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The ''Warriors'' novel series is written by Erin Hunter. Due to the large number of characters present in the novel series, this list is divided by Clan, i.e., all characters in ThunderClan are listed together. ==Naming convention== Many of the characters in the ''Warriors'' novel series undergo a number of name changes. In most cases a character is given an individual "first" name by their mother upon birth, based on a particular physical or behavioral trait such as fur colour (Cinder-, Ash-, Fire-), other animals (Sparrow-, Hawk-, Jay-), disabilities (Torn-, One-, Crooked-), the natural surroundings (Leaf-, Holly-, Breeze-), or previous family or Clan members (Tigerstar and Tigerheart, for example). The first name serves as the first half of the character's name, to be followed by a "suffix" name based on the character's position within the Clan. Kittens are given the suffix of -kit, while apprentices are given -paw. When the character reaches warrior status, the Clan leader selects a new suffix name for them based on another trait such as personality (-heart), appearance (-foot, -fur, -pelt), in one case, choosing the suffix in honor of a previously fallen warrior, (-feather), environmental conditions or locations (-pool, -shine, -frost), or an act of doing something, (-flight, -leap, -step). All Clan leaders take the suffix -star and deputies retain their warrior name until made leader.〔Hunter, Erin. (2003) ''Into the Wild''. 288pp.〕 An interesting side note is that warriors mentored by the current leader seem to have a better chance of becoming the next leader (Examples: Fireheart - mentored by Bluestar, Brambleclaw (mentored by Firestar), Brokentail (mentored by Raggedstar), or Bluefur (mentored by Sunstar). Characters not belonging to the five "original" Clans (ThunderClan, RiverClan, WindClan, ShadowClan, and SkyClan) typically do not follow a standard naming structure and do not have suffix names. SkyClan cats were driven out of the forest. They live comfortably in a gorge that is some distance from where the other Clans live. Additionally, the Tribe of Rushing Water follows its own naming convention, which is detailed below. When a kit is born in the Tribe, it is named after the first thing its mother sees, and Rock comments that it should lead to many cats being named "Wall of Cave", "Floor of Cave", or "Roof of Cave".〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「List of Warriors characters」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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