"I'll do it. I love my Clan, in spite of it all. I'll help you rebuild RiverClan. As deputy. I'll never be a ThunderClan cat, not truly. If we survive this battle, I'll come home." |
— Mistyfoot to Leopardstar about becoming her deputy in Leopardstar's Honor, page 532 |
Mistystar is a lithe,[26] frail[27] pale blue-gray she-cat[28] with thick,[15] sleek fur,[29] a pink nose,[30] a plumy tail,[31] and wide[32] ice[33]-blue eyes.[15] She has a dull and thinning pelt, and a graying muzzle.[34]
Mistystar was a leader of RiverClan in the lake territories. She was born as Mistykit to Bluefur and Oakheart alongside her siblings, Stonekit and Mosskit. She was initially raised in ThunderClan by Bluefur and Thrushpelt; however, while Bluefur gave her kits to Oakheart in RiverClan and during the journey, her sibling Mosskit died from hypothermia. And thereafter, she was raised by Graypool. As an apprentice, Mistypaw was mentored by Echomist. After completing her apprenticeship, she became a warrior as Mistyfoot, and had Blackclaw's kits, Reedwhisker, Pikepaw, Primrosepaw, and Perchkit.
Mistyfoot became a mentor to Featherpaw and was taken prisoner in TigerClan by Tigerstar for being half-Clan. After Stonefur was killed, she escaped to ThunderClan with Featherpaw and Stormpaw. After returning to RiverClan, she was made deputy by Leopardstar and served her Clan for many moons, mentoring Mothwing and Dapplenose. Mistyfoot became leader as Mistystar and chose Reedwhisker as her deputy; however, she faced problems with Mothwing and her belief in StarClan, but in the end, she accepted her as a medicine cat. Following the Kin's defeat, Mistystar closed her borders, but reopened them when a fire required her Clan to be rescued. When Bramblestar's impostor began punishing codebreakers, Mistystar exiled Mothwing, and after a battle, she exiled Icewing and Harelight. She ventured into Dark Forest to defeat Ashfur and was named a Light in the Mist for her role in saving the Clans.
After changes to the warrior code were negotiated by the Clan leaders, Mistystar collapsed in RiverClan's camp when her warriors questioned her. Her spirit joined StarClan, but with Reedwhisker's mysterious death, RiverClan was left without a leader. RiverClan kept their predicament a secret from the other Clans, and Frostpaw and Mothwing temporarily led until StarClan chose Curlfeather.
History[]
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The Prophecies Begin[]
- Mistyfoot: "I'm going with Leopardstar. I'll always be grateful for what you did, but I'm a RiverClan cat at heart."
- Firestar: "But...as deputy? After what happened to Stonefur?"
- The Darkest Hour, page 310
- Mistyfoot is a warrior of RiverClan. She and her brother, Stonefur, participate in a battle at Sunningrocks where their father, Oakheart, perishes. Later, she gives birth to Blackclaw's kits, Reedwhisker, Primrosepaw, Pikepaw, and Perchkit. During a flood, two of her kits drift away in the high water, but they are rescued by Fireheart and Graystripe. Mistyfoot helps Fireheart find out the truth about the death of ThunderClan's previous deputy, Redtail. Mistyfoot is devastated when her best friend and cousin, Silverstream, dies giving birth to Graystripe's kits, and she becomes a mentor to Silverstream's daughter, Featherpaw, while her brother, Stonefur, mentors Stormpaw. All four of them grow a strong bond and Misyfoot treats Featherpaw and Stormpaw like her own kits.
- Ultimately, it is revealed to her and Stonefur that Bluestar, the current leader of ThunderClan, is their true mother, and the two refute the claim initially. They eventually accept Bluestar as their mother shortly before her death and forgive her. Tigerstar, having witnessed the revelation, imprisons Mistyfoot, Stonefur, Featherpaw, and Stormpaw, as the four are half-Clan. Stonefur is killed while Firestar, Graystripe, and Ravenpaw help Mistyfoot, Featherpaw, and Stormpaw escape to ThunderClan. She participates in the battle against BloodClan, and Leopardstar makes her deputy in place of Stonefur, as she feels guilty over Stonefur's death and believes Mistyfoot would do the job well.
The New Prophecy[]
- "Hawkfrost, I've already told you what a mouse-brain idea it is to camp on the island. Warriors can swim over there, yes, but what about kits and elders? And what if something happens to the fish in the lake? We'd never be able to carry fresh-kill across from the shore."
- ―Mistyfoot arguing with Hawkfrost about RiverClan's camp Starlight, pages 140-141
- Mistyfoot carries out her deputy duties for many moons until she is captured by Twolegs and her position is temporarily replaced by Hawkfrost. She escapes with help from ThunderClan and resumes her place as deputy, much to Hawkfrost's anger, and he often argues with Mistyfoot and defies her orders. She participates on the Great Journey to their new home. With Feathertail dead and Stormfur remaining in the mountains, Mistyfoot is chosen as a representative of RiverClan to scope out potential territory. She takes part in Mudclaw's rebellion on the side of Onewhisker and helps her Clan settle around the lake. Her only surviving kit becomes a warrior as Reedwhisker. When Stormfur and Brook's place in RiverClan is questioned, Hawkfrost accuses Mistyfoot of wanting Stormfur to remain because he is the best choice to succeed her as deputy.
Power of Three[]
- "We're not eating rabbit, if that's what you're worried about!"
- ―Mistyfoot to Crowfeather when RiverClan moves to the island Dark River, page 137
Omen of the Stars[]
- "You...you don't believe in StarClan? But you've been our medicine cat for so long! Have you never walked with StarClan in your dreams?"
- ―Mistystar discovering Mothwing doesn't believe in StarClan Fading Echoes, page 33
A Vision of Shadows[]
- "I wish you all well. But this is RiverClan's last Gathering for a while. We will stay on our land and rebuild what was destroyed by the rogues. But the Clans can make decisions without us for now. RiverClan needs time. We need peace, and we need to look inward to heal the wounds that have been inflicted on us. From tonight, I am closing our borders."
- ―Mistystar deciding to close RiverClan's borders Darkest Night, pages 32-33
The Broken Code[]
- "We are taking this risk because it is unthinkable not to do so. We must stop Ashfur and save StarClan. Squirrelflight was right when she spoke yesterday. Our connection to our ancestors is what makes us warriors, and we must preserve it. I was wrong to question the idea of sending help, and I am glad that by joining this mission, I can prove my loyalty to StarClan."
- ―Mistystar to the Lights in the Mist A Light in the Mist (book), page 185
A Starless Clan[]
- "Do you think I've been lying to you? Or are you questioning my judgment? Haven't I always been a loyal warrior, living my life by the code and leading my Clan accordingly?"
- ―Mistystar to Duskfur River (book), page 60
Super Editions[]
This section summarizes Mistystar's significant Super Editions appearances. If you're looking for a full list, find one here!
- "I can't be what I want to be. I need to be as strong as fire. I need to save my Clan. It is for the best. I hope they know that they have been loved. Even if they don't remember me, I hope they'll know that."
- ―Bluefur to Oakheart about giving up her kits Bluestar's Prophecy, page 475
- Oakheart: "Yes. She gave them up to become ThunderClan's deputy. She couldn't let Thistleclaw take over. She didn't say why, just that her Clan needed her. She was so certain that she was doing the right thing, Crookedstar! What else could I do? What are you going to do?"
- Crookedstar: "Nothing. We are going to raise them as RiverClan. They are our kin, after all. But I wish you had confided in me. You know you can trust me with anything."
- Crookedstar's Promise, pages 457-458
- Leopardstar: "I want you to be my deputy. I can't think of a better cat to help me make RiverClan what it was always meant to be."
- Mistyfoot: "Would you listen to me?"
- Leopardstar's Honor, page 532
- In Leopardstar's Honor, Mistyfoot gives birth to Blackclaw's kits, Pikekit, Perchkit, Primrosekit, and Reedkit. Mistyfoot is grateful to Fireheart and Graystripe when they save Perchkit and Pikekit from a flood. Primrosepaw, Reedpaw, and Pikepaw survive to become apprentices. Mistyfoot and Stonefur later learn the truth about their parentage from Fireheart, and she and Stonefur question why their mother gave them up. Mistyfoot is named Featherpaw's mentor, though Leopardstar later wonders if that was the right choice since Mistyfoot is also half-Clan. Tigerstar questions their loyalty, and has Stonefur killed, with Mistyfoot, Featherpaw, and Stormpaw escaping to ThunderClan. After Tigerstar's death, Leopardstar realizes her mistake, and asks for forgiveness from Mistyfoot. She also asks her to be her deputy, promising she will always listen to her. Mistyfoot is hesitant, but eventually agrees, promising to help rebuild RiverClan with her.
Novellas[]
This section summarizes Mistystar's significant Novellas appearances. If you're looking for a full list, find one here!
- "I promise to be the strongest, wisest leader I can be. I will do my best to echo your loyalty to RiverClan and your courage to speak out on our behalf, and I will learn from your mistakes. I know that I don't need to prove to the other Clans that RiverClan is the strongest or most powerful. I just want my Clanmates to be happy and at peace."
- ―Mistyfoot thinking about Leopardstar after her death Mistystar's Omen, chapter 2
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Main images[]
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Official art[]
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Killed victims[]
This list shows the victims Mistystar has killed:
- Leafpool[35] (Indirect; instigated the confrontation)
- Moonlight[35] (Indirect; instigated the confrontation)
Ceremonies[]
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Family[]
- Main article: Mistystar/Family
- Mistystar's parents are Oakheart and Bluestar, and her siblings are Stonefur and Mosskit. Her mate is Blackclaw and their children are Reedwhisker, Primrosepaw, Pikepaw, and Perchkit. For more of Mistystar's family, click here!
Appearances[]
- Crookedstar's Promise
- Leopardstar's Honor
- Bluestar's Prophecy
- Spottedleaf's Heart
- Redtail's Debt (Indirect mention only)
- Onestar's Confession (Allegiance only)
- Into the Wild (First appearance; mentioned only)
- Forest of Secrets
- Rising Storm
- Tigerclaw's Fury (Allegiance only)
- A Dangerous Path
- The Darkest Hour
- Blackfoot's Reckoning (Allegiances appearance; mentioned in text)
- A Shadow in RiverClan
- Firestar's Quest
- Graystripe's Vow (Then)
- Return to the Clans
- Mothwing's Secret
- Midnight
- Moonrise
- Dawn
- The Lost Warrior
- Starlight
- Winds of Change
- Twilight
- Sunset
- Leafpool's Wish (Allegiance only)
- The Sight
- Dark River
- Outcast (Allegiances appearance; mentioned in text)
- Eclipse
- Long Shadows (Allegiance only)
- Sunrise (Allegiance only)
- Hollyleaf's Story (Allegiance only)
- The Fourth Apprentice
- Mistystar's Omen
- 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 (Allegiances appearance; mentioned in text)
- River of Fire
- Tawnypelt's Clan (Allegiance only)
- Spotfur's Rebellion (Allegiances appearance; mentioned in text)
- The Raging Storm
- Squirrelflight's Hope
- Lost Stars
- The Silent Thaw
- Veil of Shadows
- Darkness Within
- Graystripe's Vow (Allegiance only) (Now)
- Daisy's Kin (Allegiances appearance; mentioned in text)
- The Place of No Stars
- A Light in the Mist
- River †
- Sky
- Thunder
- Wind (Mentioned only)
- Secrets of the Clans (Retconned)
- Cats of the Clans
- Battles of the Clans
- The Ultimate Guide
- The Ultimate Guide: Updated and Expanded Edition
- Beyond the Code: Brightspirit's Mercy
- The Clans Decide
Merchandise[]
Toys and Plush[]
Mistystar Keychain - Discontinued[]
- Head to school in style with RiverClan's Mistystar, a cute Warrior Cats keychain.
- Mistystar, with determination inherited from her mother and loyalty from her father, represents the grace and pride of RiverClan.
- Also included in a three-pack bundle with Gray Wing and Firestar.
- Approximate individual price is $7.99 USD.
Mistystar Mini-Plush Head - Discontinued[]
- Series 2
- A stackable mini-plush head of Mistystar. Approximately 7cm with an anti-stress bean filling.
- Also included in a three-pack bundle with Graystripe and Jayfeather.
- Approximate individual price is $9.99 USD, and the three-pack bundle is $27.99 USD.
Trivia[]
- Main article: Mistystar/Trivia
- Did you know Mistystar was one of the oldest known living cats in the Warriors series, at roughly 15 years old? For more trivia about Mistystar, click here!
Quotes[]
- "Why did she give us up? When she gave Featherkit and Stormkit to RiverClan, she said kits belong in their mother's Clan. If she believed that, shouldn't she have kept us with her?"
- ―Mistyfoot to Stonefur about their mother's sacrifice Leopardstar's Honor, page 457
- "Leopardstar says that they're staying with us so the Clans can exchange training methods and fighting techniques, but I don't see much sign of it. All they do is watch....It's like they're learning all about us, all our secrets and weaknesses. That's why I came over here, to get away from them for a bit."
- ―Mistyfoot telling some ThunderClan cats about ShadowClan The Darkest Hour, page 124
- "Stonefur, Stonefur. What will I do without you?"
- ―Mistyfoot mourning the death of her brother The Darkest Hour, page 181
- Leopardstar: "I'm sorry. I was wrong to make RiverClan part of TigerClan. I should have seen that Tigerstar was greedy only for power. As soon as I saw he was a threat, I should have stood up to him. I should have protected you. It's my fault Stonefur died. I will never forgive myself. I don't know now how I could have doubted him. I don't know how I doubted any of my Clanmates, no matter their blood. You loved RiverClan as much as I did. But I changed RiverClan into something no warrior could love. Now I'm going to change it back. I'm going to rebuild it."
- Mistyfoot: "What does that matter to me, or to Stonefur, or to Featherpaw and Stormpaw? We have a new Clan now. ThunderClan has accepted us completely. They don't care about our blood. They care only that we are willing to hunt and fight for our Clanmates"
- Leopardstar's Honor, pages 531-533
- «But what do I say to her? Do I tell her that seeing her has lifted a weight off of me that I didn't even know I was carrying? Do I tell her how much I missed her…and that I've realized how much I love her? What do I say?»
- —Leopardstar's thoughts upon Mistyfoot's return Leopardstar's Honor, comic
- "You sent this moth, didn't you, Stonefur? You meant this to be an omen, an omen for me that I should trust Mothwing's instincts, and not judge her for what she does not do."
- ―Mistystar working out the meaning of the omen Mistystar's Omen, chapter 9
- Mistystar: "Blackstar, none of us have forgotten the Clanmates that we lost to the Dark Forest. Let us remember our fallen in our own way. Since when have you spoken for all of us?"
- Blackstar: "These cats are still with us, watching the Clanmates they died to save! We need to honor their memory!"
- Bramblestar's Storm, pages 53-54
- "Very well. But none of you should worry. We'll come back for you—I promise you that. Meanwhile...Darktail, you should at least let us take the bodies of our Clanmates for burial."
- ―Mistystar to Darktail's prisoners Shattered Sky, page 107
- "You're a fine one to talk! This is all happening because you couldn't manage to drive the rogues out of ShadowClan territory when they first arrived. Now they've not only taken over your Clan, but RiverClan as well! It's your fault that we're in this position, and I'm not about to risk the lives of my injured cats just to repair your pride!"
- ―Mistystar to Rowanstar about fighting Darktail Shattered Sky, page 142
- Misystar: "I wish you all well. But this is RiverClan's last Gathering for a while."
- Harestar: "What do you mean?"
- Darkest Night, pages 32-33
- "Mistystar feels betrayed by the other Clans. She feels they should have stopped Darktail before he caused so much harm."
- ―Willowshine to Alderheart about Mistystar's decision to close its borders Darkest Night, page 151
- Tigerstar: "Well, at least all the exiled cats can go home again."
- Mistystar: "I'm not sure. Icewing and Harelight, come and stand here at the foot of the Great Oak. I believed that you were loyal RiverClan warriors. Yet in the battle I saw you fighting against your Clan. You disobeyed my orders. Even now that I know the false Bramblestar was evil, I must send you into exile."
- Veil of Shadows, pages 286-287
- Reedwhisker: "Remember what we talked about."
- Mistystar: "I'm not going to change my mind."
- A Light in the Mist, page 183
- "I know how much it hurts to lose a cat you love. And I would never accuse you of disloyalty. But if we allow cats from different Clans to become mates and have kits, it'll undermine every Clan."
- ―Mistystar to Rootspring A Light in the Mist (book), page 303
- "It won't be difficult to pay tribute to Mistystar. She was such an important cat to us here in RiverClan. She did so much for so many..."
- ―Shimmerpelt about Mistystar during her vigil River (book), page 92
- Frostpaw: "Mothwing? I'm so sorry. I know you were close with her."
- Mothwing: "I can't believe that I'll never speak to her again. We lost so much time while I stayed with ShadowClan. Maybe I was too proud."
- River, page 93
External links[]
- Mistystar's profile on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Warrior of the Week Gallery #21 - Mistystar on the Warriors official website (Warrior of the Week #21) (backup link)
- Our Favorite Mistystar Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- More of our favorite Mistystar artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Blood Isn't Everything on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
- A Lost Tradition on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
- A Weakened Code? on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
- The Warrior Code: An Outdated Relic? on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
- Stand Together or Fall Divided on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
- Clan or Kin? on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
- Kin of Your Kin on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
- A Mistake That Should Never Be Made? on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
- Asking a Great Deal on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
- More powerful than hatred on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
- Too Much History on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
- Missing the old days on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
- The Forest Map: ThunderClan on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
- What matters most... on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
- A Return to RiverClan on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
- The Forest Map: RiverClan on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
- New In Store: Keychains on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
- New Mini-Plush Heads for Jayfeather, Graystripe and Mistystar on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- A new challenge for a new year! on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
- 2021 Super Edition character vote on the Warriors official website (backup link) (screenshot) (Poll option)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ Revealed in Sky, page 2
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 466
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Revealed in The Darkest Hour, pages 198-200
- ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 179
- ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 188
- ↑ Revealed in Crookedstar's Promise, page 450
- ↑ Revealed in A Light in the Mist, page 328
- ↑ Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, pages 464-465
- ↑ Revealed in River, page 65
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Revealed in River, pages 63-65
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Revealed in Onestar's Confession, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Crookedstar's Promise, page 459
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 310
- ↑ Revealed in Fading Echoes, page 30
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 Revealed in Forest of Secrets, page 54
- ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, chapter 15
- ↑ Revealed in River, page 67
- ↑ Revealed in A Dangerous Path, page 253
- ↑ Revealed in Mothwing's Secret, chapter 1
- ↑ Revealed in The Sight, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Fading Echoes, page 29
- ↑ Revealed in River, page 127
- ↑ Revealed in Dawn, page 156
- ↑ Revealed in Dawn, page 80
- ↑ Revealed in Night Whispers, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Forest of Secrets, page 278
- ↑ Revealed in River, page 4
- ↑ Revealed in Lost Stars, chapter 20
- ↑ Revealed in The Sight, page 147
- ↑ Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 467
- ↑ Revealed in River of Fire, page 55
- ↑ Revealed in A Light in the Mist, page 92
- ↑ Revealed in A Dangerous Path, page 310
- ↑ Revealed in River, page 19
- ↑ 35.0 35.1 Revealed in Squirrelflight's Hope, chapter 23
- ↑ 36.00 36.01 36.02 36.03 36.04 36.05 36.06 36.07 36.08 36.09 36.10 36.11 36.12 36.13 36.14 36.15 36.16 36.17 Revealed in Mistystar's Omen, chapter 3
- ↑ Revealed in A Light in the Mist, page 3