Just like previous Field Editions, Battles of the Clans has no real plot but consists of multiple short stories told by cats from the Clans (including SkyClan). Battles of the Clans starts with Ashfoot bringing two kittypets, the readers, into Onestar's den. He welcomes them and brings them to each Clan to find out their special battle tactics. After visiting ThunderClan, ShadowClan, RiverClan, and WindClan, a SkyClan ancestor visits the readers while they are sleeping and tells them their special battle tactic. Tawnypelt then tells the readers of the lake territories and battles. Tigerstar subsequently appears and tells of the forest territories and battles. After this, there is a Gathering, at which the readers hear stories of past battles. Onestar then says goodbye, and the book concludes.
[edit]Short stories told
Onestar - Introduction
Brambleclaw - Welcome
Bumblepaw - Special Battle Tactic:The Lightning Strike
Dustpaw - Shadows in the Forest
Rowanclaw - Welcome
Tigerheart - Special Battle Tactic:The Night Ambush
Blackstar - Ambush by the Lake
Reedwhisker - Welcome
Mistystar - Special Battle Tactic:The Rushpaw Splash
Hailstar (deceased) - The Lost Kits
Ashfoot - Welcome
Webfoot - The Story of the Lost Tunneler
Heathertail - The Lost Skill of Tunneling
Buzzardstar (deceased) - Welcome
Sparrowpelt (when Sparrowpaw) - Special Battle Tactic: The Sky Drop
Cloudstar (when Cloudstorm - deceased) - A Lesson to Kittypet Thieves
Tawnypelt - The Lake Territories
Tigerstar (deceased) - The Forest Territories
Dapplenose - The Gathering
Pouncetail - A Time for Mercy
Nightwhisper - A Rogue's Story
Graystripe - The Battle Against the Foxes
Mistystar - A Long Tradition
Whitewing - My First Battle
Mousefur - The Deserter
Cedarheart - The Leader Who Sought Peace, Final Warning, The Victorious Clan, The Defeated Clan
Onestar - Conclusion: Farewell