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"If I'm bloodying my paws already, why stop at one cat?"
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"The longer this quest takes, the more time I’ll have to set myself straight...and try to figure out how to move on in a world without Bristlefrost."
This article contains major spoilers for the recently released book, Ivypool's Heart. Please proceed at your own discretion.
"I'm not sure I ever really did. I had lost kits before, so the pain was intense. It still hurts to think that I'll never see Beetlewhisker again, not even when my paws take the path to StarClan. But I know that I won't honor his memory by not living my life. The more I do for my Clan and my Clanmates, the more I achieve as a warrior, the more I ensure that Beetlewhisker's memory will never be lost. Raising my kits was the best thing I've ever done, and each one of them will always be a part of me. That means Beetlewhisker will live on, in a way. That’s what works for me, anyway."
— Icewing to Ivypool about her grief over Beetlewhisker's death in Ivypool's Heart, page 56


Icewing is a wiry,[16] lightly-built,[17] snowy[18] white she-cat with blue eyes[6] and a sharp, pointed face.[16]

Icewing is a RiverClan warrior who has served under Leopardstar, Mistystar, Owlnose, Tigerstar, Duskfur, and Splashtail in the forest and the lake territories. She mothered Petalkit, Beetlekit, Grasskit, Pricklekit, Breezekit, and Nightkit with her mate, Mintfur. Icewing trained in the Dark Forest, but fought for the Clans during the Great Battle, and was forgiven. When Darktail's Kin drove RiverClan from their territory, she was taken prisoner. Once Mistystar reclaimed her land, Icewing returned to serving RiverClan; however, she fought against them in a battle between the Clans, causing Mistystar to exile her, alongside Harelight, but Tigerstar welcomed the exiles into ShadowClan. She returned to RiverClan after the defeat of the impostor, and later mentored Mistpaw. Icewing stood up for Tigerstar's temporary leadership of RiverClan, since he had welcomed her and Harelight into ShadowClan once, and Tigerstar chose her to lead the Clan with Cloverfoot until a proper leader could be found. Duskfur later took over leadership duties until Podlight appointed Splashtail.

History

In the Power of Three arc

Dark River

Icewing is a heavily pregnant queen, and she attends a Gathering with Willowpaw fussing over her. Later, after Icewing has her kits, Beetlekit, Petalkit, Grasskit, and Pricklekit, Hollypaw sees her in the RiverClan camp as Mothwing tells the queen to keep one of her kits away from pine needles.

In the Omen of the Stars arc

The Fourth Apprentice

Icewing has returned to her warrior duties after spending time in the nursery. Three of her kits are now warriors, Petalfur, Beetlewhisker, and Grasspelt.

Sign of the Moon

«Icewing looks friendly. What [is she] doing here?»
—Ivypool about Icewing Sign of the Moon, page 129
Icewing and a few other Clan cats are training in the Dark Forest with Hawkfrost. When Ivypool sees her, she wonders why she was training in the Dark Forest, because she had seemed nice at Gatherings and looked friendly. When Hawkfrost asks a question, Icewing raises her tail and is the one to give the correct answer.

The Forgotten Warrior

"You shouldn't doubt Brokenstar's decisions. Don't you trust him?"
―Icewing to Ivypool The Forgotten Warrior, page 223
Icewing is in the Dark Forest with Beetlewhisker and Hollowflight when Brokenstar warns the Clan cats to be ready for the final signal. When Ivypool questions Brokenstar under her breath in the Dark Forest, Icewing asks if she doubted Brokenstar's decisions. At a Gathering, she nods to Ivypool. Lionblaze sees this and concludes that Icewing must be training in the Dark Forest.

The Last Hope

Icewing: "Don't let Tigerstar see you're afraid. Keep quiet and do exactly what he says or you'll never see your home again."
Mapleshade: "I don't hear you cheering for our leader."
Icewing: "We're planning our strategy, Mapleshade. Don't forget we have the edge when it comes to fighting the Clans. Our Clanmates trust us."
—Icewing to Furzepelt and Harespring before lying to Mapleshade The Last Hope, page 254
She suggests that, in the battle, they should scare the cats, and then scar them. Beetlewhisker congratulates his Clanmate on this remark. When Mothwing tells Jayfeather that some RiverClan cats are being argumentative, Icewing is one of the cats mentioned, along with Hollowflight and Beetlewhisker. When Dovewing sends out her special senses, she repeats Icewing's words to the Clan leaders and medicine cats. Icewing says that she'd rather train in her own Clan than in the Dark Forest. The leaders ask Dovewing who was the traitor, but Dovewing does not tell them it is Icewing when she sees her white pelt.
Later, when Dovewing is spying on the Dark Forest with her powers, she hears Icewing. She is telling the other cats training there to not let Tigerstar see that they're afraid, or else they'll never see their home again. Mapleshade asks why they aren't cheering for their leader, to which Icewing steadily responds that they are planning their strategy for the battle, though Mapleshade is not convinced.

In the A Vision of Shadows arc

The Apprentice's Quest

Icewing returns to the nursery and has given birth to another litter of kits, Breezekit and Nightkit.

Thunder and Shadow

Her kits are now apprentices, Breezepaw and Nightpaw, and Icewing has returned to her warrior duties.

Shattered Sky

"That's right. Thanks to you, we've driven Darktail and his rogues out of our territory!"
―Icewing thanking Alderheart's patrol Shattered Sky, chapter 17
Icewing is one of the cats who battles Darktail's group of rogue cats. Due to being wounded, she is taken prisoner by Darktail, along with Mintfur, Brackenpelt, and Reedwhisker. Darktail demands they swear an oath of loyalty to the Kin, and though they initially resist, they give in after days of starvation. However, Darktail continues to deprive them of food. When Violetpaw sneaks the RiverClan prisoners more food, she notices Icewing laying next to Mintfur, stretched out and still wounded greatly from their last battle. Violetpaw realizes upon seeing Icewing that Puddleshine, their medicine cat, had not treated any of the wounded RiverClan cats because he has been forbidden from doing so.
After Darktail takes Violetpaw and Needletail down to the lake, Icewing and the other prisoners seize the opportunity to attack their tormentors, along with the press-ganged kittypets and former ShadowClan cats siding with them. When ShadowClan and ThunderClan come to rescue the remaining RiverClan warriors, Icewing has a shallow scratch on her shoulder. She and the others are grateful to Rowanstar, Bramblestar, and the other Clan cats for driving out Darktail's cats and reclaiming RiverClan's territory for her Clan.

Darkest Night

Rowanstar: "I know. And I hope one day StarClan will forgive us. I do not expect you to."
Icewing: "We will never forgive!"
—Icewing to Rowanstar at a Gathering Darkest Night, page 31
Icewing sits below the Highledge in ThunderClan camp with Reedwhisker, Mintfur, and Brackenpelt. The four warriors had been held captive and starved by Darktail and his rogues, and still look thin and hollow-eyed from their ordeal. Lakeheart and Mallownose flank their Clanmates.
At the Gathering a few days later, Icewing challenges if Rowanstar should even be sitting on the Great Oak, and she bristles with anger. Some of her Clanmates also add their protests, asking if ShadowClan is even a true Clan anymore after they chose to align themselves with the rogues, a decision which caused so much suffering. Rowanstar explains that he hopes StarClan will forgive ShadowClan, but doesn't expect the other Clans to; Icewing yowls that they will never forgive.

The Raging Storm

During a large storm, cats from all Clans volunteer to try and convince SkyClan to return, so that it might stop. Icewing goes with her Clanmates Willowshine and Lizardtail as they follow the trail back to the gorge. The patrol comes across an overflowing stream, and they debate how to cross it. Willowshine notes that even RiverClan cats likely wouldn't be able to swim through, and Icewing agrees. The patrol finds a tree that spans the length of the stream, and crosses over that. Icewing and her Clanmates keep trekking for the rest of the day with those from the other Clans, then find shelter in a cave.

In The Broken Code arc

Veil of Shadows

"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."
―Mistystar to Harelight and Icewing Veil of Shadows, page 286
Icewing and Harelight join the rebels wishing to overthrow Bramblestar's impostor. During a devastating battle between the Clans, Icewing and Harelight fight against the impostor and RiverClan. At the following Gathering, despite the impostor being overthrown, Mistystar exiles Icewing and Harelight for betraying RiverClan. Tigerstar welcomes them into ShadowClan, and Icewing is hesitant to follow them after the Gathering.

Darkness Within

"What do we care who [Mistystar] sends? We're ShadowClan cats now."
―Icewing to Rootspring Darkness Within, page 43
When the Clans gather for a vigil to mourn the cats who died in the battle against the impostor, Icewing and Harelight attend along with the rest of ShadowClan. The only RiverClan cats to attend are Lizardtail, Gorseclaw, Willowshine, and Reedwhisker. Rootspring pads over to Harelight and Icewing and asks if Mistystar is there, but Harelight replies that he hasn't seen her. Icewing says that she guesses the leader didn't want to honor the rebels, but growls that they don't care, as they are ShadowClan cats now. Mothwing tells her that they'll always be RiverClan cats at heart, and asks her if she wants to come talk to her former Clanmates. Icewing sniffs that it's okay for Mothwing to do so, as Mistystar was going to let her go back to RiverClan. Rootspring points out that Mistystar let Softpelt's kin come to the vigil, but Icewing reminds him that Softpelt fought for the impostor, and asks if he thinks she would have let them come if only Dappletuft died.

The Place of No Stars

"I know some cats in ShadowClan don't trust you, but I believe you are a good cat, Shadowsight. Don't make Tigerstar and Dovewing suffer as I have. Thank you for your help."
―Icewing warning Shadowsight The Place of No Stars, chapter 8
Bristlefrost notes that Mothwing had refused to join RiverClan until Icewing and Harelight were let back into the Clan, holding on to the belief that they were risking their lives fighting for a good cause. Later, Icewing arrives in the ShadowClan medicine den to ask Shadowsight for help in removing a small bone from between her teeth. The medicine cat swiftly removes the bone, but Icewing lingers afterward, asking Shadowsight about the rumor that he volunteered to enter the Dark Forest. Shadowsight confirms it, and Icewing praises his bravery. However, she warns Shadowsight about the dangers of the Dark Forest, asking him if he knew that her son, Beetlewhisker, was killed there. Shadowsight is shocked, and attempts to give his sympathies, but Icewing cuts him off, saying that she just wants him to understand the risk he is taking. She reveals that those who are killed in the Dark Forest die for real, and asks Shadowsight if he understands what his death would do to his loved ones. Before leaving, Icewing affirms that she believes in Shadowsight, but urges him not to make his parents suffer as she has.

A Light in the Mist

At the Moonpool meeting, Mothwing mentions to the other medicine cats that Mistystar had already let Harelight and Icewing back, and that she would be leaving ShadowClan to rejoin RiverClan after the meeting.

In the A Starless Clan arc

River

"What terrible news to return to. Do you think we should send some cat to look for them?"
―Icewing about Reedwhisker's patrol River, page 69
Icewing is now mentoring her first apprentice, Mistpaw. After Mistystar's death, Icewing asks if someone should fetch Reedwhisker and his patrol, but Mothwing insists they'll be back soon. Following Curlfeather's death, Mistpaw huddles near her mentor.

Sky

Frostpaw: "What about Shimmerpelt or Icewing? I thought they'd want to take charge."
Splashtail: "Me too. Especially Shimmerpelt. She's been a warrior forever. And Icewing leads patrols better than any cat in camp."
—Frostpaw and Splashtail about the other warriors Sky, page 36
Following Curlfeather's death, Icewing and the other experienced warriors are reluctant to take leadership. Icewing supports Frostpaw's choice of Owlnose as leader. When Tigerstar and his warriors arrive in RiverClan to temporarily lead, Icewing and Harelight support Tigerstar since he allowed them to join ShadowClan when Mistystar exiled them. During the battle, Icewing and Mistpaw fight Tawnypelt and Sunbeam. She and Harelight later flee into the river.

Shadow

«Sunbeam hadn't known Icewing well during the brief time she was part of ShadowClan, but while Sunbeam was in the RiverClan camp, she had seen how level-headed and capable Icewing was. She worked well with Cloverfoot. Sunbeam was sure the white she-cat would say something worth hearing.»
—Sunbeam's thoughts about Icewing Shadow, page 198
After the battle, Icewing stands up for Owlnose's decision to step down from leadership and goes along with Tigerstar's idea for a continued ShadowClan presence in RiverClan. Because of this, Tigerstar chooses her to co-lead with Cloverfoot while he returns to ShadowClan's camp. After Tigerstar and his warriors leave, Icewing asks to speak with Frostpaw in private. At the emergency Gathering, Icewing speaks up how Tigerstar's rule has brought order to RiverClan after days of turmoil within the Clan, though not all of her Clanmates agree, and the other Clans agree to rediscuss ShadowClan's occupation at the next Gathering.
After days of avoiding Icewing, Frostpaw finally decides to speak with her. The white she-cat is repairing the elder's den for Mosspelt, commenting how she will move in one day. In private, Icewing commends Frostpaw's dedication since the death of her mother Curlfeather, though Frostpaw finally admits that she's never had a connection with StarClan. Dismayed, Icewing confronts Mothwing about this secret. She tells Tigerstar and the rest of the Clan the next morning, though she chides her Clanmates when they question Frostpaw. When Tigerstar declares them all ShadowClan cats, Icewing is dismayed. Later, Icewing quiets her Clanmates when they bicker during Frostpaw's apprentice ceremony. When Sunbeam and Lightleap hunt on RiverClan territory, Icewing proposes a compromise that they must also hunt for RiverClan as well.
Icewing continues to work with Cloverfoot over the shared leadership duties, though they struggle to keep the peace amongst the senior warriors. After a training session with all three apprentices, Icewing compliments Frostpaw's progress. When Graypaw, Mistpaw, and Splashtail question Frostpaw's decision to change careers again, the gray she-cat feels embarrassed that they brought it up with Icewing listening in. At the next Gathering, Icewing sits with Cloverfoot with the other deputies. Tigerstar invites her to speak for RiverClan, and she explains how RiverClan is eager to find a new leader and Tigerstar has been assisting with affairs as needed. However, Mallownose, Duskfur, and Splashtail speak out against her report. Leafstar questions why Cloverfoot is involved if Icewing is capable of handling herself, though the Gathering ends when WindClan and ThunderClan refuse to attack. When Scorchfur accidentally ingests a mouse with a thorn it in, Cloverfoot confers with Icewing about the possibility of several RiverClan cats plotting against them. Icewing is aware something is going on, but has limited power on what she can do.

Thunder

At the island meeting where Tree attempts to mediate between RiverClan and ShadowClan, Squirrelstar recalls how Icewing attended the meeting, though Splashtail and Mallownose did most of the talking for RiverClan. Her Clanmate Duskfur is chosen by RiverClan and the other Clan leaders to be RiverClan's temporary leader.

Wind

"We don't have much time, Frostpaw, but we came to tell you that you're not alone. You’re a true RiverClan cat, and so are we, and we believe you."
―Icewing to Frostpaw Wind, chapter 13
When Frostpaw announces that she had to leave RiverClan because she was unsure who to trust, Icewing lets out a hiss. After another Gathering where Frostpaw accuses Splashtail of lying about receiving his nine lives, Icewing and Duskfur speak with Frostpaw in private. The two she-cats reveal they are gathering supporters to stand against Splashtail. At some point, Icewing, Duskfur, and Mothwing leave RiverClan, and Splashtail rallies his warriors to find the traitors.

In the Super Editions

Ivypool's Heart

Coming Soon

In the Novellas

Mothwing's Secret

Prior to the battle against the Dark Forest, Mothwing sees Icewing and Minnowtail reinforcing dens with brambles. Moons later, Icewing, Petalfur, and Mallownose go on patrol together and come across a dog. While she and Mallownose fight it off, Petalfur is snatched by the dog and heavily injured. Icewing and her Clanmate tow Petalfur back to camp for medicinal treatment.

Mistystar's Omen

Mistystar: "Could [Grasspelt] lead a hunting patrol before sunhigh? Take Minnowtail and Mossypaw, and Icewing if she feels up to it."
Icewing: "Of course I'm up to it! I've spent the last three sunrises stuck in this camp, so I'm more than ready to stretch my legs."
—Icewing when chosen to go on a hunting patrol Mistystar's Omen, chapter 2
After Mistyfoot announces the death of Leopardstar, she asks for a hunting patrol, and decides to take Icewing - but only if she feels like it. Icewing sniffs and states that of course she feels like it, saying that she was sick of being stuck in camp for three sunrises, so she would be more than ready. Mistyfoot purrs with amusement, saying that she deserves all the rest she can get after traveling to the beavers' dam. Mistyfoot adds that if she wants to go hunting, she can, as they'll be grateful for her sharp eyes.
Later, when Reedwhisker is briskly sorting out patrols, he wants to take his own patrol into the marshes and calls over Icewing and Pebblefoot after letting Mistystar tag along. When they are searching the ground, Icewing suddenly hisses as she sees a vole come out from some grass. She pounces milliseconds too late and the vole has a chance to scramble away from her while she trips on a muddy rut as well. Mistystar sees the vole coming towards her, and she traps the vole, killing it. Mistystar tells Icewing it was a group effort, and the white cat nods, out of breath.
After Mothwing argues with Mistystar about Hollowpaw and Rushpaw's whereabouts, Icewing is chosen, with Grasspelt and Mintfur, to join Mistystar's patrol to go upstream. Icewing asks if she wants them to set border marks, but Mistystar tells the cats not to, since they are just looking for food. When they set out, it is mentioned that Mistystar has to messily claw her way through the land, while Icewing fares better, since she is lighter and is able to leap well. After Grasspelt hisses that there are kittypets, Icewing warns the patrol that there might be less prey thanks to them. Suddenly, Grasspelt hisses for them to follow him, and they do so to find a nest of mice. After Mistystar praises him, Grasspelt mews it can't replace a lake of fish; Icewing points out that it is a start.

Dovewing's Silence

"Icewing knows her loyalty was tested by the Dark Forest, and that she failed. But she has learned from this and I do not doubt her now. She has always been a good warrior. I would like to give her the chance to be one again."
―Mistystar about Icewing Dovewing's Silence, chapter 4
The Clan leaders organize a meeting to discuss what to do with the former Dark Forest trainees. Icewing arrives at this meeting with Mistystar and Mothwing. Mistystar defends her warrior, insisting that Icewing knows her loyalty was tested and she failed. She has learned from this, and there's no doubt now. Mistystar says that Icewing has always been a good warrior and she'd like to give her a chance. The leaders agree that the former trainees will swear a new oath of loyalty to their own Clans, and they all head to their own camps to do so.

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Kin

Members

Mate:

Mintfur:[blog 1][blog 2] Deceased, residence unknown

Daughters:

Petalfur:[19] Deceased, residence unknown
Nightsky:[20] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)
Breezeheart:[20] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)

Sons:

Beetlewhisker:[19] Deceased, no residence
Grasspelt:[19] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Pricklekit:[19] Deceased, verified StarClan member
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Granddaughter:
Brackenpelt:[21] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)

Grandsons:

Jayclaw:[21] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Owlnose:[21] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)

Great-granddaughters:

Frostpaw:[22] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)
Mistpaw:[22] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)

Great-grandsons:

Graypaw:[22] Living (As of Ivypool's Heart)

Tree

    = Tom

    = She-cat

    = Gender unknown


Appearances


Trivia

Mistakes

  • She has been mistakenly described with green eyes.[19][blog 3]
  • In Mistystar's Omen, she is said to have gone on the journey to the beaver dam, when it was actually her daughter, Petalfur, who went to the beaver dam with Rippletail.[23]

Continuity

The following information is from sources considered non-canon, retconned, or from adapted material.

  • In Su Susann's "Missing Kits" on Vicky's Facebook, Skyheart and Reedtail were mates, and Icewing, Pinefur, and Duskfur were their daughters.[24] Her half siblings through Reedtail were Dragonflykit, a white tom with dark gray tabby patches and amber eyes, and Duckkit, a brown tabby tom with green eyes and a straight tail.[25]
  • In the Chinese full-color version of Return to the Clans, Icewing, Reedpaw, Swallowpaw, Duskfur, and Pinefur appear as apprentices playfighting as Tigerstar.[26][27]

Quotes

"You don't need to say you're sorry. I just want to make sure you understand what the risks are. Brokenstar left my son in the Dark Forest to rot. If you die in the Dark Forest, you die in real life. Your loved ones will never see you again. Do you comprehend that?"
―Icewing warning Shadowsight about the Dark Forest The Place of No Stars, pages 97-98


Mallownose: "Are you crazy?"
Icewing: "Hear him out. Tigerstar might be able to help us. Harelight and I lived with ShadowClan for a while—"
Mallownose: "Perhaps you should go back there!"
Icewing: "Tigerstar took us in and treated us well. He took you in too when the impostor made Mistystar exile you. He treated you like a Clanmate. You trusted him then, and he lived up to your trust. Don't you think you might trust him now?"
—Icewing and Mallownose when Tigerstar's in their camp Sky, page 325


"What a surprise—you've chosen Icewing. There's another cat who spent too long with ShadowClan. She even trained with you in the Dark Forest, didn't she?"
―Duskfur about Tigerstar choosing Icewing as temporary leader Shadow, page 12


"I wouldn't dream of denying it. I know perfectly well that something is going on, but there isn't much I can do about it. They're organizing behind my back. Believe me, Cloverfoot, I'm keeping my eyes and ears open. Meanwhile, the best thing you can do is warn your warriors to be on alert."
―Icewing to Cloverfoot about RiverClan's unrest Shadow, page 236

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Notes and references

  1. Revealed in Veil of Shadows, page 288
  2. Revealed in Shadow, page 60
  3. Revealed in Ivypool's Heart, page 45
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Revealed in Shattered Sky, page 126
  5. Revealed in Veil of Shadows, page 286
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 Revealed in Dark River, allegiances
  7. Revealed in A Light in the Mist, page 316
  8. Revealed in The Fourth Apprentice, allegiances
  9. Revealed in Darkness Within, allegiances
  10. Revealed in Shadow, page 51
  11. 11.0 11.1 Revealed in Shadow, page 12
  12. Revealed in Ivypool's Heart, chapter 3
  13. Revealed in Shattered Sky, chapter 9
  14. Revealed in River, allegiances
  15. Revealed in Thunder, page 259
  16. 16.0 16.1 Revealed in Ivypool's Heart, page 44
  17. Revealed in Mistystar's Omen, chapter 7
  18. Revealed in The Last Hope, page 226
  19. 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 19.4 Revealed in Outcast, allegiances
  20. 20.0 20.1 Revealed in The Apprentice's Quest, allegiances
  21. 21.0 21.1 21.2 Revealed in Bramblestar's Storm, page 56
  22. 22.0 22.1 22.2 Revealed in River, page 18
  23. Revealed in Mistystar's Omen, chapter 2
  24. Revealed on Vicky's Facebook
  25. Revealed on Vicky's Facebook
  26. Revealed on the Chinese Wiki
  27. Revealed in Return to the Clans, Chinese full-color edition, page 71
  1. The RiverClan cats were held prisoner, but forced to swear an oath to the Kin.[4]

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