Sandstorm

Sandstorm was a warrior, then elder, of ThunderClan before her death. She is a main character in The Prophecies Begin and a supporting character in the succeeding arcs, excluding Dawn of the Clans and The Broken Code.

Sandstorm was born as Sandkit to Brindleface and Redtail of ThunderClan. She became an apprentice, mentored by Whitestorm, around the same time as the other apprentices Graypaw, Ravenpaw, and Dustpaw. Soon afterwards, a kittypet named Rusty joined the Clan as Firepaw. Sandpaw, along with Dustpaw, treated Firepaw with spite at first, but eventually grew to like him and even became his mate.

Sandstorm later gave birth to Firestar's two kits, Squirrelkit and Leafkit. She accompanied him on his journey to reunite SkyClan, and was a large help in doing so.

She traveled on the Great Journey with ThunderClan, and served as a loyal warrior for many moons. She fought in the Great Battle against the Dark Forest and was almost killed by Mapleshade's spirit, but was saved by Spottedleaf, who faded away forever after doing so. After Firestar's death, she retired to the elders' den.

Sandstorm accompanied Alderpaw and his patrol on the quest to find SkyClan, despite being an elder. However, she died during the journey, of an infected fox bite on her shoulder. She was able to help Alderpaw to the gorge in his dreams (she was the one guiding them, her being the only living cat having traveled to the gorge before).