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Nightcloud

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"What did we really gain by moving to the lake? What kind of leader have I been?"
This article contains major spoilers for the recently released book, The Elders' Quest. Please proceed at your own discretion.
Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.
"No, and if you're honest with yourself, Crowfeather, you don't want that either. Admit it: We don't love each other, and maybe we never did. [...] You're not so bad yourself. And remember, Breezepelt will always be our kit. We owe it to him to try to get along."
— Nightcloud and Crowfeather making peace in Crowfeather's Trial, page 354


Nightcloud is a muscular,[8] wiry, sleek-furred[9] black she-cat[1] with amber eyes.[10]

Nightcloud is an elder of WindClan under Harestar's leadership who has previously served as a warrior under Tallstar's, Onestar's, and Harestar's leaderships in the forest and the lake territories. She was born as Nightkit in the old forest, and was later apprenticed as Nightpaw. As a warrior, Nightcloud took part in the Great Journey. Once the Clans found their new homes, Nightcloud sided with the former deputy Mudclaw in his rebellion against Onewhisker, though his cause was defeated. After, she became mates with Crowfeather when he returned to WindClan after eloping with the ThunderClan medicine cat, Leafpool. While Nightcloud bore three kits, only Breezepelt survived, causing her to become incredibly overprotective of him. Nightcloud despised Leafpool, believing she was the reason Crowfeather didn't love her, and was further outraged when it was revealed that Crowfeather had fathered her kits. However, the two eventually resolved their differences, pledging to get along for their son's sake. She mentored Hootwhisker and Brindlewing and later retired to the elders' den.

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What role did Nightcloud play in the rebellion against Onewhisker? toggle section
After Tallstar's death, Nightcloud supported Mudclaw, the former deputy, in his rebellion. She, among many other cats, believed that Mudclaw was the rightful leader of WindClan instead of Onewhisker. After Mudclaw's defeat, Nightcloud asserted her loyalty to Onestar.
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How did Nightcloud's relationship with Crowfeather evolve? toggle section
Crowfeather and Nightcloud started as mates, with Crowfeather's motive being to show loyalty to WindClan, not out of love. Nightcloud, who had hoped for love, was disappointed but bore three kits, though only Breezepelt survived to adulthood. Eventually, their relationship evolved into mutual respect and admiration, despite admitting they never loved each other. They decided to stay friends for Breezepelt's sake.
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The identity of Nightcloud's parents is unknown. Her earliest appearance was shortly before the Great Journey in "Onestar's Confession."
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History[]

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The New Prophecy[]

Nightcloud partakes in the Great Journey and arrives in the lake territories. When Mudclaw instigates a rebellion against Onewhisker, Nightcloud supports her former deputy as WindClan's rightful leader. She later fights in the battle against the badgers when Onestar sends reinforcements to ThunderClan.

Power of Three[]

«Jaypaw felt tension spiking from Leafpool as she identified the WindClan she-cat. He knew there was some connection between his mentor and Nightcloud, who was the mate of Crowfeather. He had felt it thicken the air between them before, but he had no idea what it could be. As he probed Leafpool's mind, his paws pricked with surprise. Was that jealousy?»
—Jaypaw observing Nightcloud and Leafpool Dark River, page 266
She has become Crowfeather's mate following his return to WindClan, and their son, Breezepaw, is apprenticed to Whitetail. However, their relationship is rocky, as Nightcloud believes Crowfeather does not love their son and is still in love with Leafpool. She is frantic when Breezepaw is nearly buried alive during the daylight Gathering, and tense when Crowfeather speaks to Leafpool about his recovery. Later, she fights against ThunderClan in the battle of the eclipse. Upon learning that Crowfeather fathered Leafpool's kits, Jayfeather, Lionblaze, and Hollyleaf, Nightcloud is enraged.

Omen of the Stars[]

«Sometimes at Gatherings [Flametail] glimpsed Breezepelt eyeing Crowfeather and Nightcloud with undisguised rage. Crowfeather and Nightcloud never noticed; they were usually too busy exchanging harsh words between themselves.»
—Flametail observing Nightcloud's broken family Night Whispers, chapter 17
When Leafpool breaks up a scuffle between Breezepelt and Lionblaze and asks how Crowfeather could watch his sons fight, Nightcloud retorts that he only has one son. She drags Crowfeather away from Leafpool after he defends her from Breezepelt, and Crowfeather is berated by both her and Breezepelt. Moons later, when Hollyleaf returns to the Clans, Nightcloud questions why she thinks she is welcome, and further believes Jayfeather murdered Flametail. During the Great Battle, Breezepelt tries to kill Lionblaze, but Crowfeather stops him, insisting to his son that he never hated him, but that was what Nightcloud encouraged him to believe.

A Vision of Shadows[]

She has become the mentor to her granddaughter, Brindlepaw. After the fall of ShadowClan, Nightcloud voices her concerns that SkyClan must not replace ShadowClan, and she is supported by Leafpool. Later, she assists RiverClan when their camp catches on fire, offering them sanctuary in WindClan. Twigbranch chooses her to join a patrol to find SkyClan after they leave the lake, noting that she supports their return.

The Broken Code[]

When Harestar considers exiling Crowfeather, Nightcloud comments that they do not have to do it now, and that they should try to contact StarClan to see if it is the right thing to do. When Harestar yowls at her idea, she hisses at him and turns her back. Later, when Harestar loses a life, Nightcloud is seen shouldering her way through the crowd and yowling with grief.

Changing Skies[]

Nightcloud has retired to the elders' den.

Super Editions[]

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

"I understand why it was no good between you and me. You never loved me, and I couldn't bind us together as a family. But that's not important now. Breezepelt is what matters, and if his own father is so dismissive of him, so quick to bicker with him- well, it might give the rest of our Clanmates the impression that he can't be trusted. And if that happens, and he still hasn't been properly accepted back into the Clan, it might push him away again. I couldn't bear that. Could you?"
―Nightcloud to Crowfeather about Breezepelt Crowfeather's Trial, page 49
In Crowfeather's Trial, Nightcloud remains cold towards Crowfeather. She is protective of Breezepelt, who is ostracized by many of his Clanmates for having sided with the Dark Forest. When Crowfeather is assigned by Onestar to join her and Breezepelt in investigating the tunnels, Nightcloud argues about his treatment of their son. After being wounded by stoats, Nightcloud vanishes, leaving the Clan to believe she had died, though some suspect Breezepelt had killed her. They hold her vigil and reassign her apprentice, Hootpaw, to Gorsetail. Crowfeather and Breezepelt search for her, and she is found in Twolegplace, taken in by Twolegs. She returns to WindClan, and when Breezepelt is terribly injured by the stoats, Nightcloud asks Crowfeather to fetch Leafpool. The former mates resolve their differences and decide to remain friends.

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Personality[]

Nightcloud is a bitter, snarky, and prickly she-cat.[11]

Relationships[]

Crowfeather[]

"If Nightcloud were a gentle, loving cat like Leafpool, or feisty and warmhearted like Squirrelflight, it would be easier to feel sorry for her. After all, Crowfeather took her as a mate to prove he was loyal to WindClan in spite of trying to run off with the ThunderClan medicine cat. But she's a difficult she-cat to like, with her short temper and her possessiveness over Crowfeather and her son, Breezepaw."
―Rock on Nightcloud Cats of the Clans, page 54
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Breezepelt[]

«Nightcloud had carried Breezepaw like a kit. His hind legs had dragged over the forest floor, but he was too exhausted by shock to complain. Crowfeather had padded beside his mate the whole way, offering to help, but Nightcloud kept hold of her kit as though she might lose him again at any moment. Now she lay curled around him, warming his quivering body, her breath falling and rising in time with his.»
—Nightcloud after Breezepaw falls into the badger set The Sight, page 355
She and Breezepelt have a loving relationship, and Breezepelt would do anything for Nightcloud.[12]
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Lionblaze, Jayfeather, and Hollyleaf[]

"He only has one son. Crowfeather is Breezepelt's father. No one else's!"
―Nightcloud to Leafpool Night Whispers, page 202
When Nightcloud found out about Crowfeather's half-Clan kits, she was in denial, saying that Crowfeather only has one son, Breezepelt.[11] Breezepelt tries to kill Jayfeather and Lionblaze multiple times.[13] Though not as extreme as her son, Nightcloud still hated Leafpool's kits, and undermined them whenever possible. Some examples of this are: supporting Dawnpelt's murder accusation on Jayfeather, questioning Hollyleaf's acceptance back into ThunderClan, and allowing Breezepelt to attack Lionblaze.[14][10][15]

Kin[]

Members[]

Former mate:

Crowfeather:[16] Living (As of The Elders' Quest)

Son:

Breezepelt:[17] Living (As of The Elders' Quest)

Kits:

Crowfeather and Nightcloud's kits:[18] Deceased, residence unknown

Granddaughters:

Smokehaze:[19] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Brindlewing:[19] Living (As of The Elders' Quest)
Appleshine:[20] Living (As of The Elders' Quest)
Woodsong:[20] Living (As of The Elders' Quest)

Great-granddaughter:

Stretchkit:[5] Living (As of The Elders' Quest)

Great-grandson:

Rustlekit:[5] Living (As of The Elders' Quest)

Tree[]

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Stagleap ♂Wrenflight ♀
Cloudrunner ♂Morningflower ♀Hickorynose ♂Meadowslip ♀
StorkkitQuailkitGorsepaw ♂Sorrelshine ♀Pigeonflight ♂Deadfoot ♂Ashfoot ♀
Smoke ♀Onestar ♂Whitetail ♀Unnamed kitsNightcloud ♀Crowfeather ♂HillkitDownkitEaglekit
Darktail ♂Unnamed kitsGalekit ♀Heathertail ♀Breezepelt ♂Two kitsLionblaze ♂Jayfeather ♂Hollyleaf ♀
Smokehaze ♀Brindlewing ♀Appleshine ♀Woodsong ♀See more
Rustlekit ♂Stretchkit ♀

    = Tom

    = She-cat

    = Gender unknown


Appearances[]


Trivia[]

Interesting facts[]

  • Nightcloud isn't Crowfeather's true love,[21][blog 1] but he does care about her as a friend.[22]
    • In The Ultimate Guide, it is stated that Crowfeather had resented Nightcloud because he did not love her. It is also said that Nightcloud had attempted to make him love her due to her fear of never bearing kits, though she did not particularly like him.[23][24]

Author statements[]

  • Kate said on her blog that she liked the idea of Nightcloud and Breezepelt on the run as rogues, and Crowfeather leaving WindClan to go and find them.[blog 2]
  • On Vicky's Facebook, Nightcloud and Crowfeather only had one kit.[25]

Mistakes[]

  • She has been mistakenly called Nightpelt.[26]
  • She is depicted as pale gray on Crowfeather's Warriors website profile.[27]

Continuity[]

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

Quotes[]

"You should have more faith in our son, Crowfeather."
―Nightcloud after Crowfeather questions Breezepaw's reliability The Sight, page 293


Mistystar: "It's been a tough leaf-bare, and with the lake frozen in the shallows, hunting has been hard."
Nightcloud: "It makes a change for the fish-eaters to go hungry."
—Nightcloud about RiverClan Night Whispers, page 256


"Does she think she's welcome?"
―Nightcloud snarling when Hollyleaf returns The Forgotten Warrior, page 284


"I never hated you! That's just what you were determined to believe. And Nightcloud encouraged you."
―Crowfeather to Breezepelt The Last Hope, page 308


"SkyClan must not replace ShadowClan!"
―Nightcloud speaking at a Gathering Darkest Night, page 269


"I speak the truth as I see it, and what some might call the love of a she-cat for her kits, I call jealousy and arrogance. Nightcloud should trust her son to prove his own worth, without leaping in to defend him first. And maybe she should remember that of all Crowfeather's mates, she is the one StarClan have spared to live beside him."
―Rock's opinions of Nightcloud Cats of the Clans, page 54
End of spoiler warning

External links[]

  • More Ways to Live on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
  • Stand Together or Fall Divided on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)

  • Winners of the kits fan challenge on the Warriors official website (backup link)
  • Our Favorite Crowfeather Art on the Warriors official website (backup link)
  • Leafpool and Crowfeather Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
  • Hollyleaf's Revelation Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
  • The Gathering Island Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)

    • Notes and references[]

    1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Revealed in Twilight, allegiances
    2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Revealed in Crowfeather's Trial, chapter 23
    3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Nightcloud's profile on the Warriors official website (backup link)
    4. ↑ Revealed in After Sunset: We Need to Talk, page 2
    5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Revealed in The Elders' Quest, allegiances
    6. ↑ Revealed in Bramblestar's Storm, allegiances
    7. ↑ Revealed in Shattered Sky, allegiances
    8. ↑ Revealed in Crowfeather's Trial, page 16
    9. ↑ Revealed in River, page 173
    10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Revealed in Night Whispers, page 202
    11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Revealed in Night Whispers, chapter 18
    12. ↑ Revealed in Crowfeather's Trial, page 217
    13. ↑ Revealed in The Fourth Apprentice, chapter 20
    14. ↑ Revealed in The Forgotten Warrior, page 284
    15. ↑ Revealed in The Last Hope, pages 79-80
    16. ↑ Revealed in The Sight, page 118
    17. ↑ Revealed in Cats of the Clans, page 54
    18. ↑ Revealed in Crowfeather's Trial, page 406
    19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 Revealed in The Apprentice's Quest, allegiances
    20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 Revealed in Lost Stars, allegiances
    21. ↑ Revealed in Erin Hunter Chat 4
    22. ↑ Revealed in Crowfeather's Trial, page 354
    23. ↑ Revealed in The Ultimate Guide, page 109
    24. ↑ Revealed in The Ultimate Guide, page 111
    25. ↑ Revealed on Vicky's Facebook (screenshot)
    26. ↑ Revealed in Bramblestar's Storm, page 14
    27. ↑ Crowfeather's profile on the Warriors official website (backup link)
    28. ↑ Revealed in The Clans Decide
    29. ↑ Revealed on Vicky's Facebook
    30. ↑ Revealed on Vicky's Facebook
    1. ↑ Nightcloud's kit name, Nightkit, has only ever been revealed on the Warrior Cats website.
    2. ↑ Nightcloud's apprentice name, Nightpaw, has only ever been revealed on the Warrior Cats website.

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