Tallstar

Tallstar is a black-and-white tom, with a very long tail and amber eyes.

Into the Wild

 * Tallstar is not seen, but is first mentioned by Graypaw to be the leader of WindClan, as Graypaw described the different Clan leaders to Firepaw just before a Gathering. As the Gathering finally started, Brokenstar, the leader of ShadowClan, revealed that all of WindClan had been driven out by ShadowClan. This causes much shock among the other three Clans as the fate of WindClan is unknown.

Fire and Ice

 * Tallstar appears with his Clan as they struggled to find a new home. He comforts Ashfoot, saying that they would be safer living near the Thunderpath than in their own territory. He sends out Deadfoot and Onewhisker to look for rats as a source of food. Deadfoot and Onewhisker return and show WindClan a tunnel under the Thunderpath in which they could live in. Tallstar is the first to accept it as their new home, and the rest of the Clan reluctantly follows him inside of it.


 * Later, two ThunderClan warriors, Fireheart and Graystripe, are sent to retrieve WindClan and bring them home. When they see Tallstar for the first time, he is much skinnier and smells of crowfood. He is hostile towards the ThunderClan warriors, and tells them that he was expecting ShadowClan. When they hear that Brokenstar has been driven away, the WindClan warriors are surprised, but then purr in satisfaction when they hear RiverClan warriors were poor rabbit-hunters when they tried hunting them. Tallstar agrees that Fireheart and Graystripe could travel home with WindClan, and they leave the tunnel under the Thunderpath within moments.


 * Tallstar leads the Clan home, with the assistance of the ThunderClan warriors. After reaching Highstones, he agrees that they should stop for the night when Fireheart suggests it. WindClan then spend the night sheltered in an abandoned Twoleg nest, near the barn where Barley and Ravenpaw lived. When Barkface, the medicine cat, interprets an omen in the clouds, Tallstar calmly replies that either way, WindClan would be returning home today. He allows Deadfoot and other warriors to run ahead once they near their territory, but takes lead again in bringing them back to their camp. He then orders Deadfoot and Onewhisker to escort Fireheart and Graystripe safely to Fourtrees, before thanking them once more.


 * WindClan is present at the next Gathering, and greets Bluestar with a polite nod. However, Bluestar does not welcome WindClan home due to more pressing matters of RiverClan hunting on Sunningrocks. When the topic of scents that smell like ShadowClan come up, Tallstar admits that they have been found in WindClan territory as well. Crookedstar then accuses Tallstar of forming an alliance with ThunderClan, and Tallstar angrily retorts that that had not happened. As clouds covered the sky, he announces that the Gathering is over, by the will of StarClan.


 * A while later, RiverClan and ShadowClan unite to try and drive out WindClan again. Tallstar sends Onewhisker to bring help from ThunderClan, and two patrols join the fight to help WindClan. After the battle, Tallstar thanks Tigerclaw, the deputy of ThunderClan, who, in response, raises his chin up high and accepts the thanks.

Forest of Secrets

 * Tallstar is present at the next Gathering with the other representatives of WindClan. He starts the Gathering by announcing that an elder had died, but the rest of the warriors were recovering from the recent battle, and they would be fine to fight another day. He gives Nightstar and Crookedstar a meaningful look, to which Nightstar hisses angrily and Crookedstar growls deeply in his throat. Bluestar, however, congratulates Tallstar, saying they should rejoice at the news. After Nightstar announces that ThunderClan is sheltering Brokentail, formerly Brokenstar, Tallstar immediately shifts his anger towards Bluestar and ThunderClan. He spits at Bluestar that she is a traitor, and WindClan responds by calling the rest of ThunderClan traitors. The Gathering ends without any fighting, but Nightstar and Tallstar promise that ThunderClan will have trouble from them if they continue sheltering Brokentail.


 * Not long passes before WindClan and ShadowClan form their own alliance and together attack ThunderClan, determined to kill Brokentail. Fireheart sees Tallstar with Cinderfur, Deadfoot, Stumpytail, Onewhisker, and Wetfoot. The two Clans succeed in driving ThunderClan back and break into their camp. Nightstar and Onewhisker were the first to break through the tunnel, with Tallstar right behind them. Tallstar is close to reaching Brokentail until Tigerclaw attacked him. As more ThunderClan cats returned to camp, ShadowClan and WindClan are forced to retreat.

Rising Storm

 * After the battle against ThunderClan, Tallstar is seen next at another Gathering, though he shows no signs of having an alliance with Nightstar anymore. His reaction to the news that Brokentail is dead and Fireheart is the deputy of ThunderClan now, isn't shown.


 * Later, while Fireheart and Onewhisker are talking at a Gathering, Onewhisker tells his friend that Tallstar wasn't happy with Mudclaw for turning him and Bluestar away from going to the Moonstone, showing that he may have forgiven Bluestar and ThunderClan. Tallstar approaches Fireheart soon after this, saying that he had better watch how often he came to ThunderClan. He goes on to say that he wasn't surprised when Bluestar named Fireheart her deputy. Tallstar then said he was not among the cats that doubted Fireheart's ability to be deputy. Looking around, he asks where Bluestar was, and Fireheart reluctantly replies that she was still injured from the recent fire. When only three ShadowClan cats appear at the Gathering, Tallstar asks what is holding up Nightstar, to which Runningnose replies bluntly that Nightstar is dead. Tallstar proceeds to jump up onto the Great Rock while waiting for the new ShadowClan leader to arrive.

A Dangerous Path

 * When the new leader of ShadowClan is revealed to be Tigerstar, Tallstar accepts him, unknowing to the treachery he committed while in ThunderClan. Tallstar is the first to notice that the leader of ThunderClan is not present, until Fireheart jumps up beside the three leaders. He reassures them that Bluestar is fine and will recover from the recent fire soon. When Tigerstar announces that Brokentail's allies have been accepted back into the Clan, Tallstar shares his doubts about allowing the warriors back into the Clan, but Tigerstar tells him that they were simply following the warrior code when they followed their leader. Tallstar continues to be doubtful, but then accepts Tigerstar's word. Tallstar makes his report after Fireheart speaks, announcing new apprentices and warriors.


 * At the following Gathering, Tallstar is sitting next to Tigerstar when Bluestar stalks past him, convinced Tallstar was now an enemy for trusting Tigerstar. When the news that Crookedstar had died and Leopardstar had taken his place, Tallstar meows that Crookedstar will be missed but wished Leopardstar good luck in her leadership. After Tigerstar speaks, Tallstar makes to take his place but Bluestar shoves him back. Bluestar then angrily reports that WindClan had been hunting in ThunderClan territory, to which Tallstar retorts that WindClan hadn't been. He scoffs at her proof of rabbit remains, then accuses Bluestar of stealing WindClan prey. Once everything calms down, he swears by StarClan that WindClan had not been stealing prey, to which Bluestar retorts that StarClan mean nothing to her. He ends the Gathering then, promising a fight if Bluestar was looking for one.


 * Later on, Fireheart comes to the WindClan camp after convincing Onewhisker that he needed to talk to Tallstar. Tallstar appears to Fireheart, angry. Fireheart quickly tells them of Bluestar's plans to attack WindClan, but that he wants to prevent pointless bloodshed. He also tells them that it is a dog that has been stealing the prey, not cats. Fireheart then tells Tallstar that he wants the two Clans to meet and make peace. Tallstar becomes thoughtful, but says that he will not risk one of his warriors by sending them to ThunderClan. Fireheart tells them that he can send Ravenpaw to speak to Bluestar instead. Tallstar agrees and sends Onewhisker to the barn where Ravenpaw lives. He orders Fireheart to leave with Deadfoot escorting him, but promises Fireheart he will be at Fourtrees at dawn.


 * Ravenpaw reaches Bluestar in time and she agrees to meet Tallstar. Both leaders meet at Fourtrees with a warrior patrol behind them. Tallstar first orders his warriors not to move or attack before he begins speaking to Bluestar. He proceeds to swear, by anything Bluestar held sacred, that WindClan had not been stealing any prey. His words seem to reach her finally, and he tells her that WindClan, too, has lost prey as well. Bluestar then irritably accepts his word and Tallstar thanks Fireheart for stopping any bloodshed.

The Darkest Hour

 * At Firestar's first Gathering as leader, Tallstar greets him warmly with Deadfoot at his side. He reports that Tornear informed him of his new status and the death of Bluestar, before saying that he will be a worthy successor. He proceeds to jump up on the Great Rock and Firestar follows him shortly afterwards. While they wait for RiverClan and ShadowClan to arrive, Firestar tries to tell Tallstar that he was worried about Tigerstar, but the two Clans arrive together just then. When Tigerstar announces that StarClan has given him their blessing for all four Clans to become one, TigerClan, Tallstar along with the rest of his Clan and ThunderClan are outraged. Tigerstar asks Tallstar and Firestar to join him and Leopardstar. Tallstar steps forward and addresses all the Clans, saying that Tigerstar had no right to use the name of an ancient Clan. Firestar then steps forward, standing beside Tallstar, and also refusing to join. Tigerstar then leaves the Gathering with RiverClan and ShadowClan in tow.


 * Not long after the Gathering, TigerClan attacks WindClan. Tallstar sends Mudclaw to get help from ThunderClan, but the battle is over by the time they arrive. After a patrol is sent out to check WindClan territory, Tallstar pulls Firestar to the side and gives him a message from Tigerstar. Tigerstar said that he was tired of waiting and wanted their decision to join TigerClan or not, while also showing what he would do if Firestar refused. Tallstar and Firestar then make a pact to join together and fight TigerClan, or die.


 * The next day, Firestar and Tallstar bring their Clans to Fourtrees to confront Tigerstar and TigerClan. Tallstar allows Firestar to lead the Clans forward, and Firestar knows that they are now LionClan. Tigerstar then reveals his plan if the two leaders refused, and revealed to him BloodClan, a large group of rogues living under their leader, Scourge. When Scourge refuses to listen to Tigerstar, Scourge rakes his claws down Tigerstar's stomach and steps back as all nine lives are ripped from the TigerClan leader. As it happened, Tallstar had to order his warriors to stay together and break away. Scourge then leaves them with three days to leave the forest, or BloodClan would drive them out. Tallstar speaks with Firestar afterwards and both agree that they would fight and not be driven out of the forest.


 * After three days, at dawn, Tallstar leads WindClan forward and they meet up with Firestar and ThunderClan and Leopardstar with TigerClan. Tallstar and Leopardstar then allow Firestar to speak for all the Clans to Scourge. Scourge then immediately tells his cats to attack and Firestar yowls the order for LionClan to do so as well. After that, Tallstar is seen battling a black-and-white rogue when the cat notices that Scourge is dead. BloodClan then scatters in fear and Tallstar takes the moment to lead WindClan forward and chase BloodClan out of the forest completely. Firestar and Tallstar then speak briefly afterwards before parting ways- becoming rivals once more.

Firestar's Quest

 * Tallstar appears at a Gathering, greeting Firestar when ThunderClan finally arrived. He and the ThunderClan leader exchange a glance when Blackstar starts the Gathering first. After Blackstar finishes, he nudges Tallstar forward next. The WindClan leader reports that Ashfoot had a litter of three kits and that Onewhisker and Mudclaw had chased a fox off. He then warns Leopardstar that it crossed into RiverClan. The Gathering breaks up soon after and Firestar sees him leading his cats back to the moor.

Bluestar's Prophecy

 * Tallstar is first seen as a young apprentice. His mentor is Dawnstripe.


 * Moons later, he is now a warrior known as Talltail. He is seen whispering into Heatherstar's ear. Snowpaw of ThunderClan points him out to her sister, Bluepaw, saying that her mentor, Sparrowpelt said that Talltail would be leader one day because he's a good warrior and smart. When Talltail sees them whispering, he hisses and turns away, still angry at ThunderClan about the battle.


 * At another Gathering, when the topic of kittypets comes up, Talltail comments that they were too slow to catch rabbits, much to the Clans' amusement. The next day, he is on patrol with Reedfeather when the two find Bluefur and Pinestar crossing over to Highstones. Reedfeather checks if they had eaten any prey before growling at them to go ahead.


 * Talltail is seen once more at a Gathering when Oakheart of RiverClan announces their plan to get rid of Twolegs from their territory. Talltail calls up that it sounded like they were handling the situation well, showing his approval of Oakheart.

Midnight

 * Tallstar continues to be leader of WindClan, though he is noticeably older than before.


 * At a Gathering, he is reluctant to speak but reveals that WindClan has no water left on their territory. He is forced to ask Leopardstar for permission to enter RiverClan territory. He then tells her that Onewhisker and Mudclaw went to the gorge to see if the water was reachable, but it was too dangerous. Leopardstar agrees reluctantly, but only for as long as the drought lasted. When the news of Mothwing, a former rogue, becoming a medicine cat comes up, Tallstar shares his doubts but is reluctant to speak after the favor Leopardstar granted him.


 * When Ravenpaw visits ThunderClan to warn Firestar about unusual Twoleg activities, Firestar dismisses his friend's worries but suggests he drop by WindClan and tell Tallstar as well.


 * The leader is next seen entering RiverClan territory and drinking from the river when Brambleclaw, Feathertail, and Stormfur were trying to speak to Crowpaw. Days later, even though it has rained, Tallstar continues bringing his Clan to the river in RiverClan. Mistyfoot leads a patrol with Hawkfrost and an older cat with her over to Tallstar and they begin arguing, before Tallstar returns to his Clanmates and takes his time leading them home.


 * At the next Gathering, Leopardstar immediately her permission that she granted Tallstar when he confirmed that WindClan had water again, though she couldn't say anything about his Clan continuing to drink there after it had rained. Tallstar thanks her, but Hawkfrost steps forward then, accusing WindClan of stealing RiverClan prey. Tallstar swears that WindClan never stole any prey, but becomes angry when Leopardstar implies that they are thieves. Firestar quickly steps forward and calms the leaders before fighting breaks out. When the news of missing warriors comes up, Tallstar announces that Crowpaw had disappeared, but they had thought perhaps a fox had gotten him. He is troubled by the news that cats from all four Clans had disappeared and would most likely be traveling together.

Moonrise

 * As prey begins to disappear and Twolegs begin to destroy the territory, Firestar decides to visit Tallstar in the hopes that they can join together. On the way there, the ThunderClan patrol sees WindClan cats hunting on their territory and they run ahead to warn Tallstar. By the time the patrol reaches WindClan territory, Tallstar has his warriors ready for a fight. Tallstar is angry and irritated by Firestar's visit, furiously telling him that they would not be driven out by him. Firestar replies he only wants to talk and does not have enough warriors with him to take on the whole of WindClan. Firestar then announces that WindClan have been stealing their prey. Furious, Mudclaw and Graystripe get into a fight while Tallstar watches with a look of contempt until Firestar orders the fighting to stop. The ThunderClan leader then proposes that they work together and come up with a solution, but Tallstar replies that there is no solution for this and that WindClan does not look to him for help. He leads his warriors away then, trusting Firestar to lead his own home.

Dawn

 * Since the destruction of the forest, Tallstar has become easily one of the weakest cats out of all four Clans.


 * After disappearing a few moons ago, Crowpaw finally returns to WindClan. He tells Tallstar what will become of the forest and that all four Clans must meet at the Great Rock and wait for the sign of a dying warrior. On his last hope, Tallstar agrees to meet at the Great Rock at midnight and brings Mudclaw, Barkface, and Crowpaw with him. When the four arrive, they discover that the other Clan leaders were also there. The four leaders climb up onto the overturned Great Rock-Tallstar with the support of Firestar-and wait for the sign. As they waited, Crowpaw revealed that Tallstar was more than willing to leave, but his greatest fear was that WindClan would not be strong enough to survive the journey to a new home.


 * As midnight comes and leaves, Blackstar is the first to leave, saying that no sign would come. Tallstar argues that StarClan is going to show them the way, before he practically slips down the Great Rock and onto the ground. When Firestar and Blackstar are close to start fighting, Tallstar rasps that if they did, the sign would never come. All the representatives leave except for those from ThunderClan and WindClan. Tallstar desperately tells him that they must leave together, since his Clan was starving. Firestar miserably argues that they cannot leave without the other three Clans, as he also thought of StarClan. Tallstar leaves then, saying that they are too weak to make the journey alone and must wait for ThunderClan.


 * Tallstar is seen next leading his whole Clan to Sunningrocks where ThunderClan was sheltering. Longtail was the first to notice them, and no cat challenged them as they approached. He speaks to Firestar, pleading for his help before collapsing onto the ground. He reports that Twolegs have completely destroyed their home and that they have no where to go now. Before Firestar can decide what to do, Tawnypelt appears from ShadowClan, begging for help. She tells them that her camp was being destoried and cats were still inside of it. Tallstar immediately decides to come help, and Firestar reluctantly agrees. He assigns the WindClan warriors the job of making sure the path leading away from the camp wasn't blocked. He waits for the last cats to leave, and hisses at Squirrelpaw to hurry up, just as a tree falls in their path. Tallstar makes it through, climbing over the tree and back over to Firestar. Another tree begins to fall near them, and the cats nearby run out of the way before saving Tallpoppy's kits. He later asks Leafpaw if Firestar was alright, since the tree had fallen on him, and she reassures him that Firestar was.


 * Tallstar then walks back to Sunningrocks, with Mistyfoot aiding him, before he collapses on the rocks, with Crowpaw, Mudclaw, and Tornear gathered around him. When Brambleclaw proposes that it would be best to meet at the edge of WindClan territory for their journey, Firestar, Mistyfoot, and Tallstar all agree with him.


 * On the day of the journey, the Clans are held up due to the death of Mudfur. Tallstar expresses grief towards the old medicine cat before moments later reporting that WindClan was ready to leave. As the cats set out, Cinderpelt gives the last of her travelling herbs to the old leader. After a narrow escape from monsters, Leafpaw is seen looking after Tallstar, who was frightened and the verge of collapsing. Cinderpelt takes over for her apprentice so Leafpaw could see to a few kits. When they stop at the barn, Tallstar appears to have recovered and greets Ravenpaw politely. The next morning, Tallstar agrees that the barn was prey-rich, but he and the others are dissuaded from staying by Firestar. As the day goes on, Onewhisker is seen constantly by Tallstar's side and the other leaders often look at him with worry.


 * After reaching the mountains, an eagle swoops down among the Clans, in search of prey. Onewhisker and Hawkfrost shield Tallstar from being attacked, but as the bird went in for an attack, the Tribe of Rushing Water cats appeared and killed it. The Clans all agree to stay with the Tribe for a day or so, with Mudclaw speaking on behalf of WindClan. Inside the cave that held the Tribe's home, Firestar introduces the leaders to Stoneteller, who notices how weak Tallstar is. He tells Bird That Rides the Wind to bring Tallstar strengthening herbs. That night, he lays out beside Dustpelt and Onewhisker. When Stoneteller announces that they will have a Gathering of their own in honor of Feathertail, Tallstar interrupts the meeting, saying it was time for Crowpaw's warrior ceremony. He begins saying the ancient words when Crowpaw stops him. Tallstar is surprised but agrees to Crowpaw's request of naming him Crowfeather and does so.


 * The next morning, the Clans leave the Tribe. Mudclaw once more speaks for WindClan, saying that they were ready. As the journey progressed, Tallstar no longer leaned against Onewhisker, growing more confident and sure of himself. He becomes hopeful when they learn that they have possibly reached their new home. Not long after this, the Clans take first sight of their new home by a lake.

Starlight

 * As the Clans first approach the lake, Barkface reports that Tallstar cannot go on for very much longer and a patrol is sent out to make sure no predators are nearby. When it is safe, Mudclaw nudges Tallstar to his feet and brings him closer to the other cats. He collapses onto the ground moments after Firestar begins to address the Clans, and Mudclaw stands in place for him to represent WindClan. Once the meeting is over, Barkface nudges Tallstar to a more comfortable spot to sleep where he laid down again and was visibly trembling. By now, most of the cats know that he is slowly dying. He sleeps through the next meeting with Barkface at his side. Mudclaw snidely remarks that Tallstar won't be leader for long when Onewhisker grows angry with Mudclaw.


 * As the day goes on, Onewhisker keeps up a vigil at Tallstar's side, so his leader would not be alone in his death. That night, Tallstar wakes up finally and sends Barkface to fetch Firestar. Brambleclaw comes along with him and the two ThunderClan cats gather around Tallstar while Barkface went off in search of Onewhisker. On his deathbed, Tallstar first thanks Firestar for his support and then tells Brambleclaw that he will make a good replacement as deputy for Graystripe. Onewhisker arrives just before his death and Tallstar, with his last few breaths, appoints Onewhisker as his deputy, but fails to use the right words. He told them that Mudclaw had done well but was not the right cat to be leader. Moments later, he dies.


 * Tallstar's final decision causes much controversy in WindClan, with only half of them at best supporting Onewhisker, and the others still supporting Mudclaw. As a fight is close to breaking out between the two warriors, Firestar stops the two from fighting, saying that it was time to honor Tallstar. Ultimately, Tallstar made a wise decision in protecting his Clan from pointless bloodshed, but it also led to a rebellion that nearly tore the Clan apart.

Twilight

 * When Cinderpelt hears of her impending death from StarClan, Tallstar is among the warriors there to tell her. As Bluestar said she should know how much her Clan owes her, Tallstar steps forward, adding all four Clans owe her, including StarClan, before dipping his head in respect. Cinderpelt thanks him, but the old leader is surprised that Cinderpelt had faith in StarClan her whole life, despite how hard her life had been.


 * After this, Tallstar's successor, Onewhisker, receives his nine lives and new name and becomes Onestar. Squirrelflight notes how much more confident Onestar is now compared to right after Tallstar's death.

The Sight

 * When Leafpool seeks advice from StarClan over the matter of who would be deputy with the return of Graystripe, Tallstar appears, commenting that if Firestar was wise, he will choose the warrior who knows the Clan best. Bluestar warns him that that will be a hard choice to make, however, she agrees with the WindClan leader. Jaypaw, who had been secretly watching, informs Leafpool that he thought Tallstar and Bluestar were hinting that Firestar should choose Brambleclaw.


 * He later appears before Barkface in a dream while he was at the Moonpool. Tallstar warns him that dogs would come to WindClan territory soon, but he didn't know how many, but that the Twolegs would bring them when the sheep come to eat the grass. Once more, Jaypaw watches the exchange secretly.

Eclipse

 * When StarClan warriors begin to discuss the prophecy that involves Jaypaw, Hollypaw, and Lionpaw, Bluestar tells Spottedleaf and Whitestorm that Tallstar held her up, saying that he was fretting, as usual.


 * Mousefur later mentions how much WindClan have changed since Tallstar's leadership when Onestar begins to show more aggression than usual against ThunderClan.

Secrets of the Clans

 * Tallstar offers a brief introduction on WindClan, a Clan that has known great suffering, but always survives. He finishes by saying WindClan will last forever.


 * In Raid on the Camp, the battle between ShadowClan and WindClan is described up to the point where Tallstar agrees with Deadfoot that they must leave or be killed.


 * He is listed in the Significant Leaders section for WindClan as one of the wisest and longest-lived WindClan leaders. He had an unusually close relationship with ThunderClan and their leader, Firestar. He watched over his Clan when they were driven out by Brokenstar, and was later the first to argue for leaving the forest when it close to being completely destroyed. Tallstar, on his deathbed, changed Onewhisker to his deputy instead of Mudclaw- a wise decision in the long run.

Cats of the Clans

 * Rock tells the kits of StarClan that Tallstar was a wise leader who like to avoid battle, but if it was necessary he would fight fiercely and powerfully. Some cats thought he was weak because he liked to make alliances, but how could he refuse help when it was offered, such as when Fireheart and Graystripe saved his Clan from exile? He lost his ninth life once the Clans reached their new homes, but worrying about Mudclaw's aggressive nature, changed Onewhisker to his deputy. This was foolish, Rock says, because he should have known that Mudclaw would harbor a grudge, and the battle that resulted from this nearly destroyed WindClan. It was also noted that he had killed the snake that bit Adderkit, and often protected the kits in his Clan by killing the other types of animals in his territory.

Code of the Clans

 * In Too Late for Regrets: Tallstar Explains, Tallstar is telling Bluestar about his choice for appointing Onewhisker deputy right before he died. It is revealed that Tallstar had a dream of a blood-stained hillside, with cats wailing for their kits, and warriors dying on the ground. He said he didn't know whom was fighting whom, but he knew it had been an unjust battle, led by Mudclaw, then Mudstar. He told Bluestar that he couldn't have let that happen, so he appointed Onewhisker deputy. He tells her that he died knowing that some of his Clanmates might hate him for what he did. He also said he knew that WindClan would be safe under Onewhisker, and that he would have to prove his strength one day. If he should have left Mudclaw be deputy, then it would be too late for regrets about his choice.