WindClan

*WindClan is one of the 6 Clans living in The Valley.*

## Overview

WindClan is the home of moorland and harsh climate. The cats living there are known for being quick and adaptable in open spaces. WindClan is unique in that they have two types of warriors; Tunnelers and Moor-Runners. They can run like no other Clan cat and are truly loyal towards their Clanmates. Overall, this is not a Clan for the weak. While the lack of trees or undergrowth may leave them more exposed to bad weather, it allows them to be the closest Clan to Silverpelt.

## Territory

WindClan territory is dominated by the many moors with heather and open fields, making them unique from the other Clans as they're not protected by any forest areas. Rocks are the only cover they can hope for while out in the territory. Their camp is located in the center of the territory, beneath the ground with many holes to allow sunlight to light up the entire camp. Below the moorland, their territory consists of a system with tunnels dug by the tunnelers and underground rivers long ago. There is also a piece of land that has been highly disputed throughout history between WindClan and ThunderClan, that has received the name 'the Glade' located west in the territory. This area has lead to several conflicts in the past, but isn't up for discussion at the moment.

WindClan also have a special way of hunting. This includes taking advantage of digging tunnels as a way to catch their specialty- rabbits. In addition to rabbits, hares and mice are also common to find in the moorlands. Moor-Runners are typically the hunters of the Clan, and their speed allows for them to chase down any prey.

## Creation of WindClan

WindClan was created along with the other 4 Clans - ThunderClan, RiverClan, ShadowClan, and SkyClan - by Icestar and Softweb. Before the creation of the Clans, the only true Clan of the forest was ThunderClan, which lay in ruins. Dark and Rainbow led their own groups of rogues. After a new way of living was proposed by Icestar, both Dark and Rainbow agreed on following the Warrior Code. Rainbow became Rainbowstar, received her lives, and was named the leader of WindClan.

## Highranks of WindClan

**Leaders of WindClan**

RainbowstarFadingstarPinestarStagwhisper**Medicine Cats of WindClan**

ThistlebrookMantisspringVinetwirlDewypaw
## Eras

### Rainbowstar

Rainbowstar was the first to lead WindClan. Her deputy throughout the leadership was Fadinglight, who also became her mate. Meanwhile, Thistlebrook and Mantisspring were her medicine cats.

Rainbowstar was born as a kittypet with the name Bow, but hated her lifestyle and ran away from home. She found a group of rogues and decided to join them, rising in the ranks and later on becoming the leader of the group. During the creation of the Clans, Rainbow's group became WindClan and she earned the name Rainbowstar.

Rainbowstar promised herself to become a strong leader, and was always supportive towards other leaders despite possible conflicts between them. However, the situation seemed to aggravate after allying with ThunderClan. Not long after, RiverClan attempted to take the barn from WindClan, which ended with an awful battle between the clans. But the second battle grew even worse, WindClan and ThunderClan decided to raid the RiverClan camp, resulting in Rainbowstar losing another life. The final battle at the Glade ended the war, but was also where the leader was stripped of her last life by the RiverClan deputy, Tigertide.

### Fadingstar

Fadingstar was WindClan's second leader, her former apprentice and deputy Pinethorn succeeded her. The medicine cats who served her were Mantisspring and Vinetwirl.

Fading and her brother were born as rogues. She was the age of a young warrior when the Clans were created and joined WindClan as Fadinglight, going on to become Rainbowstar's mate and deputy. Fadinglight was also Mantisspring's adopted mother.

Fadingstar was a fair leader and brought on a time of peace for her Clan, though it didn't last forever. Near the end of her leadership, WindClan suffered through numerous raids from BloodClan, in which they stole a good amount of their resources. Fadingstar tried her best to protect her Clan, but she was growing old, and ultimately retired after losing all but one of her extra lives to the battles and their aftermaths.

### Pinestar

Pinestar was the third ever leader of WindClan. He made Stagwhisper his deputy, and his medicine cat has been Vinetwirl

Pine was brought to WindClan as a kit after being abandoned by his rogue parents. There he eventually became mates with Lightspur, who had four of his kits. Pinethorn wasn't originally very fond of them, but made an attempt to be a good father. He was appointed deputy by Fadingstar, and became leader after her retirement.

Pinestar's leadership had a rocky start. BloodClan relentlessly raided WindClan, stealing every last bit of their herbs and prey. He remained strong regardless and recently made the decision to have two of his cats follow BloodClan, discovering that they'd been giving their resources to SkyClan.