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Adderfang

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"Would you sacrifice our own kits and elders to save theirs? If we don't attack now, ThunderClan will be destroyed. Is it not worth risking a few WindClan lives to save all of ours?"
— Adderfang to Pinestar in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 113


Adderfang is a mottled,[2] dark[8] brown tabby tom with yellow eyes.[2] He has massive shoulders[9] and a broad head.[10]

Adderfang served ThunderClan as elder after his tenure as a warrior under the leaderships of both Pinestar and Sunstar in the forest territories. Adderpaw was mentored by Harepounce during his apprenticeship. After earning his warrior name, Adderfang became mates with Swiftbreeze, fathering two litters of kits. The first litter included Leopardkit and Patchkit, while the second included Redkit, Spottedkit, and Willowkit. He mentored Thistlepaw, and temporarily served as deputy when Tawnyspots fell ill, until Bluefur succeeded him. Adderfang continued serving his Clan until retiring as an elder. Following his ascension to StarClan, he participated in the Great Battle against the Dark Forest.

History[]

In the Omen of the Stars arc[]

The Last Hope[]

As Jayfeather unites StarClan and leads them across a ravine in the territory, he notices Adderfang alongside Tawnyspots, Frostfur, and Swiftbreeze.

In the Super Editions[]

Crookedstar's Promise[]

Hollyflower: "You're still smarting after being beaten by a medicine cat."
Adderfang: "He wasn't a medicine cat then."
—Adderfang and Hollyflower talking about his defeat at Mudfur's paws Crookedstar's Promise, page 398
During a Gathering, Adderfang proudly declares ThunderClan has a strong batch of apprentices that year. As the Gathering progresses, Oakheart interjects, claiming ThunderClan has always been friendly with kittypets. Adderfang whirls around, his eyes blazing as he demands to know who Oakheart is accusing of being friends with kittypets.
Adderfang participates in the ThunderClan patrol that confronts RiverClan attempting to reclaim Sunningrocks. Before a fight breaks out, Mudfur intervenes, suggesting a one-on-one duel between himself and Adderfang to avoid unnecessary bloodshed. Eventually, Mudfur overpowers Adderfang, pinning him down like a trout, leading to Adderfang's surrender. He is then escorted back to ThunderClan by his Clanmates.
After Crookedjaw is appointed RiverClan's deputy, Adderfang hisses at him, questioning why Hailstar chose him. He argues that Crookedjaw isn't prepared to lead his Clan into battle. When Fallowtail mentions Crookedjaw's reputation as RiverClan's strongest warrior, Adderfang slides from the crowd, implying that Crookedjaw has never fought in a real battle. Hollyflower gently rebuffs Adderfang's attitude, recalling his loss to a medicine cat. Adderfang scowls, defending himself by insisting he was not a medicine cat at the time, shooting an angry glance at Mudfur.

Leopardstar's Honor[]

Crookedjaw brings up Mudfur's involvement in the Sunningrocks conflict against Adderfang, and Voleclaw chimes in, affirming Mudfur's victory.

Bluestar's Prophecy[]

Adderfang: "Stay with me. You nearly fought with a ShadowClan apprentice last time."
Thistlepaw: "You always tell me only cowards turn away from a fight."
Adderfang: "I didn't say you shouldn't have fought him. Just not at a Gathering. You're too impulsive."
—Adderfang and Thistlepaw before a Gathering Bluestar's Prophecy, pages 154-155
Adderfang, a senior warrior of ThunderClan, proudly watches over his and Swiftbreeze's kits, Leopardkit and Patchkit. Bluekit observes Adderfang nurturing interaction with them, longing for a similar connection to her own father, Stormtail. When Bluekit and Snowkit seek Goosefeather's interpretation of the clouds as a prophecy, Adderfang walks by, cynically questions the existence of yet another prophecy. Surprised by his skepticism, Bluekit wonders if Adderfang believes in prophecies at all. Goosefeather suggests the prophecy could involve them, and Adderfang dismissively snorts before padding away.
Before Leopardkit and Patchkit's apprentice ceremonies, Adderfang sits proudly beside Swiftbreeze at the edge of the clearing as Pinestar begins the Clan meeting. Pinestar acknowledges Adderfang's influence on Patchkit, noting the courage shining in the young cat's eyes.
Adderfang asserts his views strongly on ThunderClan's strategy against WindClan, with his resolve bolstered by Goosefeather's omen from StarClan, earning support from Stormtail. When Pinestar talks to Bluepaw about battle tactics, he glances at Adderfang, remarking that only mouse-brains run into battle without fear.
Later, Adderfang receives Thistlepaw as his apprentice. During a hunting patrol led by Bluefur, he gives her a questioning look when she issues orders. He later reprimands Thistlepaw for yowling and alerting the prey, assigning him to guard the catch. Adderfang and Swiftbreeze welcome another litter of kits, Redkit, Willowkit, and Spottedkit. When ThunderClan's deputy, Tawnyspots, falls ill, Adderfang temporarily assumes his duties. Despite expectations for Adderfang or Stormtail to succeed Tawnyspots, Sunstar chooses Bluefur instead. After Bluefur suffers the loss of her kits, Adderfang gently invites her to join a hunting patrol with them.

Onestar's Confession[]

Adderfang is now an elder alongside his mate, Swiftbreeze.

In the Novellas[]

Goosefeather's Curse[]

Adderpaw trails behind his mentor, Harepounce, on a hunting patrol, delivering their catch to the fresh-kill pile. He flicks his tail and offers a mouse he caught to Goosekit, proud of his success. Goosekit hesitantly sniffs at it but winces, preferring his mother's milk. Disappointed, Adderpaw questions if Goosekit does not want it. When Goosekit tries to take the mouse but is shoved by a cat, Adderpaw calls to Nettlebreeze to watch out, pointing out there was plenty of food for everyone. Nettlebreeze, distracted by Goosekit, asks if Adderpaw said something. Later, Windflight expresses his desire to train Swiftpaw in to battle training alongside Harepounce and Adderpaw.
During his warrior ceremony along with Stormtail and Swiftbreeze, Adderpaw is named Adderfang, and the Clan celebrates their new names. As ThunderClan begins burying prey to preserve it, Adderfang stumbles past Goosefeather, burying a squirrel in one of the holes.

Spottedleaf's Heart[]

Spottedkit recalls her father dismissing her as too small to learn anything yet. Later, Tawnyspots assigns Thrushpelt and Spottedpaw to join Adderfang's hunting patrol alongside Thistleclaw and Tigerpaw. Thrushpelt follows behind Adderfang as they set out. During the patrol, Adderfang catches the scent of prey and dashes towards Sunningrocks. Spottedpaw tumbles from a tree, and Adderfang rushes to her side, visibly concerned, asking where she's hurt. With Adderfang supporting her, the patrol helps Spottedpaw back to camp, Adderfang bearing most of her weight on her uninjured side. Upon their return, Adderfang informs Swiftbreeze that Thistleclaw instructed Spottedpaw to climb the tree after a squirrel. Adderfang then takes over carrying Spottedpaw from Swiftbreeze. Thrushpelt expresses that he will join Adderfang on another patrol and swiftly joins the warrior as they disappear through the gorse tunnel. Thistleclaw inquires about Thrushpelt's whereabouts, and Spottedpaw informs him that he is with Adderfang's patrol.

Redtail's Debt[]

Redpaw watches as Adderfang vanishes through the gorse tunnel with Sunstar's patrol, heading to fight RiverClan. As Redtail and Willowpelt earn their warrior names, Redtail hears his father's voice cheering their names the loudest.

In the Field Guides[]

Battles of the Clans[]

In a battle with ShadowClan, Adderfang and his apprentice, Thistlepaw, show up to help drive out the intruders.

Character pixels[]

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Official art[]

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Kin[]

Members[]

Mate:

Swiftbreeze:[11] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Sons:

Patchpelt:[12] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Redtail:[13] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Daughters:

Leopardfoot:[12] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Spottedleaf:[13] Deceased, no residence
Willowpelt:[13] Deceased, verified StarClan member
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Grandsons:
Longtail:[14] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Swiftpaw:[15] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Darkstripe:[5] Deceased, no residence
Graystripe:[16] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Rainwhisker:[17] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Sootfur:[17] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Tigerstar:[18] Deceased, no residence

Granddaughters:

Mistkit:[18] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Nightkit:[18] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Sorreltail:[19] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Grand-kit:

Lynxkit:[15] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Great-grandsons:

Stormfur:[20] Living (As of Graystripe's Vow)
Bumblestripe:[21] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)
Brambleclaw:[22] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)
Hawkfrost:[23] Deceased, no residence
Tadpole:[23] Deceased, status unknown
Molepaw:[24] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Great-granddaughters:

Feathertail:[20] Deceased, verified the Tribe of Endless Hunting and StarClan member
Blossomfall:[21] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)
Briarlight:[21] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Tawnypelt:[22] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)
Mothwing:[23] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)
Cinderheart:[24] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)
Honeyfern:[24] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Poppyfrost:[24] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)
Seedpaw:[25] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Lilyheart:[25] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)

Great-great-grandsons:

Pine That Clings to Rock:[26] Living (As of Graystripe's Vow)
Feather of Flying Hawk:[27] Living (As of Graystripe's Vow)
Alderheart:[28] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)
Juniperkit:[28] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Tigerstar:[29] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)
Flametail:[29] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Molewhisker:[30] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)
Fernsong:[31] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)
Larksong:[32] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Stemleaf:[33] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Shellfur:[33] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)
Snaptooth:[34] Living (As of Graystripe's Vow)

Great-great-granddaughters:

Lark That Sings at Dawn:[26] Living (As of Graystripe's Vow)
Breeze That Rustles the Leaves:[27] Living (As of Graystripe's Vow)
Sparkpelt:[28] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)
Dandelionkit:[28] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Dawnpelt:[29] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Cherryfall:[30] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)
Hollytuft:[31] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)
Sorrelstripe:[31] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)
Leafshade:[32] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)
Honeyfur:[32] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)
Eaglewing:[33] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)
Plumstone:[33] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)
Spotfur:[35] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)
Flywhisker:[35] Living (As of Graystripe's Vow)

Great-great-great-grandsons:

Shadowsight:[36] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)
Juniperclaw:[37] Deceased, verified border guardian between the Dark Forest and StarClan
Strikestone:[38] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Flipclaw:[39] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)
Bayshine:[40] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)
Nightheart:[41] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)
Flickerkit:[42] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Birchpaw:[43] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)
Rowankit:[43] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Stempaw:[43] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)
Graypaw:[43] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)

Great-great-great-granddaughters:

Pouncestep:[36] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)
Lightleap:[36] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)
Sleekwhisker:[37] Living (As of River of Fire)
Thriftear:[39] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)
Bristlefrost:[39] Deceased, no residence
Myrtlebloom:[40] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)
Finchlight:[41] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)
Bristlepaw:[43] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)

Tree[]

Unknown
Rooktail ♂Daisytoe ♀Flashnose ♀
Stormtail ♂Moonflower ♀Goosefeather ♂Swiftbreeze ♀Adderfang ♂
Bluestar ♀Snowfur ♀Patchpelt ♂Redtail ♂Leopardfoot ♀Spottedleaf ♀Willowpelt ♀
Mistystar ♀Stonefur ♂Mosskit ♀Whitestorm ♂Swiftpaw ♂LynxkitLongtail ♂Mistkit ♀Tigerstar ♂Nightkit ♀Graystripe ♂Darkstripe ♂Rainwhisker ♂Sorreltail ♀Sootfur ♂
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    = Tom

    = She-cat

    = Gender unknown


Appearances[]

Trivia[]

Author statements[]

  • Vicky originally wanted to name him Adderflight.[blog 1]
  • Adderfang's residency in StarClan was first revealed on Vicky's Facebook before his appearance in The Last Hope.[44]

Interesting facts[]

  • He could possibly have SkyClan blood since his daughter Spottedleaf is a SkyClan descendant.[45]

Mistakes[]

Continuity[]

The following information is from sources considered non-canon, retconned, or from adapted material.

  • On Vicky's Facebook, Adderfang is a descendant of Spottedpelt and has SkyClan blood.[50]

Quotes[]

Adderfang: "It's interesting that Pinestar chooses now to make you apprentices. One might almost think it was unplanned."
Bluepaw: "What do you mean?"
Moonflower: "He doesn't mean anything. Do you?"
Adderfang: "Well, it has certainly distracted the Clan from WindClan's thieving."
—Adderfang talking about Bluepaw and Snowpaw's apprentice ceremony Bluestar's Prophecy, pages 63-64


"Who are you calling kittypet friends?"
―Adderfang to Oakheart Crookedstar's Promise, page 242


Adderfang: "This is too easy. Are you happy with this?"
Hailstar: "Yes. Do you want to check with Sunstar before we do this?"
Adderfang: "I'm acting as deputy now and I say it's fine."
—Adderfang and Hailstar after Mudfur's challenge of one on one Crookedstar's Promise, page 368
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Notes and references[]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Revealed in The Last Hope, page 208
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, allegiances
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Revealed in Goosefeather's Curse, allegiances
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 387
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Revealed in Onestar's Confession, allegiances
  6. ↑ Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 154
  7. ↑ Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 494
  8. ↑ Revealed in Crookedstar's Promise, page 367
  9. ↑ Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 127
  10. ↑ Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 96
  11. ↑ Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 32
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 8
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Revealed in Spottedleaf's Heart, chapter 1
  14. ↑ Revealed on the Warriors website family tree (screenshot)
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Revealed on the Warriors website family tree (screenshot)
  16. ↑ Revealed in Graystripe's Vow, page 44
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 Revealed in Rising Storm, page 120
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 266
  19. ↑ Revealed in Firestar's Quest, page 100
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 Revealed in Forest of Secrets, page 223
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 Revealed in Eclipse, page 158
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 Revealed in Rising Storm, pages 19-20
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 Revealed in Return to the Clans, pages 2-3
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 24.2 24.3 Revealed in Sunset, page 27
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 Revealed in The Forgotten Warrior, page 146
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 Revealed in Sign of the Moon, page 2
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 Revealed in Tawnypelt's Clan, chapter 6
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 28.2 28.3 Revealed in The Apprentice's Quest, pages 9-10
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 29.2 Revealed in Dark River, pages 20-21
  30. ↑ 30.0 30.1 Revealed in The Fourth Apprentice, page 299
  31. ↑ 31.0 31.1 31.2 Revealed in Bramblestar's Storm, page 478
  32. ↑ 32.0 32.1 32.2 Revealed in The Apprentice's Quest, allegiances
  33. ↑ 33.0 33.1 33.2 33.3 Revealed in Shattered Sky, page 47
  34. ↑ Revealed in River of Fire, allegiances
  35. ↑ 35.0 35.1 Revealed in The Raging Storm, page 11
  36. ↑ 36.0 36.1 36.2 Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, page 187
  37. ↑ 37.0 37.1 Revealed in Shattered Sky, pages 114-115
  38. ↑ Revealed in Thunder and Shadow, pages 347-348
  39. ↑ 39.0 39.1 39.2 Revealed in River of Fire, page 203
  40. ↑ 40.0 40.1 Revealed in Lost Stars, allegiances
  41. ↑ 41.0 41.1 Revealed in Squirrelflight's Hope, page 107
  42. ↑ Revealed in Squirrelflight's Hope, page 253
  43. ↑ 43.0 43.1 43.2 43.3 43.4 Revealed in River, allegiances
  44. ↑ Revealed on Vicky's Facebook (screenshot)
  45. ↑ Revealed in Spottedleaf's Honest Answer
  46. ↑ Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, chapter 34
  47. ↑ Revealed in Spottedleaf's Heart, chapter 2
  48. ↑ Revealed in Redtail's Debt, allegiances
  49. ↑ Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, chapter 33
  50. ↑ Revealed on Vicky's Facebook

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