User:Brambleclawx/List of characters in the Warriors novel series

This is a list of all characters in the Warriors novel series by Erin Hunter. Due to the large amount of characters present in the novel series, the list is divided by Clan; i.e. all characters belonging to ThunderClan will be listed first, along with the respective series they have appeared in: Original, The New Prophecy, Power of Three, or Omen of the Stars.

Many of the characters in the Warriors novel series undergo a number of name changes. In most cases a character is given an individual "first" name by their mother upon birth, based on a particular physical or behavioral trait such as fur color (Cinder, Ash, Fire, Gray, White, Tawny, Brindle), limb length (Spider, Long), eye color (Heather, Yellow), resemblance to another animal (Hawk, Jay, Squirrel, Lion), or for another warrior (Leaf). The first name serves as the first half of the character's name, to be followed by a "suffix" name based on the character's position within the Clan. Kittens are given the suffix of '-kit', while apprentices are given '-paw' (i.e. Hollypaw, Jaypaw, etc.). When the character reaches Warrior status, the Clan leader selects a new suffix name for them based on another trait such as personality (-heart), appearance (-fur, -pelt, -claw, -stripe, -face, -nose), in one case, choosing the suffix in honor of a previously fallen warrior, (-feather) or more recently, environmental condition or location (-pool, -shine, -frost, -blaze, -storm, -flower, -flight). All Clan leaders take the suffix '-star' and deputies retain their warrior name until made leader. An interesting side note is that warriors mentored by the current leader seem to have a better chance of becoming the next leader (Examples: Fireheart (mentored by Bluestar), Brambleclaw (mentored by Fireheart, or Brokenstar (mentored by Raggedstar).

Characters not belonging to the five "original" Clans (ThunderClan, RiverClan, WindClan, ShadowClan, and SkyClan) typically do not follow a standard naming structure and do not have suffix names. Additionally, the Tribe of Rushing Water follows its own naming convention, which is detailed below. All characters who have undergone name changes will be listed under their current (as of the end of The Fourth Apprentice) names.

ThunderClan
ThunderClan is the "main Clan" of the Warriors series, as all three series' protagonists are ThunderClan cats. During the Original series, ThunderClan resides in the forest, sandwiched between RiverClan and ShadowClan on each side. They share very little territory borders with WindClan, and as such most of the trouble ThunderClan is forced to deal with originates either from RiverClan or ShadowClan. ThunderClan cats are accustomed to stalking through the thick underbrush of the forest, and are the sole users of the "hunter's crouch", a stalking technique used to hunt most forest-born prey. Their main diet includes mice, voles, squirrels, rabbits, thrushes, and magpies.

ThunderClan, along with the other Clans, undergoes a dramatic shift in territory during the course of the New Prophecy series. During the time that Brambleclaw, Squirrelpaw and the others are on their journey, much of ThunderClan's territory is destroyed as the Twolegs proceed with their deforestation of the area. Eventually ThunderClan and the other Clans are able to relocate to the lake territory, the ThunderClan camp of which is set in an abandoned quarry. The camp is protected by high walls of stone, but the surrounding territory is similar to the forest in which ThunderClan previously inhabited. As such, their sources of prey remains largely unchanged from the Original series. Like many of the other Clans, ThunderClan's role is largely undefined in this series, due to the drastic changes all Clans are forced to undergo and adapt to.

See User:Brambleclawx/List of ThunderClan cats (Warriors).

RiverClan
RiverClan is a water-native Clan, known for the river that runs throughout their territory. RiverClan cats have the unique ability to swim efficiently in fast-moving water, and are generally among the only cats that possess the knowledge of fishing. Due to their main diet of fish, their pelts are typically silkier and glossier than most other Clans' which grants them increased mobility in water. Their prey also includes some aquatic mammals such as water voles. RiverClan often have border disputes with ThunderClan over the Sunningrocks, a section of land on ThunderClan's side of the river that ThunderClan claimed from them a long time ago (it was formerly an island). They are not openly hostile, but can be prone to ally themselves with potentially hostile Clans (namely ShadowClan). The reason for this is usually based on the rationale of relative strength; RiverClan's leaders tend to think that joining a powerful adversary instead of standing against them is more beneficial for their Clan in the long run.

RiverClan, along with the other Clans, undergoes a dramatic shift in territory during the course of The New Prophecy series. During the time that Stormfur, Feathertail, and the others are on their journey, much of RiverClan's territory is destroyed as the Twolegs proceed with their deforestation of the area. Eventually RiverClan and the other Clans are able to relocate to the lake territory, the RiverClan camp of which is set in a wetland bordered by small rivers. RiverClan's lake territory consists of a variety of terrain, including a small strip of pine forest on the border with ShadowClan, and open moorland bordering WindClan. RiverClan is also closest to the newly designated Gathering location, an island located closely off their shores. Fish remain the main diet of RiverClan. Their territory is routinely disturbed by Twolegs during the spring and summer seasons, due to a water recreation area being located on their grounds.

See User:Brambleclawx/List of RiverClan cats (Warriors).

WindClan
WindClan cats live on a territory located on the open moors in the plains north of the forest. As such, WindClan cats are known for their speed and endurance, a skill that is imperative for hunting their main source of prey, rabbits. WindClan have been driven off their territory by ShadowClan by the time Firestar enters the forest, but are soon brought back with the aid of Firestar and Graystripe. WindClan are forced to deal with attacks from both ShadowClan and RiverClan throughout the series, as they are usually seen as being the weakest Clan. As a result, WindClan often allies itself with ThunderClan, a recurring relationship that has further repercussions in later series.

WindClan, along with the other Clans, undergoes a dramatic shift in territory during the course of The New Prophecy series. During the time that Crowfeather and the others are on their journey, much of WindClan's territory is destroyed as the twolegs proceed with their deforestation of the area. Eventually WindClan and the other Clans are able to relocate to the lake territory, the WindClan camp of which is an area much resembling their old territory: wide-open hills and moors. A Twoleg horseplace (horse ranch) is located nearby, and occasionally dogs living there are set loose and chase the WindClan cats. The open hills give the greatest view of the surrounding area, and a WindClan cat is typically positioned on top of one of them as a lookout, able to detect threats much more quickly than in the forests. WindClan undergo a rather stressful period in leadership when Tallstar, their leader for the entirety of the series until this point, dies of old age and changes his successor from Mudclaw to Onewhisker at the last minute.

By the time of the Power of Three series, WindClan have resolved to become completely hostile towards ThunderClan as a result of their being viewed as ThunderClan's "puppets" in the past. Onestar, once a warm and thoughtful friend of Firestar's, has completely withdrawn his previous relationship with the ThunderClan leader. WindClan cats often hunt prey near and over ThunderClan's borders, the reasoning being that ThunderClan is stretched too thin to defend itself. This attitude climaxes in Eclipse, when the entirety of WindClan sneak into ThunderClan's camp to start the largest battle ever conceived in the history of the series.

See User:Brambleclawx/List of WindClan cats (Warriors).

ShadowClan
ShadowClan territory is mainly in a giant collection of swamps and bogs covered in thick pine trees, giving the area a dark and gloomy feel. ShadowClan cats are skilled at hunting and navigating in near-complete darkness, because the night is when their main sources of prey are active. Along with lizards, frogs, and small forest animals such as voles, ShadowClan also occasionally catch rats who reside in the nearby Carrionplace (garbage dump); however, they must be careful when eating these rats as they occasionally carry harmful diseases. ShadowClan are often depicted as the primary antagonists of the series, and as such many of their individual members are rude and hostile. However, many ShadowClan cats are completely and blindly devoted to their leader; since a number of ShadowClan's leaders have been truly villainous, the actions of their followers have expectedly followed suit.

ShadowClan, along with the other Clans, undergoes a dramatic shift in territory during the course of The New Prophecy series. During the time that Tawnypelt and the others are on their journey, much of ShadowClan's territory is destroyed as the Twolegs proceed with their deforestation of the area. Eventually ShadowClan and the other Clans are able to relocate to the lake territory, the ShadowClan camp of which is located in a dense pine forest. Though not quite the same as the marshes they used to inhabit, the thickness of the forest often shrouds the territory in gloom and darkness, perfectly suited for ShadowClan's stealth prowess. The area is not very suitable for prey, however, resulting in ShadowClan inhabiting the least desirable territory once again. Despite their bad luck, they manage to feed themselves decently enough (a testament to the tenacity of ShadowClan warriors). The forest's primary hazard is a Twoleg house on the northern fringes of ShadowClan's territory, home to two rather violent kittypets who often attack Clan cats who stray too close and call their Twolegs to fend off patrols. ThunderClan assists in telling these two cats to leave the Clan cats alone in Twilight.

See User:Brambleclawx/List of ShadowClan cats (Warriors).

SkyClan
SkyClan is the fifth Clan of the original forest territories, a fact that is unknown to all cats except for Firestar and Sandstorm. Their territory used to be located where the Twolegplace of Firestar's birth currently sits and they have the unique ability to jump, a technique that has been passed on to some kittypets and rogues in the rocky canyon. SkyClan were driven out when their part of the forest was excavated to create Twolegplace. SkyClan appealed to the other Clans for help, but none of them wanted to redivide their territory and as such SkyClan was forced to leave the forest. They traveled north along the river before finally settling in a rocky canyon. Before long, however, an intelligent rat pack attacked and killed most of the Clan, forcing the remnants to scatter across the nearby forest and Twolegplaces.

Modern SkyClan was reformed when Firestar set out to reunite the lost descendants of the Clan throughout the nearby area. Having drove off the rat pack, SkyClan currently live at peace.

See User:Brambleclawx/List of SkyClan cats (Warriors).

BloodClan
BloodClan is a group of ex-kittypets, rogues, and loners (cats who are not kittypets or part of a Clan) living in the large section of human suburbs (Twolegplace) located outside the forest, distinguished by the fact that they wear collars laden with teeth. BloodClan do not have a warrior code, do not believe in StarClan, and do not have the organization structure found in the other Clans. As a result, BloodClan is run in the style of a dictatorship, and cats who either break the rules or desire to leave are punished or killed.

Original Series
Aside from the standalone manga The Rise of Scourge, BloodClan is only featured prominently in the final book of the Original series, The Darkest Hour.

Bone
Bone is a huge black and white tom with green eyes. He serves as the unofficial "deputy" of BloodClan, and is Scourge's main enforcer, performing his dirty work. He kills Whitestorm during the final battle in The Darkest Hour, before being swarmed and killed by a group of apprentices, Bramblepaw, Tawnypaw, Ashpaw, Featherpaw and Stormpaw.

Scourge
Scourge, (Tiny at birth) a very small black tom with blue eyes and a single white paw, rules BloodClan through fear and a survival-of-the-fittest mentality, and refuses to provide for any cat that cannot support itself - i.e., elders and mentally ill cats. (He permits the mates of she-cats nursing kits to hunt for their mates purely out of pragmatism, so that the Clan does not simply cease to exist when all the elder cats die and there are no old cats to replace them.) Despite his small size, he is a very capable and dangerous fighter, and neither any sort of warrior's ethical code or merciful impulses restrain him in battle; he is brutal and ruthless (Rock saying in Cats of the Clans that he lacks "any sense of right or wrong"). His weakness is revealed to be his skepticism towards StarClan. It has been confirmed by the Erins that Firestar is Scourge's half-brother (Scourge and Firestar share the same father), as implied in "The Rise of Scourge" when Quince wonders about why the litter did not share their father's ginger color, making Firestar also the half-brother of Socks and Ruby, Scourge's littermates. Scourge is then related to Cloudtail, Leafpool, Princess, Squirrelflight, Whitewing, Whitewing's kits Dovepaw and Ivypaw, Lionblaze, Hollyleaf, and Jayfeather. Scourge's evil behavior is explained in "The Rise of Scourge" when his brother Socks and sister Ruby treat him very badly, corrupting him at an early age. His mother tells them not to pick on him but never really defends him the way he wants her to. Scourge runs off and is attacked by Tigerstar (Tigerpaw at the time). Scourge has held a grudge against Tigerstar ever since.

The Tribe of Rushing Water
The Tribe of Rushing Water is a group of smaller cats living in the northern caves of the mountain range that divides much of the land between the old forest territories and the lake territories. Tribe cats do not believe in StarClan; instead, they have their own spiritual equivalent, the Tribe of Endless Hunting. In the Tribe, there is no medicine cat or deputy: the leader, always known as Teller of the Pointed Stones, or Healer, serves both duties in addition to leader. Upon birth, Tribe cats are named by their mother for the first thing they see (which, incidentally, is usually not Floor/Roof/Wall of Cave or somesuch, as described by Rock in "Cats of the Clans"). Eventually, a Tribe cat trains as a to-be (apprentice). They can be either a cave-guard or a prey-hunter, based on their physical appearance, and this future role is determined at birth. Strong, sturdy cats are chosen to be cave-guards, whose job is to defend the Tribe's camp against intruders as well as provide cover for the prey-hunters while hunting. Prey-hunters, chosen for their slender, agile bodies, are adept at hunting in the rocky mountain terrain and can leap high enough to catch large birds. Tribe cats often cover themselves in mud in order to better blend in with their surroundings, allowing them to catch larger, more exotic prey such as hawks and eagles. It also protects them from the cold mountain wind.

The Tribe typically have no enemies, which leaves them unprepared for attacks by other large predators (Sharptooth) or other groups of cats attempting to take their territory(Stripes,Flick,Flora,Twist). They have a firmly rooted tradition, and as such do not welcome the beliefs of other cats, a theme which incorporates the use of people from different cultural and traditional ways of thinking working together to solve a common goal. It is revealed in Outcast of the Power of Three series that the Tribe is among the descendants of the ancient clan of cats who originally lived in the lake territories, of which Rock and Fallen Leaves are members.

Throughout the series, the Clan cats commonly call the Tribe cats by the first word in their name, rather than the whole name.

See List of cats in the Tribe of Rushing Water.

Ancient Cats
These are characters first mentioned in Dark River of the Power of Three series. They are as yet unknown to all cats except Jayfeather, whose extrasensory perception allows him to discover clues hidden in an ancient stick located near the lake. It is hinted in Outcast that these cats have ties to the Tribe of Rushing Water, and in "Long Shadows", Jayfeather/Jay's Wing convinces the group to journey to the mountains to live there, hinting they are the direct ancestors of the Tribe. Their connection to the Clan cats is implied, but has not been touched upon as of yet.

See List of Ancient cats.

Characters Outside Clans
This refers to characters introduced or mentioned throughout the course of the series who do not belong to a specific Clan or Tribe, i.e. loners, rogues, kittypets and the like.

See User:Brambleclawx/List of Characters outside Clans (Warriors).