| "Because I don't know how to! Look at what happened today: Morningcloud would never have given the order to attack. She'd have found out all the information first, and then made sure that her apprentice wasn't in danger if a fight started. She'd make a much better deputy than me." |
| — Acorntail asking Featherstar to appoint Morningcloud as deputy in Code of the Clans, page 74 |
Acorntail is an ancient WindClan tom.[1]
History[]
In the Field Guides[]
Code of the Clans[]
- After Pebblefur, Acorntail's former mentor and the previous WindClan deputy, passes away, Acorntail assumes the role despite his initial uncertainty and chilly reception from the rest of the Clan. Morningcloud, a warrior, expresses surprise at his appointment over herself, and her apprentice, Quickpaw, seems displeased. Following his deputy ceremony, Acorntail struggles with organizing patrols, but eventually succeeds in leading a hunting patrol with Morningcloud and Quickpaw.
- During the patrol, Acorntail finds solace that he has the best Clan in the forest, considering his position an honor. He encounters a ThunderClan patrol near the border with evidence of rabbit fur on an apprentice's nose. Accusations fly, and despite the evidence, Acorntail impulsively attacks the patrol, only to realize his mistake later. Feeling remorseful, he confesses to Featherstar that he feels unfit for the role of deputy. However, Featherstar reassures him and suggests that deputies should have mentoring experience. Inspired, Acorntail decides to stay as deputy and proposes a new law to the warrior code, that deputies must have mentored at least one apprentice prior to being appointed. Featherstar agrees and promises Acorntail when Pricklekit reaches six moons of age, he could mentor the kit.
Ceremonies[]
| Acorntail's deputy ceremony | ||||||
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Appearances[]
- Code of the Clans (First appearance)
Trivia[]
Continuity[]
The following information is from sources considered non-canon, retconned, or from adapted material.
Quotes[]
- Featherstar: "Acorntail, you need to sort out the patrols for today."
- Acorntail: "Oh, yes, of course. Gorseclaw, Sheeptail, and Cloversplash, you can go on hunting patrol."
- Code of the Clans, pages 69-70
- "Have you been stealing rabbits?"
- ―Acorntail hissing at a ThunderClan patrol Code of the Clans, page 71
- Morningcloud: "Don't be such a mouse-brain! I'm not putting my apprentice in danger for the sake of crow-food. If they want to eat rotten prey that will give them a bellyache, that's up to them."
- Acorntail: "But they trespassed!"
- Code of the Clans, pages 72-73
External links[]
Fan content[]
- Code of the Clans Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- More Code of the Clans artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Revealed in Code of the Clans, page 68
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Revealed in Code of the Clans, page 74
- ↑ Revealed on Vicky's Facebook
