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Revision as of 05:50, 30 March 2020
Heavystep is a thickset tabby tom.[7]
Heavystep was a RiverClan warrior under Leopardstar's leadership in forest and the lake territories. An an apprentice, Heavypaw was mentored by Blackclaw. Shortly after earning his warrior name, Heavystep mentored Dawnpaw and later Stonepaw. He participated in the Great Journey, and shortly after reaching their new home, Heavystep became an elder. He was said to have passed away from greencough.
History
In The Prophecies Begin arc
Fire and Ice
- Heavypaw is a RiverClan apprentice and his mentor is Blackclaw.
Forest of Secrets
- Heavypaw, though not named, appears coming out of RiverClan's camp behind Blackclaw and Silverstream. Fireheart guesses that the smaller cat must have been Blackclaw's apprentice and Graystripe murmurs that they must be on a hunting patrol. Blackclaw and Heavypaw take the lead of the patrol before Silverstream leaves the patrol to talk to Graystripe.
A Dangerous Path
- He is now a warrior known as Heavystep with an apprentice, Dawnpaw.
The Darkest Hour
- Heavystep is spotted in the clearing near the Bonehill during the TigerClan meeting; he is one of the few RiverClan warriors who is present.
In The New Prophecy arc
Midnight
- His apprentice Dawnpaw has become a warrior, taking on the name Dawnflower.
Dawn
- Heavystep now has another apprentice, Stonepaw.
Starlight
- When Leafpaw finds Mothwing, she notices the scent of mouse bile on her pelt. Mothwing explains that Heavystep had insisted upon her sorting out his ticks before she did anything else.
- As each of the four Clans leave to find their new territory, Mousefur says good-bye to Heavystep. She gives his ear a quick lick and tells him to go safely, and she will see him at Gatherings later on. Heavystep tells her good-bye and watches her go. Heavystep then nods to Brambleclaw and disappears behind the trees to where RiverClan is meeting.
- Later, during a Gathering, Heavystep interrupts the Clan leaders requesting them to speak up, as cats cannot hear them. Mudclaw rudely retorts back and Heavystep shoots a baleful glare at him but keeps quiet.
Twilight
- Heavystep is now an elder with his apprentice Stonepaw becoming a warrior, taking on the name Stonestream. When Leafpaw is on her way to the RiverClan camp, she notices Heavystep and Hawkfrost carrying Ivytail to her resting place. Later that day, Mothwing reports that Heavystep has fallen ill, pointing him out curled up on the bank after being given yarrow. Leafpaw speculates that he may have picked up the poison from carrying out Ivytail. After a bit, Heavystep returns to the elders' den, like the rest of the remaining cats who have been poisoned.
Sunset
- During a Gathering, Leopardstar announces that Heavystep died due to an outbreak of greencough, causing the cats in the clearing to murmur in sympathy. After the leaders announced their news, Leafpool blames herself for Heavystep's death due to her not passing on Mudfur's message of catmint. Leafpool finds Mothwing and gives her condolences for Heavystep's death.
- Later, when Leafpool and Willowpaw go to find catmint, Willowpaw comments that she wished that they had some when Heavystep has greencough.
In the Power of Three arc
Dark River
- Despite dying in Sunset, Heavystep appears in the allegiances throughout the Power of Three arc. When Hollypaw leaves the island, Heavystep flattens his ears in disapproval.
In the Super Editions
Firestar's Quest
- When Birchstar apologizes for the actions of RiverClan towards SkyClan, her appearance reminds Firestar of Heavystep.
In the Field Guides
The Ultimate Guide
- Although not mentioned by name, it is mentioned that after the death of Heavystep, Leafpool and Feathertail visited Willowshine in a dream.
Trivia
Interesting facts
- Heavystep retired almost immediately after becoming a warrior due to kidney disease.[9]
- He has been noted to look like Birchstar and Clovertail.[10]
- Vicky secretly wants to write a Super Edition about him in which he receives nine lives for a very special reason.[11]
Mistakes
- Heavystep has died twice; once in Sunset[12] and once between Sunrise and The Fourth Apprentice.[13]
Character pixels
The pixel artwork is fanart based on the canon description; undefined traits are left to the artist's interpretation. |
Appearances
- Fire and Ice (First appearance; allegiance only)
- Forest of Secrets
- Rising Storm (Allegiance only)
- Tigerclaw's Fury (Allegiance only)
- A Dangerous Path (Allegiance only)
- The Darkest Hour
- Firestar's Quest (Mentioned only)
- Midnight (Allegiance only)
- Moonrise (Allegiance only)
- Dawn (Allegiance only)
- Starlight
- Twilight
- Sunset † (Mentioned only)
- The Sight (Allegiance only)
- Dark River
- Outcast (Allegiance only)
- Long Shadows (Allegiance only)
- Sunrise (Allegiance only)
- Hollyleaf's Story (Allegiance only)
- The Ultimate Guide (Indirect mention only)
Quotes
- "[Birchstar] reminded Firestar of the RiverClan warrior Heavystep, and she had the look of Clovertail too."
- ―Narrator Firestar's Quest
- "Mousebile. Heavystep insisted I sorted out his ticks before I did anything else this morning."
- ―Mothwing to Leafpaw Starlight
- Heavystep: "Speak up – we can't hear you."
- Mudclaw: "And you won't, if you can’t keep quiet. Listen to what our leader has to say."
- Starlight
External links
- Warrior of the Week Gallery #22 - Heavystep on the Warriors official website (Warrior of the Week #22) (backup link)
- Stand Together or Fall Divided on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Revealed in Fire and Ice, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 136
- ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 276
- ↑ Revealed in Sunset, page 150
- ↑ Revealed in Rising Storm, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Starlight, allegiances
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Revealed in A Dangerous Path, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Dawn, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Erin Hunter Chat 4
- ↑ Revealed in Firestar's Quest, page 492
- ↑ Welcome to the Warriors Hub on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- ↑ Revealed in Sunset, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in The Fourth Apprentice, allegiances