"With each challenge and each blow landed, lives are changed forever." |
— Cedarheart telling a story in Battles of the Clans, page 149 |
Cedarheart is a dark gray tom.[7]
Cedarheart was a ShadowClan warrior under Blackstar's leadership in the forest and the lake territories. He was born to Scorchwind and Darkflower alongside Rowanclaw and Lavenderkit. As an apprentice, Cedarpaw was mentored by Russetfur. After the battle against BloodClan, he earned his warrior name, Cedarheart. He participated on the Great Journey and quickly defended ShadowClan's new borders. He urged Blackstar to accept ThunderClan's help to scare off the vicious kittypets after their Twolegs leave his patrol injured. He retired to the elders' den and perished in the Great Battle. He joined StarClan.
History
In The Prophecies Begin arc
A Dangerous Path
- A Dangerous Path does not formally appear in The Blazing Star , but is listed in the allegiances. His mentor is Russetfur.
The Darkest Hour
- The Darkest Hour does not formally appear in The Blazing Star , but is listed in the allegiances.
In The New Prophecy arc
Midnight
- Midnight does not formally appear in The Blazing Star , but is listed in the allegiances. He is now a warrior with the name of Cedarheart.
Moonrise
- When ThunderClan visits ShadowClan, a patrol thinks they're trespassing and launch an attack. Cedarheart attacks Leafpaw, and then begins to battle Brackenfur. When Firestar commands them to stop, Russetfur sends Cedarheart back to the camp for reinforcements.
Dawn
- Dawn does not formally appear in The Blazing Star , but is listed in the allegiances.
Starlight
- As the Clans are reaching the end of their journey to find a new home, Cedarheart is seen prowling along the outskirts of the group, watching for foxes and badgers.
- When Brambleclaw accidentally crosses the new ShadowClan border, Rowanclaw provokes him while the rest of the patrol - Cedarheart, Talonpaw, and Oakfur, appear next to him. When the rest of Brambleclaw's patrol shows up, the warriors are prepared to spring, until Firestar interferes.
- When Mudclaw rebels against Onewhisker, Cedarheart supports him along with a few other cats, and is seen fighting with Brambleclaw. He dashes into Brambleclaw who lashes out. Cedarheart bites his shoulder before being shaken off.
Twilight
- When Talonpaw, a ShadowClan apprentice, is killed by two fierce kittypets named Jacques and Susan, Cedarheart is part of the patrol that plans to get revenge for Talonpaw's murder. His leg is badly injured by the Twolegs who own the two kittypets, as they throw objects at the patrol to scare them away. Later, when a ThunderClan patrol offers to help them fight the kittypets, Blackstar refuses their assistance. Cedarheart tells Blackstar not be a fool and accept ThunderClan's help. Blackstar hesitates, but agrees reluctantly. He then adds in that Cedarheart cannot join the patrol, since his leg was not fully healed yet, much to the warrior's dismay.
Sunset
- When Berrykit's tail is trapped in a fox trap, Cedarheart and a patrol consisting of Russetfur and Oakfur watch him, refusing to help him because he is born with kittypet blood.
- Later, when ShadowClan tries to steal some of ThunderClan's territory, Cedarheart is seen battling with Thornclaw, until Brambleclaw manages to pull him off.
In the Power of Three arc
The Sight
- The Sight does not formally appear in The Blazing Star , but is listed in the allegiances. He is now an elder.
Dark River
- Dark River does not formally appear in The Blazing Star , but is listed in the allegiances.
Outcast
- Outcast does not formally appear in The Blazing Star , but is listed in the allegiances.
Eclipse
- Eclipse does not formally appear in The Blazing Star , but is listed in the allegiances.
Long Shadows
- When Jaypaw, Hollyleaf, and Lionblaze are spying on ShadowClan, they overhear Blackstar talking during a Clan meeting. Cedarheart is one of the cats that speaks up and agrees with Blackstar.
Sunrise
- Sunrise does not formally appear in The Blazing Star , but is listed in the allegiances.
In the Omen of the Stars arc
The Fourth Apprentice
- The Fourth Apprentice does not formally appear in The Blazing Star , but is listed in the allegiances.
Fading Echoes
- Fading Echoes does not formally appear in The Blazing Star , but is listed in the allegiances.
Night Whispers
- After Russetfur's death in the ShadowClan camp, he mourns her death with the rest of ShadowClan, saying that she was his mentor and taught him well.
- Cedarheart and Tallpoppy complain about the snow before making nests outside their den. He is later seen in the elder's den coughing as Flametail goes to check on him. He is given tansy for his sickness.
Sign of the Moon
- Sign of the Moon does not formally appear in The Blazing Star , but is listed in the allegiances.
The Forgotten Warrior
- The Forgotten Warrior does not formally appear in The Blazing Star , but is listed in the allegiances.
The Last Hope
- Cedarheart is seen in StarClan along with Hollyflower, Raggedstar, and Russetfur when Jayfeather and Spottedleaf need to cross the StarClan-ShadowClan border to find Flametail. Cedarheart persuades Russetfur to allow Jayfeather and Spottedleaf to pass to find Flametail.
- Cedarheart is briefly seen during the battle against the Dark Forest helping Littlecloud and Whitewater with the herbs.
In the Super Editions
Bramblestar's Storm
- At the Gathering, Blackstar informs the cats present to remember the fallen cats. Cedarheart is mentioned by Blackstar as one of the ShadowClan cats who were killed in the battle against the Dark Forest.
- When the cats who had died in the Great Battle appear as StarClan cats in front of Bramblestar at a Gathering, Cedarheart is one of the cats noted to be among them.
In the Novellas
Tigerclaw's Fury
- Cedarheart is an elder of ShadowClan, and one of the cats that the carrionplace disease had not taken victim. While Tigerclaw and his band of rogues visit ShadowClan to help replenish their prey, Cedarheart is seen with the elders of his Clan, sharing a pigeon with his denmates. When Tigerclaw speaks up that it's time for he and his friends to depart, Cedarheart seems to be disappointed, and asks if they can stay to hear him tell a story of when he found a badger in the marshes of ShadowClan territory. Tigerclaw feigns disappointment, saying that he'd love to hear that story, but his friends have imposed on ShadowClan enough for one day.
Leafpool's Wish
- Leafpool's Wish does not formally appear in The Blazing Star , but is listed in the allegiances.
Hollyleaf's Story
- Hollyleaf's Story does not formally appear in The Blazing Star , but is listed in the allegiances.
Mistystar's Omen
- Mistystar's Omen does not formally appear in The Blazing Star , but is listed in the allegiances.
In the Field Guides
Battles of the Clans
- He participates in the battle against RiverClan, when RiverClan warriors are fishing off the halfbridge during the night and scaring away the prey along the ShadowClan border. Along with Oakfur, he is told off by Blackstar for wandering too far ahead of the battle patrol, but is then instructed to hide around a wooden twoleg nest. When Blackstar orders his patrol to surrond the RiverClan cats, he blocks an escape route so the cats couldn't swim away.
- He is then mentioned by Dapplenose, who points him out at a Gathering. It is implied that he and his Clanmates, Snaketail and Tallpoppy, are making rude faces at the reader. Dapplenose then mentions he has the longest memory of any cat.
- He later narrates the story of Morningstar, a leader who sought peace among his Clan. He tells another story to the pair of kittypets, this one about a harsh battle between SkyClan and ThunderClan, and how they both had very different stories to tell. Cedarheart also tells he pair of curious kittypets that they they have walked in the memories of the finest warriors.
- Onestar mentions him again, saying how he had hoped to meet Cedarheart, stating that he had the longest memory.
Trivia
Interesting facts
- He has kittypet blood through Hal.[10]
Mistakes
- He is shown in StarClan in The Last Hope,[1] but later on is shown helping Littlecloud in the final battle, before the StarClan cats show up.[11]
- Despite not earning his warrior name until after The Darkest Hour, he is shown as an elder in Tigerclaw's Fury, which is set before then.[12]
Character pixels
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Kin
Members
Mother:
- Darkflower:[6] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Father:
- Scorchwind:[6] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Brother:
Sibling:
- Lavenderkit:[6] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Featherstorm:[13] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Grandfather:
Uncle:
- Raggedstar:[13] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Half-uncles:
Half-aunts:
Nephews:
Niece:
Grandnieces:
- Sleekwhisker:[18] Living (As of River of Fire)
- Pouncestep:[19] Living (As of Wind)
- Lightleap:[19] Living (As of Wind)
Grandnephews:
- Juniperclaw:[18] Deceased, verified border guardian between the Dark Forest and StarClan
- Strikestone:[18] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Shadowsight:[19] Living (As of Wind)
First cousins:
Tree
= Tom
= She-cat
= Gender unknown
Quotes
- Tawnypelt: "Blackstar, I've never given you any reason to doubt my loyalty."
- Blackstar: "You expect me to believe that, when you bring these warriors right into our camp?"
- Twilight
- Tallpoppy: "Looks like more snow's coming."
- Cedarheart: "We'll be eating snow before long."
- Night Whispers
- "She was my mentor and taught me well."
- ―Cedarheart talking about Russetfur following her death Night Whispers
External links
- The Warrior Code: An Outdated Relic? on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Revealed in The Last Hope, page 179
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Revealed in A Dangerous Path, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 136
- ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 276
- ↑ Revealed in Bramblestar's Storm, page 52
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Revealed on the Warriors website family tree
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Revealed in Midnight, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in The Sight, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, page 197
- ↑ Revealed in The Last Hope, page 273
- ↑ Revealed in Tigerclaw's Fury, chapter 5
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, pages 100-101
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, page 418
- ↑ Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, page 205
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 Revealed in Dark River, page 21
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 Revealed on Kate's blog
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, chapter 18
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 Revealed in Secrets of the Clans, page 67