The War

The War started in 'Flamepelt's Vengeance' and continues through 'Reedtail's Destiny'. It was a big part of the series, having consisted in 6 books so far.

Beginning

Flamepelt is grieving for Alderpaw. Gorsetail comes in the warriors' den and asks him if he's okay. Flamepelt is annoyed by his brother coming in, as he wants to be alone, and the two quarrel. Gorsetail tells Flamepelt he's favoring Stormtail. Flamepelt denies it and tells Stormtail about the quarrel, and the two try to convince Gorsetail that his opinions are not true. Swiftpaw joins Gorsetail's side, much to Flamepelt's annoyance, and he gathers cats. Flamepelt gets the other half of the Clan to join him, resulting in war. Flamepelt has had enough with Gorsetail after the war goes on for a whole moon, and refuses Gorsetail's attempts to try and make up with him.

Middle

Swiftwind changes sides after he is made a warrior, and even the kits get into The War. Flamepelt gains Reedpaw as an apprentice. He does not know that Reedpaw is secretly with Gorsetail, until Gorsetail reveals it when the Clan argues. Flamepelt continues trying to change Gorsetail's opinion, but they end up quarreling.