"A small part of me wants to say, "No. I've risked my life too much already." It wants to say, "It's not fair to ask me to do more...especially now that I've finally found my paws in RiverClan." But I'm not going to say that. Not to Oakheart. Not to StarClan. And not to myself. I'll do anything to ensure RiverClan's survival. And if I have to face this unknown danger...I'll face it loyal to my Clan." |
— Feathertail's thoughts when she is chosen for a new prophecy in A Shadow in RiverClan, pages 203-204 |
Feathertail is a slender, soft-furred,[14] silver[15] tabby[16] she-cat[11] with sky[14]-blue eyes,[11] a plumy tail,[17] and a broad face.[18]
Feathertail was a RiverClan warrior under Leopardstar's leadership in the forest territories. Featherkit was born to Graystripe of ThunderClan and Silverstream of RiverClan alongside her brother, Stormkit. However, her mother died during the kitting, and after being temporarily fostered by Goldenflower in ThunderClan, Graystripe took his kits to RiverClan where they were fostered by Mosspelt. As an apprentice, Featherpaw was mentored by Mistyfoot, and after being held prisoner with other half-Clan cats by Tigerstar, she, along with Stormpaw and Mistyfoot, escaped to ThunderClan where her temporary mentor became Sandstorm. She fought in the battle against BloodClan before returning to RiverClan.
Following Tigerstar's defeat, Feathertail became a warrior and befriended Sasha when the former rogue joined RiverClan with her kits; however, she broke ties with Sasha after finding out about her relationship with Tigerstar. When she received a dream from Oakheart, Feathertail journeyed on a quest to the sun-drown-place and grew close with Crowpaw on the journey. Thereafter, when Feathertail was revealed as the silver cat destined to save the Tribe from Sharptooth, she died dislodging a stalactite from the cave roof, killing Sharptooth in the process. Mourning her death, Crowpaw asked to be named Crowfeather in her honor. She ascended to StarClan and reunited with Silverstream, and she also resided in the Tribe of Endless Hunting. She watched over Leafpool and convinced Squirrelflight to raise her kits, loving them as if they were her own. She gave Bramblestar and Mistystar one of their nine lives.
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History
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The Prophecies Begin
- "The she-kit is just like her mother, every bit as beautiful, and with the same temper! She gives her den mother quite a bit of trouble, but every cat loves her. Especially Crookedstar."
- ―Graystripe to Fireheart about Featherkit Rising Storm, page chapter 14
- Featherkit is born to Silverstream and Graystripe, along with her brother, Stormkit. Her mother dies after losing too much blood while kitting and the kits are taken to ThunderClan, where they are nursed by Goldenflower. However, RiverClan demands the kits for their mother's Clan, so Graystripe leaves ThunderClan to be with them in RiverClan. He eventually realizes he is loyal to his birth Clan and leaves when exiled, while Featherkit and Stormkit remain in RiverClan. Featherpaw becomes an apprentice with Mistyfoot as her mentor, but she, Stormpaw, Stonefur, and Mistyfoot are taken prisoner by Tigerstar, who keeps them in an old fox den, making them half-starved.
- They are brought out to be killed, but Stonefur fights to protect the apprentices, dying in the process. Firestar, Ravenpaw, and Graystripe rescue Featherpaw, Stormpaw, and Mistyfoot, taking them to ThunderClan. Featherpaw fights in the battle against BloodClan with LionClan and along with the other apprentices, kills the BloodClan deputy, Bone. After the battle is won, Featherpaw, Stormpaw, and Mistyfoot return to RiverClan.
The New Prophecy
- "Think you have nine lives, do you? I saved you once... Don't make me save you again."
- ―Feathertail to Crowpaw as she is dying Moonrise, page 271
Novellas
This section summarizes Feathertail's significant Novellas appearances. If you're looking for a full list, find one here!
- "They're perfect. Crowfeather would be so proud. These kits are more precious than you can possibly know. Cats will speak of them for many seasons to come. They must stay in ThunderClan, for all the Clans' sakes, with a mother and father who can be proud of them, who can share them with their Clanmates to be raised up as strong, loyal warriors. I know how much Leafpool loves these kits, but you must be their mother and raise them in ThunderClan with your head held high."
- ―Feathertail to Squirrelflight about Leafpool's kits Leafpool's Wish, page chapter 9
Stand-Alone Manga
- "I make myself a promise, there on the spot. I'm going to let go of the past. Let myself become fully part of RiverClan. And defend and protect every cat in it."
- ―Feathertail's thoughts A Shadow in RiverClan, page 188
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Official art
Please do not edit this gallery Feathertail on the cover of Moonrise Feathertail in Crookedstar's Promise Feathertail in The Lost Warrior Feathertail in Graystripe's Adventure Feathertail on the cover of A Shadow in RiverClan Feathertail in A Shadow in RiverClan Feathertail in The Ultimate Guide Feathertail's icon on the Warriors family tree |
Killed victims
This list shows the victims Feathertail has killed:
- Bone[19] (Alongside Bramblepaw, Tawnypaw, Stormpaw and Ashpaw)
- Sharptooth[20]
Ceremonies
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Personality and Relationships
- Main article: Feathertail/PR
- Feathertail is positive, caring, and gentle. While on their journey to the sun-drown-place, she was the only cat in the group who was gentle and patient with Crowfeather, and they eventually grew feelings for each other. For more of Feathertail's personality and relationships, click here!
Family
- Main article: Feathertail/Family
- Feathertail's parents are Silverstream and Graystripe. Her brother is Stormfur. For more of Feathertail's family, click here!
Appearances
- Mapleshade's Vengeance (Indirect mention only)
- Crookedstar's Promise (manga)
- Forest of Secrets (First appearance)
- Rising Storm
- A Dangerous Path (Mentioned only)
- The Darkest Hour
- Firestar's Quest
- A Shadow in RiverClan
- Graystripe's Vow (Then)
- Mothwing's Secret (Mentioned only)
- Midnight
- Moonrise †
- Dawn
- Starlight
- The Lost Warrior
- Twilight
- Sunset
- Leafpool's Wish
- The Sight (Mentioned only)
- Outcast
- Long Shadows (Mentioned only)
- The Fourth Apprentice
- Mistystar's Omen
- Fading Echoes (Mentioned only)
- The Last Hope (Mentioned only)
- Crowfeather's Trial
- Bramblestar's Storm (Mentioned only)
- River of Fire (Indirect mention only)
- Graystripe's Vow (Now) (Vision or Dream)
- Secrets of the Clans (Retconned)
Trivia
- Main article: Feathertail/Trivia
- Did you know Vicky has said she thinks Feathertail would have remained loyal to her Clan and not gone into a relationship with Crowfeather if she had survived? For more trivia about Feathertail, click here!
Quotes
- "How can I live with the cats who wanted my brother and me dead just because of who our parents were? Who cheered when Stonefur died. How can I look at Leopardstar and see anything...other than her giving that order?"
- ―Feathertail reflecting about her place in RiverClan A Shadow in RiverClan, page 34
- Sasha: "Please don't tell the Clan! Feathertail, please. If any cat finds out that Tigerstar is Hawkpaw and Mothpaw's father, they won't be safe. Everything I've done has been to protect my kits. Please don't undo all of that. Tigerstar never met his kits. He never even knew I was expecting! Please don't punish them for what he did wrong. That's...that's what he tried to do to you, isn't it? Hurt you because of who your parents were? Please. Feathertail. We're friends, aren't we?"
- Feathertail: "Fine. I'll keep your secret. But you and I are done."
- A Shadow in RiverClan, pages 99-101
- "I'll always be with you, I promise."
- ―Feathertail to Crowpaw as she dies Moonrise, page 271
- "And you never came back. You gave your life to save your friends and the Tribe in the mountains. I've heard the story. RiverClan will never forget you."
- ―Willowpaw to Feathertail in a dream Sunset, page 200
- Graystripe: "Feathertail...! My daughter... Our daughter..."
- Feathertail: "Hello, Father. It's good to see you again."
- The Lost Warrior, page 53
- Feathertail: "They're perfect. Crowfeather would be so proud. These kits are more precious than you can possibly know. Cats will speak of them for many seasons to come. They must stay in ThunderClan, for all the Clans' sakes, with a mother and father who can be proud of them, who can share them with their Clanmates to be raised up as strong, loyal warriors. I know how much Leafpool loves these kits, but you must be their mother and raise them in ThunderClan with your head held high."
- Squirrelflight: "How can you do this? You're asking me to lie to every cat I love."
- Leafpool's Wish, page Chapter 9
External links
- The Law That Never Was on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- The Warrior Code: An Outdated Relic? 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)
- Clan or Kin? on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Unexpected Storylines on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Kin of Your Kin on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention 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)
- A Mistake That Should Never Be Made? on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- More Than Life Itself on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Forbidden Romance on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Exclusive! A Shadow in RiverClan: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Character Spotlight - Leopardstar on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- A Shadow in RiverClan 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 (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- The Cats of The New Prophecy on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Protect and defend on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- More than just blood on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- True warriors? on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Revealed in Moonrise, page 272
- ↑ Revealed in Starlight, page 266
- ↑ Revealed in Forest of Secrets, page 310
- ↑ Revealed in Forest of Secrets, page 235
- ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 136
- ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 210
- ↑ Revealed in Forest of Secrets, page 221
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Revealed in Moonrise, page 271
- ↑ Revealed in A Dangerous Path, page 251
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Revealed in A Dangerous Path, page 253
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Revealed in Midnight, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, pages 198-200
- ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 202
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Revealed in Mistystar's Omen, chapter 3
- ↑ Revealed in Forest of Secrets, page 308
- ↑ Revealed in Midnight, page 43
- ↑ Revealed in Moonrise, page 64
- ↑ Revealed in The Sight, page 189
- ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 297
- ↑ Revealed in Moonrise, page 270
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