"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 is a cream-colored tom with a stump for a tail.[18]
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, and 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 wasn't fast enough to protect his leader, and joined the rebels as their prisoner. During a battle against the Clans, Berrynose was killed by Tawnypelt, and became a ghost, unable to find 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 the living and dead against the dark warrior, and 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
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
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
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
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
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
- "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
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
- "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
Detailed description[]
- Berrynose is a long-furred[19] and sturdy,[20] cream-colored tom[4] with a thick,[21] short[22] stump for a tail.[23] He has a wide head,[24] broad shoulders,[25] and a shredded ear-tip.[26]
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.[27]
- Shredded ear-tip gained from The Great Battle in Eclipse.[26]
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Ceremonies[]
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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
- 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.[33] Berrynose didn't 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.[31]
- 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 didn't flinch.[34] He is also harsh towards the Dark Forest trainees, unable to forgive them after the Great Battle.[35][36] When Bramblestar's impostor announces he needs a deputy, Berrynose believes himself to be entitled to the position as Bramblestar had mentored him.[37] 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'd then bully the accused codebreakers and berate himself for mistakes.[38] This made his Clanmates despise him more than they already did.[39] 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.[40]
Relationships[]
Daisy and Smoky[]
- "Nonsense. You can't go to your warrior ceremony looking like some scruffy band of rogue kits. Any cat would think I hadn't brought you up properly."
- ―Daisy to Berrypaw before his warrior ceremony Outcast, page 17
Mousewhisker and Hazeltail[]
- "We did it! We all passed our warrior assessment, and now we'll be warriors!"
- ―Berrypaw after he, Hazelpaw, and Mousepaw passed their warrior assessments Outcast, page 15
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
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
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Brambleclaw[]
- «Maybe he's growing up at last, he thought. He used to be a real pain in the tail.»
- —Bramblestar thinking about Berrynose Bramblestar's Storm, page 16
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
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, falling behind Halftail.[45]
- Berrynose was made deputy despite never having an apprentice.[14]
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."[46]
Mistakes[]
- Berrynose has been mistakenly described as gray-and-white like his brother, father, and sister.[47]
- He has been described with a full length tail on multiple occasions.[48][49][50][3]
Quotes[]
- Main article: Berrynose/Quotes
External links[]
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Revealed in A Light in the Mist, page 291
- ↑ Revealed in Twilight, page 135
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Revealed in Veil of Shadows, page 208
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Revealed in The Sight, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Veil of Shadows, page 207
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Revealed in Veil of Shadows, page 281
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Revealed in The Place of No Stars, page 181
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Revealed in Twilight, page 146
- ↑ Revealed in Veil of Shadows, page 272
- ↑ Revealed in Veil of Shadows, pages 265-266
- ↑ Revealed in The Sight, page 8
- ↑ Revealed in Outcast, page 20
- ↑ Revealed in Lost Stars, page 200
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Revealed in The Silent Thaw, page 312
- ↑ Revealed in Veil of Shadows, page 265
- ↑ Revealed in The Last Hope, page 328
- ↑ Revealed in Veil of Shadows, page 199
- ↑ Revealed in Veil of Shadows, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Lost Stars, chapter 11
- ↑ Revealed in Sunset, page 89
- ↑ Revealed in Dark River, page 14
- ↑ Revealed in Outcast, page 18
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 Revealed in Sunset, page 169
- ↑ Revealed in The Last Hope, page 56
- ↑ Revealed in The Sight, page 198
- ↑ 26.0 26.1 Revealed in Eclipse, page 216
- ↑ Revealed in Sunset, chapter 8
- ↑ Revealed in The Apprentice's Quest, chapter 1
- ↑ Revealed in Outcast, pages 66-67
- ↑ 30.0 30.1 Revealed in Outcast, page 67
- ↑ 31.0 31.1 31.2 Revealed in The Fourth Apprentice, page 274
- ↑ Revealed in Long Shadows, page 243
- ↑ Revealed in Sunrise, page 215
- ↑ Revealed in Crowfeather's Trial, chapter 11
- ↑ Revealed in Dovewing's Silence, chapter 5
- ↑ Revealed in Crowfeather's Trial, pages 83-84
- ↑ Revealed in The Silent Thaw, page 286
- ↑ Revealed in The Silent Thaw, pages 313-314
- ↑ 39.0 39.1 Revealed in The Silent Thaw, page 314
- ↑ Revealed in Veil of Shadows, chapter 15
- ↑ Revealed in Sunrise, chapter 17
- ↑ 42.0 42.1 Revealed in The Fourth Apprentice, page 236
- ↑ Revealed in The Fourth Apprentice, page 243
- ↑ 44.0 44.1 Revealed in The Fourth Apprentice, chapter 26
- ↑ Revealed in Into the Wild, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Erin Hunter Chat 4
- ↑ Revealed in Dark River, page 240
- ↑ Revealed in Dark River, page 136
- ↑ Revealed in The Forgotten Warrior, page 11
- ↑ Revealed in The Forgotten Warrior, page 49