SPECULATION QUEST: WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE SUPER EDITION
by Blizz
The long-waited and anticipated release of Erin Hunter's latest novel, Firestar's Quest promises to take us back in time. Before six cats set off on a journey to find a new home for the Clans, and before those four Clans settled. Before three new kits were born with extraordinary powers. . . Just after The Darkest Hour in fact, and before Midnight. So, what can you expect when the twelve moon gap between the stories is filled? That's what this article is for.
Everything in this article is purely based on speculation and rumors, though many facts come from trustworthy first-look winners, TDP can not guarantee their legibility until the book is released. On that note, this article will not contain spoilers. What it will contain is hints to the plot of Firestar's Quest, such as those described in the synopsis of earlier books'.
Lostpaw(Q): Is it true that Firestar's Quest is going to be huge with crinkly gold stuff on the cover?
VickyHolmes(A): Yes, it's going to be huge and purest gold, but it's not crinkly. The expression "gold foil" for a book cover means shiny gold card.
Cited from www.wandsandworlds.com interview with Erin Hunter.
The Bullet Points
- The inevitable conflict between Spottedleaf and Sandstorm in regards to Firestar's heart will be explored.
- We will learn more about the secrets of StarClan, and how they may have lied to Firestar.
- The prophecy of The Power Of Three will be pronounced.
- Firestar will take a journey far from his home to regain the remnants of a lost Clan: SkyClan.
- Leafkit and Squirrelkit will be born, and we'll learn about Longtail's failing vision.
- New characters will be revealed.
- A return to Firestar
SPOTTEDLEAF VS. SANDSTORM
The inevitable conflict will be explored in the new book. Both Spottedleaf and Sandstorm are apparently in love with Firestar, and he loves them both as well. But Sandstorm is very much the jealous type, and how will Spottedleaf react when Sandstorm bears Firestar's kits? A First Look review reveals that Sandstorm is quickly losing trust in Firestar, what will be the conclusion of this complicated love triangle? It's also hinted that we will learn more about Spottedleaf, as well as the past of other characters.
Rabbitfoot(Q): Was Leafpool's name a reference to Spottedleaf?
CherithBaldry(A): Yes. You'll find out more about this in 'Firestar's Quest'.
Cited from www.wandsandworlds.com interview with Erin Hunter.
Dovefeather(Q): Vicky: Was Spottedleaf Firestar's true love?
VickyHolmes(A): Well, she was his first love, that's for sure. But he's pretty fond of Sandstorm too! You need to read Firestar's Quest to see how the triangle sorts itself out. Sandstorm is much too feisty to put up with being second best!
Creek.(Q): Tigerstar seemed fond (even loving, like a sister to him) with Spottedleaf. Why did he murder her?
VickyHolmes(A): He didn't! A ShadowClan warrior did! And you'll be VERY interested in something that is revealed in Firestar's Quest, judging by this question!
mintyfresh(Q) : What are all of your favorite shippings (aka: your favorite couples) in the books?
VickyHolmes(A): Brambleclaw and Squirrelfight because they fight so much! Happy, peaceful relationships are no fun to write about because nothing happens! I'm sure we're all very happy for Dustpelt and Ferncloud, and Sorreltail and Brackenfur, but let's face it, there's much more drama around difficult pairings like Leafpool and Crowfeather, or even Cloudtail and Brightheart (when Daisy appears on the scene). I also like Firestar and Sandstorm because their relationship is a lot more complex than we realize, thanks to Spottedleaf not leaving Firestar alone! You'll find out more about this in Firestar's Quest.
STARCLANS DISHONESTY
Everything Firestar has been taught since he left his twoleg home to set paw in the forest will be challenged when he discovers the sacred and heavenly fifth Clan has lied to him. Or is it the sixth? StarClan told Firestar there were five Clans, but it turns out they were hiding something from him.
Magnoliakit(Q): I've been thinking, when Tigerstar said there where other places in the heavens besides StarClan, did he mean other clans? It would make sense, like when Jaypaw intruded on the other medicine cats' dreams, there was miles of land there, and when Tigerstar came to Jaypaw in his dream he was in that dreary forest again, only with [Hawkfrost].
CherithBaldry(A): Yes, there is the dark forest, but also the warrior ancestors of particular cats walk the 'local' skies, like the Tribe of Endless Hunting. You'll learn more about this in Firestar's Quest.
THE POWER OF THREE PROPHECY
In the prologue of The Sight we witness Firestar's repeated dream, where a mysterious ancient cat speaks a prophecy to him: "Three will come, kin of your kin, with the power of the stars in their paws." We don't meet the three until The Power Of Three, but Firestar makes it clear that he met the ancient cat (Perhaps the leader of SkyClan?) in Firestar's Quest. Who is this ancient and mysterious cat? How does he know of this prophecy? Such questions will doubtlessly be answered in the newest book. We know that this cat asks Firestar a daring request in the super edition: Will he abandon his Clan to save another?
Shadow Tail(Q): Will the there ever be a other clan besides what there is now?
VickyHolmes(A): Top tip from me: READ FIRESTAR'S QUEST!
FIRESTAR'S QUEST
The point of the novel, Firestar's journey. His quest's goal is to reclaim the scattered remnants of a Clan that existed before his time: SkyClan. Firestar's leadership has been questioned many a time by fans. The ginger tom has tended to put his morals and friendships before his duty to the Clan many times, as such will play as an important theme in his choices while seeking SkyClan. It's currently disputed on whether Sandstorm will follow him on the journey or not.
NEW CHARACTERS
A whole cast of new characters; doubtlessly from SkyClan as well as those he meets on his journey will be introduced to Firestar, as well as the readers.
WHAT WE MISSED
Many fans felt like something was missing when they picked up Midnight. When were Leafpaw and Squirrelpaw born? Was their birth an unusual circumstance? And what about poor Longtail, who has been forced to retire to the elder's den because of his failing vision. All the holes will be filled in.
Astertail(Q): Why was Jaypaw born blind? Did he have an infection or was it just a genetic flop?
VickyHolmes(A): It's genetic. Unlike Longtail - for a full account of how he lost his sight, poor chap, make sure you read Firestar's Quest!
Firecloud(Q): All: From BF- How did Longtail become blind?
VickyHolmes(A): All will be revealed in Firestar's Quest. It's very sad!
A RETURN OF AN OLD FRIEND
Many fans long for the point of view that Firestar's Quest promises to return to them. Firestar is now the leader of the Clan, facing tough decisions day in and day out. He is not the same cat that he was when we left him, but everyone is still looking forward to following our favorite former kittypet in an all new Warriors adventure.