"I've told you the most important lesson. To love. You must open yourself to love again. And I sent you the dream of Hawkfrost and Hollyleaf to show you how much you care about all your kits, whatever happens to them. You must reopen your heart to Breezepelt and be a father to him. [...] I'm proud of you, Crowfeather. At last, you're beginning to change." |
— Ashfoot to Crowfeather in Crowfeather's Trial, pages 355-356 |
Ashfoot is a broad-faced[10] gray she-cat[12] with blue eyes.[13]
Ashfoot was a WindClan deputy under Onestar's leadership in the lake territories. She was born to Stagleap and Wrenflight along with her siblings Onestar and Morningflower. She later became an apprentice named Ashpaw with Larksplash as her mentor. Ashpaw became Ashfoot and the mate of Deadfoot and gave birth to Eaglekit, Hillkit, Downkit, and Crowkit. Ashfoot participated in the Great Journey, and was selected by Onestar to be his deputy after Tallstar's death and Mudclaw's rebellion. She acted as a voice of reason, helping ThunderClan find Sol. Ashfoot died fighting in the Great Battle, where she remained as a spirit, and her deputy position was succeeded by Harespring. From there, she taught Crowfeather to reopen his heart to love, and when her deed was finished, managed to join the ranks of StarClan.
History[]
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The Prophecies Begin[]
- "Peace? Here? With fire and monsters? My kits won't be safe!"
- ―Ashfoot to Tallstar about their new shelter Fire and Ice, page 2
The New Prophecy[]
- "You couldn't hope for a better sign than this. StarClan sent lightning to strike the tree and kill the cat who would have taken your place. There's no doubt now that you're the cat StarClan has chosen to lead WindClan."
- ―Ashfoot to Onewhisker Starlight, page 319
- She participates in Mudclaw's rebellion and fights for Onewhisker. After Mudclaw is killed by a fallen tree, Ashfoot reminds her leader that Mudclaw was a traitor and that StarClan approved Onewhisker's leadership. She worries for her son when he disappears and wonders why he vanished with a ThunderClan medicine cat. She, Tornear, Squirrelflight, and Brambleclaw try follow Crowfeather and Leafpool's scent trail, but they quickly lose it.
Power of Three[]
- "I want my own Clan to be safe. Sol must be dealt with before he causes more trouble."
- ―Ashfoot to Brambleclaw Sunrise, page 50
Omen of the Stars[]
- "That's enough. We're working together now. The patrol must do whatever they can without risking their lives."
- ―Ashfoot to Mistyfoot and Russetfur when they're fighting The Fourth Apprentice, page 123
Super Editions[]
This section summarizes Ashfoot's significant Super Editions appearances. If you're looking for a full list, find one here!
- In Crowfeather's Trial, shortly after the Great Battle, WindClan builds a memorial for those fallen in the fight, including Ashfoot. Crowfeather struggles to process the grief of losing his mother by himself, and secludes himself from Breezepelt and Nightcloud, both of whom he has a terrible relationship with. Ashfoot visits Crowfeather in his dreams and he notices how she does not bear the starry pelt of StarClan warriors. She insists she cannot leave for StarClan until her son is happy, and encourages him to compromise on his relationships with Nightcloud and his kits. She appears to him many times, every time telling him to love. Crowfeather disregards her message after understanding, thinking that every cat he loved died or went away from him. When he starts to take her message seriously, he reconciles and mends his relationships with Nightcloud and his kits. After he finally does, Ashfoot goes to StarClan at peace.
Stand-Alone Graphic Novels[]
- "If [Onewhisker] dies before StarClan makes him a true leader, Ashfoot won't have any right to succeed him. If she survives, that is."
- ―Hawkfrost indicating he plans for Ashfoot's death Winds of Change, page 152
- In Winds of Change, Ashfoot is appointed as the new deputy to Onewhisker and like her leader, Ashfoot struggles to find her footing in her new promotion, which irritates Mudclaw. Mudclaw begins to resent both Onewhisker and Ashfoot, seeing both of them as incompetent and a threat to WindClan's survival, even contemplating letting a fox kill both of them, but this fails when Tornear alerts them to the danger. Hawkfrost and Mudclaw form a group who believe that Mudclaw is WindClan's rightful leader, and aim to kill Onewhisker before he can receive his nine lives. Hawkfrost believes that should Onewhisker die before he can claim his lives and name, Ashfoot will have no right to succeed him if she survives, implying he intends for her to die so he can become Mudclaw's deputy. Although initially uncertain about killing both Onewhisker and Ashfoot, Mudclaw agrees that they need to die. During the attack to usurp and kill WindClan's leadership, Mudclaw attacks Ashfoot, but he and his loyalists are eventually driven back by the intervention of ThunderClan.
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Main images[]
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Alternate images[]
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Official art[]
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Ceremonies[]
Ashfoot's deputy ceremony | ||||||
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Family[]
- Main article: Ashfoot/Family
- Ashfoot's parents are Wrenflight and Stagleap. Her mate is Deadfoot, and Crowfeather, Eaglekit, Downkit and Hillkit are their children. For more of Ashfoot's family, click here!
Appearances[]
- Onestar's Confession
- Fire and Ice (First appearance)
- Forest of Secrets (Allegiance only)
- Rising Storm (Allegiance only)
- Tigerclaw's Fury (Allegiance only)
- A Dangerous Path (Allegiance only)
- The Darkest Hour (Allegiance only)
- Blackfoot's Reckoning (Flashback only)
- Firestar's Quest (Allegiances appearance; mentioned in text)
- Graystripe's Vow (Allegiance only)
- Dawn
- Starlight
- Winds of Change
- Twilight
- Sunset
- Leafpool's Wish (Allegiance only)
- The Sight
- Dark River
- Outcast
- Eclipse
- Long Shadows (Allegiance only)
- Sunrise
- Hollyleaf's Story (Allegiance only)
- The Fourth Apprentice
- Mistystar's Omen
- Fading Echoes (Allegiance only)
- Night Whispers (Allegiance only)
- Sign of the Moon (Allegiance only)
- The Forgotten Warrior
- The Last Hope † (Allegiance only)
- Crowfeather's Trial
- Bramblestar's Storm
- Secrets of the Clans
- Battles of the Clans
- Beyond the Code: Brightspirit's Mercy
- The Clans Decide
Trivia[]
Mistakes[]
Continuity[]
The following information is from sources considered non-canon or retconned.
- On Vicky's Facebook, Ashfoot has clear amber eyes.[16]
- In Secrets of the Clans, a 2007 field guide, it is revealed that Ashfoot is a distant descendant of Windstar.[17] When ShadowClan attacks the WindClan camp, Ashfoot shoves Morningflower back into the nursery, growling at her that she is in no condition to fight. But when Morningflower protests, Ashfoot instructs her to protect Eaglekit, then rushes into battle. As Morningflower crouches in the nursery, she hears Ashfoot's enraged yowls coming from outside.[18]
- In The Clans Decide, Ashfoot votes for the individual Clan leaders, along with Nightcloud and Tornear. Before she leaves, she tells Onestar that she has faith in him to keep the Clan safe.[19]
- On Vicky's Facebook, Ashfoot is said to be born in Stagleap and Wrenfight's first litter alongside Morningflower.[20] This was changed in Onestar's Confession, where Onestar, Morningflower, and Ashfoot are mentioned to being born in the same litter.[5]
- Before it was mentioned in Crowfeather's Trial,[21] twice Erin Hunter has mentioned that Deadfoot may have been Crowfeather's father. However, this has never been definitely confirmed.[22] It was later revealed in a letter that Deadfoot is Ashfoot's mate and Crowfeather's father.[23] Deadfoot being the father of Ashfoot's other kits—Hillkit, Downkit, and Eaglekit—was also originally revealed on Vicky's Facebook.[24][25]
Quotes[]
- Ashfoot: "Thank you, Onewhisker. I'll do my best. I never imagined-"
- Onewhisker: "I know. That's one reason why I chose you. I don't want a cat who thinks she deserves power. I want a cat who will help me make our Clan strong again when we reach our new home."
- Starlight, page 132
- "You're needed for a hunting patrol. Or do you think the rabbits will come running into the camp on their own?"
- ―Ashfoot to Tornear and Breezepelt Sunrise, page 28
- Ashfoot: "Goodbye, then, and good luck!"
- Brambleclaw: "Thanks, Ashfoot. You've helped us a lot. What made you do it?"
- Sunrise, pages 49-50
- Crowfeather: "Oh, Ashfoot. I miss you so much...But why are you here? Why aren't you in StarClan?"
- Ashfoot: "I can't leave yet. There are tasks you must do. You could lose everything."
- Crowfeather's Trial, page 104
- Crowfeather: "You made it to StarClan!"
- Ashfoot: "It was time. I'm so proud of you, Crowfeather. Proud that you're finally listening. No cat can be a good warrior, or a loyal Clanmate, with a closed heart. Now you have opened yours...and WindClan is better for it."
- Crowfeather's Trial, page 408
External links[]
- Stand Together or Fall Divided on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
- Morningstar's Folly - When Peace Isn't the Answer on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
- More Than Life Itself on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
- Exclusive! Graystripe's Vow: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Allegiance only)
- Winds of Change - Sneak Peek! on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Exclusive! Onestar's Confession: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link)
Fan content[]
- Warrior of the Week Gallery #47 - Ashfoot on the Warriors official website (Warrior of the Week #47) (backup link)
- Our favorite Ashfoot artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Revealed in Bramblestar's Storm, page 471
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Revealed in Crowfeather's Trial, chapter 2
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Revealed in Fire and Ice, page 2
- ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 210
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Revealed in Onestar's Confession, page 21
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Revealed in Bramblestar's Storm, page 53
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Revealed in Onestar's Confession, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Starlight, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Sign of the Moon, page 195
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Revealed in Starlight, page 131
- ↑ Revealed in Crowfeather's Trial, chapter 1
- ↑ Revealed in Fire and Ice, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Winds of Change, page 72
- ↑ Revealed in Sunrise, page 49
- ↑ Revealed in Winds of Change, page 73
- ↑ Revealed on Vicky's Facebook
- ↑ Revealed in Secrets of the Clans, page 37
- ↑ Revealed in Secrets of the Clans
- ↑ Revealed in The Clans Decide
- ↑ Revealed on Vicky's Facebook (screenshot)
- ↑ Revealed in Crowfeather's Trial, page 221
- ↑ Revealed on the Official Forum
- ↑ Revealed in a letter
- ↑ Revealed on Vicky's Facebook
- ↑ Revealed on Vicky's Facebook