Berrynose

"I'm talking about the safety of all the Clans. We should be making sure that the other Clans have been testing the cats who fought on the behalf of the Dark Forest. As long as there are doubts about those cats' loyalties, the forest might never be peaceful. […] Yes, we have asked stern questions of our warriors, but how do we know that the Dark Forest warriors in other Clans can really be trusted? If they can't, they should be driven out."

— Berrynose on the former Dark Forest trainees in Crowfeather's Trial, page 83-84

Berrynose
The pixel artwork is fanart based on the canon description; undefined traits are left to the artist's interpretation.
Affiliations
Current:	StarClan
Past:	Loner ThunderClan (exiled) The rebels Ghost residence The Place of No Stars (prisoner)
Biographical information
Age:	Approx. 98 moons (8.17 year(s)) old at death
Cause of death:	Killed by Tawnypelt in battle
Names
Kit:	Berry, Berrykit
Apprentice:	Berrypaw
Warrior:	Berrynose
Senior warrior:	Berrynose
Deputy:	Berrynose
Loner:	Berrynose
Refugee:	Berrynose
Ghost:	Berrynose
StarClan resident:	Berrynose
Dark Forest resident:	Berrynose
Kin
Mother:	Daisy
Father:	Smoky
Sister:	Hazeltail
Brother:	Mousewhisker
Half-sisters:	Rosepetal, Daisy
Half-brothers:	Toadstep, Coriander
Half-siblings:	Unnamed kits, Unnamed kit
Mate:	Poppyfrost
Daughter:	Cherryfall
Son:	Molewhisker
Education
Mentor:	Brambleclaw
Deputy position
Preceded by:	Squirrelflight
Succeeded by:	Bristlefrost
Book appearances
Living	Twilight, Sunset, Power of Three, Omen of the Stars, A Vision of Shadows, Lost Stars, The Silent Thaw, Veil of Shadows, Super Editions, Novellas
Living	Twilight, Sunset, Power of Three, Omen of the Stars, A Vision of Shadows, Lost Stars, The Silent Thaw, Veil of Shadows, Super Editions, Novellas
Dead	Veil of Shadows, The Place of No Stars, A Light in the Mist
Dead	Veil of Shadows, The Place of No Stars, A Light in the Mist

Berrynose is a cream-colored tom with a stump for a tail.

Berrynose was a ThunderClan deputy under the impostor's leadership in the lake territories. He was born as Berry to Daisy and Smoky alongside his littermates, Hazel and Mouse. Not wanting her kits taken away by Nofurs, Daisy took Berry and his siblings to ThunderClan, where he was renamed Berrykit. Afterwards, he got his tail stuck in a fox trap, leading to his tail being amputated and leaving him with a stump. As promised by Firestar, Berrypaw was apprenticed to Brambleclaw after he became deputy. Berrypaw was arrogant and had a know-it-all attitude, which annoyed several of his Clanmates.

After becoming a warrior, Berrynose grew close to Honeyfern, and was devastated when she died. He fell in love with her sister, Poppyfrost, and became her mate, having two kits, Molekit and Cherrykit, being fiercely protective of his family. During his moons as a warrior, he had matured and became more serious, but still held his attitude. Despite not having an apprentice, Berrynose was chosen as deputy under Bramblestar's impostor, and enjoyed bossing his Clanmates around. However, after a failed attempt on the impostor's life, Berrynose was exiled when he was not fast enough to protect his leader, and joined the rebels as their prisoner. During a battle against the Clans, Berrynose was killed by Tawnypelt when he attacked her, and became a ghost, unable to find his way to StarClan. Ashfur then controlled his spirit and trapped Berrynose and the other Clan spirits in the Dark Forest. Berrynose was forced to fight for Ashfur, but managed to break free through the help of Bristlefrost, Needletail, Sparrowfeather, and Maggottail. In the final battle against Ashfur, Berrynose fought alongside both the living and dead against the dark warrior, and eventually found his way to StarClan.

History

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The New Prophecy

"I'm just like a warrior now! [...] Every warrior has wounds. It shows how brave they are."

―Berrykit to Daisy about his tail ^{Sunset, page 169}

Berry is born to Daisy and Smoky alongside his siblings, Hazel and Mouse. The three kits are brought to ThunderClan from the Horseplace by their mother, who does not want the Twolegs to take them away. Firestar allows them to stay, and Berry is renamed to Berrykit. Unbeknownst to the Clan, he later slips out of camp to hunt. His plan ends sourly, as instead of catching prey, he gets his tail caught in a fox trap. After being freed by a patrol, Berrykit's tail is damaged beyond repair, and he loses half of it. Berrykit is proud of this, believing it to be a real warrior injury. Paranoid after the recent badger attack, Daisy returns to the Horseplace without a word to ThunderClan, much to the displeasure of her kits, who are fond of Clan life. Brambleclaw and Cloudtail find them, and Daisy decides to go back. Her kits are thrilled to return to ThunderClan. When Brambleclaw is made deputy without having an apprentice, Firestar promises Berrykit to him when the young kit reaches six moons old, to which Berrykit is delighted.

Power of Three

"We would have had wonderful kits together. Just as strong and beautiful as you."

―Berrynose to Honeyfern as she dies ^{Sunrise, page 214}

Along with his siblings, Berrypaw is now an apprentice, his mentor being Brambleclaw, ThunderClan's deputy. He is shown to be argumentative, eager to compete with others, and has a willingness to fight. During his warrior assessment, he stalks a thrush, which Jaypaw accidentally scares away, and Berrypaw has a difficult time forgiving him. He wonders what his warrior name will be and is horrified that Firestar may give him the name Berrystumpytail, based on his injury. Brightheart reassures him, and he, Hazelpaw, and Mousepaw have their warrior ceremony. Much to his relief, he is given the name Berrynose. Berrynose's prideful and bossy nature only gets worse as he gets older, and he often tries to order the apprentices around. Berrynose belives that this is fine, since he is a warrior, despite the fact he was sharing a den with them only a short time ago. Honeypaw admires the tom, but he continues to ignore her. After crossing the border with ShadowClan, Berrynose and Birchfall are punished to take up apprentice duties. Berrynose finally notices Honeypaw once she becomes a warrior named Honeyfern, and the two become close. They talk about kits and are hopeful for their future together. Their dreams are shattered when Honeyfern is bitten by a adder, after saving Briarkit. He comforts her as she dies, and he hopes they will meet again in StarClan. He later shows affection for Honeyfern's sister, Poppyfrost, bonding over their shared loss.

Omen of the Stars

"Our kits are going to be the best in the Clan!"

―Berrynose to Poppyfrost after their kits are born ^{The Fourth Apprentice, page 300}

Berrynose proudly announces that Poppyfrost is expecting his kits and wants her to move into the nursery immediately. He goes on a patrol to fetch water at the lake and gets trapped in the mud with Spiderleg, but the two toms are freed by Thornclaw. When Poppyfrost journeys to Moonpool, worried that Berrynose does not love her, Honeyfern appears to Jayfeather, who has followed Poppyfrost. Her sister states to Jayfeather that Berrynose does love Poppyfrost, but he is just afraid that he could lose her, like he lost Honeyfern. After Poppyfrost returns from her short disappearance from camp, Berrynose gently scolds her and rushes her back to the nursery. Berrynose is proud after Poppyfrost gives birth to two kits, a son and a daughter, who they name Molekit and Cherrykit. He takes good care of Poppyfrost and often spends time with his kits. During the Great Battle, he is sent to help fight for WindClan.

A Vision of Shadows

Lionblaze: "They drove us off."

Berrynose: "Because we were way outnumbered. But we did give them something to remember us by."

^{Shattered Sky, page 142}

Berrynose is part of the patrol sent out to search for Alderpaw, after he was separated from the rest of the cats on his quest, and when he returns to camp, Berrynose is one of the cats to praise the apprentice for his bravery and skill. After WindClan fights rogues and Furzepelt is killed, Berrynose is sent with Blossomfall and Snowbush to escort Onestar and his cats back to their home. Berrynose is one of the cats to protest against finding SkyClan, then he later gets into an argument with Tigerheart. Purdy comes to break them up, but collapses, and Berrynose rushes to the medicine den to get Jayfeather. He is later on a patrol that got attacked and outnumbered by rogues, but he says they gave them something to remember by.

The Broken Code

Bramblestar's impostor: "My life was in danger today. Some of my warriors rose to the occasion—and others didn't. Berrynose, come here. […] You failed me today. I can't trust you any longer. From this moment you are no longer deputy of ThunderClan."

Berrynose: "But—but Bramblestar, I did my best—"

^{Veil of Shadows, page 198}

Berrynose talks with his brother, Mousewhisker, and mews that ThunderClan can survive without the interference of StarClan. Berrynose later becomes one of the biggest ThunderClan supporters of Bramblestar's impostor, supports Squirrelflight's exile. After this, he becomes the next deputy, much to the disappointment of several ThunderClan cats. After Berrynose fails to arrive with help quickly enough during an assassination attempt of the impostor, Berrynose is exiled, and Bristlefrost succeeds him as deputy. A despondent Berrynose becomes a loner once more, until he is given refuge within the rebel group, though Berrynose is unsure of what side he is on. However, during the battle, Berrynose tries to look for the impostor, but he is faced by Tawnypelt, whom he attacks, but in the end, he is killed by the ShadowClan she-cat. Berrynose becomes a ghost, unable to find StarClan. Berrynose becomes a possessed pawn for Ashfur and is trapped in the Dark Forest. Bristlefrost, Needletail, Maggottail, and Sparrowfeather free his spirit from Ashfur, and Berrynose participates in the final battle against Ashfur. After the dark warrior's defeat, Berrynose finds peace in StarClan.

Super Editions

This section summarizes Berrynose's significant Super Editions appearances. If you're looking for a full list, find one here!

"We need to think about replacing fallen warriors. If we don't, we'll be weaker than the other Clans. We've just heard that kits are due in WindClan. We need to heal from the wounds of the Great Battle and make ourselves strong [again], but how can we do that if we have fewer cats than the other Clans?"

―Berrynose to Bramblestar ^{Bramblestar's Storm, page 16}

In Bramblestar's Storm, Berrynose is on dawn patrol with Bramblestar, Spiderleg, Rosepetal, Millie, and Amberpaw. Amberpaw falls into the stream and causes a skirmish with WindClan, and afterwards, Berrynose expresses concern for Rosepetal, believing after they lost so many she-cats that season, and they might be weaker than the other Clans. Bramblestar thinks Berrynose may finally be growing up. Later, he goes on a patrol with Bramblestar and Poppyfrost, where they find a WindClan patrol on their territory. Poppyfrost and Leaftail fight, and Berrynose tries to help her, but Bramblestar stops him, not wanting a war. Berrynose later gets sick, but soon recovers. He fights against the badgers with the help of his Clanmates and ShadowClan.

"Oh, you'd like to pass the blame on elsewhere? The difference is, Breezepelt, that even after you found out what the Dark Forest was up to, you stayed with them. You were prepared to kill Lionblaze—prepared to kill your own kin! How can we just accept your word if you tell us that you'd never hurt Nightcloud?"

―Berrynose laying down facts to Breezepelt ^{Crowfeather's Trial pages 140-141}

In Crowfeather's Trial, Crowfeather and Breezepelt are saved by Berrynose, Cinderheart, Spiderleg, and Rosepetal while the other two toms are cornered by stoats. He accuses them of trespassing, wanting to take them back to camp, but Cinderheart convinces him not to take them to Bramblestar, and he reluctantly agrees. At a Gathering, Berrynose agrees with Spiderleg when the leader accuses the Dark Forest cats of betrayal, and suggests that Breezepelt going into the tunnels himself, fighting the stoats one-on-one, and to prove his loyalty. He meets Crowfeather at the border when the WindClan warrior wants to speak with Leafpool, much to Berrynose's annoyance. Instead of getting Leafpool, he and Thornclaw grab Jayfeather for Crowfeather.

Novellas

This section summarizes Berrynose's significant Novellas appearances. If you're looking for a full list, find one here!

"Brackenfur! Watch this fighting move that Thornclaw taught me! […] I don't need to wait another moon before I become an apprentice. I can defend my Clan now!"

―Berrykit boasting to Brackenfur ^{Leafpool's Wish, chapter 2}

In Leafpool's Wish, Berrykit tells Brackenfur to watch a fighting move Thornclaw taught him and claims he does not need to wait to become an apprentice. He attempts to pounce on an ant, but misses. Brackenfur tells him that he is almost ready, and he just needs some more practice. Daisy then sends him and Hazelkit back to the nursery. He later limps to the medicine den with Hazelkit, a thistle barely the size of a mouse whisker in his paw. He worries that he will never be able to hunt, but he is treated by Brightheart and makes a full recovery.

"Are we really supposed to forgive and forget? If they hadn't given away all our secrets, the Dark Forest might never have attacked!"

―Berrynose's opinion on the former Dark Forest trainees ^{Dovewing's Silence, chapter 5}

In Dovewing's Silence, after the vigil for their fallen Clanmates, Berrynose helps carry Sorreltail for her burial. He is hostile towards the cats who trained in the Dark Forest and is reluctant to forgive them, even after they swear an oath of loyalty. When the former trainees kill a fox, Berrynose appears uncomfortable, and he eventually forgives his Clanmates.

Detailed description

Berrynose is a long-furred and sturdy, cream-colored tom with a thick, short stump for a tail. He has a wide head, broad shoulders, and a shredded ear-tip.

Scars and injuries gained

The following is a chronological list of scars and/or major injuries that Berrynose has gained:

• Amputated tail as a result of a foxtrap incident in Sunset.
• Shredded ear-tip gained from The Great Battle in Eclipse.

Character pixels

Main images

The pixel artwork is fanart based on the canon description; undefined traits are left to the artist's interpretation. Kit Version Alternative Kit Version Apprentice Version Warrior Version Deputy Version Loner Version Refugee Version Ghost Residence Version Dark Forest Resident Version StarClan Version

Alternate images

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Official art

Please do not edit this gallery Berrynose's icon on the Warriors family tree

Ceremonies

Berrynose's warrior ceremony

Firestar: I, Firestar, leader of ThunderClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on these three apprentices. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend them to you as warriors in their turn. Berrypaw, Hazelpaw, Mousepaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend this Clan, even at the cost of your lives? Berrypaw, Hazelpaw, and Mousepaw: I do! Firestar: Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior names. Berrypaw, from this moment you will be known as Berrynose. StarClan honors your bravery and your enthusiasm, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ThunderClan. Everyone: Mousewhisker! Hazeltail! Berrynose! Reference: Outcast, pages 19-20

Personality

«Bristlefrost growled to herself. Didn't Berrynose have any pride? Bristlefrost was relieved that Bramblestar had passed her duties to his new deputy. She didn't want to give orders on behalf of an impostor. But she couldn't help feeling that Berrynose didn't care who patrolled or hunted; he just enjoyed bossing his Clanmates around.»

—Bristlefrost's thoughts on Berrynose ^{The Silent Thaw, page 314}

Berrynose is an arrogant and incredibly bossy know-it-all, believing himself to be better than anyone. Most cats consider him to be unbearably annoying with his attitude. He's self-assured, being unfazed by the loss of his tail, proudly considering it a battle scar. Unlike many Clan cats born outside of Clans, he is shown to have no outwardly insecurities about it. While Berrynose is unpopular socially, he is dedicated to ThunderClan, working hard at his duties and eager to defend its reputation, sometimes making him reckless. Berrynose also loved to gossip about his Clanmates, much to their dismay.

He shows a gentle side around his loved ones and is devastated over Honeyfern's unexpected death, though he understood her selfless sacrifice to save Briarkit, calling her a hero. Berrynose did not let the tragedy distract from his second mate, Poppyfrost, being equally devoted to her, despite her fears, though he could be pushy when it comes to her and their kits' safety.

Berrynose has a strong sense of justice and is harsh towards perceived wrongdoers, thinking they should be punished. When Breezepelt almost attacked him for his accusations, he did not flinch. He is also harsh towards the Dark Forest trainees, unable to forgive them after the Great Battle. When Bramblestar's impostor announces he needs a deputy, Berrynose believes himself to be entitled to the position as Bramblestar had mentored him. When he first becomes first deputy, he has little concern for his dignity, simply liking to boss others around. He wanted impress his leader, going overboard to fulfill his orders. He would then bully the accused codebreakers and berate himself for mistakes. This made his Clanmates despise him more than they already did. However, Bristlefrost notes that Berrynose was not a bad deputy and was competent. Despite his treatment of his Clanmates as deputy, they believe his exile was an injustice.

Relationships

Poppyfrost and Honeyfern

«Berrynose is a pain in the tail, and yet he gets two apparently sensible she-cats padding after him. Weird.»

—Jayfeather thinking about Berrynose's relationships ^{The Fourth Apprentice, page 274}

Berrynose and Honeyfern discussed becoming mates and having kits, but their romance was cut short when Honeyfern was killed protecting Briarkit from a snake. Poppyfrost loved Berrynose while he was interested in Honeyfern, but never acted on it until her death. Honeyfern continued to watch over Berrynose and Poppyfrost from StarClan, and was not resentful of them becoming mates. Poppyfrost became pregnant with Berrynose's kits and worried that he didn't love her, but it is unclear if he ever learns about this. Berrynose fusses over Poppyfrost while she is pregnant, worried about losing her like he lost Honeyfern. The kits they have together are Molewhisker and Cherryfall.

Cherryfall and Molewhisker

"Berrynose can be a real pain in the tail. How come he's such a good father?"

―Jayfeather as Berrynose plays with Cherrykit and Molekit ^{The Forgotten Warrior, page 22}

Berrynose was anxious when his kits weren't born yet, thinking there was something wrong, but the other queens reassured him everything will be fine. After Molekit and Cherrykit were born, Berrynose was over the moon to see them. He loved them at first sight.

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Bramblestar's impostor

«The more Berrynose tried to please Bramblestar, the more Bramblestar seemed to despise him.»

—Bristlefrost thinking about Bramblestar's impostor and Berrynose ^{The Silent Thaw, page 313}

Berrynose was made deputy after the impostor banished Squirrelflight.

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Family

Main article: Berrynose/Family

Berrynose's parents are Daisy and Smoky, and his siblings are Hazeltail and Mousewhisker, while his half-siblings are Rosepetal and Toadstep. His mate is Poppyfrost, and Cherryfall and Molewhisker are their children. For more of Berrynose's family, click here!

Appearances

• Onestar's Confession
• Twilight (First appearance)
• Sunset
• Leafpool's Wish
• The Sight
• Dark River
• Outcast
• Eclipse
• Long Shadows
• Sunrise
• Hollyleaf's Story (Allegiance only)
• The Fourth Apprentice
• Mistystar's Omen (Allegiance only)
• Fading Echoes
• Night Whispers
• Sign of the Moon
• The Forgotten Warrior
• The Last Hope
• Dovewing's Silence
• Crowfeather's Trial
• Bramblestar's Storm
• The Apprentice's Quest
• Thunder and Shadow
• Shattered Sky
• Darkest Night
• River of Fire
• Tigerheart's Shadow (Allegiance only)
• Tawnypelt's Clan (Allegiance only)
• Spotfur's Rebellion
• The Raging Storm
• Squirrelflight's Hope
• Lost Stars
• The Silent Thaw
• Veil of Shadows †
• Darkness Within (Mentioned only)
• Daisy's Kin (Mentioned only)
• The Place of No Stars
• A Light in the Mist
• River (Indirect mention only)
• The Ultimate Guide: Updated and Expanded Edition
• After Sunset: We Need to Talk

Trivia

Interesting facts

• He is the second cat to have his tail amputated after Halftail, and before Finleap.
• Berrynose was made deputy despite never having an apprentice.

Author statements

• When asked why his warrior name was Berrynose, Kate responded that she thought the name was a bit cruel and "expect Vicky was just giving him his just desserts for picking on Lionpaw so much."

Mistakes

• Berrynose has been described as gray-and-white like his brother, father, and sister.
• He has been described with a full length tail on multiple occasions.

Quotes

Main article: Berrynose/Quotes

External links

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• Character Specific
• Themes and Concepts
• Fan Content

• Our Favorite Berrynose Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Daisy's Kits Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)

Exclusive! Veil of Shadows: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Allegiance only)

Exclusive! Graystripe's Vow: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)

Exclusive! Darkness Within: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)

The Journey So Far: Veil of Shadows on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)

Exclusive! A Warrior's Choice Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)

The Journey So Far: The Place of No Stars on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)

Exclusive! River: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)

Character Spotlight - Daisy on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)

Honoring the Mother Cats 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)

A bully with no brains on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)

Bristlefrost: A Tribute on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)

Stand Together or Fall Divided on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)

True warriors? on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)

Winners of the March Fan Challenge + New Challenge Announcement on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)

Mothers and Kits Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)

'Veil of Shadows Scenes Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)

• More of our Favorite Daisy Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Ashfur's ghost army artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Warrior Cats love stories on the Warriors official website (backup link)