The Past

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The Distant Past

Downfall to Paradise takes place long after the first series of Warriors. We are completely disregarding the plot of the second series and having the cats remain in their old forest homeland, with some changes. Fireheart never existed which completely changed the outcome of the forest.

When WindClan was driven out of their territory by Brokenclaw, they were never found and have supposedly established themselves elsewhere. Their land still lies vacant after so many moons because the desolate moor is unsuitable for the other Clans. ShadowClan and RiverClan both lay claim to the prey caught in the territory, however.

The most major difference is that Tigerclaw achieved his ambition in ThunderClan, not ShadowClan. He succeeded in killing Bluestar and took over leadership of ThunderClan. No one suspected the brave, loyal deputy. He tried to take over the rest of the forest just as he did as leader of ShadowClan, but was thwarted by the combined forces of RiverClan and ShadowClan.

Tigerstar finally lived out his last life and a tense peace shrouded the forest. This peace has been shattered time and time again by border disputes as WindClan's territory remains vacant. There was at one point talk of finding WindClan, but over the moons that notion was forgotten.

No cat lives now who remembers Tigerstar or his predecessor. Years and years have passed since he attempted to take over the entire forest. Therefore, your character may not be closely related to any cat of that time period. They could be descended from them, but nothing like "His father is Tigerstar."

Major Battles

Battle of Fourtrees The ancient-day battle between Tigerstar and the forces of RiverClan and ShadowClan that took place at the sacred clearing of the Fourtrees. Tigerstar and ThunderClan were defeated.

Battle at Sandy Hollow Three-way fight between the Clans when ShadowClan forces ambushed a ThunderClanner at the training grounds. Taking advantage of the situation, a RiverClan patrol leaped in. Broken up by a leader, it ended with all cats dispersing to their camps. 45 moons ago.

Battle of Sunningrocks RiverClan taking the Sunningrocks grounds from ThunderClan. 40 moons ago.

Second Battle of Sunningrocks Deadly battle between ThunderClan and RiverClan. ThunderClan reclaimed the grounds. 33 moons ago.

Battle at the Gorge After a gathering, ThunderClan followed RiverClan to their territory to return a lost apprentice. However, RiverClan thought their intentions were bad, and a battle ensued. 26 moons ago.

Battle of Snakerocks A recent battle between ThunderClan and ShadowClan over the strip of territory across the Thunderpath that includes the Snakerocks. 20 moons ago.

Battle of the River ThunderClan's unsuccessful attempt to claim the river for themselves. 15 moons ago.

Battle of the Moor A devastating battle between RiverClan and ShadowClan over the sovereignty of WindClan's moor. Ended in a truce. 12 moons ago.

Second Battle of Fourtrees A recent stand-off between the three Clans over WindClan's territory. RiverClan came out victorious but the other two Clans still hunt in the deserted moor. 8 moons ago.

Recent Leaders.

RiverClan

Crowstar, she-cat. Noted for gentleness and leniency toward apprentices. Died of old age in her last life. Succeeded by Spiderfang.

Spiderstar, tom. Noted for joking attitude but also as a reckless opportunist. Lost last life from injuries sustained at the Battle at Sandy Hollow. Succeeded by Stormclaw.

Stormstar, tom. Noted for strict border regulations and flirtatiousness. Deputy was she-cat Juniperleaf, who died of an illness and was replaced by the ambitious Sootfur. Died at the Battle of the River.

Sootstar, she-cat. Noted for ambition and a darker heart than most. Died easily in a border skirmish, when it was revealed she had not been given all nine lives after an interrupted ceremony. Succeeded by Rookheart.

ThunderClan

Snakestar, tom. Noted for stern silence but fairness. Died of an illness in his last life. Succeeded by Sparrow-wing.

Sparrowstar, she-cat. Noted for ferocity and good spirit. Had a forbidden love affair with a cat from ShadowClan and was banished. Succeeded, suddenly, by Littlebird.

Littlestar, tom. Noted for inexperience and incompetence. Killed in a minor battle. Succeeded by Elkheart.

ShadowClan

Whitestar, tom. Noted for ambition and, at the time, youth. Killed in a personal dispute in the days leading up to a Gathering. Succeeded by Weaselpelt.

Weaselstar, she-cat. Noted for quick temper and confidence. Crushed to death by a monster on the Thunderpath when rescuing her apprentice. Succeeded by Russethawk.

Russetstar, she-cat. Noted for wisdom and strength. After a long term, was killed by injuries sustained at the Battle of Snakerocks. Deputy was Webstripe, who died of an illness. Succeeded by Willowleaf.