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This article contains major spoilers for the recently released, Darkness Within. This also includes the reveal of the identity of the impostor. Please proceed at your own discretion. |
"Why would I spy for an impostor? You have to trust me. I only tried to help Bramblestar before I knew what he was. But now that I know he's not Bramblestar, I want to protect my Clan. I'll do anything you ask." |
— Bristlefrost to the cats at the secret meeting in The Silent Thaw, page 238 |
Bristlefrost is a thick-furred[8] pale gray she-cat[1] with blue-green eyes,[9] neat ears,[10] and long whiskers.[11]
Bristlefrost is a ThunderClan warrior who has served under Bramblestar's, the impostor's, and Squirrelflight's leaderships in the lake territories. She was born as Bristlekit to Fernsong and Ivypool, with her littermates Thriftkit and Flipkit, and was later apprenticed to Rosepetal as Bristlepaw. She saved Rootpaw from drowning, and he developed a crush on her. She earned her warrior name of Bristlefrost, but quickly became depressed as Stemleaf, her crush, rejected her. After Bramblestar's revival, he easily manipulated Bristlefrost into working with him to catch any cat breaking the the warrior code. However, Bristlefrost soon learned her leader was an impostor and agreed to become a double agent for the rebels. The impostor named her deputy, but when Squirrelflight was named leader following the impostor's defeat, Bristlefrost happily stepped down and desired to became a dedicated and loyal warrior to ThunderClan. After a journey to retrieve the Sisters, Bristlefrost and Rootspring admit their love for each other, but find acceptance remaining in their own Clans.
Contents
History
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A Vision of Shadows
- "Ivypool says you came to visit us before. But I don't remember you. We'd only just opened our eyes. You look like Ivypool except you don't have white splotches."
- ―Bristlekit to Dovewing The Raging Storm, page chapter 3
The Broken Code
- "I told you. I'm worried about Bramblestar. He's been acting weird. But you say it's not Bramblestar. And that makes sense. Bramblestar was always kind. He always wanted the best for his Clan, but I think this Bramblestar wants to hurt ThunderClan. He doesn't care who suffers."
- ―Bristlefrost to the others concerned about Bramblestar The Silent Thaw, page 234
- When the rebels wish to murder the impostor, Squirrelflight fears for Bramblestar's spirit and makes Bristlefrost promise to protect him. Following a failed assassination attempt on the impostor's life, he exiles Berrynose and names Bristlefrost his deputy instead, despite her never receiving an apprentice. After a devastating battle between the Clans, Squirrelflight instead chooses Lionblaze as deputy. Bristlefrost is horrified when several of her Clanmates, including her brother, decide to leave ThunderClan, and questions the stability of her Clan's future. She, Rootspring, Needleclaw and Spotfur go on a mission to retrieve the Sisters when Rootspring and Tree learn the spirits of their former Clanmates are suffering. She and Rootspring struggle to maintain their growing feelings towards each other, and Bristlefrost promises Spotfur to help raise her kits when the queen discovers she is expecting Stemleaf's kits. They find the Sisters and convince them to help the Clans; however, the spirits they summon are writhing in pain and aggressive. Bristlefrost and Rootspring admit their love for each other, but both find acceptance that they belong in their own Clan. When the Clan leaders decide to kill Ashfur, Bristlefrost and Rootspring convince Squirrelflight to let Bramblestar go and comfort her.
Character pixels
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Official art
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Ceremonies
Bristlefrost's warrior ceremony | ||||||||||
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Bristlefrost's deputy ceremony | ||||
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Personality and Relationships
- Main article: Bristlefrost/PR
- Bristlefrost is brave, eager, and has a strong sense of duty. While serving as the impostor's aid and secret spy for the rebels, Bristlefrost developed a negative reputation with her Clanmates. For more of Bristlefrost's personality and relationships, click here!
Family
- Main article: Bristlefrost/Family
- Bristlefrost's parents are Fernsong and Ivypool, and her siblings are Flipclaw and Thriftear. For more of Bristlefrost's family, click here!
Appearances
- River of Fire (First appearance)
- Tawnypelt's Clan (Mentioned only)
- The Raging Storm
- Squirrelflight's Hope
- Lost Stars
- The Silent Thaw
- Veil of Shadows
- Darkness Within
- Graystripe's Vow
Trivia
Author statements
- Kate likes Bristlefrost as a character and thinks she would make a good leader of ThunderClan.[blog 1]
- Kate believes Bristlefrost to be short-furred.[blog 2]
Interesting facts
- Bristlefrost and her littermates have WindClan blood through Crowfeather.[12]
- She was made deputy despite never mentoring an apprentice.[6]
Quotes
- Bristlefrost: "I really-really-like you. I've always felt that we might be mates one someday. And now that I'm a warrior, maybe this is the time for us to start thinking of each other in a new way?"
- Stemleaf: "I'm sorry. I had no idea you felt like this, Bristlefrost. I like you a lot, but I always thought of you as a friend-a really good friend, almost like another littermate. I've never felt...that way about you."
- Lost Stars, page 141
- Rootpaw: "But you're one of the greatest cats I've ever met. You saved my life when my own Clanmates were too scared even to try. If it weren't for you, I'd be at the bottom of the lake right now, frozen solid like the medicine cats say the Moonpool is. And you came to check on me every day while I was recovering."
- Bristlefrost: "Any cat would have done that. But what have I done since?"
- Lost Stars, pages 184-185
- Bristlefrost: "We never thanked StarClan for the prey! We must thank StarClan."
- Dewnose: "I thanked StarClan. Just not out loud."
- The Silent Thaw, pages 57-59
- Bristlefrost: "How will StarClan come back if we keep breaking the code?"
- Spotfur: "Do you really think they'll come back if no cat talks to me for a quarter moon?"
- The Silent Thaw, page 118
- Rootspring: "I'm sorry for doubting you. But I didn't know what to think. If I didn't like you so much, I wouldn't have felt so angry when it looked like you had turned on me and the others."
- Bristlefrost: "You like me? Even after...?"
- Veil of Shadows, pages 250-251
- "Oh, don't be sorry, Squirrelflight! I never deserved to be deputy, and I'm sure StarClan would never have approved, no matter what the false Bramblestar said. I'm just not ready. I'm so glad to step back for a cat who's truly worthy."
- ―Bristlefrost to Squirrelflight about stepping down as deputy Veil of Shadows, page 278
- Needleclaw: "You're thinking about her, aren't you? [...] I knew it! You have to get over her. You two can never happen."
- Rootspring: "We're just friends."
- Darkness Within, pages 143-144
- Bristlefrost: "It's not like you to take unnecessary risks. [...] I know you're brave, but you're not foolish. And now you're carrying kits, shouldn't you be more careful, not less?"
- Spotfur: "And what if I don't want the kits?"
- Darkness Within, pages 171-173
- Rootspring: "We need to make a choice. I can join ThunderClan, or you can join SkyClan. As long as we're together, I don't care which."
- Bristlefrost: "You do care. I know you do. You know exactly which of us you think should leave our Clan. You're hoping I will leave ThunderClan."
- Darkness Within, pages 273-274
- "Love surged through Bristlefrost's chest. Rootspring was willing to fight to save something she cared about, even if it meant sacrificing his own happiness."
- ―Bristlefrost's thoughts about Rootspring Darkness Within, page 306
- Squirrelflight: "I've imagined losing Bramblestar many times. In battles, to sickness, but never like this. I thought I'd have eight more lives to say good-bye, but he's gone before I was ready, and I can't let go of the idea that he's still out there."
- Rootspring: "He's not. Something terrible is happening to the spirits around the lake. Perhaps it's better that he's not among them."
- Darkness Within, pages 310-311
External links
- A Legacy of Fire on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Show Us What You've Got on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Lost Stars and Path of a Warrior on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Writing Lost Stars on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- The Best Fathers a Cat Could Have on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Outpacing other 'Paws (and Mentors) on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Apprentices: A Fresh Perspective on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Squirrelflight's Hope on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Codebreakers: Brainstorming The Broken Code on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- The Journey So Far: Lost Stars on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Writing a Good Prophecy on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Exclusive! Veil of Shadows: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (Allegiance only) (backup link)
- The Journey So Far: The Silent Thaw on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Exclusive! Graystripe's Vow: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Exclusive! Darkness Within: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Darkness Within: A look at the most popular fan theories on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- The Journey So Far: Veil of Shadows on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Winners of the January Fan Challenge + New Challenge Announcement on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Exclusive! The Place of No Stars Except on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Exclusive! A Warrior's Choice Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Character Spotlight: Spotfur on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Revealed in River of Fire, page 203
- ↑ Revealed in Veil of Shadows, page 78
- ↑ Revealed in River of Fire, allegiances
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Revealed in Lost Stars, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Lost Stars, page 141
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Revealed in Veil of Shadows, page 199
- ↑ Revealed in Veil of Shadows, page 278
- ↑ Revealed in Lost Stars, chapter 16
- ↑ Revealed in Darkness Within, page 321
- ↑ Revealed in Darkness Within, page 272
- ↑ Revealed in Darkness Within, page 150
- ↑ Revealed in Sunrise, page 317
Author references
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Leader | Squirrelflight |
Deputy | Lionblaze |
Medicine cats | Jayfeather • Alderheart |
Warriors | Thornclaw • Whitewing • Birchfall • Mousewhisker (Baypaw) • Poppyfrost • Cinderheart (Finchpaw) • Bumblestripe • Blossomfall • Ivypool • Cherryfall • Molewhisker • Lilyheart (Flamepaw) • Dewnose • Stormcloud • Fernsong • Sorrelstripe • Hollytuft • Sparkpelt • Honeyfur • Leafshade • Twigbranch • Finleap • Eaglewing (Myrtlepaw) • Plumstone • Shellfur • Snaptooth • Flywhisker • Bristlefrost • Thriftear • Flipclaw |
Apprentices | Baypaw • Myrtlepaw • Flamepaw • Finchpaw |
Queens | Daisy • Spotfur |
Kits | N/A |
Elders | Graystripe • Brackenfur • Brightheart • Cloudtail |