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These notes reflect a bulleted list of major and minor events in The Ultimate Guide that can be easily navigated. They are intended to serve as a reference for those looking for specific events in re-reading and book discussions and include links to the relevant chapter subpages further detailing each chapter's events.

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  • The narrator explains about four Clans living in a forest, living to where their hunting skills best suit.
  • There was originally five Clans, one was driven out by Twolegs and settled in a faraway gorge.
  • Before the Clans, there was a group in the mountains who once lived beside a lake.
  • The four Clans fled the forest from Twolegs and lived beside the same lake, believing they are the first to settle there.
  • Everywhere cats have been there is history, some known or forgotten and discovered in strange ways.
  • The narrator asks what shapes the lives of the warriors and urges the reader to listen to their stories.

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  • The surroundings of the forest is what made ThunderClan the way they are.
  • They are descendants of cats who could hunt beneath the trees and are undaunted of close-combat fighting.
  • ThunderClan values the warrior code the most out of all the Clans.
  • Prefer to find a peaceful solution to problems, but will fight if necessary.
  • After the river changed its course and ThunderClan could access Sunningrocks, RiverClan and ThunderClan battled many times for the rocks.
  • ThunderClan knows what it is like to not have borders, regularly dealing with kittypets, loners, and rogues.
  • Bluestar claims there are cats that do not believe in StarClan, but are better than their enemies in other Clans.
  • Cats can learn to follow the warrior code, but cannot always learn compassion and courage that’s with faith.

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  • Bluestar had a tragic early life with the deaths of her mother Moonflower and her sister Snowfur.
  • Isolated in her grief, she fell in love with Oakheart and had his kits soon after leaving him because of her loyalty to her Clan.
  • Bluestar gave up her kits to Oakheart so that she could become deputy of ThunderClan instead of the dark-hearted Thistleclaw.
  • She told her Clan a badger took her kits, and overcame her grief to become deputy and eventually leader.
  • As an apprentice, Goosefeather told Bluestar a prophecy: “You will blaze through the forest like fire; only water can destroy you.”
  • Bluestar looked to Rusty, to save her Clan, but her murderous deputy Tigerclaw had other ideas.
  • As ShadowClan leader, Tigerstar sent a pack of wild dogs to ThunderClan camp, and Bluestar died sending the dogs in the river.
  • Bluestar's final moments were making peace with her living kits before joining her deceased kit Mosskit in StarClan.

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  • Pinestar worked hard to protect his territory, but preferred to show strength through words and patrols.
  • He was resigned to battle with RiverClan over Sunningrocks, and relied on his deputy Sunfall to keep the Clan in order.
  • Pinestar begrudgingly led his Clan into battle with WindClan, which ended in loss.
  • Losing faith in Clan life, he observed the kittypets and admired their easy life.
  • He became friends with Jake, and life as a kittypet grew more appealing.
  • Lionpaw caught him on one visit and Pinestar lied.
  • After another battle over Sunningrocks, Pinestar realized he could not spend the rest of his life fighting for every need.
  • He left, but regretted leaving his kits behind, especially Tigerkit.
  • He gave his leadership to Sunfall, and lived out the rest of his days as a kittypet in peace.

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  • Goosefeather was natural skilled with medicine but as he grew older he became more known for his laziness and temper.
  • Because Bluestar and Snowfur are his kin through Moonflower, he took a close interest in them.
  • He interpreted omens in dark ways, insisting that WindClan would destroy ThunderClan.
  • He interpreted a second omen as a sign to destroy WindClan’s medicine supply.
  • The battle was disastrous, and led to the death of Moonflower, but still Goosefeather insisted he wasn’t wrong.
  • Goosefeather interpreted another omen for Bluepaw that she will blaze through the forest but water will quench her. Bluepaw did not believe him, as she blamed him for Moonflower's death.
  • Goosefeather retreated to the belief that ThunderClan was doomed, so Featherwhisker quietly and optimistically took over as medicine cat.
  • Goosefeather's last madness was reacting to Tigerkit, insisting he shouldn’t have survived and insisting that Bluefur must become deputy at any cost.
  • Goosefeather shaped the future of ThunderClan, but Bluefur was glad to have Featherwhisker at her side.

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  • He inherited his father’s fascination of the forest and lived his first six moons as a kittypet.
  • He met Graystripe and Bluestar, and the leader saw the echoes of a prophecy through his flame-colored pelt.
  • Many moons of training led to his deputyship, but Tigerclaw's rivalry still haunted him.
  • As a young apprentice, his closest friends were Graypaw, Ravenpaw and Spottedleaf, but after her death he became close to Sandstorm.
  • Sandstorm had his kits, Leafkit and Squirrelkit.
  • He led his Clan through the Great Journey and helped the Clans settle into their new home.
  • Apart from one life lost to sickness, each of his lives was to his Clan, his final life was ridden the Clans of Tigerstar forever.
  • Lightning marked the moment he died the final time and joined his warrior ancestors, ancestors through heritage, honor and tradition.

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  • Spottedleaf saw the qualities Bluestar did in Rusty, but also saw a warm sensitive cat who saw her more than a friend.
  • If Spottedleaf was younger and a warrior apprentice, their relationship would have blossomed.
  • Spottedleaf however died before they could express their feelings to each other.
  • Frustrated and lonely in StarClan, Spottedleaf refused to let go of her connection.
  • She walked in her dreams during his early days as leader, guiding and supporting Firestar.
  • Spottedleaf soon knew she lost Firestar to Sandstorm, and knew she was better for Firestar.
  • She grieved for the life she never could have had, but still watched over the Clans.
  • Spottedleaf gave one last gift to Firestar, saving Sandstorm’s life but giving up her own.

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  • Graystripe's boldness and bravery led him to be the first to meet Rusty and become friends.
  • This boldness also led him to catch prey for RiverClan and travel far to bring back WindClan.
  • He fell in love with Silverstream, a RiverClan cat and she died giving birth to his kits.
  • When ThunderClan failed to treat his kits the way Graystripe hoped, he took them to RiverClan.
  • Stormkit and Featherkit thrived, but Graystripe returned to ThunderClan when he realized his true loyalties.
  • When Twolegs destroyed the forest, Graystripe was captured and became a kittypet.
  • He never forgot the Clans, and met a kittypet named Millie, who traveled with him to find the Clans.
  • It was Millie’s determination that got them to ThunderClan, and she quickly learned to hunts and fights like a warrior.
  • She refused a warrior name which made cats question her loyalty, but never when Graystripe was nearby.

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  • Sandpaw sided with Dustpaw when Rusty came to the forest but started to admire the former kittypet.
  • Firestar slowly realized how important Sandstorm is to him, and was valued when it was time to face BloodClan.
  • Sandstorm made him believe he was doing the right thing and can defeat them.
  • Her pride, commitment and courage as they journeyed to rebuild SkyClan, taking on the role as medicine cat.
  • She fought just as bravely as Firestar against the rats, even with one life to lose.
  • She was an excellent mother to Firestar’s kits, and stood by them when the truth of Leafpool’s kits came out.
  • She has a quick temper and sense of rightness, to which Firestar respected and took advice from.
  • Sandstorm stood by the cats that shied from Clan traditions, and would have loved to have more kits.
  • Sandstorm never wished her’s and Firestar’s lives to be any different.

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  • Brightheart’s ravaged face is a reminder of the pack of dogs, and she tries hard to forget the mauling.
  • Brightheart only remembers the reflection of her scarred face, so tries to drink only from fast-flowing streams.
  • She ignores the flinches of strangers, but due to having one eye has special fighting techniques she teaches the apprentices.
  • She has true beauty from courage, loyalty and devotion but cannot look to see her face.
  • Brightheart had everything else she dreamed, two litters of kits and a mate, Cloudtail.
  • Cloudtail never flinched from Brightheart’s face, but knows what it’s like to be different.
  • He wasn’t just scorned for his white pelt, but for being born a kittypet.
  • Cloudtail did many things without believing in StarClan, but believed in the battle between good and evil.

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  • Firepaw discovered the exiled medicine cat and gave fresh-kill, causing him to care for Yellowfang as she is a prisoner.
  • In spite of her simmering anger, she grew a bond with Firepaw that lasted beyond her death.
  • Yellowfang was stubborn, cranky, impatient and the most loyal cat, first to ShadowClan, her son then ThunderClan.
  • Her biggest mistake was falling in love with Raggedstar despite breaking the medicine code.
  • When their son Brokenstar ruled with a ruthless leadership, Yellowfang's loyalty to what’s right led to her exile by Brokenstar.
  • She blamed herself for Brokenstar's crimes and when he was defeated she insisted on keeping the blinded leader alive.
  • After discovering her son plotted against the Clan that fed him and sheltered him, she fed him deathberries.
  • She thought it was the only solution to the problem he caused.
  • Her loyalty to ThunderClan was ultimately proven when she died saving her Clanmates, and Fireheart grieved like she was his mother.

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  • Cinderpelt is a medicine cat who should have been a warrior, her leg too badly damaged to hunt and fight.
  • She trained fiercely as Yellowfang's apprentice, but failed to save Silverstream when she gave birth.
  • Haunted by the failure, she made amends by saving two ShadowClan cat, and became friends with one of them named Littlecloud.
  • She didn’t have the sensitivity of StarClan as medicine cats should, interpreting that Squirrelflight and Brambleclaw will destroy ThunderClan.
  • They in fact, saved ThunderClan but StarClan didn’t blame Cinderpelt, and gave her one last chance before making a decision.
  • They told her she will die but live again with her medicine knowledge, even though her apprentice is about to leave.
  • Cinderpelt resisted begin Leafpool to stay, living on the shadow of her death with courage and dignity.
  • She died defending Sorreltail's kits, and was reborn as one of them.

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  • Leafpool had a particular sensitivity to cats, especially with her sister.
  • Leafpaw and Squirrelpaw could sense where each are, and what they are feeling, and this was proven useful.
  • It seemed that Leafpool could see what lay at every corner and horizon and watched many major events.
  • She did not foresee however falling in love with Crowfeather and gave birth to his kits.
  • Squirrelflight kept Leafpool’s secret by raising them as her own, convincing everyone that they were hers and Brambleclaw’s.
  • Leafpool suffered watching her kits grow without them knowing their true mother.
  • When the secret came out, Leafpool was forced to become a warrior, and faced the agony of her kits’ hatred.
  • Leafpool never judged her kits and served her Clan with a quiet loyalty.
  • When it’s realized her skills are too precious to waste, she regained her position as medicine cat.

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  • Squirrelflight is like fire with energy to scorch trees and a tongue to scar beech bark.
  • She is passionately loyal to her Clan and to what’s right, even taking in Leafpool’s kits.
  • She was an apprentice when she went on the Journey to Midnight, proving herself to be brave and feisty.
  • She demonstrated her father’s courage and her mother’s quiet determination.
  • Ashfur fell in love with her, but failed to apprentice her strength in her impulses, and Squirrelflight needed someone like Brambleclaw to match her fire.
  • When the truth came out about Leafpool’s kits, Brambleclaw could not forgive his mate for lying to him.
  • Squirrelflight accepted this as her punishment, as the shame she had brought to ThunderClan meant she didn’t feel worthy of love.
  • Her loyalty never wavered, and when Bramblestar became leader, he wanted no one else to become his deputy.

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  • Brambleclaw was always going to walk a difficult path, torn between ambition from his father and his Clan loyalties.
  • Firestar unhesitating trust for Brambleclaw signalled for Brambleclaw to not be judged by who’s his father.
  • On the journey to Midnight, he led the group keeping them together throughout the challenges.
  • At the same time he showed great courage, Tigerstar walked in his dreams, nurturing his ambitions.
  • He stepped close to a dark path before he realized his loyalties lie with his Clan and leader, killing Hawkfrost and turning his back on Tigerstar.
  • His greatest challenge afterwards was becoming a father, something he relished as he watched them grow.
    • His heart broke when he discovered their true parents, but kept his focus.
  • He knew deep down Squirrelflight followed the only path for her sister’s kits, and missed his former mate.
  • He wanted no one else beside him as deputy when his time came to take over as leader.

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  • Ashfur truly loved Squirrelflight and was bitterly hurt when Squirrelflight chose Brambleclaw.
  • When he threatened to kill Squirrelflight’s kits to punish her, he didn’t expect to hear they aren’t hers after all.
  • He now had a new weapon to destroy Squirrelflight, and the narrator wonders if he would have revealed it in the end.
  • It was never found out as Hollyleaf killed him, a tragic end for his only fault is loving too much.
  • He was brave and strong and a great mentor to Lionblaze, helping shape his powers into well-practiced techniques.
  • He may not be close to Firestar, but was a loyal warrior, and if he was loved back he could have become deputy and leader.
  • His hatred for Brambleclaw and love for Squirrelflight only put him on the path to tragedy.

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  • Firestar received a prophecy, and knew that Squirrelflight’s and Brambleclaw’s kits are the three.
    • Each kit had special skills and abilities, with Lionblaze seemingly playing a big role as he was exceptionally strong.
  • He was skilled at fighting and as brave as Tigerstar, which is probably why the cat sought out Lionblaze.
    • He trained him in his dreams, but Lionblaze soon rejected him because he realized Tigerstar just wants revenge on Firestar.
  • He didn’t need the mentoring as Lionblaze has unique fighting abilities, and was an invincible warrior.
  • His heart wasn’t invincible as he fell in love with Cinderheart, but she soon discovered his powers.
    • Lionblaze fought the hardest battle to persuade Cinderheart that they can choose their own destinies.
    • He also convinced her being together will not weaken him for the final Battle.

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  • Hollyleaf was the thinker, sensitive and cunning to the different consequence of an action.
  • The warrior code to her lay down at every choice, and she fought hard to defend it.
  • She wanted nothing to serve her Clan, becoming a medicine cat apprentice, but her heart lay with becoming a warrior.
  • When she heard the prophecy, she found her strength in her faith in the warrior code.
  • She was broken when she heard Squirrelflight and Brambleclaw aren’t her parents, and was terrified of the consequences of Ashfur spilling their secret.
    • She didn’t mean to kill Ashfur, and there was no point in telling Firestar anyway.
  • When she discovered her true parents, Hollyleaf could not comprehend the secret, only spilling it at a Gathering.
  • She fled to the tunnels, but she could not live there forever, returning back to her home.
  • She fought and died against the Dark Forest, her plea for forgiveness already fulfilled.

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  • Despite only able to see in dreams, he was confident at navigating the world while he was awake.
  • Jaypaw was bitterly disappointed that Brightheart, a half-blind warrior was assigned to be his mentor.
  • Jaypaw was soon convinced his destiny is to become a medicine cat apprentice, and he was great at the role.
  • He gained confidence after discovering the prophecy, challenging StarClan and interfering with the Tribe's destiny.
  • He learned from the Tribe of Endless Hunting that something terrible is coming, and it is up to him and his littermates.
  • His destiny entangled with the Ancients, and as Jay's Wing, he fell in love with Half Moon, helping guide the group to the Mountains.
  • Jayfeather made Half Moon the first Stoneteller, giving faith that will last many generations.

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  • She was born the moment Cinderpelt died, but the medicine cat’s spirit took hold of Cinderheart’s body.
  • She became a warrior apprentice, never knowing of her connection with Cinderpelt.
  • After an accident, she began dreaming of an unrecognizable forest, and she tried to ignore them.
    • Jayfeather gently revealed these are memories of a former life, the life of a medicine cat.
  • Cinderheart was torn between her ambitions as a warrior and the usefulness of her medicine skills.
  • She felt trapped by the destiny forced on her.
  • Lionblaze convinced her to choose her own path, and Cinderheart chose the life as a warrior.
  • Once she has chosen that, she felt Cinderpelt's spirit slowly disappear to StarClan.

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  • She is the third cat of the prophecy and from birth, she could hear far away sounds and picture what is happening.
  • Dovepaw assumed every cat was the same, so was a big shock for her when no one else could hear beavers blocking a stream.
  • Jayfeather recognized the potential, and convinces her to tell Firestar it is a dream.
  • Dovepaw went on the journey to the beaver dam and made a powerful relationship with Tigerheart.
  • Even after learning her role with her powers, she couldn’t resist seeing Tigerheart, using her powers to make sure it stays a secret.
  • The coming crisis forced Dovewing to rethink her loyalties, and she knew the warrior code and the Clans were more important.
  • She found a friendship in Bumblestripe, and saw a peaceful future for her Clan rather than torment love for Tigerheart.
  • Just after the Great Battle finishes, Dovewing makes her choice.

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  • Like Squirrelflight and Leafpool, Ivypool and Dovewing were close.
  • Their paths separated however when Dovepaw went on a journey to the beaver dam, and Ivypaw felt left out.
  • She trained hard but cannot seem to match her sister’s hunting skills, no matter how hard she tried.
  • Hawkfrost came to her in a dream and offered battle training, and she trained alongside cats from all Clans in the Dark Forest.
  • Ivypaw shone, soon training apprentices of her own and continually soughing out praises from Hawkfrost.
  • When she discovers the true purpose of the training, Ivypool swore to not return, but is convinced to become a spy.
  • Despite the suspicions, Ivypool pretended her loyalty until the battle, where she fought against cats that will not hesitate to kill her.
  • Hawkfrost corners Ivypool, ready to kill her for her betrayal, but Hollyleaf leaps forward, taking the blow and saving Ivypool.

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  • As an apprentice, Briarpaw was bold and adventurous with a healthy curiosity for Jayfeather’s medicine skills.
  • Near the end of her apprenticeship, a tree fell into the hollow as Briarpaw tries to stop Longtail from fetching Mousefur’s fresh-kill.
  • Longtail died and Briarpaw broke her spine, which left her hind legs useless.
  • Briarpaw believed the future was bleak, refusing fresh-kill until Jayfeather convinces her otherwise.
  • Refusing the care her Clanmates are required and willing to give her and giving up on life is breaking the warrior code itself.
  • Briarpaw worked hard to live with her injury, strengthening her front legs and exercising her lungs to keep them clear and strong.
  • She became able to drag herself around camp, help with herbs, entertain kits and comfort elders when they have bad dreams.
  • She received a warrior name alongside her littermates, and was named Briarlight.
    • Her name is a reflection of her fiercely burning spirit, and the difficulty she injured during her apprenticeship.

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  • Brambleclaw arrives at the Moonpool with Jayfeather, quivering with excitement but exhaustion.
  • They fall asleep, and Brambleclaw hears a whispering. Thinking he is being disturbed, he sits up to see StarClan around him.
  • He realizes Jayfeather can see in his dreams, and is proud of how far his adopted son has grown.
  • Brambleclaw sees Firestar, and is overwhelmed with grief. Firestar tells him that he lived a good life, and chose a great deputy.
  • The ceremony starts, and Brambleclaw receives lives from Firestar, Goldenflower, Bluestar, Mousefur, Lionheart, Ferncloud, Cinderpelt, Feathertail and Ravenpaw.
  • Bramblestar promises to lead his Clan according to the gifts of his lives, and he will be proud if he's half the leader Firestar is.
  • Firestar wishes Bramblestar to go well, and promises to always be with him.

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  • Blackstar explains that in the old forest, it was said that ShadowClan’s hearts were chilled by the cold winds.
  • In the new territory, all Clans have the breeze, so what excuse do they have now?
  • ShadowClan used to invade territories a lot due to lack of good prey throughout leaf-bare.
  • ShadowClan warriors are proud to fight for their Clan, and the first ShadowClan cats were more willing to fight than talk.
  • They settled on the edge of the forest for independence, freedom to choose borders and pursue prey. Carrionplace was a bonus.
  • ShadowClan stayed pure and strangers weren’t welcome, though Tigerstar was an exception among some rogues after the proved their loyalty.
  • Blackstar admits inviting BloodClan was bad, but ShadowClan was victorious in the battle.
  • Beside the lake they are the most feared Clan, ones that have fiercest stalking and battling skills.
  • ShadowClan’s virtues aren’t from the wind, but are bred within and will endure as long as the warrior code survives.

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  • Raggedstar was born to an unknown father, and their taunts made him feel determined to prove his courage and skill in battle.
  • Raggedpelt was well respected but not liked because of his prickly nature. Only Yellowpaw saw through to the vulnerability.
  • He discovers his father and moons later, kills him.
  • Yellowfang becoming a medicine cat infuriated Raggedpelt, unable to understand why she chose to walk an isolated path.
  • It was too late for them to separate, as Yellowfang had his kits. Raggedpelt was overjoyed then furious they will never know who their mother is.
  • Only one kit survived, and Raggedstar raised his son to fight back against the teasing as he knew what it is like to have one parent.
  • He was desperately proud, and made Brokentail deputy as soon as he could.
  • Even Raggedstar's ambitions and readiness pales against Brokentail's desire for power, and Raggedstar realizes his mistake and confesses to Yellowfang.
  • Raggedstar tries to order Brokentail to train less fiercely, causing Brokentail to ambush and kill his father.

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  • Sagewhisker served Cedarstar then Raggedstar, but died before Brokenstar's cruel leadership.
  • She has a prodigious memory for herbs and a gift of listening to StarClan but was particularly good at observing cats around her.
  • She realized that Yellowpaw had special sensitivities to other cats’ pains and sicknesses.
  • Her suspicions are correct after a skirmish. Yellowfang had no scratch but knew where he Clanmates were hurt.
  • Yellowfang was set on being a warrior but Sagewhisker was patient, knowing Yellowfang had to choose on her own but still letting her help with duties.
  • Yellowfang finally becomes a medicine cat apprentice, and Sagewhisker agreed without gloating, helping Yellowfang block out the pain of others.
  • After Yellowfang became a full medicine cat, Sagewhisker realized she is pregnant, and wonders if she made a grave mistake.
  • She convinces Yellowfang to tell Raggedstar so the kits’ have one parent in the Clan, and Sagewhisker kept Yellowfang out of the nursery after the birth.
  • Sagewhisker died sorting herbs, completing her duties to her last breath and trusting Yellowfang the same.

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  • Runningnose was weaker than his littermates due to catching every passing sickness, and was cheerful and keen about becoming a medicine cat.
  • His mentor Yellowfang never taught him to cure his sniffles, but Runningnose became a well-respected, loyal and patient medicine cat.
  • After Yellowfang was exiled, Runningnose was left in the grip of Brokenstar's rule, patching up tinier and tinier bodies.
  • After Brokenstar was captured, Runningnose burdened the knowledge that Nightstar was not given nine lives, and had to lie to their Clan.
  • The narrator states Runningnose must have wondered how he ended up hiding a terrible secret while keeping Nightstar healthy to lead.
  • Littlecloud is Runningnose’s apprentice, and was born during Brokenstar's rule, forced into warrior training at three moons.
  • He was inspired at becoming a medicine cat after Cinderpelt saved him from the sickness, but eventually was chased back into ShadowClan.
  • He became a medicine cat, and Cinderpelt's kindness was rewarded by the fair and peaceful medicine cat that stayed for many moons.
  • He was devastated by Flametail’s death, but didn’t blame Jayfeather due to seeing everything a test from StarClan, and he never failed.

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  • Brokenstar walked a dark path from the start, determined to prove he is stronger, braver and more ferocious than his Clanmates will ever be.
  • Due to his great loyalty, he became deputy, but killed his father to become leader.
  • As a leader, Brokenstar saw a reign of terror, attacking WindClan and making under aged kits fight.
  • When Yellowfang spoke out, he exiled her and continued his leadership, driving out WindClan and looking to ThunderClan territory.
  • He underestimated ThunderClan, and was captured by them and taken prisoner, cared for his mother without realizing it.
  • After plotting with Tigerstar to attack ThunderClan, Yellowfang killed his son, letting him know his mother and the destruction he brought upon himself.
  • In the Dark Forest, he still raged against the Clans, joining Tigerstar to recruit Clan cats.
  • In the final Battle, Yellowfang came down from StarClan and killed her son, sending him away from the Clans forever.

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  • As a warrior, Nightpelt was dedicated, well-respected and thoughtful, which is why Cedarstar gave him Brokenpaw as an apprentice.
  • Brokenpaw had no patience with Nightpelt, and the warrior soon retired to the elders’ den after Brokenpaw became a warrior.
  • Nightpelt was ready to live out peacefully, but Brokenstar's rule forced him back into action.
  • After Brokenstar is captured by ThunderClan, Nightpelt stepped forward to become ShadowClan’s new leader.
  • He went to the Moonstone with Runningnose to find StarClan still regard Brokenstar as leader, and will not give Nightpelt nine lives.
  • It was Nightstar's greatest moment when he lies to his Clanmates and says StarClan approves to save them from Brokenstar any further.
  • Nightstar tried to move his Clan to peace and recovery, but age and sickness took him and he died in a few seasons.
  • Greencough took his only life, leaving ShadowClan leaderless and ready for Tigerstar.

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  • Pinestar leaving ThunderClan left a shame that stalked Tigerkit throughout his life.
  • Mentored by Thistleclaw, Tigerpaw was desperate to prove his loyalty, and a skirmish with an easy victory only fuelled his hunger for victory.
  • Tigerclaw saw his chance to kill Redtail and blame RiverClan, and was eventually made deputy as he hoped, but the attention was already to Fireheart.
  • As Bluestar grows older, Tigerclaw decides to quicken to leadership, making a trap before plotting with rogues from ShadowClan and Brokenstar an attack.
  • It failed and Tigerclaw was banished, but while swearing vengeance he charmed his way into ShadowClan, becoming leader after Nightstar.
  • Tigerstar plotted at once against ThunderClan, luring wild dogs into their camp and forming a failed alliance with BloodClan.
  • At the moment the Clans were ready to fight each other, Scourge turned on Tigerstar and ripped away his nine lives.
  • Death was no obstacle as Tigerstar trained his sons through their dreams, urging them to kill Firestar. Hawkfrost was willing but Brambleclaw wasn’t.
  • Undaunted by the failure, he trains even more Clan cats and lead them against the Clans.
  • Tigerstar strikes the blow that sends Firestar to StarClan, but Firestar gives the strike that sends Tigerstar out of the Dark Forest and the Clans forever.

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  • ShadowClan was in ruins after Tigerstar’s leadership, and it was up to Blackstar to take over leadership.
  • He took a loyal, dogged and a nearly unnoticed path to rallying and restoring his Clan’s strength.
  • Blackstar had faith in the virtues of his Clan, acknowledging ShadowClan’s role to the deaths but refusing apologizing for long-gone Clanmates.
  • Blackstar looked to the future, and settled his Clan into their new territory beside the lake.
  • Blackstar however became disillusioned with this life that seemed too difficult as the new territory was filled with many things he hoped to leave behind.
  • Sol offered a different way of living, and since the tom predicted an eclipse convinced Blackstar to listen, ceasing many Clan traditions.
  • A message from StarClan that started out false convinced Blackstar to have faith again and exile Sol.
  • Blackstar led his Clan against the Dark Forest and won, the oldest leader still proud of his Clans’ fearsome reputation and warriors’ fighting skills.
  • Blackstar would lay down each and every remaining life he has to protect the warrior code.

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  • Russetfur was born in the Twolegplace as was known as Red.
  • After glimpsing Clan life, she left the Twolegplace behind and joined ShadowClan, renaming Russetpaw to mark the beginning of a new life.
  • She trained harder than any other apprentice and very quickly earned respect and the warrior name of Russetfur.
  • Russetfur was still devastated when her father, Hal was killed, never knowing his killer is her half-brother.
  • She dedicated her life to ShadowClan and was rewarded when she was made deputy.
  • She had a reputation for a sharp tongue and a short temper but also as a fearsome fighter and proud of her Clan.
  • She had a great role of establishing the Clans beside the lake by taking on the troublesome kittypets.
  • Even as she grew old with age, Russetfur stayed as deputy, keeping young warriors in line with her high expectations and brisk tongue.
  • She died in a battle and there was question an older cat shouldn’t have fought, but it was a death Russetfur would have chosen herself.

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  • Like Russetfur, Boulder was born in the Twolegplace and glimpsed Clan life with a curiosity for the wild cats.
  • He took part of a skirmish with ShadowClan, and admired the way they fought, they could have killed but didn’t.
  • Boulder was fascinated by the warrior code and what it brought, so he went to ShadowClan and became a warrior.
  • He refused to change his name, something that was challenged but Boulder was just attached to the name his mother gave to him.
  • Boulder trained hard to prove his courage and fighting skills and his origins were forgotten.
  • He was a supporter of Tigerstar when he came to ShadowClan, seeing the tom can restore his Clan to their former glory.
  • When Tigerstar reveals his desires to take over the forest, Boulder suggested the alliance with BloodClan, and visited Scourge on behalf of Tigerstar.
  • Boulder was too trusting with Scourge killing Tigerstar. Desperate for forgiveness, he fought hard against BloodClan, never mentioning his birthplace.
  • He remained a loyal warrior until he retired to the elders’ den and passed away peacefully in the Clan’s new home beside the lake.

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  • Born in ThunderClan, Tawnypaw was bright and confident as an apprentice, with a temper that clashed especially when her loyalty is questioned.
  • She was horrified to learn about her father, and insisted her loyalties are to ThunderClan as she rejects Tigerstar’s offers to join ShadowClan.
  • When Tigerstar allied with RiverClan and drove out half-Clan cats, Tawnypaw was judged more and more harshly, and was pushed to the breaking point.
  • She left ThunderClan to ShadowClan to find acceptance, and earned Blackstar’s trust, becoming a warrior.
  • Tawnypelt went on the quest to find Midnight, and helped the group with her courage and willingness to judge others beyond where their Clan loyalty lies.
  • She wasn’t as quick to dismiss Crowpaw for his temper and encouraged Feathertail to see past it, something she probably regretted later.
  • Tigerstar offered her training, but Tawnypelt knew he would never give what she wants: peace, security and loyalty. She found this in Rowanclaw.
  • Tawnypelt proved that loyalty isn’t treating other cats like enemies since she stayed compassionate to Brambleclaw and the other ThunderClan cats.
  • Tawnypelt lived free of Tigerstar’s reputation and influence, living with independence and purpose that Tigerstar would have been proud of.

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  • When Flamepaw was an apprentice, Blackstar listened to Sol and Flamepaw went to ThunderClan with his mother and siblings.
  • Flamepaw was particularly angry because he was about to become Littlecloud’s apprentice, but was intrigued with Brambleclaw’s kits.
  • Jaypaw comes with the idea to make a fake prophecy, and Flamepaw and his siblings helped, awarded with the sight of StarClan's kits.
  • This sealed Flamepaw's belief and made him more determined, so became a medicine cat apprentice when they returned to ShadowClan.
  • Flametail faced many responsibilities when Littlecloud became very sick, and was confident with his skills.
  • He was warned by StarClan of a time of war and for ShadowClan to stand alone. Littlecloud disagreed but Flametail convinces Blackstar.
  • Flametail also had dreams of drowning which wore him down. Seeing this, Dawnpelt and Olivenose invite him to play prey-stone.
  • The frozen lake broke and Flametail falls in, seeing Jayfeather try to rescue him but being pushed away by a hairless cat before drowning.
  • Flametail was forced to watch in StarClan the Clans battle against the Dark Forest.

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  • Runningnose and Tigerclaw arrive at the Highstones, with Tigerclaw remembering his previous journey.
  • Runningnose states the moon is rising, and Tigerclaw growls StarClan will wait. Runningnose points out dawn won’t.
  • They head in and settle at the Moonstone, with Runningnose confessing Nightstar's lack of nine lives.
  • Tigerclaw falls asleep, meeting with Cedarstar and impatient for his nine lives.
  • Littlebird, Badgerfang, Pinestar, Whitetail, Sedgestar, Flowerstar, Redscar, Mossheart and Cedarstar give Tigerclaw a life.
    • Most lives seem to be warnings, and advice to do the opposite of what Tigerclaw will do.
  • Tigerstar wakes up, with Runningnose warning him that if he doesn’t follow the lives his been given, StarClan will not help him.
  • Tigerstar takes this as a threat, and tells Runningnose his loyalty is to him and his Clan before StarClan.
  • Tigerstar whispers that ShadowClan is his and he has nine lives so that they will remember him forever.

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  • Tallstar explains how the other Clans are quick to call WindClan cowards, but WindClan are the most closely descended from the mountain cats.
  • Like the mountain cats, they need the sky above their heads and the breeze, not going under trees and getting wet to find prey.
  • WindClan may be lithe and small, but they run faster than other Clans, and are the only ones that can catch rabbits on the moor.
  • They see enemies from far away, and if that makes them more watchful and alarmed to danger, that’s only because it keeps them safe.
  • They have no wish to invade other territories as they are where they suit, but will defend fiercely in necessary.
  • Tallstar admits he’d rather ally with another Clan to defend a border than risk his warriors’ health because of stubborn pride.
  • Tallstar states he watched his Clan suffer the most when monsters came and destroyed the moor and poisoned rabbits.
  • He would have never left without the other Clans as WindClan is one of the four and that will never change.
  • The mountain cats didn’t leave their home in vain, WindClan will save their legacy with their speed and their determination to survive.

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  • Tallstar was born to tunnelers and they expected Tallkit to walk in their pawsteps, but Tallkit was interested in being a moor runner instead.
  • Heatherstar saw this and gave him a moor runner mentor much to his parents’ disappointment.
  • Sandgorse was however killed tunnelling with Sparrow, and Talltail journeyed to find the rogue for revenge.
  • He found Jake, and made an unlikely friendship with him as they searched for the group of rogues.
  • Jake told Talltail that he would be a better cat and not kill Sparrow. Talltail remembers this just as Sparrow is at the edge of the cliff and lets him live.
  • Sparrow falls anyway, and Talltail risks himself to rescue him. Sparrow tells that Sandgorse saved his life, and Talltail left the rogues.
  • Expecting to travel with Jake, but Jake returns to his Twoleg and Talltail followed his heart back to WindClan.
  • As leader, Tallstar remembers his experience and would rather ally with a Clan than fight, especially when Jake’s son Firestar came to ThunderClan.
  • Tallstar made Onewhisker deputy with his dying breath, dismissing Mudclaw. His intentions were good, but it led to many problems for WindClan.

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  • Onewhisker was loyal and courageous but had none of the fierce ambition most leaders have.
  • He made friends with Fireheart after he rescued WindClan, and that friendship helped both their Clans.
  • Onewhisker helped persuade Tallstar to not fight ThunderClan after Bluestar falsely accuses WindClan.
  • When Onestar became leader, he had to prove WindClan can survive on their own, the friendship he shared with Firestar becoming a burden.
  • Onestar had to gain respect from his Clanmates when Mudclaw rebelled against him, and he did with the help of StarClan killing Mudclaw.
  • Onestar vigorously reinforced the ThunderClan border, clearly stating there are no favors for ThunderClan and no ThunderClan trespassers tolerated.
  • When Onestar discovered the tunnels, he made his warriors train and hone their skills to fight underground.
  • WindClan attacked ThunderClan via the tunnels but narrowly lost, and Onestar's hostility to Firestar grew.
  • Onestar was forced to ally with Firestar and all the Clans when the Dark Forest came to defeat them.

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  • Tallstar needed a deputy that is not afraid to fight to balance his kind nature, so chose Mudclaw.
  • Mudclaw was loyal, fearless and determined to be a strong leader without the ambitions that previous ShadowClan leaders had.
  • When Tallstar dismissed him as deputy, Mudclaw was heartbroken and saw no reason other than Tallstar going insane from old age.
  • Rebelling seemed logical, and he was supported by his Clanmates and warriors from RiverClan and ShadowClan, especially from Hawkfrost.
  • Hawkfrost told Mudclaw that Onestar not grabbing land will lead to his Clan hungry and weak during leaf-bare.
  • Mudclaw met his allies from the other Clans in secret, and one night led them on a probably foolish but brave attack on Onestar.
  • Firestar’s aid for Onestar led to a defeat, and Mudclaw fled back to the island.
  • He was killed by a tree that was hit by lightning, a sign that Onestar is the true leader and Mudclaw was wrong.
  • The fallen tree made a bridge to the island, a last gift from Mudclaw for future Gatherings for the Clans.

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  • Crowpaw went on a journey to find Midnight, an unlikely choice but proved to be a brave fighter, and soon fell in love with Feathertail.
  • When the group try to kill Sharptooth, Crowpaw is cornered and Feathertail gives her life for his, leaving the tom heartbroken.
  • Crowfeather chose his name in memory of her, and swore never to be so vulnerable, and Leafpool tried to reassure Feathertail is still watching.
  • Crowfeather refused to let the she-cat slip his mind, but ended up Leafpool was poised over a cliff, and Crowfeather knew this time he can save her.
  • That night, he realizes and admits his feelings for Leafpool, no matter how guilty it made him feel. The both try to ignore their feelings for a while.
  • Crowfeather persuades Leafpool they are better together and they leave, but hear that ThunderClan is under attack by badgers and run to the rescue.
  • Cinderpelt is killed, and Crowfeather knew he lost Leafpool. He returns to WindClan and becomes mates with Nightcloud to prove his loyalty.
  • When he learned of Leafpool’s kits, he refused to acknowledge that, living in torment as he cannot connect with Breezepelt and resents Nightcloud.
  • In the Great Battle, Crowfeather fiercely protected Lionblaze from Breezepelt, and told Leafpool he never regretted a thing, close to accepting their kits.

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  • Nightcloud was concerned she would never have kits when Crowfeather asks to be his mate.
  • She tried to make him fall in love, but realized that he only asked to prove his loyalty, choosing the short-tempered defensive she-cat.
  • Nightcloud didn’t respect nor like Crowfeather, but loved their son Breezepelt with a strength that came from Crowfeather not liking him equally.
  • Breezepelt was desperate for acknowledgement from his father, and heard the whispers of Crowfeather’s past. He was determined to not be disloyal.
  • He could have been a great warrior, but Crowfeather’s negligence and Nightcloud’s insistence he answers to no one gave Breezepelt arrogance and fury.
  • Breezepaw saw Brambleclaw’s warm treatment of his kits and his fury burned brighter, as well as his horror when he learned they are Crowfeather’s kits.
  • The Dark Forest gave him a chance to be a better warrior, and knowing their true nature, relished the thought of punishing the ones that made him suffer.
  • In the Great Battle he attacks Lionblaze but Crowfeather chased him away, blaming him for his own decisions and taking the dark path.
  • Breezepelt lost his chance of revenge, unbalancing injustice and gave his father the chance to accept his ThunderClan son.

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  • Heatherpaw an impulsive but lively apprentice who met Lionpaw twice before the Clan boundaries that stopped them disappeared.
  • Due to the difficulty of talking at Gatherings, Heatherpaw suggested meeting at the border at night before discovering the tunnels and meeting there.
  • Heatherpaw saw no reason it would compromise her loyalty and make her a lesser warrior.
  • She and Lionpaw played in the tunnels, pretending to be DarkClan in the largest cave, unaware of ancient cats watching them.
  • ThunderClan and WindClan relations shattered as Onestar is determined to prove he doesn’t need ThunderClan and many border clashes start.
  • Lionpaw decides he cannot meet Heatherpaw anymore, but when WindClan kits go missing, both apprentices knew where they are hiding.
  • The apprentices found them in the tunnels, and due to torrential rain they were washed out to the lake, barely surviving the experience.
  • Heatherpaw knew it was over, with the Clan wars and limits of loyalties. She had to face Lionblaze in battle, and her duty to WindClan dominated.
  • Heathertail never forgot Lionblaze entirely, and hasn’t ever found his equal to her among WindClan.

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  • Crookedstar explains other Clans are suspicious of his Clan because of their swimming skills and interest of getting wet.
  • They are descended off cats mostly not from the mountains, but from cats that saw the use of the river.
  • Those cats saw the easy access of food in every season and protection from the other Clans.
  • Their main diet of fish gave them thick glossy fur and RiverClan decorate their dens with shells and other valuables.
  • RiverClan warriors fight bravely, but are called cowards as they rarely go into battle.
  • There’s not need as an enemy that is not willing to cross the river isn’t an enemy worth picking a fight with.
  • Sunningrocks however was an exception, since the river changed its course and ThunderClan can reach them. There countless battles over the rocks.
  • Every Clan now lives beside water, but RiverClan still are the only enter it to find food. They settled on the island first before settling around a stream.
  • RiverClan has been threatened by poison and Twoleg kits but they quietly endure with their pride in their independence and swimming skills.

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  • He was originally called Stormkit but after breaking his jaw, his mother Rainflower renamed him Crookedkit.
  • Rainflower never got over having a disfigured son, and showered attention over Oakkit, leaving Crookedkit restless and left out.
  • Crookedkit left to a farm where he learned to hunt but couldn’t stay away, returning to eventually become a warrior.
  • Mapleshade walked in his dreams, letting him assume they are training in StarClan but are truly in the Dark Forest.
  • She made him vow that nothing is more important than his Clan, and Mapleshade made him watch his loved ones die one by one.
  • Crookedjaw was once forced to choose between helping his Clanmates and saving his mother. He chose saving his Clanmates, and Rainflower died.
  • A false prophecy by Mapleshade convinced Hailstar to make Crookedjaw deputy, and her realized that he Mapleshade is a Dark Forest cat.
  • He turned his back, but Mapleshade reminded him of the promise, and Crookedjaw's world fell apart, even after he became leader.
  • Crookedstar got everything and wanted and lost everything that mattered. He hid so much of the suffering and was a strong, fair-minded leader.

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  • Mapleshade was loyal and keen as an apprentice, and skillful and bold as a warrior.
  • Her courage and pursuit to the warrior code stirred whispers that she will become leader, and Mapleshade basked in her ambition.
  • She made the mistake of bearing a RiverClan tom’s kits, and the medicine cat recognised Appledusk in her three kits.
  • Mapleshade was banished, and she tried to swim the river with her kits to find shelter in RiverClan, but her kits drowned.
  • Mapleshade almost drowned trying to save them. To her horror, Appledusk blamed her for their deaths and refused to let her stay in RiverClan.
  • Her hatred for the Clans boiled, and after her death she planned her revenge in the Dark Forest.
  • She saw Crookedkit feeling rejected and took the chance, making him promise his loyalty to his Clan above anything else.
  • Mapleshade trained him to be the warriors she was, as well as taking away everything he loves, rejoicing that another cat knows how she suffers.
  • Mapleshade planned with other Dark Forest cats for the final battle, never making the Clans to suffer enough for what they did to her.

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  • Silverstream is Crookedstar's only surviving daughter due to her mother Willowbreeze lost after giving birth.
  • She was feisty and head-strong that can make her father bend to her will with little effort.
  • Her impulsive nature was however softened by her mother’s gentleness, and she was loved by her Clanmates.
  • She is a true RiverClan cat with freshwater in her blood, and never intended to fall in love with Graystripe.
  • There weren’t any romantic notions as she saved Graystripe from the river, only that her Clan doesn’t like dead cats polluting the river.
  • Graystripe begged to see her, and Silverstream did out of curiosity, and her fondness grew despite her instincts screaming to stay loyal to RiverClan.
  • When they met secretly she felt like she was walking on thorns and fish stuck in her throat as she returned to her Clanmates.
  • She could not deny her heart’s pull, and her joy outweighed fear when she discovered she is expecting kits.
  • She bled to death giving birth. It’s unknown if she would have been happy away from the river but her courage could have given her a chance.

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  • Leopardfur was keen and ambitious and Crookedstar saw her as a loyal straight-forward cat that isn’t haunted by shadows.
  • Leopardfur's black-and-white approach to the warrior code made her see half-Clan cats as a grave weakness.
  • Tigerstar invited her to form one Clan with him, and Leopardstar accepted, nearly destroying every cat. She probably wanted to be his mate.
  • She saw the mistake when Tigerstar made himself leader then made half-Clan cats fight to death.
  • Leopardstar's hopes were diminished, but she was too proud to speak out and couldn’t face losing her Clanmates’ respect.
  • She saved her Clanmates by joining the other Clans against BloodClan, but never forgot how close her Clan was to being destroyed.
  • Her experience left her defensive and brittle but no one can question her loyalty to her own Clan.
  • She died of sickness, knowing RiverClan is safe beside the lake.
  • Leopardstar had a peaceful end to her life that was more sad and turbulent than anyone truly appreciated.

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  • Oakkit was aware that Rainflower favored him over Crookedkit, but it was no different to Oakkit, who was loyal and protective to his brother.
  • Oakpaw honed his skills as an apprentice, proving his fighting and fishing skills and prompting whispers of leadership.
  • Oakheart met Bluefur and her cool wit a sharp tongue intrigued him, so he seeked her out at Gatherings.
  • Oakheart saw no harm in what he was doing as he was still a loyal warrior. He asked to meet Bluefur in the cover of night at Fourtrees.
  • They parted ways, and Crookedstar asked for Oakheart to be his deputy but he refused, torn between his loyalty to his Clan and Bluefur.
  • After hearing Bluefur's expecting his kits, he started planning a future but Bluefur is raising them alone, so Oakheart swore to be their father if they need him.
  • Bluefur gave their kits up to Oakheart and he gave them to Graypool, and watched them grow strong.
  • Oakheart was killed before Tigerstar’s reign and destruction over half-Clan cats, dying by a rock slide during a battle over Sunningrocks.
  • Oakheart had a true warrior’s end, a cat with more courage and dignity that his Clan has ever realized.

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  • Bluefur took her three kits through the snow and gave them to Oakheart. Only Stonekit and Mistykit survived.
  • Graypool raised the two kits, knowing exactly where they came from but kept their secret and helped raise them to be loyal, respected warriors.
  • Bluestar later revealed their true parents, making them half-Clan, the thing that Leopardstar hates.
  • They were reunited with their mother and Bluestar happily loses her final life accepting her fully grown kits.
  • After Tigerstar took over RiverClan, Mistyfoot fled across the river to ThunderClan, but Stonefur was killed.
  • Mistyfoot returned to RiverClan after the Battle against BloodClan, and helped her Clanmates as a deputy, staying loyal to her father’s Clan.
  • She never forgot her mother’s Clan, and would have been under a lot of pressure to declare war on ThunderClan.
  • Mistyfoot's half-Clan blood was long forgiven and was respected by all the Clans.
  • After Leopardstar dies, Mistystar takes over as leader of RiverClan.

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  • Featherkit and Stormkit were raised in ThunderClan first but after they weren’t treated kindly Graystripe took them to RiverClan.
  • When Tigerstar took over RiverClan and targeted half-Clan cats, Featherpaw and Stormpaw were targeted, kept prisoner in a fox den.
  • They watched Stonefur die before being rescued and taken to ThunderClan. After the battle against BloodClan, they returned back to their Clan.
  • Feathertail was selected to make the journey to Midnight and Stormfur went too, loyal enough to not let her travel alone.
  • She wasn’t alone though, falling in love with WindClan’s representative, Crowpaw as she saw the loyal warrior beneath the prickly temper.
  • Feathertail was part of another prophecy that she will save the Tribe. She did, giving her life to save the Tribe and Crowpaw's life.
  • Feathertail was buried behind the waterfall and walked with the Tribe of Endless Hunting watching the Tribe of Rushing Water.
  • She never forgot the Clans and often visited Clan cats dreaming and helping to guide them.
  • She still carried the same foresight and gentleness shown in her short but courageous life.

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  • Hawkfrost, Mothwing and Tadpole are born to Sasha as loners but after losing Tadpole to a flood, she brought her kits to RiverClan.
  • She hoped that Clan life would give her kits a better chance of survival and when she came back for them, they were already loyal.
  • Before Hawkfrost knew his father he wanted to be leader, training hard to catch fish over and over even though he hasn’t got the instincts for it.
  • His reward was temporarily being made deputy, but knows that being Leopardstar's favourite doesn’t guarantee respect from the rest of the Clan.
  • To gain this, he faked an omen to make his sister the medicine cat apprentice. Tigerstar saw potential in the coldhearted ambition cat from the Dark Forest.
  • He trained Hawkfrost in his dreams, encouraging to support Mudclaw uprising. Hawkfrost insisted he wasn’t part of it after Mudclaw's death.
  • Hawkfrost plotted with a ThunderClan cat to kill Firestar, but at the last moment Brambleclaw turned on his half-brother and killed him.
  • Hawkfrost helped train other cats in the Dark Forest, seeking out Ivypaw and watching with pride as she grows to become one of the most skilled.
  • After realizing Ivypool is a spy, he tried killing her but Hollyleaf took the blow. He is chased back into the Dark Forest for good.

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  • She was fascinated with healing herbs and only objected Hawkfrost's method of making her a medicine cat apprentice and feared it being discovered.
  • Mothwing is a quick learner, sensitive to sick and injured cats and well trusted but suffered a fatal flaw: She doesn’t believe in StarClan.
  • Instinct and experience replaced guidance from StarClan, and Mothwing was forced to do as Hawkfrost tells her due to him threatening to reveal her secret.
  • Her lack of belief started to destroy her Clan as she could not receive important warnings. Terrified, Mothwing confided in Leafpool, who helped.
  • Mistystar's leadership ceremony forced Mothwing to confess her secret, prompting Mistystar to think her leadership is threatened.
  • An omen however convinced Mistystar otherwise as StarClan found a better solution in Willowshine.
  • Willowshine showed an interest as a kit with a keenness of herbs and effort to help made her a great choice for Mothwing's apprentice.
  • Willowshine eventually knew of Mothwing's secret, but learned of StarClan from Leafpool, not caring of the secret.
  • Mothwing is wise, experienced and deserved Willowshine's loyalty and respect, and Willowshine vowed to keep the secret to her final breath.

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  • SkyClan is the first Clan as the founder Clear Sky didn’t stay on the moor but saw the use of the woodland and brought with him cats skilled at leaping.
  • The moor cats became jealous but Clear Sky knew he was sowing the seeds of the group that could have lasted forever.
  • Clear Sky could not have foreseen the destruction of the Twolegs on his territory.
  • Cloudstar says when he was leader, the trees were being torn down and SkyClan were the most vulnerable Clan for the first time ever.
  • SkyClan asked for help from the other Clans but Cloudstar says it seemed their important place in history meant nothing to them.
  • Cloudstar led his Clan on a long journey until he found the gorge, where SkyClan thrived nurturing the warrior code.
  • Rats however came and drove the Clan out, scattering the cats until Firestar came to restore the Clan, defeating the rats.
  • Firestar taught the cats to uphold the warrior code and recruited cats with echoes of SkyClan skills, the heart of SkyClan has never died.
  • Cloudstar admits some SkyClan cats aren’t fully cast away from their kittypet connections but SkyClan thrives once more.

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  • Cloudstar was aware and proud of his Clan's role in history and their reputation and strength.
  • When Twolegs destroyed SkyClan territory, Cloudstar begged his rivals to help but the leaders refused. SkyClan was forced to leave and find a new home.
  • Cloudstar also had to leave his mate Birdflight and their kits Spottedkit and Gorsekit behind, leaving him grief-stricken.
  • Cloudstar found a new home for his Clan, but his faith in StarClan was shattered enough that he didn’t heed the warrior code.
  • Cloudstar watched his Clan dwindle to dust as rats scattered them many moons after his death.
  • Skywatcher was the last descendant living in the gorge when Firestar came. He knew of SkyClan from his mother's teachings and stories of the Clan.
  • Skywatcher was alone with thoughts muddled with age, most nights sitting on a jutting rock and staring at the stars, giving him the nickname of Moony.
  • Firestar saw the value with the rambling and when he rebuilt SkyClan, Skywatcher was welcomed as an elder before peacefully joining StarClan.
  • He never forgot the debt he owes to Firestar, chosen to deliver the prophecy to the ThunderClan leader.

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  • Leaf was a loner, living happily on her own and hunting for herself when Firestar invited her to join SkyClan.
  • She was curious enough to come to the meeting to hear more. The tales of StarClan and cats helping each other survive convinced Leaf to join.
  • Given the name of Leafdapple, she learned fast from Firestar and Sandstorm and was given Sparrowpaw as an apprentice.
  • She helped her Clan set borders and fighting as fierce as a lion against the rats that tortured SkyClan.
  • A vision revealed Leafdapple as the new leader of SkyClan. She was hesitate of the responsibilities at first, but her faith gave her the courage to become leader.
  • With great support, Leafstar led her Clan through the early seasons, fending off attacks and negotiating new types of warriors: daylight warriors.
  • Leafstar knew they would not be fully respected, but knew things were different and needed the number of cats in SkyClan to increase.
  • Some daylight-warriors proved unable to stay with the Clan and others did not, but Leafstar was right to let them be a Clan cat and SkyClan flourished.
  • Leafstar had her own kits with Billystorm, Firekit, Stormkit and Harrykit were rescued them from a Twoleg. Billystorm realized how much his family meant to him so became a full warrior.
  • The only fatal mistake Leafstar made was sending away Sol. It’s not dangerous for her Clan but is for the four other Clans.

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  • Echosong had pure kittypet blood, no SkyClan blood in her delicate paws and fluffy fur.
  • She however dreamed of cats with stars in their fur and Firestar and Sandstorm came to the Twolegplace to find Echosong expecting them.
  • Made restless by her dreams, she was ready to leave her housefolk to live in the gorge.
  • Her sensitivity to StarClan and quick knowledge of herbs thanks to Sandstorm made her the greatest choice as SkyClan’s medicine cat.
  • The loners in the Clan were suspicious of Echosong at first but she was patient and loyal enough to prove herself.
  • She saved lives after the battle against the rats and shared the grief when Rainfur died.
  • She received the sign that showed Leafstar to be leader, and traveled to watch Leafstar’s leader ceremony.
  • Firestar knew that SkyClan was in safe paws with these two cats.

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  • Sharpclaw was a loner named Scratch when Firestar came to the gorge, already have the ability to jump and courage of a warrior.
  • Sharpclaw was very willing to join the rebuilt Clan, learning to defend the borders and stock the fresh-kill pile.
  • He was however too arrogant and dismissive of former kittypets, certain they will never survive in the wild.
  • His impulsive need to protect his Clanmates causes trouble with jumping into skirmishes but his strength and bravery played a role against the rats.
  • Leafstar didn’t hesitate to make him deputy, but Sharpclaw knew in his heart he deserved to be leader, but his loyalty made him equally committed.
  • His kittypet impatience spilled when the daylight-warriors were too slow to keep up their Clan duties and quick to return to their Twoleg dens.
  • Leafstar made him give a chance to prove themselves while Sharpclaw grew close to Cherrytail, giving a sense of purpose he had not known before.
  • We will see what kind of leader he’ll become, probably a bit steadier after Leafstar’s leadership for Sharpclaw's aggression to battle.
  • For now, he is the ideal deputy guiding the Clan to a more secure and better future.

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  • Stoneteller explains that the Tribe was shaped by the mountains as they are lithe, fast and with fur the color of stones to blend in.
  • As Healer, Stoneteller leads and heals the Tribe, listens to the Tribe of Endless Hunting by looking at the pools in their cave.
  • The Tribe cats came from beside the lake, and Stoneteller wonders if the Clans know they have done a full circle.
  • The Tribe struggled at first in the harsh climate but then split into two roles, cave-guard and prey-hunter depending on a cat’s talent.
  • They also made the role to-be’s, for young cats training to become cave-guards or prey-hunters.
  • Throughout the seasons the Tribe carved a life and found a way to survive the mountains.
  • Everything changed when Sharptooth came and the Tribe was forced to wait for the silver cat.

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  • Stoneteller was the healer when the Clans passed through the mountains, and was the Stoneteller that had to face Sharptooth.
  • When his prey-hunters and cave-guards, failed he began to lose hope for his Tribe’s survival until he receives a prophecy of a silver cat saving the Tribe.
  • The six journeying cats came to the mountains and Stoneteller was certain it is Stormfur, but they failed and he banished them.
  • The cats returned however and it was Feathertail who saved them. Stoneteller was proud at the save, but acknowledged the debt owed.
  • With no one to share the leadership, Stoneteller found the burden was too much.
  • When a group of cats arrived and took prey, Stoneteller lost hope in his ancestors, refusing to name the next Stoneteller.
  • The moment before his death, Stoneteller saw the Tribe of Endless Hunting, watching and waiting for him.
  • Realizing his mistake, he was relieved when Jayfeather named the next Stoneteller from his place with his ancestors.

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  • Brook knew she was going to be a prey-hunter, and was fiercely loyal to her Tribe.
  • When the six Clan cats came, she was the first to question if Stormfur was the cat of the prophecy that a silver cat will save them.
  • Brook taught Stormfur the Tribe ways, and eventually became his mate and mother of his kits. Her life was conflict between her Tribe and Stormfur.
  • When Feathertail was chosen to be one of the Clan cats to journey, Stormfur refused to let her go without him, unknowing it will eventually separate them.
  • After Feathertail's death, Stormfur returned to RiverClan but wanted to spend his life with Brook, and joined the Tribe.
  • When a group of cats came, Stormfur pushed for the Tribe to fight, which ended in many deaths. He was blamed and exiled.
  • He went to RiverClan again, but with Hawkfrost's worry he’d be chosen deputy he forced Brook, and Stormfur out.
  • After staying in ThunderClan, his former Tribemates begged for help, and he returned with Clan cats to help persuade Stoneteller.
  • Stormfur is strong and loyal who finally found his place in the world.

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  • Crag was leader of the cave-guards and was skilled at protecting the prey-hunters from eagles.
  • He was one of the first to meet Stormfur when the journeying Clan cats first came to the mountains.
    • He was disappointed to miss the chance of friendship when Stormfur was taken prisoner and Crag escorted the other Clan cats out.
  • When strange cats came to the mountains and fought the Tribe, Crag fought bravely back.
  • Clan cats came to help them but Crag was reluctant to let them help.
    • He was afraid the Tribe will lose everything they value if they follow Clan ways, but helped establish territory and joined patrols.
  • After the death of Stoneteller, Jayfeather needed to choose an experienced cat to succeed him, a cat with courage, faith and selflessness. Crag was that cat.
    • Crag was astonished and honored to be chosen and promised to serve his Tribe for the rest of his life.

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  • Before the time of the Clans, the territory had no borders and was ruled by rogues and loners.
    • But cats from the Ancient Tribe arrived to find a better place to live, a warmer and prey-filled climate rather than the cold mountains.
  • Half Moon introduces herself as Stoneteller back then, battling difficult conditions and leading a too large group for the mountains.
  • Since cats migrated from beside the lake, too many cats came and the mountains couldn’t support them.
  • Half Moon had a vision of a new warm place for cats to go. She was too old, but blessed those with enough courage to find a new home.
  • They found trees for forest hunters, a river for swimmers and a moor for runners.
  • Half Moon admits it did take a long time for the warrior code to be created, as well as five Clans.
  • The Clans personalities came from the Early Settlers, and they fought and shared defeats and victories.
  • Every day and action crept closer to the modern Clans and further from the memories of the Tribe.

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  • Half Moon lived beside the lake with the Ancients but when they had to decide whether to stay or leave, Half Moon votes to leave.
  • She loved Jayfeather, whom she knew as Jay’s Wing, and was shattered when he mysteriously disappeared while the group moved to the mountains.
  • At the mountains, Half Moon showed courage in learning new hunting techniques.
  • When she explores the Cave of Pointed Stones, Half Moon saw the signs in the moonlit filled pools.
  • Jayfeather reappears at the cave and Half Moon is delighted at first but then was devastated when Jayfeather tells her of her true destiny.
  • All Half Moon wants is to be Jayfeather’s mate and raise his kits, not lead the group.
  • Half Moon finally accepts her destiny and becomes the Healer of the Ancient Tribe.
  • Many moons later, Half Moon receives a vision of the Sun Trail, telling her that some cats must leave to find a new home.
  • Half Moon trusted Jayfeather’s words for a long time, and when Jayfeather leaves the mountains the last time, she promises to wait for him forever.

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  • Gray Wing clearly did not want to leave the mountains, but when Jagged Peak recklessly left, he went after his brother.
  • The pair caught up with the group and continued traveling on to their new home.
  • Turtle Tail secretly loved Gray Wing, but Gray Wing loved Bright Stream, who was Clear Sky’s mate.
  • Bright Stream however was taken by an eagle, and Gray Wing blamed himself for not rescuing her.
  • At their new home, Gray Wing stayed on the moor but Clear Sky and other cats moved to the forest, much to Gray Wing’s dismay.
  • He fell in love with a rogue called Storm, but she had Clear Sky’s kits, but she and three kits died at an abandoned Twoleg den.
  • Gray Wing saved one kit and named him Thunder, and took him to the moor as Clear Sky refused to do anything with him.
  • Gray Wing saved cats from a fire, but was permanently weakened. Despite that, he took over leader after Tall Shadow, and fell in love with Turtle Tail.
  • Gray Wing never became a true leader but his gift of planning battles and compassion historically gave him the name Graywing the Wise.

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  • Clear Sky was excited to find a new home, and persuaded his mate Bright Stream to go with him, but after she was killed he blamed himself.
  • He began to recover from his deep depression when he settled a group in the forest, using his jumping talents to hunt high in the trees and recruiting rogues.
  • Clear Sky became obsessed with keeping his cats safe and created and guarded borders, attacking any cats that cross.
  • Clear Sky insisted that all cats should take care of themselves and contribute, so when Jagged Peak permanently broke his leg, he drove him out.
  • After meeting Storm, he was instantly in love and she joined the group but later left because of his obsession.
  • Storm was killed by a collapsed Twoleg den and Gray Wing rescued one kit. Clear Sky rejected his son but regretted it after a fire in the forest.
  • He invited Thunder to the group but still kept up his fierceness to intruders and his own cats, leading Thunder to leave the group.
  • After the Great Battle, Clear Sky realized his actions caused so much violence. Still proud and protective, he grew less fierce to the other Early Settlers.
  • Clear Sky was gentler to the weaker cats of his group, and became SkyClan’s first leader.

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  • Jagged Peak was brave and bright as a kit, impatient to leave the cave and learn to survive the mountains.
  • When the Tribe votes whether to leave or stay, Jagged Peak votes to leave but was frustrated when his mother Quiet Rain tells him he cannot leave.
  • Jagged Peak sneaked out anyway and tracked the group until he was attacked by an eagle. Gray Wing was tracking him and rescued his younger brother.
  • Jagged Peak’s spirit stayed strong as he and Gray Wing track down the group following the Sun Trail and meeting up with them.
  • At their new home, Jagged Peak admired Clear Sky and went with him to settle in the forest.
  • Jagged Peak liked hunting in the forest but his leg broke after falling while climbing.
  • Clear Sky banished Jagged Peak after it was clear his leg will never fully heal, so Jagged Peak rejoined the moor group.
  • Jagged Peak withdrew as he felt useless, but soon discovered his use with kits and become a valued member.
  • His injury never truly healed but he went on to raise a family in WindClan.

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  • Thunder was born in the Twolegplace and was rescued by Gray Wing from a collapsing Twoleg den.
  • Gray Wing took Thunder to his father Clear Sky who rejected him, so Gray Wing took Thunder to the moor.
  • Thunder grew up on the moor but his instincts were ones of a forest hunter and struggled to hunt on open land.
  • Thunder worked on his moor hunting skills, searching for Gray Wing’s pride.
  • During a forest fire, Thunder bravely first leapt over flames to safety, and jumped through flames to rescue Moon Shadow.
  • Clear Sky’s group had to shelter on the moor temporarily, where Clear Sky became impressed with his son.
  • Thunder joined Clear Sky’s group in the forest but his father’s aggression countered Thunder’s compassion, eventually re-joining the moor cats.
  • Thunder struggled to find his true place but was always determined and strong and won his respect. He eventually became leader of ThunderClan.

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  • Storm originally lived alone in the forest, but met Gray Wing and happily spent time with him until she met Clear Sky, instantly falling in love.
  • Storm moved to Clear Sky’s camp, but disapproved of his leadership ways. Not standing it any longer, Storm made a nest in a Twoleg den.
  • Twolegs demolished the den, and she died alongside two of her kits. Gray Wing rescued her third kit and Clear Sky rejected his son due to his grief.
  • Her death still affected Gray Wing and Clear Sky for a long time, and Thunder always yearned for his mother he can hardly remember.
  • Turtle Tail came from the mountains with the other cats and remained on the moor. She spent a lot of time with a kittypet named Bumble.
  • Cheerful and brave, Turtle Tail was tested when she fell in love with Gray Wing who didn’t feel the same. Feeling rejected, she became a kittypet.
  • Another kittypet named Tom moved in and Turtle Tail became pregnant. However, she left after discovering the Twolegs will take away her kits.
  • Turtle Tail struggled to move back but Gray Wing defended her, realizing his feelings for her. Turtle Tail finally has the life she dreams.

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  • Tall Shadow left the mountains with the other cats and took over as leader after Shaded Moss’s death.
  • Tall Shadow is watchful and thoughtful but weary of strangers.
  • She didn’t want to allow strangers to join the group and at first sent Gorse and Wind away even when the rest of the group wanted them.
  • This caused an argument with cats wanting her to step down her leadership and let Gray Wing take over, although Gray Wing didn’t want leadership.
  • She insisted to watch and guard the camp herself, which caused cats to argue that she should be doing more active leader duties.
  • After her brother Moon Shadow was injured by a forest fire and later died, Tall Shadow couldn’t cope with her anxiety and grief.
  • She gave up her leadership willingly to Gray Wing but lately has recovered and become joint leaders.
  • Tall Shadow eventually becomes the first leader of ShadowClan and takes her group across the Thunderpath.

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  • Dappled Pelt is compassionate and skilled with herbs, passionate and has an excellent memory. She journeyed from the mountains with other cats.
  • When Jagged Peak injures his leg, she stayed with Clear Sky’s group to help him heal but her loyalty to the moor cats led her gratefully back home.
  • Dappled Pelt discovered a yearning for water, learning to fish for minnows. She became friends with River Ripple.
  • After the Great Battle, Dappled Pelt found her true home beside the river and lived with River Ripple. She eventually became RiverClan's first medicine cat.
  • Cloud Spots settled on the moor and had an interest in healing, working well with Dappled Pelt and making a great team.
  • Cloud Spots was however not a strong fighter and didn’t join the Great Battle but instead stayed back and prepared for the wounded.
  • Cloud Spots was shy and reserved, making it harder to show compassion to his patients, especially when it comes to kits.
  • Cloud Spots grew a bond with Pebble Heart, and taught him all his knows about herbs.
  • Cloud Spots was happier under the dense forest, and eventually settled there to become the first medicine cat of ThunderClan.

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  • Wind was at first a loner living on the moor with Gorse, hostile to the Early Settlers when they first arrived and accusing of them of stealing prey.
  • Wind and Gorse gradually soon to see the advantages of living in a group.
  • Wind could race over the moors and was a great hunter, even following rabbits into their burrows, brave and fast as she was out in the open.
  • Despite Gray Wing’s distaste for tunnels, she taught him and the other moor cats on tunnel hunting.
  • When Jagged Peak is crushed by a tunnel collapse, Wind and Gorse dig him up and clear his nose and mouth of dirt, saving his life.
  • For Wind, the point when she became a member is when she was expecting kits and asked to fully join the group for the protection of her kits and took longer names.
  • Wind Runner was strong and intelligent but pushy when it comes to leadership decisions, causing stirs of Wind Runner likely taking over.
  • After the Great Battle, Wind remained on the moor but she, Gorse Fur and their kits separated from the group for some time, leaving the hollow.
  • Tough and determined, Wind Runner eventually becomes the first leader of WindClan.

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  • Gorse was quieter and much less eager to lead than Wind.
  • He was renamed Gorse Fur by the Early Settlers.
  • He was smart and observant, having the ability to spot prey over great distances.
  • Extremely loyal to his mate, he willingly followed Wind wherever she went.
    • From the moor-cats group to creating a Clan after the Great Battle.
  • Despite this, Gorse Fur always had a mind of his own.
  • He was patient with cats, often taking an entire day off to teach restless kits the hunting basics.
  • This patience and intelligence was useful, from Wind Runner’s deputy to the second leader of WindClan.

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  • River Ripple was an elegant and silver-furred tom, known to be good-natured and at home around water.
  • When the mountain cats came to the forest, he was a loner living beside the river.
  • He was friendly to the strangers but was independent, never joining their group.
  • When the forest fire came, he lead the moor cats to escape and they were forever grateful.
  • River Ripple grew up in a different group of cats, far away from the forest.
  • He treasured his independence when he came to the forest but accepted the role the spirit-cats gave to him and became a great leader.
  • River Ripple always benefited other cats with his wisdom and experience so it’s not surprising he was the first to suggest the mentor system.
  • His openness to sharing his knowledge was probably his greatest legacy for the Clans.

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  • Moth Flight is one of the first to be born to the moor-cats and is the daughter of Wind Runner and Gorse Fur.
  • She has a restless, curious dreamy nature, which made her seem as if she cannot be a warrior despite her swift paws and honesty.
  • Gentle but playful, she would always be distracted from hunting and battle by the smallest of things, like a feather or a berry.
  • She almost leads Gorse Fur to his death because of this, who had to push her out of the path of a Monster when she was distracted again.
  • Furious, Windstar exiled her daughter from WindClan.
  • These qualities however that helped decide her destiny led Moth Flight to the Moonstone. She followed the smallest signs to the Highstones and Mothermouth.
  • Once there, her ancestors told her told her to become the first medicine cat and showed her who the other medicine cats will be.
  • They explained that their role isn’t just healing but seeing omens and interpreting prophecies to help guide their leader.
  • Moth Flight who was once an outcast will always be admired and remembered by future generations as the first true medicine cat.

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  • Rock explains that ever since cats first formed into groups Tribe’s or Clans, there were always ones that preferred to live alone.
  • The Clans believe there is no way to live other than the warrior code.
    • However, have to acknowledge the Tribe, certain kittypets and rogues, even BloodClan.
  • For the Clans the warrior code has been useful as it gave them food and shelter and well protected territories.
    • The warrior code also gave them neighbors that help when most needed.
  • Rock explains the forest is not covered in bodies of rogues who have starved or been killed by prey.
    • Kittypets do not swarm the forest like bees to join the Clans.
  • Rock says there are other ways to live and there are ways that suit some cats better than being a Clan cat.
  • Sometimes it is a cat from outside the warrior code that shapes the destiny of some Clans.

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  • Ravenpaw was appointed Tigerclaw as his mentor, who was never going to train Ravenpaw to be an ambitious and ferocious warrior.
  • Ravenpaw prefers finding peaceful solutions through compromising and agreement.
  • Tigerclaw saw this as weakness and pushed Ravenpaw to hysteria, and after Ravenpaw witnessed Redtail's death and lying about it, he was in great danger.
    • Firepaw saved his friend by taking him to a barn that warriors pass to go to the Moonstone.
    • Ravenpaw found peace and freedom from the Clan life he longed for but most important found a great friend at the Barn: Barley.
  • Barley was born as a BloodClan cat, insisting to stay with his sister Violet against Scourge’s wishes brought great danger.
  • He was punished by witnessing Violet being attacked by their brothers, Ice and Snake. Violet just survived and became a kittypet after.
  • Barley moved to the barn, and both cats always were willing to help the Clans many times, from battling BloodClan to helping with the Great Journey.
  • Ravenpaw missed his ThunderClan friends, but none would of forced him back to his old home.

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  • Smudge first noticed Rusty’s obsession with the wild cats of the forest, but had no interest himself.
  • He was a loyal and brave friend of Rusty, and when he started dreaming of SkyClan cats, he left the safety of his home to find Firestar.
  • The narrator wonders why they sent these dreams to a pampered kittypet and suggests they are less judgemental of cats different to them.
  • Princess was Firestar’s littermate and went to live at a different Twoleg nest when they were still kits.
  • She didn’t know about Firestar's path until they met at the border. Although she doesn't want to join, she is proud enough to give her son to the Clan life.
  • The decision she made would be questioned sometimes but it was a sign of the kittypet's trusting and hopeful nature.
  • Firestar often thought of his sister, even after the Clans had to flee the forest.
  • Princess still thinks of her sibling too, and her son. Despite this, she has no intention to go search for them to found out if they are still alive.

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  • Scourge was originally called Tiny, a small protesting kit who was scorned and dismissed by his littermates, Socks and Ruby.
  • Determined to prove he is better, Tiny explored the woods, and by chance encountered and battled Tigerpaw. Defeated, Scourge refused to go back home.
  • Scourge lived as a wild cat in the Twolegplace, and ended up with a tooth in his collar, growing his reputation.
  • Scourge sought out the strongest cats to do his dirty deeds and with desperate followers, he had no interest following an honorable code like the Clans.
  • Boulder came to him with Tigerstar and Scourge recognised him, agreeing to help with an alliance to the other cats.
  • Scourge led BloodClan to the forest, claiming his real plans to take over. When Tigerstar objects, Scourge kills him with a blow that took all his lives.
  • The Clans fought back, and without the belief of StarClan Scourge had no lives, so Firestar killed him.
  • Scourge’s ally was Bone, valued for his strength and courage. The Clans originally thought he was leader, but died in the same battle as his leader.
  • No one could doubt Bone’s loyalty to his leader and it is disappointing he never had the chance to become a great Clan warrior.

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  • Sol originally joined modern SkyClan but was too selfish and resistant to the warrior code.
  • After stealing Leafstar’s kits, he was banished and he grew determined to prove to all the Clans that the warrior code is worthless.
  • Midnight gave important information before Sol went to ThunderClan, telling of darkness. Firestar eventually sends him away.
  • During a great battle on ThunderClan territory, an eclipse came that Sol prophesied. This was a guess, as he only foretold a coming darkness.
  • Sol almost destroyed ShadowClan by convincing Blackstar to give up the warrior code. Blackstar soon is shocked back to faith and banishes Sol.
  • After Ashfur is murdered, a patrol is sent to take Sol prisoner. Sol remains calm the whole time and his presence causes anger with the other Clans.
  • Sol comes back to ThunderClan, encouraging the cats that never met him before to make plans to attack WindClan while doing the same to WindClan.
  • The Clans find out, and Hollyleaf threatening to take his life if he shows up again. Sol’s only achievement was making the Clans vulnerable for the Dark Forest.
  • Sol was close to destroying the Clans, but the code stayed strong. He left alone as bitter as he always was.

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  • No one ever knew where Rock came from, and was a legend even during the times of the Ancients.
  • Rock watched Lionpaw and Heatherpaw play in the tunnels, tolerating it because the loneliness weighed heavy.
  • When three kits went into the tunnels, Rock revealed to Jaypaw who can understand his messages and gave a scratched stick.
  • When Jaypaw goes to the mountains Rock walks in his dreams and shows him there are most ancestors than StarClan.
  • Rock has been waiting for Jaypaw for a long time as he had a destiny with the Ancients, and guided the tom down that path.
  • Rock could not prevent the Battle against the Dark Forest, but showed Jaypaw the importance that the cats beside the lake survived.
  • Rock angrily however blamed the three because if they hadn’t come, the prophecy that involved the Dark Forest wouldn’t have happened.
  • Rock also blamed the Clans for clinging to the memories of deceased warriors and giving the Dark Forest existence.
  • Rock never joined the Great Battle, and there will be other cats to save the cats beside the lake. Rock will be there watch over forever and alone.

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  • Fallen Leaves lived beside the lake as an Ancient long ago. As a young cat he was sent into the tunnels to become a sharpclaw.
  • He never escaped, and was left as a spirit to search endlessly for daylight, wishing to join in the games of the cats that do come down.
  • Hollyleaf comes down into the tunnels lost and hungry until Fallen Leaves catches her a fish and brought soaked moss.
    • He treated her injured leg and taught her how to survive in the tunnels, encouraging her to return to the Clan and kin she loves.
  • He was disappointed when she left and was a great reminder he cannot have a life in the fresh air.
  • When the Dark Forest attempt to destroy the Clans, Fallen Leaves frees himself from the tunnels and fights beside Hollyleaf against the dark forces.
  • He was there when Hollyleaf was killed, and realized he cannot keep his promise and will never see her again.
  • Fallen Leaves was set free when peace settled again on the lake.
  • Fallen Leaves joined his mother among the ranks of the Ancients again in the midst of memory.

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  • Four Clan cats were sent to journey and listen to what Midnight tells them. They reached the sun-drown-place to find Midnight is a badger.
  • Usually an enemy of cats, this badger is different as she Midnight can speak different tongues and was friendly.
    • Midnight was only hostile until she realized who they were, and revealed to them that they need to follow a dying warrior to find their new home.
  • Midnight came again when hoards of badgers attacked ThunderClan camp, fighting for the Clans to defeat the badgers.
  • After Sol comes to the lake and causes trouble, Jayfeather asks Midnight in a dream why she gave Sol so much information.
    • Midnight told him that there is an even greater enemy coming, and she sent Sol to test the Clan’s faith in StarClan.
    • If they could resist Sol’s manipulation, they have a chance to stand against the Dark Forest.
  • She returns to the lake to fight the Dark Forest forces, helping to drive out the worst enemy of all.
  • She has watched the first sunrise over the lake and foresaw the Clans, Tribes and ancients. Instead of witnessing the sunset of the Clans, they welcomes a new dawn.
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