Ravenpaw, Graypaw, Firepaw, Spottedleaf, Goldenflower, Tigerclaw, Bluestar, Dustpaw, Smallear, Halftail, One-Eye, Dappletail, Lionheart, Darkstripe, Sandpaw

characters mentioned

Oakheart, Redtail

Ravenpaw tell his story - that the RiverClan deputy Oakheart and challenged Redtail on ThunderClan territory and a fight had resulted. Spottedleaf attends to Ravenpaw's wounds and Firepaw is introduced to Tigerclaw, a large dark tabby. The Clan mourns Redtail and Bluestar appoints Lionheart as the new deputy. Firepaw also tastes his first mouse.

"Redtail warned Oakheart to keep his hunting patrols out of ThunderClan territory. He said the next RiverClan warrior found on ThunderClan territory would be killed but Oak . . . Oakheart would not back down. He said his Cl-Clan had to fed, whatever we threatened."
- Ravenpaw, page 41

"[Redtail] died with honor, struck down by Oakheart. I couldn't save him, but I managed to take Oakheart's life while he was gloating over his victory. Redtail's death was not in vain, for I doubt we'll see RiverClan hunters in our territory again."
- Tigerclaw, page 43

"Redtail was a brave warrior. His loyalty to ThunderClan could never be doubted. I always relied on his judgment, for it bore witness to the needs of the Clan, and was never swayed by self-interest or pride. He would have made a fine leader."
- Bluestar, page 44

"I wouldn't dare argue with you dear Spottedleaf."
- Tigerclaw, page 46

"I don't think Tigerclaw likes any apprentices."
- Graypaw, page 47

"Firepaw looked at Tigerclaw. He couldn't help noticing the hunger in the big warrior's amber eyes as he stared up at the highrock."
- Narration, page 51

"He smells like a kittypet! Don't tell me I have to share my nest with that revolting stench!"
- Sandpaw, page 63

"You'll have to excuse Sandpaw. I think she must have a furball stuck somewhere. She's not usually this bad tempered."
- Graypaw, page 53