When Stemleaf rejected Bristlefrost’s advances in favor of his love for Spotfur, Bristlefrost wondered in her jealousy what it was he saw in the spotted she-cat. But it wouldn’t take long for Spotfur to prove the rare courage and will to protect her Clan no matter what that had captured Stemleaf’s heart. It was Spotfur who first realized how dangerous Bramblestar’s new behavior towards the so called “code-breakers” was and assembled warriors from all five Clans to oppose the actions of her own leader. But does even this courageous rebel have what it takes to face the loss that a war with the impostor will bring?
Clan: ThunderClan
Sunbeam
From the start, Berryheart imposed the importance of following the warrior code and being good, loyal warriors on her kits, and Sunbeam took all of these lessons to heart. She is straight-forward, not always aware of the feelings and intentions of those around her, she holds the warrior code in her heart and frets over the thought of swerving from it, and she fights to balance her loyalty to her more reckless friends and kin with her devotion to the rules. But when those closest to her begin to show signs of darker intentions, will Sunbeam be able to hold true to her ideals, and the rules she’s always been taught to live by?
Nightheart
As the grandson of ThunderClan’s leader and deputy, and the kin of the legendary Firestar, this young tom was always going to have the weight of his kin’s legacy on his shoulders. But after a kithood with a mother too grief-stricken to tend to him, an apprenticeship darkened by the presence of the impostor terrorizing the Clan, and a name that says more about his legendary kin than it says about himself, he struggles with bitterness and a longing for the love of those around him. Will this uncertain young tom ever be able to make his Clanmates see him for who he is? Or will he be forever overshadowed by the achievements of those who came before him?
Wafflepelt
Born a kittypet, then tied in a bag and tossed in a river when he was still only a kit, this young tom was rescued by park cats and soon found a loving home among them. He learned their compassion, their devotion to one another, and their appreciation for a peaceful life and days full of play. But when strangers calling themselves Clan cats intrude on the tranquil life of the park, Waffle may find that his energy, compassion, and eagerness to help those around him lead him to a life walked no longer among park cats and twolegs, but among warriors. This eager young tom is named after Waffles, real-life pet of Warrior superfan Basil Kat and winner of the A Starless Clan kittpyet name fan vote!
Moonpaw
Despite the odd split face that made her parents certain she was meant to be a medicine cat, Moonpaw wants nothing more than to be a great warrior for her Clan, and is eager to work hard to prove herself. But the voice that has whispered in her ear since she was a kit keeps distracting her from her duties and causing her to make mistakes. Moonpaw longs to be in control of her own destiny, but the voice is determined to have her say as well, and this struggle for control of one apprentice’s life will soon have unforeseen consequences for all the Clans…
Daisy
When the Clans first arrived at the lake and met Daisy and her denmates at the Horseplace, she appeared to them as soft and weak-willed as any kittypet they’d ever looked down on. But when the nofurs took away the newborn kits of her denmate Floss, Daisy displayed the courage of a true warrior by taking her newborn kits and leaving behind the only life she’d ever known in order to keep them safe. Will Daisy find her true home among the battle-hardened warriors of ThunderClan? Or will her gentle heart keep her from finding happiness in such a war-ready environment?
Cloudtail
Fireheart’s kittypet sister, Princess, loved to listen to his stories of his warrior’s life in the forest. When her kits were born, she gave her firstborn son to Fireheart to raise as a warrior, hoping that he would become a hero like his kin. But this bold, defiant, stubborn young tom, who questioned the rules at every turn and scoffed at the idea of StarClan, was never going to have an easy time fitting into Clan life – not until nearly losing everything made him realize just how much he treasured what he had. When a cat he holds dear faces a terrible trauma, he may just prove to be as dedicated and honorable as any warrior.
Brightheart
Though quieter and more unassuming than some of her denmates, Brightpaw was as angry as the rest of the apprentices when Bluestar refused to make them all warriors. She and her denmate Swiftpaw set out to prove themselves worthy of being warriors by discovering the animals stealing prey from their territory. The horrific attack from the dog pack left Swiftpaw dead and Brightpaw scarred, both physically and emotionally. This traumatized young cat must find the strength within herself to rise above the pain of what happened to her and become the warrior she’s always longed to be.
Brambleclaw
Struggling to break free from his father’s influence, Brambleclaw must continually prove himself trustworthy to his leader and Clanmates. Despite working tirelessly to create his own path, Brambleclaw can’t help but be tempted to follow familial ties and dark promises. Will this young tom find the strength to do what’s right, or will he forever be tangled within his father’s dark plans?