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Acorn Fur

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"You don't imagine I want to be here? I'm only staying to see if I can find some way to help you. I've been volunteering for border patrols so that I might see you or some cat to take a message to you."
— Acorn Fur to Clear Sky about serving One Eye in The Blazing Star, page 223


Acorn Fur is a short and thick-furred, dark[11] chestnut-brown she-cat[2] with bright[12] amber eyes, and a smooth, straight muzzle.[11]

Acorn Fur served as the second medicine cat of SkyClan during Skystar's leadership in the forest territories. Born to Hawk Swoop and Jackdaw's Cry alongside her brother, Lightning Tail, she gained Thunderstar as an adopted brother when Hawk Swoop agreed to help raise Thunder when he was a newborn kit. Raised on the moor, she chose to leave her home following the deadly battle that claimed the lives of her parents. Finding solace with Clear Sky's group, she was welcomed in, and she embraced the role of a healer. She was mentored by Moth Flight and Micah in the ways of a medicine cat. Upon Micah's sudden death, she assumed the full responsibilities of a medicine cat. Despite her feelings for Red Claw, Acorn Fur remained devoted to her duties, promising to never take a mate or bear kits. After her death, she ascended to StarClan.

History[]

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Dawn of the Clans[]

Lightning Tail: "Hawk Swoop, I'll never forget you."
Acorn Fur: "Neither will I. We'll both miss you so much."
—Acorn Fur and Lightning Tail mourning their mother The Blazing Star, page 11
Acorn Fur and her brother, Lightning Tail, are born in Tall Shadow's camp on the moor to Hawk Swoop and Jackdaw's Cry. They grow up there alongside their adopted brother, Thunder. Thanks to the Great Battle, the family faces tragedy as both Hawk Swoop and Jackdaw's Cry lose their lives. Following the battle, when cats choose their new camps, Acorn Fur opts for Clear Sky's camp in the forest, parting ways with her brother and Thunder, who remain on the moor.
Amid One Eye's takeover of Clear Sky's group, Acorn Fur remains loyal to Clear Sky, aiding him in reclaiming control. During a bout of sickness, Acorn Fur tries to save Petal and her kits, abandoned by One Eye to their fate. Despite her efforts, Petal succumbs to the illness. Acorn Fur lays Petal to rest and, along with Clear Sky, restores stability to his group. Later, when Thunder and Lightning Tail decide to join Clear Sky's group, Acorn Fur eagerly anticipates reuniting with her brothers. However, Thunder's disillusionment with his father leads him to form his own group with Lightning Tail.
When Clear Sky's mate, Star Flower, is abducted by Slash, Acorn Fur is one of the few who believes Clear Sky's account of events. She accompanies the leader in seeking aid from the other groups, and participates in the battle to rescue Star Flower.

Super Editions[]

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«Moth Flight stared at her. She suddenly understood why Micah had liked Acorn Fur so much. She was kind and honest and open. Moth Flight dropped her gaze, her pelt prickling with guilt. How could she have judged Acorn Fur so harshly? She hardly knew her.»
—Moth Flight's thoughts regarding Acorn Fur Moth Flight's Vision, page 331
In Moth Flight's Vision, after their ancestors inform Moth Flight of the Clans' assigned medicine cats, Clear Sky assigns Acorn Fur to watch over Micah. Initially, Acorn Fur is hostile toward Micah, but soon grows intrigued in his skills with herbs. Following Micah's death, Acorn Fur takes over the position of SkyClan's medicine cat, with Moth Flight as her mentor. Over time, she develops feelings for Red Claw and dreams of one day starting a family with him. Moth Flight, determined to prevent Acorn Fur from repeating her own mistakes, establishes the law forbidding medicine cats to take a mate or have kits. Although she is conflicted, Acorn Fur ultimately pledges to uphold the rules set forth by Moth Flight and StarClan.

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Kin[]

Members[]

Father:

Jackdaw's Cry:[13] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Mother:

Hawk Swoop:[13] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Brother:

Lightning Tail:[13] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Adopted brother:

Thunderstar:[14] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Aunt:

Falling Feather:[15] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Trees[]

Genetic[]

Unknown
Hawk Swoop ♀Jackdaw's Cry ♂Falling Feather ♀
Acorn Fur ♀Lightning Tail ♂

    = Tom

    = She-cat

    = Gender unknown


Foster[]

Hawk Swoop ♀
Thunderstar ♂Lightning Tail ♂Acorn Fur ♀

    = Tom

    = She-cat

    = Gender unknown


Appearances[]

Trivia[]

Mistakes[]

  • Despite being called an adult in the previous book[6] and being old enough to participate in battle,[16] Acorn Fur is listed as a kit in The Blazing Star.[17]
  • She has been called Acorn Leaf.[18]
  • Acorn Fur has been called a warrior,[19] despite being SkyClan's medicine cat.[8]

Quotes[]

"He was so patient, even when we got bored and started stalking his tail instead!"
―Acorn Fur about Gorse Fur's teaching The First Battle, page 62


Lightning Tail: "She can't be thinking of leaving us!"
Acorn Fur: "I'm not sure I want to go back to the hollow. Too much has happened. I'd keep expecting to see Hawk Swoop and Jackdaw's Cry..."
Clear Sky: "I'll be happy to take Acorn Fur with me into the forest. If that's what she wants."
Thunder (in thought): "And there's nothing I can do about it. We've all agreed to live in peace with one another. Besides, what Tall Shadow said is true: Every cat should be allowed to choose where they want to live."
Lightning Tail: "How can you leave me?"
Acorn Fur: "I won't be far away. The forest is very close. Would you like to come with me?"
Thunder: "Acorn Fur is right. She won't be far away. And if the battle has proved one things, it's this: We shouldn't think of ourselves as two separate groups, but one big group, split in two."
River Ripple: "I'm happy that you seem to have settled your differences."
—Acorn Fur's choice to leave with Clear Sky The Blazing Star, pages 15-17


"What do you know about cruelty? Your mother didn't die when you were a kit. Your father didn't send you away."
―Thunder in thought about Acorn Fur after she tells him not to be cruel A Forest Divided, chapter 17


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Acorn Fur: "Try again, Owl Eyes. You need to reach it in one pounce. There are no second chances in the forest, with so many hiding places for prey."
Sparrow Fur: "Hurry up!"
Acorn Fur: "Keep still, Sparrow Fur. Let your brother concentrate."
Sparrow Fur: "I want a turn."
Acorn Fur: "The mouse isn't going anywhere."
Sparrow Fur: "It'll be shredded by the time I get to stalk it."
Acorn Fur: "Owl Eyes needs to practice. [...] Don't look at the leaf! Focus on the mouse!"
Owl Eyes: "Sorry!"
Thunder: "It's good that he's so alert. You have to be wary in the forest. It's not as easy too spot danger as on the moor."
Acorn Fur: "But he shouldn’t take his eyes off his prey every time a leaf falls! He’ll never catch anything."
Owl Eyes: "I'll get used to it."
Thunder: "He's young. Remember how long it took you to learn your hunting crouch."
Acorn Fur: "I learned it quicker than you."
Thunder: "And quicker than Lightning Tail."
Acorn Fur [to Owl Eyes]: "You'll be able to tell the difference between a falling leaf and a stalking fox before you know it. For now, concentrate on the mouse. I'll warn you if I smell danger."
—Acorn Fur teaching Sparrow Fur and Owl Eyes hunting A Forest Divided, chapter 5


Clear Sky: "Counting scents is for kits. Give her something better to do! Let [Sparrow Fur] hunt real prey."
Acorn Fur: "But she doesn’t know how to hunt in a forest yet."
Clear Sky: "And she never will if you don't let her practice."
—Acorn Fur and Clear Sky A Forest Divided, chapter 5


Thunder: "Clear Sky's right. You should stay here. Besides, this isn't your concern — Quiet Rain is our kin, not yours."
Acorn Fur: "What's done is done, Thunder. Don't be cruel."
—Thunder and Acorn Fur after Quiet Rain has been found A Forest Divided


Moth Flight: "Acorn Fur was there?"
Pebble Heart: "She's SkyClan's medicine cat now."
Moth Flight: "She's a spy! Clear Sky told her to watch Micah because he didn't trust him."
Pebble Heart: "That might be true. But Micah taught her a lot. She knows more about healing than any other SkyClan cat. And she likes it. Besides—I've had dreams about her healing her Clanmates."
Moth Flight: "You knew she'd become their medicine cat? Why didn't you warn me?"
—Moth Flight and Pebble Heart about Acorn Fur being a medicine cat. Moth Flight's Vision, pages 295-296


Moth Flight: "They remind me so much of Micah."
Acorn Fur: "They have his spirit."
Moth Flight: "What do you know about Micah's spirit?"
Acorn Fur: "I worked with him. He was my friend and I miss him."
Moth Flight: "We all miss him."
Acorn Fur: "He spoke about you all the time. He loved you very much. I'm sorry that you lost him."
Moth Flight: "You spied on him!"
Dappled Pelt: "Moth Flight, I think you're being unfair—"
Acorn Fur: "You're right. Clear Sky ordered me to watch him. But I knew, after the first day, that Micah could be trusted. He cared about his Clanmates right from the start. I enjoyed working with him. And I loved helping. One time, Blossom got a thorn in her paw. It was really deep. Micah had to dig around for ages to get it out. He talked to her the whole time, distracting her with jokes and stories of when he was a farm cat. He showed me that there was more to being a medicine cat than learning herbs. You don't just care about the wound; you must care about the cat. He said that's why StarClan chose you. Because you always knew that better than anyone."
Moth Flight: "Thank you."
—Moth Flight and Acorn Fur Moth Flight's Vision, page 331


"Acorn Fur has StarClan on her side. They want me to train her."
―Moth Flight to Wind Runner about training Acorn Fur Moth Flight's Vision, page 334


«Acorn Fur was a quick learner, just as Micah had said. And she seemed to have a deep understanding of suffering as well as a burning need to ease it. Teaching such a willing apprentice had been fulfilling and, in going over her knowledge in such depth, Moth Flight had renewed her own delight in her healing skills.»
—Moth Flight thinking about training Acorn Fur Moth Flight's Vision, page 335


Acorn Fur: "I didn't realize Red Claw was such a kind cat. He's changed since the battle. I think making peace with Willow Tail has softened him."
Dappled Pelt: "You sound like you're in love."
Acorn Fur: "We've been getting close. We've even talked about sharing a nest."
Cloud Spots: "It looks like Moth Flight won't be the only medicine cat with kits."
Moth Flight: "No!"
—Acorn Fur admitting her feelings for Red Claw Moth Flight's Vision, pages 455-456


Moth Flight: "You can't have kits with Red Claw. You mustn't even share his nest. You must live only for your Clan. It's the only way to stay strong."
Acorn Fur: "That's easy for you to say. You've had a mate. You've got kits!"
—Moth Flight and Acorn Fur about having kits Moth Flight's Vision, page 457


Half Moon: "Your greatest loyalty must always be to StarClan and your Clanmates. The only way to ensure this is for you all to promise never to take a mate or have kits."
Acorn Fur: "That's not fair! I can be loyal to you, and my Clanmates, and a mate and kits!"
—Half Moon to Acorn Fur Moth Flight's Vision, page 476


Moth Flight: "You must decide for yourself."
Acorn Fur: "Okay. If I must choose, I choose StarClan."
Quiet Rain: "Are you certain?"
Acorn Fur.: "I'm certain."
Moth Flight: "Tending to your Clan will give you all the joy and warmth and love that you need. Give your heart to them."
—Acorn Fur deciding to be a medicine cat. Moth Flight's Vision, pages 478-479
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Notes and references[]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Acorn-fur's profile on the Warriors official website (backup link)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Revealed in Thunder Rising, allegiances
  3. ↑ Revealed in The Blazing Star, page 16
  4. ↑ Revealed in Path of Stars, page 305
  5. ↑ Revealed in The First Battle, page 43
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Revealed in The First Battle, page 50
  7. ↑ Revealed in Moth Flight's Vision, chapter 27
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Revealed in Moth Flight's Vision, page 295
  9. ↑ Revealed in Moth Flight's Vision, chapter 16
  10. ↑ Revealed in Moth Flight's Vision, page 332
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Revealed in The First Battle, page 51
  12. ↑ Revealed in Thunder Rising, page 187
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Revealed in Thunder Rising, page 5
  14. ↑ Revealed in The Sun Trail, page 311
  15. ↑ Revealed in The Sun Trail, page 93
  16. ↑ Revealed in The First Battle, page 255
  17. ↑ Revealed in The Blazing Star, allegiances
  18. ↑ Revealed in The First Battle, page 211
  19. ↑ Revealed in Shadowstar's Life, chapter 3


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