"Fire will save the Clan...you never understood, did you? Not even when I gave you your apprentice name, Firepaw. And I doubted it myself, when fire raged through our camp. Yet I see the truth now. Fireheart, you are the fire who will save ThunderClan. You will be a great leader. One of the greatest the forest has ever known. You will have the warmth of fire to protect your Clan and the fierceness of fire to defend it. You will be Firestar, the light of ThunderClan." |
— Bluestar to Firestar in A Dangerous Path, page 311 |
Firestar is a bright flame-colored[25] tom[26] with emerald-green eyes.[27]
Firestar was a leader of ThunderClan in the forest and the lake territories, and prophesied as the "fire to save ThunderClan." He was born to Jake and Nutmeg, and lived as a kittypet named Rusty. He joined ThunderClan to receive the name of Firepaw, and was mentored by Lionheart and Tigerclaw before being assigned to Bluestar. Fireheart earned his warrior name, and ascended to deputy after Tigerclaw's banishment. He also mentored Cinderpelt before her injury, his nephew, Cloudtail, and Tigerclaw's son, Brambleclaw.
After Bluestar's death, he rose to leader as Firestar appointing Whitestorm as his second-in-command. He later passed the role to Graystripe upon the white deputy's death during the battle against BloodClan, and defeated Scourge. Firestar became mates with Sandstorm, and they went on a journey to rebuild SkyClan. They were successful, and upon their return, had two daughters together: Leafpool and Squirrelflight.
When Twolegs destroyed the forest, he led his Clan on the Great Journey and helped them settle into the lake territories. Firestar appointed Brambleclaw as deputy due to Graystripe's disappearance, and had him keep the role after his friend returned. Firestar, as the fourth cat in the prophecy, fought in the Great Battle and lost his final life due to wounds. He continues to watch over the cats by the lake from StarClan, and guides medicine cats with the prophecies he gives.
Contents
History
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The Prophecies Begin
- "There was a deeply buried mystery surrounding these cats, and he was beginning to feel that it might be beyond his power to ever understand it."
- ―Fireheart thinking about Bluestar, Stonefur, and Mistyfoot Forest of Secrets, page 88
- Fireheart is given Cinderpaw as an apprentice, but the she-cat gets injured on the Thunderpath in one of Tigerclaw's schemes. He finishes Brackenpaw's training for Graystripe, as his friend is off seeing Silverstream. Fireheart is given his nephew Cloudpaw as an apprentice, and struggles to rein his flippancy towards the warrior code. Tigerclaw's treachery is revealed to the Clan during a foiled attack on ThunderClan's camp, and Fireheart is made deputy in wake of his banishment. He attempts to hold a fragile ThunderClan together as Bluestar's judgement falters, and seeks help from RiverClan when a fire ravages ThunderClan's camp.
- Upon Bluestar's death, he ascends to leader as Firestar. He appoints Whitestorm as his deputy, and together they rebuild the Clan. He helps form the four Clans of the forest into LionClan, and together they are able to drive BloodClan from the forest, and disband TigerClan. Whitestorm dies during the battle, and he appoints Graystripe as ThunderClan's new deputy.
The New Prophecy
- "Loyalty is what matters, and that exists now, not in the past. Loyalty has to be proved every day, in every piece of fresh-kill brought back for the Clan, every claw mark on our enemies, every patrol, every training session."
- ―Firestar Sunset, page 240
- Brambleclaw and Squirrelpaw return from their journey and bring the news that StarClan has a plan for them to move to a new home. While the other Clans are resistant, Firestar agrees they should go - when all four Clans travel together. After the destruction of ShadowClan's camp, the four Clans start the Great Journey. The Tribe of Rushing Water assists them over the mountains, and they make it to the lake territories. Firestar helps ThunderClan settle into their new territory, and supports Onewhisker during Mudclaw's rebellion.
- Badgers attack ThunderClan's camp and heavily damage it, and the leader welcomes Stormfur and Brook when they wish to stay and help. ShadowClan tries to take advantage of ThunderClan's weakness and take territory, but are beaten off. Firestar accepts the loss of Graystripe and appoints Brambleclaw as deputy. Brambleclaw struggles on what to do when he is offered the chance to kill Firestar and take leadership for himself, but ultimately does his former mentor proud by saving his leader.
Power of Three
- "Surely it is our struggle against hardship that makes us true warriors. You think fresh blood in the Clans will weaken us? A life without hardship will weaken us more."
- ―Firestar to Blackstar at the Gathering The Sight, page 335
- Later, Firestar defends ThunderClan's borders, and devises a plan to keep WindClan from continuing to cross the border. He and a patrol cave in a tunnel the rival Clan's been using to trespass, and several fights across the forest soon ensue. A Great Battle ensnares all four Clans of the forest, and is only stopped by an eclipse of the sun. Greencough soon comes and leaves a large part of ThunderClan sick. Firestar has the ill cats move to the abandoned Twoleg nest to keep it contained, and while catmint is eventually found to cure it, he loses a life before that.
- After the mystifying murder of Ashfur, he sends a patrol to track down Sol, believing him the killer. They find him and bring him to camp, but no evidence is found. However, once they return, Hollyleaf reveals at a Gathering her parents are Leafpool and Crowfeather. Firestar is shocked, but insists the Clan needs to stay strong despite this.
Omen of the Stars
- "He gave his life to save the thing that mattered most to him: his Clanmates. He truly has the power of the stars in his paws now. You will see him again, when it is time."
- ―Jayfeather to Dovewing after Firestar's death The Last Hope, page 324
- Ivypaw crosses the ShadowClan border, and is held captive in exchange for catmint. Firestar makes the trade, but is unhappy with how low the other Clan was willing to go. The leader tries out a new assessment technique, but the attempt ends in Icecloud getting injured. He gives Dovewing her warrior name for helping save her, while her sister Ivypool completes a normal assessment for her name. Firestar agrees to send Jayfeather, Dovewing and some other warriors to the Tribe of Rushing Water after the medicine cat is called there by dreams.
- Upon their return, tensions begin to rise between the Clans. Onestar accuses Firestar of conspiring against WindClan, which he denies. Sol returns, and the leader allows him to stay, but is wary nonetheless. Hollyleaf returns, and Firestar welcomes her back into the Clan. Dovewing urgently informs him of their escape from the tunnels after hearing WindClan and Sol plotting an attack on ThunderClan. They prepare for the attack with advanced skills from Hollyleaf, and drive the rival Clan away. Hollyleaf admits to killing Ashfur, and decides not to punish her. He also accepts that Cinderheart wishes to become a medicine cat, after the discovery that she was a reincarnation of Cinderpelt.
- After Dawnpelt accuses Jayfeather of killing Flametail, Firestar bans Jayfeather from attending more Gatherings. Tensions continue to rise within the Clans, since rogue scents are being found in every territory. Firestar is discovered to be the fourth cat in the Tribe of Endless Hunting's prophecy, and works together with Jayfeather, Lionblaze, and Dovewing to fortify the Clan for the upcoming confrontation with the Dark Forest. The Clans work together to drive out the evil cats, and fights Tigerstar. He succeeds in killing his longtime enemy, but succumbs to his wounds and joins StarClan.
A Vision of Shadows
- "Every Clan must grow strong, but not by stealing another's territory. They must learn to live together. If the five Clans cannot live as one, the coming darkness will destroy them all."
- ―Firestar The Raging Storm, page 3
Super Editions
This section summarizes Firestar's significant Super Editions appearances. If you're looking for a full list, find one here!
- In Firestar's Quest, Firestar receives several dreams of fleeing cats in need of help. Bluestar tells him of SkyClan, the fifth Clan of the forest that was driven out long ago. He finds Smudge has had similar dreams, and has a vision of Cloudstar, the former leader of SkyClan. Firestar realizes that he must go on a journey to rebuild SkyClan, and takes Sandstorm with him to find where they went after leaving the forest. Once they arrive, they find Skywatcher, the last upholder of SkyClan's traditions.
- The pair of ThunderClan cats gather the descendants of SkyClan cats from the area with Cherrypaw and Sparrowpaw's help, along with any other cat interested. They find Echo in the Twolegplace, a kittypet who's been having many dreams of strange things. She joins SkyClan, and becomes a medicine cat with the name Echosong. Firestar and Sandstorm help the new Clan in a battle against rats threatening the territory, and he loses a life. Per StarClan's will, Leafstar is made leader of the new SkyClan, with Sharpclaw as her deputy. Firestar and Sandstorm return to ThunderClan and have two kits together: Squirrelkit and Leafkit.
- In Bramblestar's Storm, Firestar settles into life in StarClan. He passes on a prophecy to Bramblestar: when water meets blood, blood will rise. Cats within ThunderClan still grieve the loss of their former leader, and Bramblestar struggles to come into his own as a leader. Firestar meets with his former apprentice in dreams to encourage him onwards. During a Gathering, he appears with many of the other cats who died in the Great Battle, showing that they are still watching over the Clans.
Detailed description
- Firestar is a large,[28] bright, flame-colored[25] tom[26] with a pale orange belly.[29] He has short,[30] sleek,[31] and thick fur,[2] large ears,[27] a long tail,[32] and bright,[33] emerald-green eyes.[27]
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Alternate images
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Official art
Please do not edit this gallery Firestar on the cover of Into the Wild Firestar on the reprinted cover of Into the Wild Firestar in The Lost Warrior Firestar in Graystripe's Adventure Firestar on the cover of Rising Storm Firestar in Yellowfang's Secret Firestar on the cover of The Darkest Hour Firestar on the reprinted cover of The Darkest Hour Firestar in The Rise of Scourge Firestar in A Shadow in RiverClan Firestar on the full cover of Firestar's Quest Firestar on the reprinted cover of Firestar's Quest Firestar in A Clan in Need Firestar in Ravenpaw's Path Firestar in Tallstar's Revenge Firestar on the reprinted cover of Sunset Firestar in Graystripe's Adventure Firestar in Warrior's Return Firestar on the cover of The Last Hope Firestar on the reprinted cover of The Last Hope Firestar in The Ultimate Guide Firestar on the cover of Cats of the Clans Firestar on the cover of Code of the Clans Firestar's Warriors official website fact sheet Firestar's icon on the Warriors family tree |
Killed victims
This list shows the victims Firestar has killed:
Ceremonies
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Personality and Relationships
- Main article: Firestar/PR
- Firestar was courageous and dedicated, and he had a firm sense of doing what was right, even if it went against the warrior code. His best friend was Graystripe, and he fostered a close relationship with his former apprentices, Cinderpelt, Cloudtail and Bramblestar. For more of Firestar's personality and relationships, click here!
Family
- Main article: Firestar/Family
- Firestar's parents were Jake and Nutmeg. His mate was Sandstorm, and they had two daughters, Squirrelflight and Leafpool. For more of Firestar's family, click here!
Appearances
- Moth Flight's Vision (Vision or Dream)
- Goosefeather's Curse (Vision or Dream)
- Bluestar's Prophecy
- Into the Wild (First appearance)
- Yellowfang's Secret
- Fire and Ice
- Forest of Secrets
- Crookedstar's Promise (manga) (Indirect mention only)
- Rising Storm
- Tigerclaw's Fury
- A Dangerous Path
- The Darkest Hour
- The Rise of Scourge
- A Shadow in RiverClan
- Firestar's Quest
- Graystripe's Vow
- Shattered Peace (Flashback only)
- A Clan in Need
- The Heart of a Warrior
- SkyClan's Destiny (Mentioned only)
- Mothwing's Secret
- Midnight
- Moonrise
- Dawn
- The Lost Warrior (Flashback only)
- Starlight
- Tallstar's Revenge (manga)
- Twilight
- Sunset
- Leafpool's Wish
- Warrior's Refuge (Mentioned only)
- Warrior's Return
- The Sight
- Dark River
- Outcast
- The Rescue (Mentioned only)
- After the Flood (Mentioned only)
- Eclipse
- Long Shadows
- Sunrise
- Hollyleaf's Story (Mentioned only)
- The Fourth Apprentice
- Mistystar's Omen
- Fading Echoes
- Night Whispers
- Sign of the Moon
- The Forgotten Warrior
- Ravenpaw's Farewell (Mentioned only)
- The Last Hope †
- Dovewing's Silence
- Crowfeather's Trial (Mentioned only)
- Bramblestar's Storm
- Hawkwing's Journey (Mentioned only)
- The Apprentice's Quest
- Thunder and Shadow (Mentioned only)
- Shattered Sky
- Darkest Night
- River of Fire (Mentioned only)
- The Raging Storm
- Squirrelflight's Hope
- The Silent Thaw (Mentioned only)
- Veil of Shadows (Mentioned only)
- Darkness Within
- Secrets of the Clans (Retconned)
- Cats of the Clans
- Code of the Clans
- Battles of the Clans
- The Ultimate Guide
- After Sunset: The Right Choice?
- Beyond the Code: Brightspirit's Mercy
- The Elders' Concern (Mentioned only)
- The Clans Decide
Trivia
- Main article: Firestar/Trivia
- Did you know one of Firestar's favorite duties as leader was holding apprentice ceremonies? For more trivia about Firestar, click here!
Quotes
- Main article: Firestar/Quotes
External links
- Firestar's profile on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- A Legacy of Fire on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Warriors Super Edition: A World Without Limits on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Leadership Among the Clans: An Overview on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Leaders Who Made Their Mark on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- A First Time For Nine Lives on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- The Journey So Far: The Raging Storm on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Writing Lost Stars on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Leafstar: Mother or Leader? on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Character Spotlight - Daisy on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Welcome to the Fifth Clan on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Honoring the Mother Cats on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Pick a Plush: Round Two on the Warriors official website (poll option)
- We Hunt to Survive on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- The Act of Giving Thanks on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Which Warrior is Worthy - The Return on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- The Importance of 'Paws on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- A Lost Tradition on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Outpacing other 'Paws (and Mentors) on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Character Spotlight - Squirrelflight on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Apprentices: A Fresh Perspective on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- New In Store: Keychains on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- A Weakened Code? 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)
- Mini Plush Heads Coming Soon to the Warrior Cats Store on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Evil Lives Forever on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Best of the Worst on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Creating an Antagonist on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Stand Together or Fall Divided on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Morningstar's Folly - When Peace Isn't the Answer on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- The Ancient Cats on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- A Common Bond on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Clan or Kin? on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Unexpected Storylines on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Kin of Your Kin on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Reading the Omens on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Beyond Our Borders on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Writing a Good Prophecy on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Exclusive! Cover and Blurb Reveal: Graystripe's Vow on the Warriors official website (Warrior Cats Hub app only) (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- More Than Life Itself on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Forbidden Romance on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- From the Very Beginning on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Pick a Large Plush: The Sequel 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)
- Asking a Great Deal on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Character Spotlight - Leopardstar on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- The Cats of The Prophecies Begin on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- New Feature: Audiograms with Fanart Galleries on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- The Tribe of Rushing Water on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Reach Beyond Borders on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Destiny guides our paws... on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Try out our new Warrior Cat Masks on Instagram! on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Exclusive! Graystripe's Vow: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- The Cats of The New Prophecy on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Revisiting Graystripe on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Graystripe's Vow on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Writing Graystripe's Vow on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Exclusive! Darkness Within: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Missing the old days on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Where it all began on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Winners of the September Fan Challenge + New Challenge Announcement on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Warrior Cats Minis Revealed! on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Warrior Cats Minis: Coming Monday, November 23 on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Ashfur: Did StarClan Make a Mistake? on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- The Cats of Power of Three on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- More than just blood on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- True warriors? on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- How the Clans began on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Characters and Family Tree, or not on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Marvellous Maps on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- A matter of choice on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Building a Religion on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Exclusive! A Warrior's Choice Excerpt on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Revealed in The Last Hope, page 327
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Revealed in Into the Wild, page 9
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Revealed in Into the Wild, page 37
- ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 210
- ↑ Revealed in Firestar's Quest, page 333
- ↑ Revealed in Into the Wild, page 15
- ↑ Revealed in The Last Hope, page 324
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Revealed in The Last Hope, chapter 27
- ↑ Revealed in the Warriors App
- ↑ Revealed in Into the Wild, page 7
- ↑ Revealed in Into the Wild, page 270
- ↑ Revealed in Forest of Secrets, page 297
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 54
- ↑ Revealed in Into the Wild, page 99
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Revealed in Into the Wild, page 56
- ↑ Revealed in Fire and Ice, page 97
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 Revealed in Fire and Ice, page 149
- ↑ Although unofficial at first, Fireheart essentially finished Brackenpaw's training due to Graystripe's inability because of his constant leaving camp to maintain a relationship with Silverstream.[17]
- ↑ Revealed in Forest of Secrets, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in A Dangerous Path, page 235
- ↑ Revealed in Firestar's Quest, page 270
- ↑ Revealed in The Last Hope, page 328
- ↑ Revealed in Forest of Secrets, page 299
- ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 77
- ↑ 25.0 25.1 Revealed in Dawn, page 26
- ↑ 26.0 26.1 Revealed in Into the Wild, allegiances
- ↑ 27.0 27.1 27.2 Revealed in Fading Echoes, page 219
- ↑ Revealed in The Apprentice's Quest, chapter 3
- ↑ Revealed in Battles of the Clans, page 110
- ↑ Revealed on Kate's Facebook
- ↑ Revealed in Into the Wild, page 127
- ↑ Revealed in Dawn, page 52
- ↑ Revealed in Long Shadows, page 240
- ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 307
- ↑ Revealed in Firestar's Quest, page 468
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