Sandstorm, a pale ginger tabby she-cat with green eyes, is one of the main characters in the Original series as well as Firestar's Quest. Initially Sandstorm is an apprentice (Sandpaw) when Firestar first joins the Clan, and openly mocks him for his kittypet origins. She and her fellow apprentice, Dustpaw, express their disdain for Firepaw whenever they get a chance, and as a result Sandpaw is avoided by Firepaw. When Firepaw is promoted (Fireheart), Sandpaw and Dustpaw are overlooked, causing resentment from both of them. Eventually Sandpaw warms up to Fireheart, a process initiated by Fireheart preventing her from falling over a cliff, thereby saving her life. When Fireheart is forced to take Sandpaw on a patrol mission, she is unexpectedly friendly and cheerful toward him. Over the course of the series it becomes apparent that Sandpaw (eventually Sandstorm) has fallen in love with Fireheart, and by The Darkest Hour the two have become an established pair.
Sandstorm is known for having a fierce personality and is quick to anger. She is also capable of being gentle, however, as evidenced by her interactions with Firestar and her children. She is noted as being the best hunter in ThunderClan, and is an excellent fighter as well, resulting in her being present in many major battles throughout the series. She was also one of the cats who volunteered to be bait for the dog pack thanks to her speed. Her role is reduced in subsequent series (The New Prophecy and Power of Three), yet she is usually present in some form or another. The specifics regarding her knowledge of Firestar's ongoing relationship with Spottedleaf, his first love, are detailed in Firestar's Quest in which she once again plays a major role.
She has two daughters, Leafpool and Squirrelflight, as well as three grandchildren, Jayfeather, Hollyleaf and Lionblaze. She was mentored by Whitestorm, and has been a mentor to Sorreltail and Honeyfern.
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