Warriors: Secrets of the Clans (Warriors Field Guide)

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Canonical title*

Die letzten Geheimnisse

Alternate titles*

Die Welt der Clans – Die letzten Geheimnisse

Original publication date

2007-04-03

People/Characters

Firestar and Sandstorm; Thunderstar; Owlstar; Sunstar; Bluestar; Firestar (show all 64); Cloudspots; Featherwhisker; Spottedleaf; Yellowfang; Cinderpelt; Leafpool; Windstar; Gorsestar; Tallstar; Onestar; Mothflight; Thrushpelt; Barkface; Riverstar; Crookedstar; Leopardstar; Dapplepelt; Brambleberry; Mudfur; Mothwing; Shadowstar; Raggedstar; Brokenstar; Nightstar; Tigerstar; Blackstar; Pebbleheart; Runningnose; Littlecloud; Lionheart; Redtail; Silverstream; Runningwind; Brindleface; Swiftpaw; Yellowfang; Spottedleaf; Bluestar; Birchkit; Birchpaw; Ashfur; Brackenpaw; Brackenfur; Goldenflower; Leafpaw; Barley; Ravenpaw; Sasha; Purdy; Smoky; Daisy; Floss; Smudge; Princess; Cody; Jacques; Susan; Millie

Important places

Clan camps.

Important events

Secrets of the cats

Epigraph

THUNDER, WIND, RIVER,
SHADOW, AND STAR:

The Clans

The story of the beginning of the warrior Clans
has been passed down by cats of all Clans, from elder to warrior,
from warrior to apprentice,... (show all) form queen to kit. The story
is never the same twice, and parts grow uncertain,
or they become suddenly clear in the telling. There are some cats
who walk dimly, their names and deeds list in the sweet fog
of the elders' den, for the warrior Clans have roamed
the forest for moons beyond counting. . . .

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(p 9)THUNDERCLAN

Firestar on ThunderClan

I am Firestar. Welcome to ThunderClan--the
Clan of courage and loyalty. I was not a forest-born cat, but
ThunderClan welcomed me, and once I proved myself... (show all)
as a warrior, they grew to respect me. I have risen to become
their leader and I would lay down all nine of my lives
for my Clan, just as my Clanmates would lay down their lives
form me and for each other. There is no other Clan in
the forest so true or so brave. I respect and admire the other
Clans, but my heart is here, with ThunderClan--
the Clan of heroes, the Clan of compassion,
the Clan of destiny.

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(p 27)WINDCLAN

Tallstar on WindClan

Welcome. I am Tallstar, and this is WindClan--
a Clan that has known great suffering, but always survives.
We ar the fleet-footed warriors of the moor, the fa... (show all)stest Clan in the
forest. We have struggled through terrible hardship. but we never give up.
I know the other Clans sometimes see us as weak . . . but the truth is,
they could not last a moon in the broad, open spaces we live in,
chasing rabbits for our prey. We are the closest Clan to StarClan,
spiritually and physically, and we always know our warrior ancestors are
watching over us. That is what makes us strong. No matter what trials
we must endure, WindClan will last forever.

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(p 40)RIVERCLAN

Leopardstar on RiverClan

There is a Clan unlike any other--a Clan
with all the strength, brilliance, and beauty of water.
Welcome to RiverClan. I am Leopardstar, the leader here.... (show all)
Can you hear the river? In its flowing current you can
see what makes us the greatest Clan in the forest. Nothing can
stand against the force of water, just as nothing can defeat
RiverClan warriors when we rise up together. But when trouble
comes, RiverClan knows how to weave through the dangers,
adapting to the changed world, just as the river flows
around rocks and over waterfalls. We are grace.
We are power. We are RiverClan

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(p 55)SHADOWCLAN

Blackstar on ShadowClan

Greetings. I am Blackstar. You must be brave indeed,
to approach the territory of ShadowClan. Few are welcome here,
In our world of secrets and darkness. ... (show all)We are a Clan of
cunning and cleverness, a Clan well suited to the shadows and
the cold north wind. No other Clan can walk to paths of night like
we do. Other Clans may be faster or stronger, but we are the
most dangerous warriors: fierce, proud, and independent. We are
ruthlessly willing to do what it takes to protect our great Clan.
There won't be any softhearted alliances here! ShadowClan
will always be the dark heart of the forest.

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(p 107)DEPUTIES

"I say these words before the body of Redtail,
so that his spirit may hear and approve my choice.
Lionheart will be the new deputy
of ThunderClan."

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(p 108)APPRENTICES

"By naming apprentices, we show that
ThunderClan will survive and remain strong.
Birchkit, from now on you will be know as Birckpaw. . . .
Ashfur, you are ready for an apprentice.<... (show all)br>You will be birch paw's mentor."

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(p 110)WARRIORS

"Brackenpaw, you warned the Clan today,
and you fought bravely in the battle," Bluestar meowed.
"It is time for you to become a warrior."

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(p 115)ELDERS

"Goldenflower, is it your wish to give up
the name of warrior and go to join the elders?"
"It is."
"YOur Clan honors you and all the service
you have given us. I call upon StarClan... (show all) to give
you many seasons of rest."

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(p 130)MEDICINE CATS

"Leafpaw, do you promise to uphold
the ways of a medicine cat, to stand apart from the rivalry
between Clan and Clan, and to protect all cats equally,
even at the cost of your li... (show all)fe?"
"I do."
"Then by the powers of StarClan I give you
your true name as a medicine cat. Leafpaw, from this
moment you will be known as Leafpool."

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(p 159)MYTHOLOGY

Every Clan has its legends--the great adventures
of its warrior ancestors, passed dow through the generations.
But all the Clans share the stories of the ancient, giant, gold-pelted
... (show all)cats who once ruled the forest. LionClan had flowing manes,
like the rays of the sun.
LeopardClan were swift; they had black spots
on their pelts like racing paw prints. TigerClan were flame-
colored night hunters, with black stripes like shadows flickering
across their fur and the darkness of night in their souls. The giant cats
are gone now, but they have passed down special talents to their
descendants, the warrior cats.

Dedication

Special thanks to
Tui Sutherland

For Cyd, because she loves cats, and for Rebekah,
because I'm sure she will, too.

First words

Many moons ago, the forest was a wilderness, untamed by territories.

Last words

(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)had begon, we were here somehow