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"Thank you, Ashfoot. You taught me what I needed to learn. Everything I endured brought me to this, to give me something to fight for in WindClan. And if trouble does come, then WindClan will deal with it. After the Great Battle, and the fight against the stoats, there's surely no threat that our Clan can't face." |
— Crowfeather thinking about Ashfoot and WindClan's future in Crowfeather's Trial, page 418 |
Crowfeather is a dark smoky-gray, almost black, tom with blue eyes.[1]
Crowfeather is the current deputy of WindClan under Harestar's leadership in the lake territories. He was born as Crowkit to Deadfoot and Ashfoot alongside his siblings, Downkit and Hillkit, and later became an apprentice as Crowpaw, being mentored by Mudclaw. Crowpaw was chosen to represent WindClan on the journey to the sun-drown-place, and during the journey, he fell in love with Feathertail. At his warrior ceremony, Crowpaw asked to be named Crowfeather in honor of Feathertail, who had died saving him. Crowfeather later took interest in Leafpool, and they ran away to be together. However, she returned to ThunderClan, unable to abandon her duties as a medicine cat. Crowfeather was heartbroken, but took Nightcloud as a mate to prove his loyalty to WindClan.
Unbeknownst to him, Leafpool bore his kits, Lionkit, Jaykit, and Hollykit, while he and Nightcloud had a litter of kits, though Breezekit was the only survivor. Because of the loss, Nightcloud was extremely protective of their son, and Crowfeather often felt left out of their relationship. He became a mentor to Heathertail, and during the Great Battle, Crowfeather made amends with Leafpool and acknowledged their kits as his own. Breezepelt and Lionblaze later forgave him as well, and Crowfeather established friendly terms with Nightcloud. He also mentored Featherpelt and Fernstripe, and following Onestar's death, Crowfeather was appointed deputy by Harestar. He later was exiled from WindClan after being listed as a codebreaker, taking refuge in ShadowClan, though Crowfeather returned to his position after Bramblestar's impostor was deposed.
Contents
History
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The New Prophecy
- "Don't you know how I feel about you? And how much I hate myself for feeling that way about another cat so soon after Feathertail's death? I loved her, I really did! How can I love you too?"
- ―Crowfeather telling Leafpool of his love for her Starlight, page 311
- After Midnight reveals that Twolegs are destroying the forest, the cats pass through the mountains on their way back to the forest. They meet the Tribe of Rushing Water, who hold Stormfur prisoner and force the others to leave. Before going to rescue Stormfur, Crowpaw and Feathertail decide to continue seeing each other once they return home. Sharptooth attacks the Tribe during their rescue mission, and when Crowpaw is cornered, Feathertail gives her life to save him. He blames himself for her death, and when the Clans pass through the mountains on the Great Journey, Tallstar holds Crowpaw's warrior ceremony, where Crowpaw requests to be named Crowfeather in honor of Feathertail.
- At their new home, Crowfeather develops feelings for ThunderClan's medicine cat, Leafpool, and during Mudclaw's rebellion, he saves her from death and confesses his love for her. The two meet in secret and ultimately run away from the Clans to be together. While traveling, they find Midnight, who warns them that her kin are planning to attack ThunderClan. The couple decide to go back and fight in the battle against the badgers. After the death of her mentor in the battle, Leafpool is left as her Clan's sole medicine cat, and the two mournfully decide to separate.
Power of Three
- "You mean nothing to me, Leafpool. That moon has passed. My loyalty is only to WindClan, and I have no kits other than Breezepelt."
- ―Crowfeather disowning his ThunderClan kits Sunrise, page 306
Omen of the Stars
- Crowfeather: "This has to stop! I will not watch you harm a whisker on that cat!"
- Breezepelt: "I always knew you hated me!"
- The Last Hope, pages 308-309
- Crowfeather's son, Breezepelt, begins training in the Dark Forest, seeking revenge against Crowfeather and the cats who betrayed him. Breezepelt gets into a fight with Lionblaze at the border, and Crowfeather does nothing to break it up. Leafpool attempts to stop them, but Breezepelt attacks her. Crowfeather protects her, and the two share some words before Nightcloud drags Crowfeather away from Leafpool. During the Great Battle, Breezepelt fights for the Dark Forest and attacks Lionblaze, but Crowfeather chases him off. Breezepelt insists that his father always hated him, but Crowfeather snarls that it was Nightcloud who made him believe that. Leafpool approaches Crowfeather, sharing a brief moment with him, and Crowfeather says he never regretted anything.
A Vision of Shadows
- "That's all very well, Mistystar. But it's beginning to feel like you're using the other Clans. You wanted nothing to do with us until we came and saved your tails, and now that you need help, you want to be a Clan again!"
- ―Crowfeather challenging Mistystar River of Fire, page 194
The Broken Code
- Crowfeather: "Do you really think StarClan wants us to start throwing around accusations? They want peace in the Clans, not arguments."
- Ashfur: "You're just another codebreaker in denial about what's really going on!"
- The Silent Thaw, page 49
- Crowfeather is named as a codebreaker by Bramblestar's impostor, though the WindClan deputy refuses to to atone for anything until StarClan speaks again. At a Gathering, Harestar exiles Crowfeather, and Crowfeather bitterly tells the Clans that punishing cats won't bring back StarClan. Shortly thereafter, he is brought to ShadowClan as a refugee and is vocal about killing the impostor to prevent any more cats from being hurt. He later returns to his deputy position after the exiles are welcomed back to the Clans.
Super Editions
This section summarizes Crowfeather's significant Super Editions appearances. If you're looking for a full list, find one here!
- "Crowfeather asking another cat for advice? What next? No matter what, Breezepelt and Nightcloud are your kin. True, you've had a difficult past, but you could have a good future. Admit it, Crowfeather, you might have had a paw in your problems with both of them. You're not the easiest cat in the forest to get along with."
- ―Leafpool to Crowfeather Crowfeather's Trial, pages 350-351
Novellas
This section summarizes Crowfeather's significant Novellas appearances. If you're looking for a full list, find one here!
- In Leafpool's Wish, Leafpool realizes that she is expecting Crowfeather's kits and wonders what kind of father he would've been to them. She dreams of Crowfeather teaching her to stalk rabbits and climbing trees, longing for them to be together. While gathering herbs near the border, Crowfeather reveals that he misses her and wishes things were different. Leafpool disagrees, much to Crowfeather's surprise, and she tells him to go away before he makes things worse. He leaves reluctantly and twines his tail with Nightcloud. As Leafpool gives birth, she wishes to name the black she-kit Crowkit, but Squirrelflight insists on Hollykit. She agrees, but admits she'll name Jaykit, Jayfeather, in honor of his father.
Detailed description
- Crowfeather is a small,[16] slender,[17] long-limbed,[18] lean,[19] and sleek-furred,[20] dark smoky-gray, almost black, tom with blue eyes,[1] and a small, neat head.[19]
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Alternate images
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Official art
Please do not edit this gallery Crowfeather in A Clan in Need Crowfeather in Ravenpaw's Path Crowfeather on the cover of Twilight Crowfeather on the full cover of Crowfeather's Trial Crowfeather in Crowfeather's Trial Crowfeather in Secrets of the Clans Crowfeather in The Ultimate Guide Crowfeather's Warriors official website fact sheet Crowfeather's icon on the Warriors family tree Crowfeather's icon on the Warriors website |
Ceremonies
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Personality and Relationships
- Main article: Crowfeather/PR
- Crowfeather is cold, sharp-tongued, and short-tempered. Crowfeather fell in love with Feathertail and wished to be her mate, but she died saving the Tribe from Sharptooth. He later loved Leafpool and ran away with her, however they returned to their Clans and ended their relationship, and unbeknownst to him, she had his three kits. He and Nightcloud became mates, however never truly loved each other and they ended it, but are on good terms. For more of Crowfeather's personality and relationships, click here!
Family
- Main article: Crowfeather/Family
- Crowfeather's parents are Ashfoot and Deadfoot, and his siblings are Eaglekit, Downkit and Hillkit. His former mates are Leafpool and Nightcloud, and Hollyleaf, Lionblaze, Jayfeather, and Breezepelt are his children. For more of Crowfeather's family, click here!
Appearances
- A Clan in Need
- Mothwing's Secret (Indirect mention only)
- Midnight (First appearance)
- Moonrise
- Dawn
- Starlight
- Twilight
- Sunset
- Leafpool's Wish
- The Sight
- Dark River
- Outcast
- Eclipse
- Long Shadows (Mentioned only)
- Sunrise
- Hollyleaf's Story (Mentioned only)
- The Fourth Apprentice
- Mistystar's Omen (Allegiance only)
- Fading Echoes (Mentioned only)
- Night Whispers
- Sign of the Moon (Allegiance only)
- The Forgotten Warrior
- The Last Hope
- Dovewing's Silence (Allegiance only)
- Crowfeather's Trial
- Bramblestar's Storm
- The Apprentice's Quest (Allegiance only)
- 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
- The Silent Thaw
- Veil of Shadows
- Darkness Within
- Graystripe's Vow (Indirect mention only)
- Secrets of the Clans
- Cats of the Clans
- The Ultimate Guide
- After Sunset: We Need to Talk
Trivia
- Main article: Crowfeather/Trivia
- Did you know that Vicky has said she thinks if Crowfeather had not requested his name, Tallstar would have named him Crowclaw? For more trivia about Crowfeather, click here!
Quotes
- Main article: Crowfeather/Quotes
External links
- Crowfeather's profile on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Warrior of the Week Gallery #5 - Crowfeather on the Warriors official website (Warrior of the Week #5) (backup link)
- The Measure of a Father on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- The Law That Never Was on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- A Different Way of Doing Things on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- A Lost Tradition on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Character Spotlight - Squirrelflight on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- The Warrior Code: An Outdated Relic? on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Codebreakers: Brainstorming The Broken Code on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- More Ways to Live on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- The Silent Thaw on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Stand Together or Fall Divided on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Morningstar's Folly - When Peace Isn't the Answer on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Unexpected Storylines on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Reading the Omens on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Beyond Our Borders on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- After I Am Gone on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Exclusive! Veil of Shadows: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (Allegiance only) (backup link)
- A Mistake That Should Never Be Made? on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- More Than Life Itself on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Forbidden Romance on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Winds of Change on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- The Journey So Far: The Silent Thaw on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Veil of Shadows and A Warrior's Spirit on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- The Role of a Medicine Cat on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Nothing But Stories on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Asking a Great Deal on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- The Tribe of Rushing Water on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Too Much History on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- So Much to Discover on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Reach Beyond Borders on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Exclusive! Graystripe's Vow: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Wander the world on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- The Cats of The New Prophecy on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Exclusive! Darkness Within: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Ashfur: Did StarClan Make a Mistake? on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- The Cats of Power of Three on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- True warriors? on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Exclusive! The Place of No Stars Except on the Warriors official website (Allegiance only) (backup link)
- Exclusive! A Warrior's Choice Excerpt on the Warriors official website (Allegiance only) (backup link)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Revealed in Midnight, allegiances
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Revealed in Veil of Shadows, page 284
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Revealed in Twilight, page 252
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Revealed in Crowfeather's Trial, chapter 19
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Revealed in Veil of Shadows, page 65
- ↑ Revealed in Veil of Shadows, page 74
- ↑ Revealed in A Clan in Need, page 16
- ↑ Revealed in Dawn, page 316
- ↑ Revealed in Sign of the Moon, page 195
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in The Sight, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Bramblestar's Storm, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in The Apprentice's Quest, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Crowfeather's Trial, page 96
- ↑ Revealed in Veil of Shadows, page 232
- ↑ Revealed in Midnight, page 64
- ↑ Revealed in Leafpool's Wish, chapter 3
- ↑ Revealed in Moonrise, page 61
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Revealed in Midnight, chapter 5
- ↑ Revealed in Twilight, page 199
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Leader | Harestar |
Deputy | Crowfeather |
Medicine cat | Kestrelflight |
Warriors | Nightcloud • Emberfoot • Leaftail • Breezepelt • Heathertail • Sedgewhisker (Flutterpaw) • Slightfoot • Oatclaw • Larkwing • Crouchfoot (Songpaw) • Hootwhisker (Whistlepaw) • Fernstripe • Featherpelt • Brindlewing (Applepaw) |
Apprentices | Woodpaw • Applepaw • Whistlepaw • Songpaw • Flutterpaw |
Queens | N/A |
Kits | N/A |
Elders | Whiskernose • Gorsetail |
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