SkyClan. There have always been five Clans in the forest."

— Larkwing about driving SkyClan out in Firestar's Quest, page 5

Larkwing (FQ)
The pixel artwork is fanart based on the canon description; undefined traits are left to the artist's interpretation.
Affiliations
Last known:	WindClan
Names
Medicine cat:	Larkwing
Book appearances
Living	Cloudstar's Journey, Firestar's Quest, StormClan's Folly
Living	Cloudstar's Journey, Firestar's Quest, StormClan's Folly

Larkwing is a silver-and-black tabby she-cat.

History

In the Super Editions

Firestar's Quest

"You say you know the will of StarClan, Larkwing, but can you tell me why the moon is still shining? If StarClan didn't agree that SkyClan should leave the forest, they would send clouds to cover the sky."

―Swiftstar defending his claim of SkyClan leaving ^{Firestar's Quest, page 5}

Larkwing is an ancient WindClan medicine cat under the leadership of Swiftstar. During the Gathering, when Redstar, the leader of ThunderClan, suggests that SkyClan leave the forest, Swiftstar quickly snarls his agreement. Larkwing then intervenes, saying that StarClan would not be pleased if the other Clans drove out SkyClan. Swiftstar counters her, asking why the moon is still shining if StarClan did not agree that SkyClan be driven out. Although she is reluctant, Larkwing does not argue with her leader, and stares blankly up at the sky.

StormClan's Folly

At a Gathering, Galepaw notices Larkwing looking irritated towards Swiftstar, recalling that she had warned the leader that StarClan would not approve of them driving out SkyClan.

In the Novellas

Cloudstar's Journey

Larkwing is mentioned, but not by name when at a Gathering, Fawnstep pulls Cloudstar aside and tells him all the medicine cats have had dreams about SkyClan being destroyed by the Twoleg monsters and what they do to the forest. At SkyClan's last Gathering at Fourtrees, Larkwing tells Swiftstar that StarClan would not be happy if SkyClan is driven away, since there have always been five Clans residing in the forest. Swiftstar looks down at her from the Great Rock and asks her if she really knows the will of StarClan, as the moon is still shining brightly overhead. Larkwing is silent and sits back down, lost for words.

Appearances

• Cloudstar's Journey
• Firestar's Quest (First appearance) (Flashback only)
• StormClan's Folly

Trivia

Author statements

• Vicky thinks Larkwing might reside in StarClan.

Continuity

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

• Vicky has previously stated that the Larkwing that appears in Firestar's Quest, Cloudstar's Journey, and Mapleshade's Vengeance have been confirmed to be all the same cat. However, this is contradicted by their different descriptions and the timeline presented in StormClan's Folly.

External links

• Exclusive: StormClan's Folly Sneak Peek on Warriors official website (backup link)