The first book of A Starless Clan (Arc 8) will be called River! Chat away with your theories and predictions!

Blurb of River:
A dark age has given way to an era of peace in the five warrior Clans, and with it comes a promise of hope. As their leaders deliberate on unprecedented changes to the warrior code, three young warriors set their paws on the paths that will decide their futures.
In ThunderClan, warrior apprentice Flamepaw, a descendant of the legendary leader Firestar, struggles under the weight of his famous kin’s legacy, while young ShadowClan warrior Sunbeam has doubts of her own. But in RiverClan, medicine cat apprentice Frostpaw looks eagerly toward the horizon, awaiting the day she will be called upon to help her Clan—a day that may dawn sooner than she ever dreamed.
Is Greystripe dead yet? Im re-reading the series (some serious nostalgia there) and idk whats happening latley
No, he’s not dead yet. But I’m ABSOLUTELY SURE he will die soon. Right?
nooooooo not graystripe…. *sobs*
greystripe is dead
Having read the latest article on the Warrior cats website, I hope that this is what will happen: After Ashfur is defeated Starclan is either still missing or has decided to step back and let the clans run their affairs on their own. The clans will decide that they need to work together more closely and elect a common cross-clan council or something and amend the warrior code. There will be a lot of disagreements, arguments and power struggles within and between the clans. Riverclan will lose its leader and maybe deputy and there will be a vacuum of power within the clan. They will not be happy with other clans having a say in their affairs. Mothwing will either die or stay in Shadowclan to leave Frostpaw as RCs only medicine cat. I hope that this arc will focus on interactions, intrigue and relationships within the clans, rather than some evil ghosts… I hope that we will get a book for every clan and that there will also be a Windclan and Skyclan perspective to show the changes and struggles also from their side.
i do NOT want mothwing to die even though i kind of wanted to slap her in the face after what she did to shadowsight?
river edit: speedy mod!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
kate, can you tell me about frostkit/paw’s physical appearance?
W.A.S 🙂
After reading the summary of the first book, I’m guessing that Flamepaw’s warrior name will be Flameheart. It sounds like Fireheart, which means that cats are more likely to notice Flamepaw as his kin.
it works.
river edit: speedy mod 😀
I feel like Mistystar is gonna pull a Bluestar on us and completely lose her trust in StarClan…
that won’t be good considering bluestar is her mother LMAO
river edit: ooooh speedy mod!!!!
Same.
kate, will we learn the names of spotfur’s kits and their appearances in this book? i’m dying to know 🙂
Yes! 😀
Will we learn the names\appearences of Spotfur’s kits in A Light In The Mist, Kate?
I can’t actually remember. You may have to wait until series 8…
I have some theories hehe
1. Mistystar will die/’do a Bluestar’ in this book
2. Reedwhisker will die in the next 2 books
3. Mothwing will die next book
4. Forbidden love, dedication to your leader and marking territories daily will be scrapped rules of the warrior code
5. Greencough?
i think number 5 will happen because it happens alot
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I have a theory! Frostpaw is a half-clan cat. I believe that at the end of the BC, half-clan relationships are going to be made cat legal. That could stir up all sorts of drama, with the secret of her father being revealed, and she + her siblings/parents have to deal with the aftermath. I think her father would most likely be in SkyClan, because I feel like they would be the most open to half-clan relationships, never having had to really deal with them before. Maybe Harrybrook could be her father, as on the cover she actually bears a striking resemblance, at least to his depiction on the Wiki. This is especially important, as Frostpaw’s mother, Curlfeather, looks nothing like her, with her having dusty brown fur. (Though, Warriors doesn’t really follow genetics 😛 ) Although, it could be someone else, as Harrybrook, for some reason, supported punishing codebreakers. (Maybe to cover up his own codebreaking?) Let me know what you think!
AHHH I LOVE HARRYBROOK YUS
It would be weird for the RIVERCLAN medicine cat to be the grandkit of the SKYCLAN leader (Harrybrook’s mother is Leafstar).
But you gotta admit, that would be a pretty cool plot twist, as then her and her mother’s loyalty would undoutedly be questioned.
Hey Kate! I was wondering what inspired the choices of POV characters? I get Flamepaw as he is related to Firestar and I also kinda get the choice of Sunbeam as she is Needletail’s sister. But just what was your thought process in general?
We wanted voices that give a sense of continuity with the Warriors past, but also new voices which meant choosing unexpected cats. The cognation of traditional and fresh should give a beautifully wide perspective on the new storyline.
oooh I like this question!
Hey Kate, does Frostpaw have any unique physical features/ a disability? It was a bit odd that you kept replying to all comments asking about her appearance with “WAS”, when we could see her front half clearly on the cover for River. I was thinking vitiligo (wild guess, I know) or possibly a damaged front leg, as she was holding it up in a strange way on the cover.
Not Kate, but given that this is another question about Frostpaw’s appearance or anything related to her that has not been already released, this will be another W.A.S. 🙂
If crowfeather become a leader, could you write a scene with his daughter hollyleaf. I think that is a cool idea, because in Crowfeather´s Trial, crowfeather could speak with his sons but not with his daughter.
I have a question Kate.
Why did you choose Flamepaw as the main character?
Is it because he is related to Firestar?
But almost all of Thunderclan is related to Firestar.
Is there a specific reason?
And why not Finchpaw?
We never had a tortoiseshell character point of view.
Yes
We needed at least one male protagonist
Would a tortie POV be different from a tabby or any other colour, do you think?
Hi Kate, will we ever see Rock, Half Moon or Midnight again ? I really miss them 🙂
I’m sorry you miss them 🙁 I don’t think we’ll be seeing them again, but nothing is ever certain.
Seeing again Rock could be amazing. I still want to hear more of his backstory. Did he are a Stoneteller in Tribe of Rushing Water? What was his fur colour? I have so many questions!
quack, i completely agree! i really want to know what rock’s original fur colour was.
ps- im a duck