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− | Bumblestripe/Main article|Main article |
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+ | {{Main Quote |
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+ | |quote="I ''get'' it, okay? You don't like me the same way I like you. I'll get over it. I'm just disappointed you're not the cat I thought you were." |
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+ | |speaker=Bumblestripe speaking to [[Dovewing]] |
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− | Bumblestripe/PR|Personality & relationships |
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+ | |ref=''[[The Last Hope]]'', page 144}} |
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+ | {{Charcat |
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+ | |image=Bumblestripe.warrior.png |
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+ | |image2=Bumblestripe.FG-4.png |
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+ | |option1=Pixel |
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+ | |option2=Official art |
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+ | |affie={{ThunderClan|{{r|po5|a}}}} |
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+ | |pastaffie={{Loner|{{r|tbc3|229}}}}<br>{{The rebels|{{r|tbc3|231}}}} |
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+ | |age=Unknown |
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+ | |death=Unknown |
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+ | <!--Names--> |
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+ | |kit=Bumblekit{{r|po4|158}} |
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+ | |apprentice=Bumblepaw{{r|om1|a}} |
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+ | |warrior=Bumblestripe{{r|om2|176}} |
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+ | |loner=Bumblestripe{{r|tbc3|229}} |
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+ | |refugee=Bumblestripe{{r|tbc3|286}} |
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+ | <!--End Names--> |
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+ | <!--Kin--> |
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+ | |mother=[[Millie]] |
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+ | |father=[[Graystripe]] |
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+ | |sisters=[[Blossomfall]], [[Briarlight]] |
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+ | |half-brother=[[Stormfur]] |
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+ | |half-sister=[[Feathertail]] |
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+ | |formermate=[[Dovewing]] |
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+ | <!--End Kin--> |
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+ | |mentor=[[Mousewhisker]]{{r|om1|a}} |
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+ | |apps=[[Seedpaw]],{{r|bs|a}} [[Leafshade]],{{r|vs2|235}} [[Shellfur]]{{r|vs5|chapter 15}} |
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+ | |livebooks=''[[Eclipse]]'', ''[[Long Shadows]]'', ''[[Sunrise (book)|Sunrise]]'', ''[[Omen of the Stars]]'', ''[[A Vision of Shadows]]'', ''[[Lost Stars]]'', ''[[The Silent Thaw]]'', ''[[Veil of Shadows]]'', ''[[Super Editions]]'', ''[[Novellas]]'', ''[[Battles of the Clans]]'' |
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+ | |deadbooks=Unknown}} |
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+ | '''Bumblestripe ''' is a bulky,{{r|om5|199}} big,{{r|ds|chapter 8}} very pale gray tom.{{r|po6|a}} He has black stripes that resemble a bumblebee,{{r|po4|158}} thick fur,{{r|om5|102}} and a torn ear.{{r|om3|8}} |
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+ | '''Bumblestripe''' is a [[ThunderClan]] [[warrior]] that has served under [[Firestar|Firestar's]], [[Bramblestar|Bramblestar's]], [[Bramblestar's impostor|the impostor's]], and [[Squirrelflight|Squirrelflight's]] leaderships in [[the lake territories]]. He was born as '''Bumblekit''' to [[Graystripe]] and [[Millie]] with two sisters: [[Blossomfall|Blossomkit]] and [[Briarlight|Briarkit]]. As [[apprentice|apprentices]], '''Bumblepaw''' became friends with [[Dovewing|Dovepaw]] and developed feelings for her. After he became a warrior, '''Bumblestripe''' was increasingly close with Dovewing, who chose to become his [[Mates|mate]] instead of breaking [[The warrior code|the code]] to be with [[Tigerstar (AVoS)|Tigerheart]], a [[ShadowClan]] cat. |
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+ | However, with the loss of Dovewing's powers, she struggled to fit in as a normal [[cat]], despite Bumblestripe's attempts to console her, and she broke up with him due to her unresolved feelings for Tigerheart. When Dovewing joined ShadowClan to be with Tigerstar, Bumblestripe's feelings for her hardened over time and he branded her as a traitor to ThunderClan. He became a follower of Bramblestar's impostor, and asked to become deputy of ThunderClan after Squirrelflight's exile. Bumblestripe was exiled after he stood up to the impostor, but returned after Squirrelflight became the acting leader. |
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+ | ==History== |
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+ | ===''[[Power of Three]]''=== |
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+ | {{Dialogue a-b |
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+ | |speaker a = Bumblekit |
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+ | |quote a = I'm scared. What if Sol comes into the camp and gets us? |
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+ | |speaker b = Millie |
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+ | |quote b = Sol is far away, little one. |
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+ | |speaker c = Daisy |
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+ | |quote c = And there are big, strong warriors here to guard us. Do you think that your father would let any cat lay a claw on you? |
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+ | |speaker d = Bumblekit |
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+ | |quote d = No! Graystripe is the best! |
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+ | |description = Bumblekit worried about Sol |
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+ | |source = [[Sunrise (book)|Sunrise]] |
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+ | |page number = 36}} |
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+ | :Bumblekit is born to Graystripe and Millie alongside his sisters Blossomkit and Briarkit. His father notes his stripes look like a bumblebee's and thus earns the name Bumblekit. He wails for his mother the entirety of the [[The Great Battle (PoT)|great battle]]. [[Daisy (cat)|Daisy]] cares for him and Blossomkit when Millie and Briarkit fall ill to [[Diseases_and_injuries#Chest_Infections|greencough]]. He is terrified [[Sol]] would capture and kill him, but Daisy assures Graystripe wouldn't let Sol lay a claw on his kits. While playing with his sisters, [[Honeyfern]] saves Briarkit from being bitten by a [[Prey#Snakes|snake]]. [[Firestar]] asks [[Leafpool]] and [[Jayfeather]] to bring [[Medicine#Deathberries|deathberries]] into the camp to kill the snake, and the [[Medicine cat|medicine cats]] teach the [[Queen|queens]], [[Kit|kits]], and [[Apprentice|apprentices]] the dangers of the berries. Leafpool later rebukes Bumblekit for thinking the berries look delicious. |
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+ | ===''[[Omen of the Stars]]''=== |
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+ | {{Quote |
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+ | |quote=I like to look up at our ancestors. Sometimes I wonder which are mine. I think your ancestors would shine really brightly, Dovewing. |
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+ | |speaker=Bumblestripe to Dovewing under the jasmine |
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+ | |source=The Forgotten Warrior |
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+ | |page number=107}} |
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+ | :Bumblepaw is now an apprentice [[Mentor|mentored]] by [[Mousewhisker]]. When Jayfeather teaches the apprentices a few basic [[Medicine|herbs]], Bumblepaw eagerly engages in the lesson. He lines Dovepaw's nest with feathers after her [[Journey to the beaver dam|long journey]]. During his assessment, Bumblepaw is paired with Briarpaw and he and his littermates successfully pass. He is named Bumblestripe, and his sisters Blossomfall and Briarlight. While battle training with [[Ivypool|Ivypaw]], he grumbles about how StarClan was cruel to Briarlight for allowing the tree to paralyze her. Ivypaw encourages Bumblestripe not to loose faith on his sister. He frequently spends time with Briarlight in the medicine cat's den, and even joins her on a walk outside of camp. |
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+ | :Bumblestripe begins to develop feelings for Dovewing, and Blossomfall amusingly tells Dovewing how much her brother adores her. Despite originally denying Bumblestripe's offer, Dovewing joins him on a night walk and they sit and talk beneath some jasmine. [[Rosepetal]] insists angrily that Dovewing should be nicer to Bumblestripe, but when she goes to apologize, Bumblestripe is furious of Dovewing's constant attitude. He grows wary when Dovewing sits next to Tigerheart at a [[Gathering]], but insists she can sit with whoever she wants to. During the [[The Great Battle (TLH)|battle against the]] [[Place of No Stars (residence)|Dark Forest]], he and Dovewing team up. When Firestar dies, Bumblestripe leans close to Dovewing to comfort her. |
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+ | ===''[[A Vision of Shadows]]''=== |
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+ | {{Quote |
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+ | |quote=I told you then what a great mother you would be. I couldn't wait for us to have kits of our own—and then everything went wrong between us, and I still don't understand why. Dovewing, couldn't we try again? Losing Purdy like this...it's made me realize that life is short. What are we waiting for? You're the only cat I want, and...and a Clan is always given new life when it welcomes new kits. Wouldn't you agree? |
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+ | |speaker=Bumblestripe to Dovewing about starting a family |
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+ | |source=Shattered Sky/Bonus Scene |
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+ | |page number=11}} |
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+ | :Bumblestripe is given his second apprentice, [[Leafshade|Leafpaw]], and becomes an uncle to Blossomfall's kits. After [[Purdy|Purdy's]] death, Bumblestripe admits he wants to try again with Dovewing and start a family with her. Dovewing rebukes it is the most inopportune time to even consider having kits because of [[Darktail|Darktail's]] reign, but Bumblestripe disagrees. While on a patrol with Tigerheart, Dovewing realizes she wants to be with Tigerheart instead of Bumblestripe. After Dovewing disappears, Bumblestripe joins a patrol to [[SkyClan]] to search for her. However, he suspects Dovewing's disappearance is related to Tigerheart because Bumblestripe shares a knowing glance with [[Honeyfur]] when [[Rowanclaw|Rowanstar]] announces Tigerheart's disappearance. |
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+ | :Bumblestripe gains his nephew [[Shellfur|Shellpaw]] as his third apprentice. He helps [[Lionblaze]] move Briarlight out of the medicine cats' den to avoid the sickness. Unfortunately, Briarlight falls ill and soon passes surrounded by her family. When Dovewing returns briefly to [[ThunderClan]] with her kits, Bumblestripe admits he is happy for her, although sincere, there is sadness in his voice. Later, when Dovewing visits ThunderClan briefly, Bumblestripe is hostile towards her. |
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+ | ===''[[The Broken Code]]''=== |
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+ | {{Quote |
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+ | |quote = I want to defend the warrior code as much as you do. I'd be honored if you'd consider me for deputy. |
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+ | |speaker = Bumblestripe to Bramblestar about becoming deputy |
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+ | |source = The Silent Thaw |
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+ | |page number = 286}} |
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+ | :Bumblestripe and Berrynose are [[Bramblestar's impostor|Bramblestar's]] strongest supporters in the fight to punish the [[Codebreakers|codebreakers]]. He spies on Squirrelflight's atonement and reveals to Bramblestar that she went to [[SkyClan]] to convince them to rebel against ThunderClan. When Squirrelflight is exiled, Bumblestripe offers to become deputy. After his father is exiled by the impostor, Bumblestripe joins him, Blossomfall, and many other cats in standing up to the fake Bramblestar, to which they are exiled from ThunderClan. However, he rejoins when [[Squirrelflight]] becomes acting leader. |
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+ | ===''[[Super Editions]]''=== |
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+ | {{SEs|Bumblestripe}} |
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+ | :In '''''[[Bramblestar's Storm]]''''', [[Seedpaw]] is appointed Bumblestripe's first apprentice. He and Dovewing are now [[Mates|mates]], and he is eager to begin a family with her. He compliments Dovewing when she praises Seedpaw's hunting skills. Later, Bumblestripe brings Bramblestar deeper in the [[The tunnels|tunnels]] to Dovewing who is trying to use her powers again. During the [[Battle against the badgers (BS)|battle against the badgers]], Bumblestripe grimly notices Dovewing fighting alongside Tigerheart. Blossomfall and Rosepetal gossip how the two broke up, and Blossomfall promises to mention Rosepetal to her brother. |
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+ | ===''[[Novellas]]''=== |
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+ | {{Novellas|Bumblestripe}} |
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+ | :In '''''[[Dovewing's Silence]]''''', Bumblestripe participates in his fallen Clanmates' burial and later helps rebuild dens with Dovewing. He admits maybe the Dark Forest trainees should be punished, but Dovewing convinces him otherwise. Dovewing grows more affectionate with Bumblestripe and admires his loyalty to his littermates. She also firmly decides to choose Bumblestripe over Tigerheart. |
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+ | ==Character pixels== |
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+ | {{Charart|kit|apprentice|warrior|loner|refugee}} |
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+ | ==Official art== |
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+ | {{OfficialArt|FG-4|Icon}} |
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+ | ==Family== |
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+ | :Bumblestripe's parents are Millie and Graystripe. His littermates are Blossomfall and Briarlight. He is Dovewing's former mate. For more of Bumblestripe's family, click [[Bumblestripe/Family|here]]! |
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+ | ==Appearances== |
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+ | {{Mclist|2| |
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+ | *''[[Eclipse]]'' {{1st}} |
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+ | *''[[Long Shadows]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Sunrise (book)|Sunrise]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Hollyleaf's Story]]'' {{Ao}} |
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+ | *''[[The Fourth Apprentice]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Mistystar's Omen]]'' {{Ao}} |
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+ | *''[[Fading Echoes]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Night Whispers]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Sign of the Moon]]'' |
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+ | *''[[The Forgotten Warrior]]'' |
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+ | *''[[The Last Hope]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Dovewing's Silence]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Crowfeather's Trial]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Bramblestar's Storm]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Tigerheart's Shadow]]'' {{Ao}} |
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+ | *''[[Tawnypelt's Clan]]'' {{Ao}} |
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+ | *''[[Squirrelflight's Hope]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Lost Stars]]'' {{Ao}} |
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+ | *''[[The Silent Thaw]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Veil of Shadows]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Graystripe's Vow]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Battles of the Clans]]'' |
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+ | *''[[The Ultimate Guide]]'' |
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+ | }} |
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+ | ==Trivia== |
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+ | ===Interesting facts=== |
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+ | *He has [[Kittypet|kittypet]] blood through Millie,{{r|po4|159}} and [[SkyClan]] blood through his grandmother, [[Willowpelt]].{{r|fq|496-497}} |
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+ | ===Author statements=== |
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+ | *Kate confirmed that Dovewing chose Bumblestripe over Tigerheart as Bumblestripe was the more sensible option, and loving a cat from another Clan wouldn't work out well.<ref>Revealed on [https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10150883725271629&id=139542771628 Kate's Facebook]</ref> Although the two split in ''Bramblestar's Storm'' due to Dovewing's unresolved feelings for Tigerheart,<ref>Revealed on [https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10152864612042454&id=29566467453 Vicky's Facebook]</ref> Kate thinks that Dovewing "just wasn't that into Bumblestripe," and that she only could think about him as a friend.<ref group="blog">{{Blog|url=https://erinhunter.katecary.co.uk/new-improved-allegiance-list-for-the-apprentices-quest/comment-page-4/#comments|title=New Improved Allegiance List for ''The Apprentice's Quest''!|backup=http://web.archive.org/web/20191208073457/https://erinhunter.katecary.co.uk/new-improved-allegiance-list-for-the-apprentices-quest/comment-page-4/|screenshot=Bumblestripe friend.screenshot.png}}</ref> |
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+ | *Kate also prefers Dovewing's romance with Tigerstar over with Bumblestripe because the latter "plays the victim too hard".<ref group="blog">{{Blog|url=https://blogclan.katecary.co.uk/2017/02/17/tigerhearts-shadow-spoiler-page/comment-page-8/#comments|title=''Tigerheart's Shadow'' Spoiler Page|backup=http://web.archive.org/web/20191208074349/https://blogclan.katecary.co.uk/2017/02/17/tigerhearts-shadow-spoiler-page/comment-page-8/|screenshot=Bumblestripe victim.screenshot.png}}</ref> |
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+ | *Kate thinks Bumblestripe knew about Dovewing and Tigerstar's secret romance prior to Dovewing's announcement of it.<ref group="blog">{{Blog|url=https://blogclan.katecary.co.uk/2017/02/17/tigerhearts-shadow-spoiler-page/comment-page-7/#comments|title=''Tigerheart's Shadow'' Spoiler Page|backup=http://web.archive.org/web/20191208073834/https://blogclan.katecary.co.uk/2017/02/17/tigerhearts-shadow-spoiler-page/comment-page-7/|screenshot=Bumblestripe gossip.screenshot.png}}</ref> |
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+ | *Vicky confirms that Millie neglected her other children out of her desperate attempt to care for Briarlight,<ref>Revealed on [https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10152807606922454&id=29566467453 Vicky's Facebook]</ref> but Kate says that Millie still loves Blossomfall and Bumblestripe, and she wishes Briarlight weren't injured so their mother could spend more time with them.<ref group="blog">{{Blog|url=https://erinhunter.katecary.co.uk/ask-kate-questions/comment-page-27/#comments|title=Ask Kate Questions|backup=http://web.archive.org/web/20180514194437/http://erinhunter.katecary.co.uk/ask-kate-questions/comment-page-27/|screenshot=Millie loves her kits.screenshot.png}}</ref> |
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+ | *He is one of Kate's least favorite characters.<ref group="blog">{{Blog|url=https://blogclan.katecary.co.uk/2019/01/02/silent-thaw-discussion-page/comment-page-15/#comments|title=''Silent Thaw'' Spoiler Page|backup=http://web.archive.org/web/20191215180544/https://blogclan.katecary.co.uk/2019/01/02/silent-thaw-discussion-page/comment-page-15/|screenshot=Bristlefrost Kate.screenshot.png}}</ref> |
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+ | ===Mistakes=== |
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+ | *He has mistakenly been listed as Bumbleflight.{{r|om2|a}}{{r|mo|a}} |
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+ | ==Quotes== |
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+ | {{Dialogue a-b |
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+ | |speaker a=Bumblestripe |
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+ | |quote a=Briarlight would have loved this. It's just not fair! She was trying to help Longtail. Why did StarClan have to punish her? |
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+ | |speaker b=Ivypaw |
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+ | |quote b=Sometimes bad things happen. |
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+ | |speaker c=Bumblestripe |
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+ | |quote c=Then what's the point of StarClan? |
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+ | |speaker d=Ivypaw |
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+ | |quote d=Briarlight won't let this beat her. |
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+ | |speaker e=Bumblestripe |
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+ | |quote e=No. But it didn't have to happen. |
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+ | |description=Ivypaw consoling Bumblestripe during a mock battle |
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+ | |source=[[Fading Echoes]] |
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+ | |page number=202}} |
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+ | {{Quote |
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+ | |quote= I was talking to Bumblestripe earlier. He's a nice young warrior- so polite! He likes you a lot, you know. |
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+ | |speaker=Whitewing talking about Bumblestripe to Dovewing |
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+ | |source=The Forgotten Warrior |
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+ | |page number=35}} |
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+ | {{coltex|{{Quote |
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+ | |quote = I'm really proud of you. I'm glad you're my Clanmate. |
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+ | |speaker = Bumblestripe to Dovewing |
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+ | |source = The Forgotten Warrior |
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+ | |page number = 150}} |
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+ | {{Quote |
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+ | |quote = I hope ShadowClan doesn’t think we’re giving them more territory when the floods go down. |
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+ | |speaker = Bumblestripe |
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+ | |source = Bramblestar's Storm |
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+ | |page number = 195}} |
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+ | {{Dialogue a-b |
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+ | |speaker a = Bumblestripe |
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+ | |quote a = I can't wait for us to have our own kits. I know you'll be a great mother. |
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+ | |speaker b = Dovewing |
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+ | |quote b = There's plenty of time for that. We need to deal with the flood first. |
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+ | |description = Bumblestripe and Dovewing about kits |
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+ | |source = [[Bramblestar's Storm]] |
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+ | |page number = 199}} |
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+ | {{Dialogue a-b |
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+ | |speaker a = Dovewing |
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+ | |quote a = Thanks for catching me! I'd have looked dumber than a sheep if I'd landed on my muzzle! |
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+ | |speaker b = Bumblestripe |
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+ | |quote b = I'll always be here to catch you. |
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+ | |description = Bumblestripe and Dovewing on the way to a Gathering |
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+ | |source = [[Dovewing's Silence]] |
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+ | |page number = chapter 6}} |
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+ | |'''''See more'''''}} |
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+ | {{Endspoiler}} |
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+ | ==External links== |
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+ | *{{Article|stand-together-or-fall-divided|Stand Together or Fall Divided}} {{Imo}} {{Backup|http://archive.today/2020.02.10-032842/https://warriorcats.com/content/article/stand-together-or-fall-divided}} |
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+ | *{{Article|exclusive-veil-of-shadows-excerpt|Exclusive! ''Veil of Shadows:'' Excerpt}} {{Ao}} {{Backup|http://archive.today/2020.02.10-034204/https://warriorcats.com/content/article/exclusive-veil-of-shadows-excerpt}} |
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+ | *{{Article|nothing-but-stories|Nothing But Stories}} {{Imo}} {{Backup|http://archive.ph/PzKWq}} |
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+ | *{{Article|exclusive-graystripe-s-vow-excerpt|Exclusive! ''Graystripe's Vow'': Excerpt}} {{Backup|http://archive.today/elHk5}} |
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+ | *{{Article|exclusive-darkness-within-excerpt|Exclusive! ''Darkness Within'': Excerpt}} {{Ao}} {{Backup|https://archive.vn/Igrn2}} |
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+ | ==Notes and references== |
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+ | {{reflist|2}} |
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+ | {{authorlist}} |
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Revision as of 18:38, 28 September 2020
"I get it, okay? You don't like me the same way I like you. I'll get over it. I'm just disappointed you're not the cat I thought you were." |
— Bumblestripe speaking to Dovewing in The Last Hope, page 144 |
Bumblestripe is a bulky,[11] big,[12] very pale gray tom.[13] He has black stripes that resemble a bumblebee,[4] thick fur,[14] and a torn ear.[15]
Bumblestripe is a ThunderClan warrior that has served under Firestar's, Bramblestar's, the impostor's, and Squirrelflight's leaderships in the lake territories. He was born as Bumblekit to Graystripe and Millie with two sisters: Blossomkit and Briarkit. As apprentices, Bumblepaw became friends with Dovepaw and developed feelings for her. After he became a warrior, Bumblestripe was increasingly close with Dovewing, who chose to become his mate instead of breaking the code to be with Tigerheart, a ShadowClan cat.
However, with the loss of Dovewing's powers, she struggled to fit in as a normal cat, despite Bumblestripe's attempts to console her, and she broke up with him due to her unresolved feelings for Tigerheart. When Dovewing joined ShadowClan to be with Tigerstar, Bumblestripe's feelings for her hardened over time and he branded her as a traitor to ThunderClan. He became a follower of Bramblestar's impostor, and asked to become deputy of ThunderClan after Squirrelflight's exile. Bumblestripe was exiled after he stood up to the impostor, but returned after Squirrelflight became the acting leader.
History
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Power of Three
- Bumblekit: "I'm scared. What if Sol comes into the camp and gets us?"
- Millie: "Sol is far away, little one."
- Sunrise
Omen of the Stars
- "I like to look up at our ancestors. Sometimes I wonder which are mine. I think your ancestors would shine really brightly, Dovewing."
- ―Bumblestripe to Dovewing under the jasmine The Forgotten Warrior
- Bumblestripe begins to develop feelings for Dovewing, and Blossomfall amusingly tells Dovewing how much her brother adores her. Despite originally denying Bumblestripe's offer, Dovewing joins him on a night walk and they sit and talk beneath some jasmine. Rosepetal insists angrily that Dovewing should be nicer to Bumblestripe, but when she goes to apologize, Bumblestripe is furious of Dovewing's constant attitude. He grows wary when Dovewing sits next to Tigerheart at a Gathering, but insists she can sit with whoever she wants to. During the battle against the Dark Forest, he and Dovewing team up. When Firestar dies, Bumblestripe leans close to Dovewing to comfort her.
A Vision of Shadows
- "I told you then what a great mother you would be. I couldn't wait for us to have kits of our own—and then everything went wrong between us, and I still don't understand why. Dovewing, couldn't we try again? Losing Purdy like this...it's made me realize that life is short. What are we waiting for? You're the only cat I want, and...and a Clan is always given new life when it welcomes new kits. Wouldn't you agree?"
- ―Bumblestripe to Dovewing about starting a family Shattered Sky/Bonus Scene
- Bumblestripe gains his nephew Shellpaw as his third apprentice. He helps Lionblaze move Briarlight out of the medicine cats' den to avoid the sickness. Unfortunately, Briarlight falls ill and soon passes surrounded by her family. When Dovewing returns briefly to ThunderClan with her kits, Bumblestripe admits he is happy for her, although sincere, there is sadness in his voice. Later, when Dovewing visits ThunderClan briefly, Bumblestripe is hostile towards her.
The Broken Code
- "I want to defend the warrior code as much as you do. I'd be honored if you'd consider me for deputy."
- ―Bumblestripe to Bramblestar about becoming deputy The Silent Thaw
Super Editions
This section summarizes Bumblestripe's significant Super Editions appearances. If you're looking for a full list, find one here!
- In Bramblestar's Storm, Seedpaw is appointed Bumblestripe's first apprentice. He and Dovewing are now mates, and he is eager to begin a family with her. He compliments Dovewing when she praises Seedpaw's hunting skills. Later, Bumblestripe brings Bramblestar deeper in the tunnels to Dovewing who is trying to use her powers again. During the battle against the badgers, Bumblestripe grimly notices Dovewing fighting alongside Tigerheart. Blossomfall and Rosepetal gossip how the two broke up, and Blossomfall promises to mention Rosepetal to her brother.
Novellas
This section summarizes Bumblestripe's significant Novellas appearances. If you're looking for a full list, find one here!
- In Dovewing's Silence, Bumblestripe participates in his fallen Clanmates' burial and later helps rebuild dens with Dovewing. He admits maybe the Dark Forest trainees should be punished, but Dovewing convinces him otherwise. Dovewing grows more affectionate with Bumblestripe and admires his loyalty to his littermates. She also firmly decides to choose Bumblestripe over Tigerheart.
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Family
- Main article: Bumblestripe/Family
- Bumblestripe's parents are Millie and Graystripe. His littermates are Blossomfall and Briarlight. He is Dovewing's former mate. For more of Bumblestripe's family, click here!
Appearances
- Eclipse (First appearance)
- 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
- Tigerheart's Shadow (Allegiance only)
- River of Fire
- Tawnypelt's Clan (Allegiance only)
- The Raging Storm
- Squirrelflight's Hope
- Lost Stars (Allegiance only)
- The Silent Thaw
- Veil of Shadows
- Graystripe's Vow
- Battles of the Clans
- The Ultimate Guide
Trivia
Interesting facts
- He has kittypet blood through Millie,[16] and SkyClan blood through his grandmother, Willowpelt.[17]
Author statements
- Kate confirmed that Dovewing chose Bumblestripe over Tigerheart as Bumblestripe was the more sensible option, and loving a cat from another Clan wouldn't work out well.[18] Although the two split in Bramblestar's Storm due to Dovewing's unresolved feelings for Tigerheart,[19] Kate thinks that Dovewing "just wasn't that into Bumblestripe," and that she only could think about him as a friend.[blog 1]
- Kate also prefers Dovewing's romance with Tigerstar over with Bumblestripe because the latter "plays the victim too hard".[blog 2]
- Kate thinks Bumblestripe knew about Dovewing and Tigerstar's secret romance prior to Dovewing's announcement of it.[blog 3]
- Vicky confirms that Millie neglected her other children out of her desperate attempt to care for Briarlight,[20] but Kate says that Millie still loves Blossomfall and Bumblestripe, and she wishes Briarlight weren't injured so their mother could spend more time with them.[blog 4]
- He is one of Kate's least favorite characters.[blog 5]
Mistakes
Quotes
- Bumblestripe: "Briarlight would have loved this. It's just not fair! She was trying to help Longtail. Why did StarClan have to punish her?"
- Ivypaw: "Sometimes bad things happen."
- Fading Echoes
- "I was talking to Bumblestripe earlier. He's a nice young warrior- so polite! He likes you a lot, you know."
- ―Whitewing talking about Bumblestripe to Dovewing The Forgotten Warrior
- "I'm really proud of you. I'm glad you're my Clanmate."
- ―Bumblestripe to Dovewing The Forgotten Warrior
- "I hope ShadowClan doesn’t think we’re giving them more territory when the floods go down."
- ―Bumblestripe Bramblestar's Storm
- Bumblestripe: "I can't wait for us to have our own kits. I know you'll be a great mother."
- Dovewing: "There's plenty of time for that. We need to deal with the flood first."
- Bramblestar's Storm
- Dovewing: "Thanks for catching me! I'd have looked dumber than a sheep if I'd landed on my muzzle!"
- Bumblestripe: "I'll always be here to catch you."
- Dovewing's Silence
External links
- Stand Together or Fall Divided on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Exclusive! Veil of Shadows: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (Allegiance only) (backup link)
- Nothing But Stories on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Exclusive! Graystripe's Vow: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Exclusive! Darkness Within: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (Allegiance only) (backup link)
Notes and references
- ↑ Revealed in Long Shadows, allegiances
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Revealed in Veil of Shadows, page 229
- ↑ Revealed in Veil of Shadows, page 231
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Revealed in Eclipse, page 158
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Revealed in The Fourth Apprentice, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Fading Echoes, page 176
- ↑ Revealed in Veil of Shadows, page 286
- ↑ Revealed in Bramblestar's Storm, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Thunder and Shadow, page 235
- ↑ Revealed in River of Fire, chapter 15
- ↑ Revealed in The Forgotten Warrior, page 199
- ↑ Revealed in Dovewing's Silence, chapter 8
- ↑ Revealed in Sunrise, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in The Forgotten Warrior, page 102
- ↑ Revealed in Night Whispers, page 8
- ↑ Revealed in Eclipse, page 159
- ↑ Revealed in Firestar's Quest, pages 496-497
- ↑ Revealed on Kate's Facebook
- ↑ Revealed on Vicky's Facebook
- ↑ Revealed on Vicky's Facebook
- ↑ Revealed in Fading Echoes, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Mistystar's Omen, allegiances
Author references
- ↑ New Improved Allegiance List for The Apprentice's Quest! on Kate's Blog (backup link) (screenshot)
- ↑ Tigerheart's Shadow Spoiler Page on Kate's Blog (backup link) (screenshot)
- ↑ Tigerheart's Shadow Spoiler Page on Kate's Blog (backup link) (screenshot)
- ↑ Ask Kate Questions on Kate's Blog (backup link) (screenshot)
- ↑ Silent Thaw Spoiler Page on Kate's Blog (backup link) (screenshot)
ThunderClan cats | |
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Leader | Squirrelstar |
Deputy | Ivypool |
Medicine cats | Jayfeather • Alderheart |
Warriors | Whitewing • Birchfall • Mousewhisker • Poppyfrost • Cinderheart • Lionblaze • Bumblestripe • Blossomfall • Cherryfall • Molewhisker (Stempaw) • Lilyheart • Dewnose • Stormcloud • Fernsong • Sorrelstripe • Hollytuft • Sparkpelt • Honeyfur • Leafshade • Twigbranch • Finleap • Eaglewing • Plumstone • Shellfur • Spotfur • Thriftear • Flipclaw • Bayshine (Bristlepaw) • Myrtlebloom • Nightheart (Wafflepaw) • Finchlight (Graypaw) • Fernstripe • Sunbeam |
Apprentices | Wafflepaw • Bristlepaw • Stempaw • Graypaw |
Queen | Daisy |
Kits | None |
Elders | Brackenfur • Brightheart • Cloudtail • Thornclaw • Brambleclaw |