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General:

• Two moons have passed since the epilogue of Fire and Ice.
• Firestar's ability is common knowledge in ThunderClan and WindClan.

ThunderClan:

• ThunderClan's relationship with WindClan is far better than in canon. They're in a mutual, strong alliance with one another.
• ThunderClan did not capture Brokenstar.

Fireheart (Firestar):

• Spent a week recovering at WindClan, bonding deeper with primarily Tallstar, Onewhisker, Gorsekit, and Morningflower.
• Returned to ThunderClan after the week, visited Ravenpaw and Barley at the barn, and learned some medicine from Ravenpaw.
• Has learned to mostly ignore Ashkit and, by extension, Brindleface.
• Dotes on Bramblekit to Goldenflower's pleasant surprise and slight annoyance.
• Has the ability to summon, see, speak to, hear, and touch cat spirits. The longer he does so, the more exhausted he becomes. He cannot force the cat to do anything, and the spirit may return to the afterlife he/she belongs to if he/she wishes to. He cannot disable this ability; it is permanently active.
• A strong and genuine emotional attachment is necessary to summon and sustain the cat, ie, Redtail and Sandstorm, Brindleface and Tulipkit, Tallstar and Jake. This is separate from Firestar's ability to maintain it through his endurance. He cannot control if the cat is summoned, though he can instigate it. 
• The fewer senses (sight, hearing, smell, touch, taste) he uses with the spirit, the less draining it is.
• Has been learning to move with a blindfold to lessen the strain of the aforementioned ability. Still struggling, admires Jayfeather and Longtail far more because of it.
• Occasionally takes walks with Sandstorm. They're good friends, but not mates. He's thinking of telling her about the reincarnation/regression, but can't build the courage.
• Cinderpaw and Brackenpaw are both his apprentices. This was approved by Bluestar.

Graystripe:

• Socially unpopular within the Clan, outside of Firestar, Sandstorm, Willowpelt, Bluestar, and Whitestorm, due to Tigerclaw revealing his and Silverstream's relationship publicly.
• "Sneaking" away to meet with Silverstream. He and Silverstream are still mates.
• Feels guilty and responsible for Silverstream's being almost completely outcast from RiverClan.
• Mostly ignores Ashkit and Brindleface. Not popular with the queens in general due to his neglect of Silverstream.
• Pays great attention to Snowkit.

Sandstorm:

• Thinks of Dustpelt like a brother; the feeling is mutual.
• Was adopted by Redtail through StarClan's insistence.
• Has feelings for Firestar, wants to continue building their friendship and relationship foundation. Enjoys her and Firestar's walks greatly, and is loyal to him.
• Great friends with Graystripe since Silverstream's return to RiverClan.
• Tends to the queens and nursery because she's grown close to them.
• Annoyed by Cinderpaw's constant intervention in her and Firestar's time together.
• Has the minor role as ThunderClan's investigator, given by Bluestar.

Dustpelt:

• Thinks of Sandstorm like a sister; the feeling is mutual.
• Holds great respect and admiration for Redtail due to being his former apprentice.
• Still a part of Tigerclaw's "anti-Firestar" group. Thinking of setting aside his prejudice for Sandstorm's sake.
• No longer holds any ill feelings for Firestar personally.
• Suspicious of Tigerclaw and Darkstripe, believes they're being too sly for cats with nothing to hide.

Spottedleaf & Yellowfang:

• Extremely close friends and companions.
• They've been helping Firestar with his blindfold training, as well as researching his ability to the best of their capabilities. They're the ones who discovered how to lessen Firestar's strain during channeling.
• Close to Firestar.
• Teaching Firestar medicine cat necessities to improve his value as a warrior. This was Yellowfang's idea, Firestar went with it.
• Spottedleaf dislikes Whitestorm being deputy due to his being Thistleclaw's son.
• They share Dustpelt's suspicions of Tigerclaw and Darkstripe, aided by Firestar's disdain of Tigerclaw and Darkstripe.

Bluestar:

• Completely distrusts Firestar, no longer willing to believe in the Fire Alone prophecy or attempt to mend their relationship.
• Struggles to remember names, locations, and dates.
• Quicker to anger and/or frustration than normal. Apologizes if she remembers to.
• Starting to form doubts about her ability to lead ThunderClan.
• Trusts Whitestorm and Tigerclaw to keep her on track.
• She has two lives left (on her 8th).
• A rumor that she only has one life left has spread through ThunderClan.

Whitestorm:

• Bluestar's main support and somewhat caretaker, along with Tigerclaw.
• Curious about Firestar, but not prying out of respect for Sandstorm.
• He's Willowpelt's mate, helps her console Graystripe from time to time.
• Stressed from having to fulfil both deputy and leader duties.
• Still loves Bluestar like a second mother.
• Not present for Ashkit and Fernkit.
• Mentor to Brightpaw.

Brindleface & Ashkit:

• Despise Firestar and Graystripe, mostly ignore them when they can.
• Dislike Whitestorm for leaving them without a moment of hesitation. Ashkit especially hates Whitestorm.
• Adore Cloudkit, shyly so for Ashkit.
• Protective of Fernkit.
• Maintain a neutral-positive relationship with Sandstorm.
• Ashkit threw a several-week-long protest when Silverstream returned to RiverClan.

Cloudkit:

• Very close and fond of Firestar and Sandstorm.
• Close to Brindleface and Ashkit.
• Absolute menace to ThunderClan, zero impulse control, ever.
• Close to the elders.

Goldenflower:

• Has mended her relationship with Firestar due to his care for Bramblekit, confused that he doesn't give Tawnykit the same attention.
• Dotes on Bramblekit and Tawnykit.
• Completely over Tigerclaw.

Bramblekit:

• Greatly enjoys Firestar's company, sometimes annoyed that Firestar favors him so much.
• Looks up to Firestar.
• Great relationship with Tawnykit.

Tawnykit:

• Great relationship with Bramblekit.
• Sometimes jealous that Firestar gives Bramblekit so much attention.

Speckletail & Snowkit:

• Speckletail is extremely protective of Snowkit.
• She dislikes Firestar and Graystripe's spying on Snowkit.
• She's aware that Snowkit is impaired.
• Snowkit's enjoying himself.

Lionheart:

• Has full faith in Firestar's actions, believing he does what he does for a reason.
• Likes to tease his kits when they have to clean the elder's bedding.
• One of Bluestar's lesser supports, still reliable for the tasks he can do.

Frostfur:

• Shares Lionheart's faith in Firestar, though not as blindly. Grateful to Firestar regardless.
• The first to help Lionheart or others if they need it.
• Pities Cinderpaw, letting her learn the hard way.

Cinderpaw:

• Leg wasn't injured, still a warrior apprentice.
• Apprenticed to Firestar.
• Looks up to and is hard crushing on Firestar.
• Jealous of Sandstorm.
• Wishes ThunderClan territory were more open so she could run more.

Brackenpaw:

• Apprenticed to Firestar.
• Looks up to Firestar.
• Still a piece of cardboard (sorry, Brackenfur enjoyers)

Mousefur & Runningwind

• Mousefur is Thornpaw's mentor.
• The siblings often go on patrols together with Thornpaw.

Tigerclaw's Group:

Tigerclaw:

• Has been working to regain Bluestar's trust. Darkstripe fulfils his orders so he can avoid building suspicion.
• Has plans for the future.

Darkstripe:

• Listens to all of Tigerclaw's orders, doing his dirty work.
• Keeping Longtail away from Firestar's influence.

Longtail:

• Had his life saved by Firestar during the Battle for WindClan.
• Has been getting closer to Dustpelt.
• Curious where Tigerclaw wishes to lead him and Swiftpaw.

Swiftpaw:

• Follows and trusts Longtail with his entire being.
• Occasionally visits Bramblekit and Tawnykit in the nursery, as well as leads them around camp.

Dustpelt:

• See Above.

RiverClan:

• Except for Mistyfoot and Crookedstar, RiverClan is still angry with Silverstream.
• Their relationship with ShadowClan and WindClan is at rock bottom.
• ThunderClan only remains in contact because of Mistyfoot, Stonefur, and Graystripe and Silverstream's meetings.

Crookedstar:

• Has been trying his best to calm RiverClan down after Graystripe and Silverstream's relationship reveal.
• He hasn't succeeded.

Leopardfur:

• Especially furious about Silverstream's betrayal.
• Consoled Whiteclaw constantly.
• Confused about why she thinks about Tigerclaw strangely often.
• The one who issues Silverstream's punishments.

Silverstream:

• Feels great sadness and shame from her Clanmates.
• Still meets with Graystripe secretly.
• Only has Mistyfoot and Graystripe for support, Crookedstar can no longer protect her openly.
• Doesn't bother complaining about the punishments from Leopardfur.
• Could really use a squirrel right about now.

Mistyfoot:

• Silverstream's only reliable support in RiverClan.
• Recently gave birth.

Whiteclaw:

• Recently recovered from his rejection through Silverstream and Graystripe's relationship reveal.
• Has avoided Silverstream since.
• Confused about what to do now.

ShadowClan:

• Relationship with the other Clans is at rock bottom.
• Have begun eating from the Carrionplace and Thunderpaths more often.

Nightstar:

• Wary of Firestar knowing he only has one life.
• Stressed about Brokenstar potentially returning.

Cinderfur:

• Hasn't fully recovered from Firestar's attack.
• Thinking of retiring.

WindClan:

• Relationship with ThunderClan is far better than in canon. A strong, mutual alliance has been established.
• Relationship with ShadowClan and RiverClan is at rock bottom.

Tallstar:

• Closer to Firestar than in canon.
• Curious about Firestar's advice on Onewhisker.
• Still thinking about Firestar's warning about Tigerclaw and Gorsekit.
• Close to Ravenpaw.

Deadfoot:

• Extremely confused why Firestar wanted him to find a mate so eagerly.
• Otherwise, mutually respectful with Firestar.
• Unsure about Ravenpaw's visits.

Barkface:

• Grown close to Ravenpaw, is disappointed but understanding that Ravenpaw won't join WindClan.
• Has been teaching Ravenpaw like a medicine cat apprentice.
• Feels he has a debt to Ravenpaw and Barley for Ravenpaw's assistance.

Onewhisker:

• Closer to Firestar than in canon.
• A bit disappointed that Gorsekit looks up to Firestar instead of him.
• Confused about why Firestar advised him not to be so insecure.

Morningflower & Gorsekit:

• Morningflower grew to become close and appreciative of Firestar.
• Gorsekit looks up to Firestar and was sad that he had to leave.

Outside of the Clans:

Ravenpaw:

• Still happily living and mates with Barley in the barn.
• Occasionally visits WindClan to learn from and help Barkface.
• Sometimes brings back Barley a rabbit or a hare to share as a special meal between them, often on special nights together.

Barley:

• Still happily living and mates with Ravenpaw in the barn.
• Doesn't like Ravenpaw visiting WindClan, still supports Ravenpaw with it.
• Was told everything by Ravenpaw.

Princess:

• Firestar still visits her when he can. They talk when Firestar visits.
• She's been saddened that Oliver has recently gone away and not returned.

Smudge:

• Very often sits on the fence and watches the forest, missing Firestar.
• Hatty tries to cheer him up. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.

Brokenstar & his rogues:

• Clawface was killed in ThunderClan.
• Brokenstar was half-blinded on his right side by Silverstream.
• Currently MIA.