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| "You are Cinderheart. This is your destiny. StarClan chose to let you live again so you could follow your first path, to be a great warrior, to have a mate and kits of your own, to fight and hunt for your Clan after caring for them so long from the medicine cat's den. Honor StarClan for their decision, and be proud of everything you have achieved in both of your lives. This is all your destiny, Cinderheart." |
| — Jayfeather to Cinderheart in The Forgotten Warrior, page 218 |
Cinderheart is a smoky[14]-gray tabby she-cat[1] with dark[15] blue eyes.[16]
Cinderheart is a ThunderClan warrior that has served under Firestar's, Bramblestar's, the impostor's, Lionblaze's, Graystripe's, and Squirrelstar's leaderships in the lake territories. She was born to Sorreltail and Brackenfur at the exact moment Cinderpelt died at the claws of a badger, and named after the medicine cat who sacrificed herself for Sorreltail and her kits. As Cinderpelt died, her spirit transferred to the newborn Cinderkit. She was apprenticed as Cinderpaw to Cloudtail, but before passing her warrior assessment, she broke her leg after falling from the Sky Oak. Leafpool was worried that, like Cinderpelt, she wouldn't be able to be a warrior, but the young cat recovered and earned her warrior name, Cinderheart.
She mentored Ivypool and fell in love with Lionblaze, but when she learned about the Kin of your Kin prophecy, Cinderheart believed she would distract Lionblaze from his destiny. Furthermore, after Jayfeather revealed to her that she was once Cinderpelt, Cinderheart believed she must return to being a medicine cat, but Jayfeather convinced Cinderheart that she can choose her fate. Finally, Cinderpelt's spirit left to StarClan and she became mates with Lionblaze. Cinderheart mothered his kits, Hollykit, Sorrelkit, and Fernkit, and later Snapkit, Spotkit, and Flykit. She also mentored Finchpaw and was exiled by Bramblestar's impostor before later returning to ThunderClan under Squirrelflight's leadership. She stood in as ThunderClan's temporary deputy, while Ivypool and cats from the other four Clans went on a journey based on Whistlepaw's prophecy, and did what she could to assist Squirrelstar and ThunderClan.
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Who are Cinderheart's parents?
Cinderheart's parents are Sorreltail and Brackenfur of ThunderClan. Her mother resides in StarClan and her father is currently in the elders' den.
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Who was Cinderheart named after?
Cinderheart is named after her aunt, Cinderpelt, who died protecting Sorreltail from badgers as she was giving birth. During her warrior ceremony, Firestar named her Cinderheart to "honor those who have gone before."
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How did Cinderpelt's spirit influence Cinderheart's life?
Cinderpelt was reincarnated through her niece, Cinderheart. Cinderheart shared Cinderpelt's memories of the old forest, and Jayfeather's revelation of these memories led to Cinderheart's questioning her path as a warrior. Cinderpelt's spirit eventually left Cinderheart, who expressed gratitude to Cinderpelt for her first life and pledged to remember her.
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History[]
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The New Prophecy[]
- «[Spottedleaf] led her to the far corner of the nursery, where Sorreltail was sleeping. Her four kits were nuzzling close to her belly. Three of them slept, but as Leafpool watched, Cinderkit raised her head and blinked open blue eyes, fixing Leafpool with such an intense, familiar gaze that she could not look away.»
- —Spottedleaf showing Leafpool Cinderkit Sunset, page 277
Power of Three[]
- Cinderheart: "What have you done?"
- Hollyleaf: "I did the right thing."
- Sunrise, page 308
Omen of the Stars[]
- "Then I choose the life of a warrior. And I choose you."
- ―Cinderheart to Lionblaze The Last Hope, page 242
A Vision of Shadows[]
- She becomes pregnant with hers and Lionblaze's second litter, giving birth to Snapkit, Flykit, and Spotkit, and at the same time, Ivypool becomes pregnant with Fernsong's kits, making Cinderheart the grandmother to Bristlekit, Thriftkit, and Flipkit, and is notably happy about being able to watch over her grandkits as well as her own kits. She also befriends Snowbird when the queen takes shelter in ThunderClan after the she escapes the Kin.
The Broken Code[]
- "You can't do that...He's a ThunderClan warrior. We protect each other!"
- ―Cinderheart to the impostor when he banishes Lionblaze The Silent Thaw, page 115
A Starless Clan[]
- Cinderheart's apprentice, Finchpaw, passes her assessment and becomes Finchlight.
Super Editions[]
This section summarizes Cinderheart's significant Super Editions appearances. If you're looking for a full list, find one here!
- "I know I shouldn't nag [Lionblaze] about being reckless. I need to try to understand what it must feel like, to be in danger of getting hurt when it's never happened before. You're right: He must feel like he is letting us all down because he can't fight like he used to. Thanks, Bramblestar."
- ―Cinderheart to Bramblestar about Lionblaze Bramblestar's Storm, page 344
Detailed description[]
- Cinderheart is a slender,[17] smoky[14]-gray tabby she-cat[1] with dark[15] blue eyes.[16] She has cobweb-soft[18] fur,[19] a broad head,[20] and a long, sleek,[19] bushy tail.[21]
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  Apprentice Version  Warrior Version  Medicine Cat Version  Queen Version  Loner Version  Refugee Version  Deputy Version |
Alternate images[]
The pixel artwork is fanart based on the canon description; undefined traits are left to the artist's interpretation.  Alternative Kit Version  Alternative Apprentice Version |
Official art[]
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Please do not edit this gallery  Cinderheart in Bramblestar's Storm  Cinderheart in The Ultimate Guide  Cinderheart in The Ultimate Guide: Updated and Expanded Edition  Cinderheart's Warriors website fact sheet  Cinderheart's Warriors website fact sheet for Omen of the Stars  Cinderheart's silhouette on the Warriors website  Cinderheart's icon on the Warriors family tree  Cinderheart's icon on the Warriors website |
Ceremonies[]
| Cinderheart's warrior ceremony | ||||||||||
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Family[]
- Main article: Cinderheart/Family
- Cinderheart's parents are Sorreltail and Brackenfur. Her mate is Lionblaze, and Hollytuft, Sorrelstripe, Fernsong, Spotfur, Flywhisker, and Snaptooth are their children. For more of Cinderheart's family, click here!
Appearances[]
- Twilight (First appearance)
- Sunset
- Leafpool's Wish
- The Sight
- Dark River
- Outcast
- Eclipse
- Long Shadows
- Sunrise
- Hollyleaf's Story
- 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 (Allegiances appearance; mentioned in text)
- Thunder and Shadow
- Shattered Sky
- Darkest Night
- Tigerheart's Shadow (Allegiance only)
- River of Fire
- Tawnypelt's Clan (Allegiance only)
- Spotfur's Rebellion
- The Raging Storm
- Squirrelflight's Hope
- Lost Stars
- The Silent Thaw
- Veil of Shadows
- Darkness Within
- Graystripe's Vow (Allegiance only)
- Daisy's Kin (Allegiances appearance; mentioned in text)
- The Place of No Stars
- A Light in the Mist (Allegiance only)
- River
- Sky (Allegiance only)
- Shadow
- Thunder
- Wind
- Ivypool's Heart
- The Ultimate Guide
- The Ultimate Guide: Updated and Expanded Edition
Trivia[]
Interesting facts[]
- She is named after her aunt, Cinderpelt.[5]
- When Cinderheart goes to StarClan, she will either go as Cinderheart, or as two separate cats, Cinderheart and Cinderpelt.[22]
- The latter is proved true in The Last Hope when Cinderpelt's spirit separates from Cinderheart.[23]
Author statements[]
- Kate revealed on her blog that reincarnating Cinderheart was Vicky's idea and how fully connected Cinderpelt and Cinderheart were became blurred as the story planning progressed.[blog 1]
- Vicky has stated that if it were up to her, she'd make Cinderheart leader as she loves the idea of a medicine cat turned leader.[24]
- Vicky has mistakenly referred to her as a pale gray tabby.[25]
- Cinderpelt's reward for not pursuing her love for Firestar was eventually her reincarnation becoming mates with his grandson Lionblaze.[26]
Mistakes[]
- She was originally described as dark gray,[5] but this was later changed to a smoky-gray tabby.[14][1]
- She has also been called dappled[17] and mistakenly shown with amber eyes.[27]
- She was said to have become an apprentice with her brothers,[28] despite only having one.[5]
- In her bio for The Ultimate Guide: Updated and Expanded Edition, Cinderheart is listed with pale brown fur.[29]
Quotes[]
- Main article: Cinderheart/Quotes
External links[]
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Revealed in The Sight, allegiances
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Revealed in Veil of Shadows, page 229
- ↑ Revealed in Veil of Shadows, page 231
- ↑ Revealed in Twilight, page 318
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Revealed in Sunset, page 27
- ↑ Revealed in Eclipse, page 318
- ↑ Revealed in Fading Echoes, page 196
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Revealed in Ivypool's Heart, page 37
- ↑ Revealed in River of Fire, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in The Forgotten Warrior, page 245
- ↑ Revealed in Veil of Shadows, page 286
- ↑ Revealed in The Fourth Apprentice, page 39
- ↑ Revealed in The Silent Thaw, allegiances
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 Revealed in The Sight, page 168
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Revealed in Night Whispers, page 24
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Revealed in Dark River, page 110
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Revealed in The Sight, page 66
- ↑ Revealed in Leafpool's Wish, chapter 1
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Revealed in The Last Hope, page 35
- ↑ Revealed to be a in Erin Hunter Chat 4, undefined
- ↑ Revealed in Fading Echoes, page 237
- ↑ Revealed on the Official Forum
- ↑ Revealed in The Last Hope, page 242
- ↑ Revealed in Erin Hunter Answers Your Questions Summer 2011
- ↑ Revealed in Erin Hunter Chat 4
- ↑ Revealed in Unhappily Ever After? Ending the Doomed Romances
- ↑ Revealed in The Ultimate Guide, page 42
- ↑ Revealed in The Ultimate Guide, page 43
- ↑ Revealed in The Ultimate Guide: Updated and Expanded Edition, page 41
Author references
 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 |