ThunderClan

ThunderClan is a Clan in the Lake. They live in the woods, and the cats are specialized in hunting through undergrowth, and climbing trees.

## Significant Leaders

### Thunderstar

Thunderstar's deputies were Lightning Tail and Owl Eyes. His medicine cats were Cloud Spots and Shivering Rose.

Thunderstar was the founder of his Clan. He led for many moon before ascending to StarClan. Along with the other Clan founders, Thunderstar was taken from StarClan by Rosecloud and the Dark Forest. He was able to communicate with the Chosen cats, and found his way back into Silverpelt after his Clan was saved from Ashstar's murderer.

### Firestar

Firestar's deputies were Whitestorm, Graystripe, and Brambleclaw. His medicine cats were Cinderpelt, Leafpool, and Jayfeather.

Firestar used to be a kittypet, but rose through the ranks to become ThunderClan's leader. He served his Clan well, and died in the Great Battle. He continues to help his living Clanmates in StarClan.

### Bramblestar

Bramblestar's deputies were Squirrelflight and Berrynose. His medicine cats were Leafpool, Jayfeather, Honeyfrost, and Eagleheart.

Bramblestar succeeded Firestar after his death. Bramblestar led his Clan through many troubles, including the Great Storm, and Darktail's reign. Bramblestar was a noble and kind leader, learning to forge his own path separate from Firestar. Bramblestar made sure that all cats got fair treatment, and often helped out struggling apprentices. When Ashpaw was revealed to have been abused, Bramblestar exiled his mentor, Rosecloud. He also provided aid to WindClan after a devastating battle with dogs. Bramblestar was selfless, as he lost five lives to greencough due to denying herbs in favour of Clanmates with only one life. Bramblestar lost his final life after eating poisoned prey.

### Berrystar

Berrystar's deputy was Brambleheart. His medicine cats were Jayfeather, Eagleheart, Nightpaw, and Cloudheart.

Berrystar's leadership was briefly lived. He succeeded Bramblestar, but his brash and arrogant personality caused clash in ThunderClan. He would often be condescending to many Clanmates, including his deputy, Brambleheart. Berrystar died when his remaining lives were ripped away from him in battle.

### Brambleheart

Brambleheart's deputy was Ashpelt. Her medicine cats were Cloudheart and Pantherclaw.

Brambleheart succeeded Berrystar, earning her name as the second Bramblestar. She was a more peaceful and level-headed leader, trying her best to avoid battle, much to the ire of some Clanmates. Bramblestar felt doubtful and unconfident about her position, and went through a mental health crisis following high tensions in the Clans and the disappearence of her daughter. Bramblestar stepped down as leader, and continued serving her Clan as a warrior until her death.

### Ashstar

Ashstar's deputies were Tinystorm and Weedroot. His medicine cats were Cloudheart and Pantherclaw.

Ashstar was Clan leader for many moons. He was beloved by his Clan, balancing the level-headedness of brambleheart while not being afraid to unsheathe claws if needed. Ashstar was murdered by Maplestar of WindClan, causing a dark age for ThunderClan that was only broken when the killer was revealed and justice was served.

### Weedstar

Weedstar's deputies were Milkstep and Tinystorm. His medicine cats were Pantherclaw and Pinebranch.

Weedstar led ThunderClan as the navigated Ashstar's murder. He was happy to exact revenge on WindClan, as he was fed up with Maplestar's actions even before it was revealed that the WindClan leader killed Ashstar. Weedstar was supportive of the prophecy and cared deeply for his Clanmates.

### Tinystar

Tinystar's deputy was Thunderstorm. His medicine cat was Pinebranch.

Tinystar succeeded Weedstar. Sadly, as he was quite old, his leadership didn't last long, and he died only two years after receiving his lives. Tinystar was the most senior leader of his time following Ravenstar of ShadowClan's death. He led ThunderClan through peace time and is remembered for being a resilient warrior and good leader.

### Thunderstar

Thunderstar's deputies were Lightningstrike and Fangflurry. Her medicine cat was Pinebranch.

Thunderstar succeeded Tinystar, and led her Clan through the final battle to save the Clan founders. During the battle, she was struck by lightning and gained a lightning-shaped scar.

### Bramblethorn

Bramblethorn was acting leader when Thunderstar and Lightningstrike were away for prophecy obligations.

### Fangstar

Fangstar's deputies were Yewnose and Redclaw. His medicine cat was Pinebranch.

Fangstar led his Clan for countless moons. He was an eager young leader who mellowed out with age into a wise and calm cat. Fangstar made the fatal mistake of appointing the young and irresponsible deputy Redclaw, thinking that ThunderClan needed youth to lead. He died of whitecough.

### Bloodstar

Bloodstar, formerly Redstar, clawed his way to leadership after Fangstar's death. He appointed Foxpelt as deputy, and led ThunderClan under a heavy and bloody dictatorship. Foxpelt ended up betraying Bloodstar, killing the evil tom and restoring ThunderClan to its former self.

### Foxstar

Foxstar's medicine cat was Yellowbelly.

Foxstar was the last ThunderClan leader before it fell to Redcough. He recieved a message from StarClan, to tell his medicine cat Yellowbelly to gather the survivors to find a new home. Foxstar was the last Clan leader to die.

## Significant Medicine Cats

### Cloud Spots

Cloud Spots served under Thunderstar's leadership. His apprentice was Shivering Rose.

Cloud Spots was the first medicine cat of ThunderClan. He studied the theory behind healing, and saved countless lives by studying greencough and its cure.

### Leafpool

Leafpool served under Firestar and Bramblestar's leaderships. Her mentor was Cinderpelt, and her apprentices were Jayfeather, Alderheart, and Honeyfrost.

Leafpool was the cat who discovered the Moonpool. She had a forbidden relationship with Crowfeather that resulted in the birth of Hollyleaf, Lionblaze, and Jayfeather. Leafpool provided aid to ShadowClan, WindClan, and RiverClan when a medicine cat or extra paws in general were needed. Leafpool died in a rockslide while protecting Moonlight and her newborns.

### Jayfeather

Jayfeather served under Firestar, Bramblestar, and Berrystar's leaderships. His mentor was Leafpool, and his apprentices were Alderheart, Honeyfrost, Eagleheart, Nightpaw, and Cloudheart.

Jayfeather was one of the Three, with powers including entering a cat's thoughts and dreams, time travelling, and astral projection. He lost his power after the Great Battle. Jayfeather mentored several medicine cats during his time, and had special relationships with Alderheart and Eagleheart. Jayfeather retired after Cloudheart received his Clan name, and died peacefully in his sleep.

### Alderheart

Alderheart served under Bramblestar's leadership when he was in ThunderClan. His mentors were Leafpool and Jayfeather.

Alderheart was born and raised in ThunderClan, and struggled with anxiety as an apprentice. He went on a quest to search for SkyClan, but failed, instead finding two kits. When SkyClan returned without a medicine cat, Alderheart decided to switch Clans.

### Honeyfrost

Honeyfrost served under Bramblestar's leadership. Her mentors were Leafpool and Jayfeather, and her apprentice was Eagleheart.

Honeyfrost was originally a warrior named Honeyfur, but after her father's death and Alderheart's departure, she decided to become a medicine cat under a new name, Honeyfrost. Honeyfrost was gruff and uninterested in her other Clanmates, leaving the bulk of Eaglepaw's training to Jayfeather. After contracting greencough, Honeyfrost retired to the elders den.

### Eagleheart

Eagleheart served under Bramblestar and Berrystar's leaderships. Her mentors were Jayfeather and Honeyfrost, and her apprentices were Nightpaw and Cloudheart.

Eaglepaw struggled as a warrior apprentice, and decided to become a medicine cat after she enjoyed spending a day helping them. She was a fast learner and earned her Clan name after healing ThunderClan during a greencough outbreak. Eagleheart dedicated her life to healing her Clan and showing kindness. She fell in love with her friend Ravenwing after they were on an expedition to provide aid to WindClan. Eagleheart passed away while giving birth to Ravenwing's kits. Her story allowed for the medicine cat code to be changed so that medicine cats could take a mate under certain conditions.

### Cloudheart

Cloudheart served under Berrystar, Brambleheart, and Ashstar's leaderships. His mentors were Jayfeather and Eagleheart, and his apprentice was Pantherclaw.

Cloudpaw originally trained as a warrior, but after the trauma of a horrific badger attack, along with the loss of his foster brother and medicine cat apprentice Nightpaw, he no longer wanted to be a warrior. Cloudheart went on to serve his Clan for many moons, but had to retire due to an itching disease and respiratory issues.

### Pantherclaw

Pantherclaw served under Brambleheart, Ashstar, and Weedstar's leaderships. His mentor was Cloudheart and his apprentice was Pinebranch.

Pantherclaw was the son of Eagleheart, and unknowingly followed his mother's pawsteps by becoming a medicine cat apprentice. He was a gifted and kind healer, and despite his anxiety, remained calm when healing his Clanmates.

### Pinebranch

Pinebranch served under Weedstar, Tinystar, and Thunderstar's leaderships. Her mentor was Pantherclaw.

Pinepaw had just become a warrior apprentice when her mother, Embergaze, died. She switched roles to make sure no kit or apprentice had to lose their mothers. She was originally arrogant and resented her peers, Thunderpaw and Lightningpaw, for having a living mother. She reconciled with them and eventually served under them when they became leader and deputy. Pinebranch had three kits with Darkfur, the first known ThunderClan medicine cat to do so after the rule change.

### Yellowbelly

Yellowbelly served under Foxstar's leadership.

Yellowbelly was the last ThunderClan medicine cat. She watched her Clan die out due to sickness, and following Foxstar's message, gathered the remnants of the Clans to find a new home.

## Mediators

### Swiftfoot

Swiftfoot was ThunderClan's first mediator. She was born to WindClan but was forced into ThunderClan by Maplestar. She decided to stay, and eventually was appointed to be her Clan's mediator by Leechwhisker.