Ravenpaw

Ravenpaw is a small, sleek-furred black tom with a white dash on his chest and a white-tipped tail.

Bluestar's Prophecy

 * Ravenpaw is seen as one of the four apprentices of ThunderClan. He is seen stripping a leaf from its stalk when his brother, Dustpaw, attacks him and he jumps into the air. Bluestar thinks that he has been nervous since he was a kit, since it took his mother a half a moon to coax him out of the nursery. She hopes that by giving him Tigerclaw as a mentor, he will gain courage.

Firestar's Quest

 * Ravenpaw appears briefly when Firestar and Sandstorm are going to find the lost Clan, SkyClan; he and Barley welcome him into their barn for the night.

Into the Wild

 * Ravenpaw is the only witness to Tigerclaw killing Redtail, the former ThunderClan deputy, and is the cat who brings the news back to camp. He runs back to the ThunderClan camp after Redtail was killed, despite having been badly injured in the battle, and announces that Redtail is dead. He faints shortly afterwards, and Spottedleaf treats him. She concludes that he badly injured his shoulder and he stays in Spottedleaf's den for awhile.


 * He later becomes one of Firepaw's first friends in ThunderClan, besides Graypaw. Whenever Ravenpaw is around Tigerclaw, he is shown to become extremely jumpy and nervous. In one of Ravenpaw's hunting assessments, he is sent to Snakerocks and returns with an adder he killed; for another, he is sent by Tigerclaw into ShadowClan territory for prey, which is against the warrior code. When questioned, Ravenpaw tells Firepaw to keep quiet.


 * Ravenpaw accompanies Tigerclaw, Bluestar, Firepaw and Graypaw to the Moonstone, and stands guard with Graypaw outside. On the way back, the cats are attacked by rats and Ravenpaw gets stuck in nettles, getting some nasty stings. He is terrified when Bluestar loses a life. When Firepaw witnessed Tigerclaw telling his close friends, Longtail and Darkstripe, that Ravenpaw is a traitor and sneaked away from him at the Moonstone, and went to ShadowClan's camp to tell them their leader was gone, Firepaw tells Ravenpaw, and he is shocked. Later, he admits to Firepaw that he saw Tigerclaw kill Redtail. When Firepaw was sent to retrieve Yellowfang, he brings Ravenpaw and Graypaw with him. On their way to find Yellowfang, Firepaw tells Graypaw what Ravenpaw told him, and the two take him away from the forest to live with Barley, a loner who has helped them previously, to keep Ravenpaw safe from Tigerclaw. Firepaw and Graypaw tell the Clan that Ravenpaw has been slain by a ShadowClan patrol, and he is then presumed dead by ThunderClan.

Fire and Ice

 * Ravenpaw and Barley remain allies to ThunderClan, and help out Fireheart and Graystripe numerous times, such as giving WindClan shelter upon their return to the Clan territory. He is noted by Fireheart to be happier as a loner than a Clan cat, having become more calm and comfortable around other cats, and seemed only to fear Tigerclaw.

Forest of Secrets

 * Fireheart and Graystripe sneak away to the barn after a Gathering to ask Ravenpaw about Oakheart's death; Ravenpaw says that the warrior was killed by a rockfall, not by Redtail as Fireheart had presumed when attempting to convince Bluestar of Tigerclaw's guilt earlier. Fireheart reveals the truth of where Ravenpaw is staying to Bluestar. At first she claims that maybe he was just not meant for life as a Clan cat, but only after she discovers the truth of Tigerclaw's treachery does she invite him back into the Clan. Ravenpaw, however, chooses to stay a loner with Barley, but promises to come and visit the Clan again. Though Fireheart finds himself questioning whether bringing Ravenpaw to Barley's farm was the right thing to do, he later discovers that it was for the best when he sees the formerly skinny and jumpy black tom as a calm, well-fed loner.

Rising Storm

 * Ravenpaw returns to the forest in Rising Storm to tell Fireheart about a lost white kittypet with ThunderClan scent near his territory which turns out to be Fireheart's stolen apprentice and nephew Cloudpaw. He assists them when they are bringing Cloudpaw back.

A Dangerous Path

 * Ravenpaw is asked by Onewhisker at Fireheart's suggestion to deliver a message to Bluestar to resolve peace from her accusations towards WindClan by meeting them at Fourtrees to discuss the disappearance of prey. He appears at the ThunderClan camp that night, and Fireheart reluctantly yet urgently leads him to Bluestar. She and Ravenpaw talk about this in private, and she comes to the decision that she would take a patrol to Fourtrees, but if there is no agreement, then ThunderClan will fight. Ravenpaw and Fireheart talk very briefly before Ravenpaw begins to travel back to the farm.

The Darkest Hour

 * Ravenpaw helps Firestar and Graystripe save Mistyfoot, Featherpaw, and Stormpaw from Tigerstar's prision by acting like a TigerClan cat and telling the guard to the prison, Jaggedtooth, that Tigerstar wants to speak to him. Together, the three friends save the three RiverClan cats.


 * Later in the battle against BloodClan, Ravenpaw and Barley fight in the battle as LionClan warriors.

Midnight

 * He tells Brambleclaw that the sun-drown-place is real, thus pointing the journeying cats in the right direction. Ravenpaw has never been to the sun-drown-place but he has previously let many rogues and loners shelter in the barn and they told him about it. When he visits the ThunderClan camp to warn Firestar about the monsters Brambleclaw tells him about his dream and Ravenpaw thinks of the sun-drown-place.
 * He is also the first cat to warn Firestar of the huge monsters that are destroying trees when he pays the ThunderClan camp a visit. The monsters are mainly over near the barn and WindClan territory but he wanted to warn Firestar. Firestar says that it is not a problem and ignores the loner's warning.


 * Later in the book he gives shelter to the journeying cats before they go on their quest. He and Barley also accompany the younger cats to the Moonstone, then he says good bye and the other cats leave.

Dawn

 * He and Barley allow the Clans to shelter in their barn before they leave on the Great Journey, and Ravenpaw says his final goodbyes to his friends. He gives Firestar a rabbit as a parting gift and Firestar asks him to join them but he refuses. Firestar is depressed at this news because he is losing both Ravenpaw and Graystripe who are his two oldest friends. When the cats leave Ravenpaw and Barley watch them go and are very sad to see so many of their friends leave.

The Sight

 * Although he didn't appear, in The Sight, Graystripe mentions meeting Ravenpaw, who is concerned about Firestar, and points him in the direction that the Clans traveled. Firestar is excited to hear about his old friends and asks Graystripe if Ravenpaw is ok. Graystripe says that the Twolegs in the forest had not affected the farm and that Ravenpaw and Barley were fine.

Shattered Peace

 * Ravenpaw tells of the time when rogues come to the barn seeking shelter in Leaf-Bare. The leader of the rogues' mate, Minty gives birth to her kits, all of which become very fond of Ravenpaw. The kits make Ravenpaw homesick for ThunderClan, and he works his hardest to hunt for the cats and find the best playthings for the kits. Barley thinks that there's something strange about the cats, but Ravenpaw sticks up for the rogues. In Willie's plan to drive them both out, one of the Twolegplace cats reveals they were of BloodClan, and almost kills Ravenpaw, whose life is spared by Minty intervening. He suggests that Barley and him shelter at the moonstone, and then receives a dream telling him ThunderClan would help them.

A Clan in Need

 * Ravenpaw is first seen waking Barley up from a bad dream, which was about his life in BloodClan. He tells Barley they must go to ThunderClan, and that Firestar will help them. Barley reluctantly agrees, and they set off through WindClan territory, where they are stopped by a WindClan patrol. This patrol is headed by an unusually friendly Mudclaw, who tells Ravenpaw and Barley that a kit from their camp, Crowkit, had gone missing. Ravenpaw and Barley promise to keep an eye out for the kit, and they eventually find him playing around in Fourtrees. They look for the WindClan patrol, only to find they have confronted ThunderClan, and have accused them of stealing Crowkit. Ravenpaw and Barley announce that they had found him, which smooths everything over. The WindClan patrol thanks Ravenpaw and Barley and leaves with Crowkit.


 * Dustpelt then accuses Ravenpaw of being a WindClan spy, but he soon realizes how foolish it would be for a WindClan spy to want to see the leader, he leads Ravenpaw and Barley into the camp. Ravenpaw is greeted by several cats, including an easily distinguishable Brightheart, who orders an unseen cat to tell Firestar that he has visitors. Ravenpaw then meets Firestar's kits, Squirrelkit and Leafkit. Firestar soon comes out to see Ravenpaw, and over shared prey, Ravenpaw tells him everything that has happened with the rogue cats, and requests his help. Firestar is silent for a moment, then agrees to help them. Ravenpaw and Barley know there is something Firestar is not telling them, which is confirmed the next day when a warrior patrol comes back after being attacked by BloodClan cats. Firestar tells Ravenpaw and Barley that he will send a patrol to help them after they sort out the trouble with BloodClan. After that, Ravenpaw and Barley go hunting with Graystripe and Cloudtail. They are attacked by a BloodClan patrol, one of which seems to recognize Barley. After another ThunderClan patrol saves them from the BloodClan cats, Graystripe confronts Barley, asking him if he knows the BloodClan cat. Barley says he doesn't then runs off, with Graystripe staring after him. Later, Firestar and Graystripe both confront Barley, and ask if he knows where the BloodClan camp is.

Warrior's Return

 * Ravenpaw tells Graystripe and Millie which direction the Clans went and lets them stay in the barn for one night. Ravenpaw comments on Millie knowing ThunderClan hunting moves. The next day he watches Graystripe and Millie leave and tells Barley that they were his very last connection to the forest.

Secrets of the Clans

 * Ravenpaw is listed as Tigerstar's apprentice.

Cats of the Clans

 * Rock explains how Ravenpaw did not enjoy fighting, and his mentor, Tigerclaw, could never understand that. Tigerstar misinterpreted Ravenpaw's reluctance to harm others as fear, and when Ravenpaw saw Tigerclaw kill Redtail, his life was put in danger. Firestar helped Ravenpaw escape to live on Barley's farm, where he still lives, happier living as a loner than he was when he was a Clan cat.

Battles of the Clans

 * In the story "Dustpaw Speaks: Shadows in the Forest", Ravenpaw is sent back to ThunderClan's camp by his mentor Tigerclaw to alert Bluestar about a ShadowClan invasion.

Trivia

 * Ravenpaw has been shown both with green eyes and amber
 * It was revealed on Vicky Holmes' Facebook Page that Ravenpaw's parents were Fuzzypelt and Robinwing, and his littermate was Dustpelt, though Dustpelt did everything he could to deny that he was related to Ravenpaw.

Members
Mother:
 * Robinwing: Deceased, Suspected StarClan member

Father:
 * Fuzzypelt: Deceased, Suspected StarClan member

Brothers:
 * Unidentified Kits: Status Unknown
 * Dustpelt:

Half-brother:
 * Longtail: Deceased, Suspected StarClan member

Sisters:
 * Frostfur: Deceased, Suspected StarClan member
 * Brindleface: Deceased, Verified StarClan member

Nephews:
 * Ashfur: Deceased, Residence Unknown
 * Two Unnamed Kits: Deceased, Suspected StarClan members
 * Thornclaw:
 * Brackenfur:

Nieces:
 * Cinderpelt: Deceased, Reborn as Cinderheart
 * Brightheart:
 * Ferncloud:
 * Sandstorm:

Great Nephews:
 * Spiderleg:
 * Shrewpaw: Deceased, Verified StarClan member
 * Foxleap:
 * Birchfall:

Great Nieces:
 * Icecloud:
 * Hollykit: Deceased, Verified StarClan member
 * Larchkit: Deceased, Verified StarClan member
 * Squirrelflight:
 * Leafpool:
 * Whitewing:

Great Grand Nephews:
 * Toadstep:
 * Lionblaze:
 * Jayfeather:
 * Molepaw: Deceased, Suspected StarClan member

Great Grand Nieces:
 * Rosepetal:
 * Ivypaw:
 * Dovepaw:
 * Hollyleaf:
 * Cinderheart:
 * Honeyfern: Deceased, Verified StarClan member
 * Poppyfrost:

Great Great Grand Nephew:
 * Molekit:

Great Great Grand Niece:
 * Cherrykit: