Changing Clans

Throughout Warriors, many cats will defect from one Clan to another for various reasons. This also applies for non-Clan born cats, and vice versa. Following changes to the warrior code, cats were allowed to switch Clans to be with their mate following a trial by the receiving Clan.
==Defected from ThunderClan==
===To ShadowClan===
*Tawnypelt: ThunderClan cat who joined ShadowClan.
*Nightheart: ThunderClan cat who joined ShadowClan to be with Sunbeam, though later returned to ThunderClan.
===To RiverClan===
*Stonefur: ThunderClan cat who became a RiverClan cat.
*Mistystar: ThunderClan cat who became a RiverClan cat.
*Feathertail: ThunderClan cat who became a RiverClan cat.
*Stormfur: ThunderClan cat who became a RiverClan cat.
===Kittypets===
*Pinestar: ThunderClan leader who became a kittypet.
*Flywhisker: ThunderClan cat who became a kittypet.
*Snaptooth: ThunderClan cat who became a kittypet.
===Loners===
*Ravenpaw: ThunderClan cat who became a loner.
*Dovewing: ThunderClan cat who became a loner, then joined ShadowClan.
*Squirrelstar: After being exiled by Bramblestar's impostor, Squirrelflight became a loner before taking refuge in ShadowClan, later returned to ThunderClan.
===Rogues===
*Tigerstar: ThunderClan cat who was exiled, became a rogue, and joined ShadowClan.
*Darkstripe: ThunderClan cat who was exiled then later joined TigerClan, and then became a rogue.
*Mapleshade: ThunderClan cat who was exiled, became a loner, then a rogue.
==Defected from ShadowClan==
===To ThunderClan===
*Yellowfang: ShadowClan cat who was exiled, then joined ThunderClan.
*Sunbeam: ShadowClan cat who joined ThunderClan to be with Nightheart.
===To SkyClan===
*Every ShadowClan cat from Darkest Night to River of Fire.
*Birchfeather: ShadowClan cat who joined SkyClan to be with Ridgeglow.
===Kittypets===
*Buster: A ShadowClan warrior named Rippletail, he escaped the Kin and became a kittypet. Alderheart noticed him and asked Fuzzball to ask him to return, though nothing has come of this yet.
===Loners===
*Tigerstar: ShadowClan deputy who became a loner, then rejoined ShadowClan.
*Berryheart, Sparrowtail, Cloverfoot, and Slatefur: ShadowClan cats who became loners, then later rejoined ShadowClan.
===Rogues===
*Jaggedtooth: ShadowClan cat who became a BloodClan cat.
===The Kin===
*Every ShadowClan cat at the end of Thunder and Shadow with the exception of Rowanstar, Tawnypelt, and Tigerheart.
==Defected from SkyClan==
===To ThunderClan===
*Finleap: SkyClan cat who became a ThunderClan cat.
*Birdflight, Gorseclaw, and Spottedpelt: SkyClan cats that joined ThunderClan.
===To ShadowClan===
*Flaxfoot and Hopwhisker: Kits of Yarrowleaf who were born into SkyClan, then joined ShadowClan with their mother.
*Fringewhisker: SkyClan cat who joined ShadowClan in order to be with her mate, Spireclaw.
===Loners===
*Mistfeather: Forced to become a loner after being separated from SkyClan.
*Nettlesplash and Mintfur: Opted to become loners since their kits were too young to travel with SkyClan. They eventually returned to SkyClan with Hawkwing's patrol.
*Gravelnose, Palesky, Fringewhisker, and Nectarsong: As young kits, they stayed with their parents, Nettlesplash and Mintfur rather than going with SkyClan. They eventually returned to SkyClan with Hawkwing's patrol.
*Cherrytail and Cloudmist: Stayed with Barley as they were sick of traveling. They eventually returned to SkyClan with Hawkwing's patrol.
*Spiderstar: SkyClan's last leader before he disbanded the crumbling Clan.
*Brackenheart: SkyClan's last medicine cat before Spiderstar disbanded SkyClan.
*Mousefang, Oakstep, and Nightfur: SkyClan's elders when Spiderstar disbanded SkyClan.
===Rogues===
*Honeyleaf and Swallowflight: Last SkyClan deputy and warrior before Spiderstar disbanded SkyClan and opted to live as rogues together.
===Kittypets===
*Frostclaw and Rowanfur: SkyClan cats who became kittypets when SkyClan disbanded.
*Leafstar: Taken to become a kittypet, later rejoined SkyClan.
*Fidgetflake: Forcefully taken to be a kittypet, later rejoined SkyClan.
*Parsleyseed and Curlypaw: Decided to become kittypets rather than journey to the lake.
==Defected from WindClan==
===To ThunderClan===
*Blue Whisker: Daughter of Moth Flight and Micah. Joined ThunderClan per her mother's wishes.
*Eaglestorm: Joined ThunderClan to be with his mate, Squirrelwhisker and raise their son, Windflight. 
*Fernstripe: Joined ThunderClan to be with her mate, Shellfur.
===To ShadowClan===
*Bubbling Stream: Joined ShadowClan per the wishes of her mother, Moth Flight.
===To SkyClan===
*Honey Pelt: Joined SkyClan per the wishes of his mother, Moth Flight.
===To RiverClan===
*Spider Paw: Joined RiverClan per the wishes of his mother, Moth Flight.
==Defected from RiverClan==
===To ThunderClan===
*Cloudberry: RiverClan medicine cat who joined ThunderClan after they were left without one.
*Gorseclaw and Lizardtail: RiverClan cats who temporarily joined ThunderClan after Splashtail was defeated.
===To SkyClan===
*Mistpool and Graysky: Temporarily joined SkyClan after Splashtail's defeat.
===To ShadowClan===
*Mothwing, Icestar, and Harelight: Forced out of RiverClan over being codebreakers and siding against the impostor during the battle for ShadowClan, and Tigerstar welcomed them to ShadowClan. They later rejoined RiverClan.
===To WindClan===
*Willowbreeze and Graypool: RiverClan cats that were taken to WindClan, then rejoined RiverClan.
*Nightsky: RiverClan cat who temporarily joined WindClan after Splashtail's defeat.
===The Kin===
*Reedwhisker, Brackenpelt, Mintfur, and Icestar: Forced to become part of the Kin after Darktail starved them and made them swear an oath of loyalty to him. Rejoined RiverClan after Darktail was killed.
===Loners===
*Crookedstar: Defected from RiverClan to join a group of barn cats. He eventually rejoined RiverClan.
===Rogues===
*Fognose and Breezeheart: Exiled from RiverClan due to following Splashtail.
==Loners==
===To ThunderClan===
*Daisy, Berrynose, Hazeltail, and Mousewhisker: Loners who became ThunderClan cats.
===To ShadowClan===
*Spireclaw, Sunbeam, and Hollowspring: Kits who were born as loners then joined ShadowClan.
*Squirrelflight: After being exiled from ThunderClan and becoming a loner, she sought refuge in ShadowClan to out Bramblestar's impostor, which Tigerstar granted.
===To SkyClan===
*Skywatcher: A loner who was descended from ancient SkyClan and the last to uphold their traditions. Joined SkyClan and later died.
*Fallowfern: A loner who joined SkyClan.
*Egg: Joined SkyClan with persuasion from Sharpclaw and Leafstar.
*Tree: Loner who joined SkyClan.
==Rogues==
===To ShadowClan===
*Boulder: A rogue who defected from BloodClan and became a loner, later joined ShadowClan with Russetfur.
*Russetfur: A rogue who joined ShadowClan with Boulder.
*Nightwhisper: Rogue who became a ShadowClan cat.
*Conefoot, Frondwhisker, and Gullswoop: Kits who were born into the Kin, later took shelter in ThunderClan, then joined ShadowClan with their parents.
===To SkyClan===
*Micah: SkyClan's first medicine cat, formerly a rogue.
*Leafstar: Born a rogue and later joined SkyClan.
*Sharpclaw: Kittypet who became a rogue.
*Patchfoot: A rogue who joined SkyClan.
*Clovertail, Rockshade, Bouncefire, and Tinycloud: Rogues who joined SkyClan after Firestar and Sharpclaw saved them from a fox.
*Rainfur: A rogue who joined SkyClan.
*Lichenfur and Tangle: Rogues who joined SkyClan.
==Kittypets==
===To ThunderClan===
*Firestar: Born a kittypet and later joined ThunderClan.
*Cloudtail: Also born a kittypet and joined ThunderClan.
*Millie: Kittypet who became a loner and joined ThunderClan.
*Stormcloud: Kittypet who joined ThunderClan.
*Jessy: Kittypet who was temporarily sheltered in ThunderClan.
*Minty: Kittypet who took shelter in ThunderClan.
*Fuzzball and Velvet: Kittypets who took shelter in ThunderClan.
===To SkyClan===
*Echosong: Kittypet who joined SkyClan.
*Cherrytail and Sparrowpelt: Kittypets who joined SkyClan.
*Petalnose: A kittypet who joined SkyClan.
*Sagenose: A kittypet who joined SkyClan.
*Mintfur: A kittypet who joined SkyClan.
*Waspwhisker: A kittypet who joined SkyClan.
*Shrewtooth: A kittypet who joined SkyClan.
*Frecklewish: SkyClan medicine cat apprentice who joined SkyClan.
*Macgyver: SkyClan daylight-warrior who joined SkyClan.
*Harveymoon: SkyClan daylight-warrior who stayed as a kittypet.
*Ebonyclaw: SkyClan daylight-warrior who stayed as a kittypet.
*Bellaleaf and Rileypool: Kittypets who became part of SkyClan.
===Rogues===
*Loki, Zelda, and Max: Kittypets that became part of the Kin under Darktail's coaxing. Max was killed in battle, while Loki and Zelda helped drive out the Kin and returned to their kittypet lifestyle.
*Jessamy and Flower: Sharpclaw's mother and sister, respectively. Born as kittypets, Jessamy took her kits to live as rogues after their new Twolegs were too rough with them.Revealed in the Warriors App
==Guardian cats==
===To ShadowClan===
*Antfur, Cinnamontail, and Blazefire: Guardian cats who became loners then joined ShadowClan.
*Shadowsight, Lightleap and Pouncestep: Kits born into the guardian cats, became loners then joined ShadowClan.
===Loners===
*Spiresight: Guardian cat who helped Tigerheart navigate back to ShadowClan, but died on the way. Given a warrior name to honor his actions.
==Cats of the Park==
===To ThunderClan===
*Wafflepelt: Park Cat who joined ThunderClan.
===To RiverClan===
*Finch Song: Park Cat who joined RiverClan after becoming mates with Riverstar.
==Early Settlers==
===Tall Shadow's group===
Cats who joined before it was regarded as ShadowClan
*Windstar and Gorsestar: Rogues who joined Tall Shadow's group, but later left after two of their kits died.
*Jagged Peak: Joined after being exiled from Clear Sky's group.
*Thunderstar: Rogue kit who joined after he was rejected from his father, Clear Sky's, group. He later left to join Clear Sky's group before returning back to Tall Shadow's group.
*Frost: Member of Clear Sky's group who was exiled and took refuge in Tall Shadow's group.
*Turtle Tail: Member of Tall Shadow's group who left to be a kittypet before rejoining the group.
*Holly, Mouse Ear, and Mud Paws: Three rogues who joined the group. Holly would later move to WindClan after the group became ShadowClan.
*Fern, Ravenstar and Juniper Branch: Two former members of Slash's group who turned sides and joined Tall Shadow's group. Fern Leaf left to join Wind Runner's group.
===Clear Sky's group===
Cats who joined before it was regarded as SkyClan
* Leaf: Former rogue who joined Clear Sky's group to be with a strong cat, later defected to Thunder's group due to his dissatisfaction with Clear Sky's leadership.
* Storm: Former rogue who joined Clear Sky's group and became his mate.
* Petal and Fox: Two former rogues who joined Clear Sky's group after being rescued.
* Frost: Former rogue who joined Clear Sky's group.
* Fircone and Nettle: Two former rogues who joined Clear Sky's group.
* Birch and Alder: Two kits who were adopted by Petal after Clear Sky killed their mother.
* Snake: Former rogue who joined Clear Sky's group, but was later exiled for suspicious activity involving One Eye. He then joined Slash's group.
* Thorn and Dew: Former rogues who joined Clear Sky's group. Dew later joined River Ripple's group.
* One Eye and Tom: Two cats who joined Clear Sky's group before taking it over.
* Acorn Fur: Formerly of Tall Shadow's group, chose to be in Clear Sky's group.
* Thunderstar: Clear Sky's son who wanted to join his group as a kit. He later returned to Tall Shadow's group before coming back to Clear Sky's group. He later left to establish his own group.
* Star Flower: Formerly of One Eye's group, defied her father to join Clear Sky's group. Became Clear Sky's mate.
* Sparrowstar: Formerly of Tall Shadow's group, joined Clear Sky's group.
* Blossom and Pink Eyes: Two former rogues who joined Clear Sky's group. Pink Eyes later joined Thunder's group.
* Cloud Spots: Former member of Tall Shadow's group who joined Clear Sky's group; later joining Thunder's group.
* Lightning Tail: Former member of Tall Shadow's group who joined Clear Sky's group. He later joined Thunder's group.
* Milkweed, Clover, and Thistle: A family of former rogues who joined Clear Sky's group. They later joined Thunder's group.
===Wind Runner's group===
Cats who joined before it was regarded as WindClan
*Slate: Former rogue who joined Wind Runner's group and became mates with Gray Wing.
*Gray Wing: Former member of Tall Shadow's group who moved to the moor to be with Slate.
*Bee: Member of Slash's group who moved to Wind Runner's group. She later betrayed the group and returned with Slash.
*Fern Leaf: Member of Tall Shadow's group who joined Wind Runner's group.
*Spotted Fur: Rogue who joined Wind Runner's group.
*Reed Tail and Swift Minnow: Former rogues who joined Wind Runner's group.
*Willow Tail: Former member of Slash's group who joined Wind Runner's group.
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===River Ripple's group===
Cats who joined before it was regarded as RiverClan
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===Thunder's group===
Cats who joined before it was regarded as ThunderClan
*Ember: Former member of Slash's group who joined Thunder's group, then rejoined Slash.
*Violet Dawn: Former member of Slash's group who joined Thunder's group.
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==Special cases==
Few cats will swap Clans more than once.
*Graystripe: ThunderClan cat who joined RiverClan, exiled from it and later rejoined ThunderClan, then stolen by Twolegs to be a kittypet, then left to be a loner to find ThunderClan with Millie, then rejoined ThunderClan, then went on a wander to be a loner, then rejoined ThunderClan.
*Stormfur: ThunderClan cat who then joined RiverClan, joined the Tribe, was a loner for some time, rejoined RiverClan, joined ThunderClan, then rejoined the Tribe.
*Brook: Tribe cat who later left with her exiled mate and became a loner, then joined RiverClan, then joined ThunderClan, then rejoined the Tribe.
*Violetshine: SkyClan cat who was briefly fostered in ThunderClan, became a ShadowClan cat, then rejoined SkyClan.
*Twigbranch: SkyClan cat who became a ThunderClan cat, then rejoined SkyClan, then returned to ThunderClan.
*Sleekwhisker: ShadowClan cat who became a rogue, then joined SkyClan, then became a rogue again.
*Yarrowleaf: ShadowClan cat who became a rogue, fell pregnant and then joined SkyClan, then later returned to ShadowClan when it was revived.
*Berryheart: ShadowClan cat who became a rogue, then rejoined ShadowClan, then was exiled as a rogue, then joined RiverClan.
*Sparrowtail: ShadowClan cat who became a rogue, then rejoined ShadowClan, then joined his mate in exile as a rogue, then joined RiverClan, then rejoined ShadowClan. He was mistakenly listed back in RiverClan in the allegiances of The Elders' Quest along with his son, Hollowspring.
*Hollowspring: Loner who joined ShadowClan, then joined his parents in exile as a rogue, then joined RiverClan, then rejoined ShadowClan. He was mistakenly listed back in RiverClan in the allegiances of The Elders' Quest along with his father, Sparrowtail.
*Frostdawn: RiverClan cat who became a loner upon faking her death, then took shelter in ShadowClan before rejoining RiverClan.
==Merging Clans==
There have been a few cases where an entire Clan will defect or join another. This in turn, makes any cat residing in the Clan part of the new one.
===Ivypool's Heart===
*WindClan and ThunderClan joining together to form StormClan.
===SkyClan's Destiny===
*Spiderstar disbanding SkyClan due to them already falling apart. The only members of the Clan either became kittypets, rogues, or loners.
===The Prophecies Begin===
*ShadowClan and RiverClan joining to form TigerClan.
*ThunderClan, ShadowClan, WindClan, and RiverClan banding together to form LionClan.
===A Vision of Shadows===
*The majority of ShadowClan in Thunder and Shadow merging with the Kin.
*ShadowClan cats becoming SkyClan cats after ShadowClan territory was annexed to them in Darkest Night.
===A Starless Clan===
*After Mistystar's, Reedwhisker's, and Curlfeather's unexpected deaths and Owlnose stepping down, Tigerstar took control of RiverClan. The RiverClan cats still lived in their camp, but Tigerstar became their supervising leader with Cloverfoot and Icewing sharing the leadership duties.
==External links==
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==Notes and references==
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