Alder

Alder is a lithe, splotchy gray, brown, and white she-cat with short, fluffy fur.
Alder served as an ancient SkyClan warrior under Skystar's leadership in the forest territories. She was born alongside her brother Birch to Misty, but tragically, their mother was killed by Clear Sky. He decided to bring the kits to his camp, where they were adopted and raised by Petal. Alder fell ill with a mysterious sickness but was swiftly healed by the Blazing Star, albeit losing Petal in the process. Despite the loss, she persevered, continuing to assist with camp duties, serving as a prime example of a loyal non-Clanborn cat.
==History==
===Dawn of the Clans===
:Alder and her brother Birch are Misty's kits. Their mother meets her demise at the claws of Clear Sky after refusing to leave the territory. Despite Clear Sky's initial contemplation of killing them, Petal steps in to adopt the kits instead. As they mature, Clear Sky commences their training, though Alder is unable to comprehend why the camp cats cannot just coexist peacefully instead of resorting to conflict.
:When prey becomes scarce and an enigmatic illness afflicts several cats, Alder falls victim to the disease. She and her family are isolated from the others when One Eye usurps control of Clear Sky's camp. Unlike Petal, Alder and her brother survive the ordeal thanks to the Blazing Star. They continue to mature and contribute to camp responsibilities, even taking on the task of training newcomers like Clover, Thistle, and Milkweed.
:Following Star Flower's abduction by Slash, Alder volunteers to go with Clear Sky to request assistance from other leaders, recalling his act of kindness in taking them in after Misty's death. During a Gathering addressing the recent influx of rogues joining various camps, Clear Sky singles out Alder as one of his own, highlighting her loyalty on par with any born within the camp.
===Super Editions===
:In Moth Flight's Vision, she exhibits open hostility towards Moth Flight and Spotted Fur when they venture into SkyClan territory to obtain bark for healing Slate. She stands guard over them while they are imprisoned in the SkyClan camp, and participates in the battle between SkyClan and WindClan.
==Character pixels==
==Kin==
===Members===
Mother:
:Misty: 
Brother:
:Birch: 
Adopted mother:
:Petal: 
===Trees===
====Genetic====
====Adopted====
==Appearances==
==Trivia==
===Author statements===
*Kate revealed on her blog that it has never been decided who might be Alder and Birch's father, but she thinks it might be one of Slash's rogues.
===Mistakes===
*Alder was originally described as a gray-and-white she-cat just like her mother.
*Despite appearing in the book, Alder is excluded from the allegiances of Thunder Rising.
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==Notes and references==
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Category:Groupless cats
Category:Clear Sky's cats
Category:Early Settlers
Category:She-cats
Category:Hunters
Category:Kits
Category:Rogues
Category:SkyClan cats
Category:Warriors