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"I've unsheathed my claws too many times. I want to save lives, not destroy them."
— Mudfur deciding to be a medicine cat in Crookedstar's Promise, page 374


Mudfur is a lean[13] and lithe,[1] thick-furred[14] and long-haired light brown tom[2] with a pale belly,[15] wide shoulders,[16] and golden eyes.[17]

Mudfur was a RiverClan medicine cat under Crookedstar's and Leopardstar's leaderships in the forest territories. He originally started out as a warrior and mentored Petalpaw, but after losing his mate, Brightsky, and three of their kits, Mudfur started to question his path. After securing Sunningrocks by himself, Mudfur decided to train as a medicine cat under Brambleberry. He served as RiverClan's medicine cat for many moons and watched his surviving daughter, Leopardstar, rise to become RiverClan's leader, although was adamant to her about finding the balance between peace and war, a philosophy that frustrated Leopardstar. Mudfur's constant warnings led to his temporary exile from RiverClan, so Leopardstar could continue her plans with Tigerstar. After his return, Mudfur trained Mothwing as his apprentice after receiving a sign from StarClan and died before the Clans left for their journey. Mudfur ascended to StarClan afterwards and watched over Mothwing, often giving messages to Leafpool to give to her.

History[]

In The Prophecies Begin arc[]

Fire and Ice[]

Mudfur is RiverClan's medicine cat.

Rising Storm[]

"Do you think they can manage a little honey?"
―Mudfur to Willowpelt about her kits to treat their smoke inhalation Rising Storm, page 267
When ThunderClan takes refuge in RiverClan's camp after the fire, Mudfur alongside Cinderpelt, assists in caring for the injured ThunderClan cats, and is seen trying to get Willowpelt's kits into licking honey for their throats, which had been damaged by the smoke.

The Darkest Hour[]

He is mentioned as a warrior when Firestar, Ravenpaw, and Graystripe infiltrate the TigerClan camp, as one of the few RiverClan warriors in the clearing of cats. Oddly enough, Firestar thinks that both medicine cats aren't there, and wonders at the significance, despite Mudfur being in the clearing. He, along with Barkface, Cinderpelt, Fernpaw, and Littlecloud, help heal the cats in the battle against BloodClan.

In The New Prophecy arc[]

Midnight[]

"Mothwing is a talented young cat. But because she was born a rogue, I am waiting for a sign from StarClan that she is the right medicine cat for RiverClan. Once I have received that sign, I will take her to Mothermouth at the half-moon time. If I act without the blessing of StarClan, then you can all complain—but not until then."
―Mudfur at the Gathering to the other Clans Midnight (book), page 51
Mudfur takes Mothwing, a young warrior, as his apprentice. His choice is controversial, as Mothwing was born a rogue. He reports at the Gathering that he will not take her to the Moonstone until he finds a sign showing StarClan's approval. He later finds a moth's wing outside his den and takes it as a sign that Mothwing should be his apprentice. Soon, he takes Mothwing to the Moonstone.

Moonrise[]

Mudfur is seen at the Gathering by Leafpaw. She speaks with him and his apprentice, Mothwing. After the Gathering starts, Mudfur questions Barkface when he brings up that the cats in his Clan were dying from food poisoning. When Reedpaw falls into the river, Mistyfoot tells Hawkfrost to bring Mudfur for help. However, Mudfur is found nowhere, much to Mothwing's dismay.

Dawn[]

Mudfur is seen dying so Mothwing goes to ThunderClan, who have left their camp and are living at the Sunningrocks, with an urgent call to Leafpaw, telling her that Mudfur is ill. Frostfur and Speckletail, who stay behind before the Great Journey, say they will take care of him, but Leopardstar says there is no need, because Mudfur is on his way to join StarClan.
As he is dying, Mudfur begs Cinderpelt to let him die peacefully. Cinderpelt gives him a very large amount of poppy seeds, so much that Leafpaw wonders if Cinderpelt wants Mudfur to sleep his way to StarClan. He succumbs to his illness just before the Clans leave on the Great Journey, leaving Mothwing as RiverClan's medicine cat. Loudbelly and Shadepelt are also too old and wish to sit vigil for Mudfur, staying behind. Tawnypelt, Crowpaw, Squirrelpaw, Brambleclaw, and Stormfur later wonder if Mudfur's death is the sign of Midnight's prophecy, that a dying warrior would show the way. They are wrong, as the sign was not his death, but a meteorite.

Starlight[]

Mudfur is mentioned by Cinderpelt to Leafpaw. He is also mentioned when Leafpaw remembers that he found the moth's wing outside of his den.

Twilight[]

He is mentioned by Leafpool when she explains to Feathertail that Mudfur had waited for a sign before taking on an apprentice. Mothwing is seen talking to Leafpool, admitting that she was a terrible medicine cat and shouldn't have been chosen by Mudfur. Leafpool combats this by pointing out the moth's wing that he had found.

Sunset[]

"A RiverClan elder is suffering from greencough. Mothwing needs catmint to cure him, but she can't find any. Did I make a mistake when I chose Mothwing to be our medicine cat? The sign of the moth's wing outside my den seemed so clear...Leafpool, I beg you to make sure that my Clan doesn't suffer for my poor judgment."
―Mudfur begging Leafpool to give Mothwing a message Sunset, page 126
Mudfur appears in a dream to Leafpool, asking her to take a message to Mothwing telling her where to find catmint, as greencough is in the camp and a RiverClan elder, later revealed to be Heavystep, is ill. Mudfur asks himself if he did the right thing choosing Mothwing as his apprentice and seems confused about the sign. Because Berrykit has lost his tail in a fox trap, Leafpool does not give the message to Mothwing immediately, waiting until the Moonpool visit. Mothwing does not turn up, and when Leafpool shares tongues with StarClan later, Mudfur is seen staring at his paws.

In the Power of Three arc[]

The Sight[]

When Jaypaw decides to walk in Willowpaw's dreams, he sees Mudfur, who is praising the younger medicine cat for her work using words to heal one of her Clanmates, Dapplepaw, from a stomachache. He warns Willowpaw about the Twolegs and their kits upstream from RiverClan, and the young apprentice promises to relay the message to her mentor, Mothwing.

Dark River[]

When Jaypaw spies on Willowpaw at the Moonpool, he sees Mudfur comes to her in a dream, warning her that there will soon be danger for RiverClan, and that they may lose their home.

In the Omen of the Stars arc[]

Night Whispers[]

In the prologue, Mudfur, with Lionheart and Oakheart, are seen coming into the glade to interrupt a conversation going on between Bluestar, Sagewhisker, Fernshade, and Yellowfang. He is seen again with Graypool at the Moonpool in Willowshine's dream. He says that they must stand alone, and then agrees with Graypool to let Willowshine tell Mothwing, saying that she is a medicine cat, and she will protect her Clanmates through the terrible battle.

In the A Starless Clan arc[]

River[]

Mothwing recalls how Hawkfrost faked a moth's wing sign for Mudfur to accept her as his apprentice.

In the Super Editions[]

Yellowfang's Secret[]

Mudfur is introduced to Yellowfang and the other medicine cats at the Moonstone. He is Brambleberry's new apprentice. He is excited about his first Moonstone visit, and queries Barkpaw and Yellowfang about what it is like.

Crookedstar's Promise[]

"Mudfur was known for his strength and bravery. He could hold a warrior underwater till he surrendered. The other Clans whispered to their apprentices at Gatherings not to take him on in battle."
―Crookedjaw's thoughts about Mudfur Crookedstar's Promise, page 365
Mudfur is a RiverClan warrior. Along with the rest of his Clanmates, he helps to repair the destroyed camp after the storm. When ThunderClan takes Sunningrocks, Mudfur, along with Brightsky, races into the camp for more information.
Mudfur spots Stormkit and Oakkit when they snuck out of camp, then escorted them back to camp in a cross manner. The next day, Stormkit falls from the stepping stones into the water. Mudfur saves him, gripping him by the scruff, and swims back to shore. Everyone around is anxious with worry, but Mudfur doesn't speak or set him down and continues taking him to camp. As he gets there, Brambleberry sees, and Mudfur puts him down, saying that Stormkit had fallen and hit a stepping-stone. He takes Stormkit to Brambleberry's den upon her request, then leads Rainflower from the den, saying she should check on Oakkit.
After Stormkit comes out of the nursery, he is seen lying in the sun with Cedarpelt. Upon seeing him, Mudfur clambers to his paws and greets him, saying it's good to see him up and about. Petalkit comes, nearly tripping over Mudfur, and says that Rainflower wouldn't let them go in, and Mudfur comments that she was worried he was too sick.
Mudfur and his patrol find Crookedkit when he returns to RiverClan, and he dashes away to get Shellheart. He is then seen pacing beside Hailstar, his eyes bright. After Crookedkit is welcomed back, Mudfur leaves with Petalpaw and Volepaw to assess their hunting. When Cedarpelt and Lakeshine debate about re-marking Sunningrocks, Mudfur grumbles about the fighting over a lump of rock. He is then seen huddled with Lakeshine, staring at Hailstar's den as they wait. After the Twoleg kit falls through the ice, Mudfur comes running back to camp and reports that its Clanmates are pulling it out.
Mudfur is assigned to Crookedjaw's patrol to check the Twoleg bridge for WindClan scent. When Graypaw wants to fish, Mudfur sternly tells her that they would be breaking the warrior code, and that they should be checking the bridge. When they listen for Twolegs, Mudfur reports that he can't hear anything. When Graypaw then crosses the bridge to sniff the bank and Crookedjaw complains, Mudfur purrs, telling Brightsky that apprentices never do as they are told. The patrol then runs away as Twoleg kits chase after them. Once they stop, Mudfur paces to catch his breath, smoothing his pelt.
Mudfur yowls for Brambleberry, saying Brightsky, who has moved to the nursery, is thirsty but won't drink. Brambleberry gathers herbs and leads Mudfur back into the nursery. Crookedjaw later wonders if Hailstar was trying to distract Mudfur from Brightsky by putting him on guard duty, though it hadn't worked, as Mudfur frowns and goes into the river.
As Brightsky starts kitting, Mudfur paces outside the nursery. When Birdsong later comes out and reports that Brightsky and three other kits are dead, Mudfur lowers his head and slowly goes into the nursery, his moan drifting through the wall. Only one kit survived. Later, Mudfur staggers out of the nursery and is guided to a shady space by Timberfur, where he collapses and stares into the distance, joined by Timberfur and Rippleclaw. During Brightsky's vigil, Mudfur chased his Clanmates away from her body and put her three dead kits there. He names the surviving kit Leopardkit after the ancient Clan, hoping it would give her strength to survive.
Mudfur spoils his daughter due to her lack of a mother. When Leopardkit wants Crookedjaw to teach her a battle move, Shimmerpelt tells him not to, as Mudfur would be horrified. Mudfur crowds around Shellheart as he organizes the patrols. Crookedjaw takes Mudfur and Petaldust hunting, though he is delayed, causing Mudfur to pace at the entrance, yowling at Crookedjaw to come so they can leave. As they hunt, Mudfur says he wants to catch a carp for Leopardkit, as they are her favorite, later giving a triumphant mew as he catches one. When Petaldust wonders why ThunderClan don't fish, Mudfur answers they are scared of water and would drown. Mudfur questions Crookedjaw when he mentions that Snowfur is dead.
When Leopardkit becomes an apprentice, Mudfur holds her back and licks her head, much to her annoyance. His eyes mist as he lets her go before Hailstar even calls her name. When Rainflower dies, Mudfur dips his head to Crookedjaw, saying he is sorry for his loss. Hailstar, after announcing they will fight ThunderClan for Sunningrocks, wants Mudfur to come. Mudfur stiffens and scowls, stepping forward and asking if it worth risking their lives yet again for the rocks, shocking Hailstar, as Mudfur is usually at the front of the fight. Mudfur is known for his strength and bravery, and can hold a warrior underwater until he surrenders. Mudfur dips his head and says he doesn't know if it's worth the same battle over and over. However, he joins the patrol, saying if Hailstar gives the order, he will fight. Noticing Crookedjaw staring at him, he assures the warrior he will fight hard and that he is loyal, later helping to mark the new border.
When ThunderClan and RiverClan argue before the fight, Mudfur steps forward and says that too much blood has been shed over Sunningrocks. Swiftbreeze comments that it sounds as though he is surrendering, but he says that the rocks belong to RiverClan, challenging Adderfang to fight him alone, each representing their own Clan. Hailstar agrees to this, as does Adderfang, the acting deputy. They begin, fighting on even grounds for a while, until Adderfang swipes Mudfur's belly, causing him to shriek and fall back. When Adderfang goes to attack again, however, Mudfur is ready and meets him in a flurry of claws, blood spraying the rocks and getting into Mudfur's eyes, hindering his vision. Adderfang forces Mudfur back, about to gain the upper hand, but then Mudfur strikes at him, yowling and meeting him head on. He pushes Adderfang down, holding him when he tries to struggle, and presses his paws to his throat. Adderfang gives up as his air is cut off, and the two return to their Clans, Mudfur panting. Instead of celebrating his victory, Mudfur simply turns and limps home.
While he is being treated by Brambleberry, Rippleclaw and the other warriors question why he fought alone. Mudfur shakes Brambleberry off and replies that too much blood has been shed for Sunningrocks, also saying that he would rather spill his own blood than his Clanmates' after Hailstar questions his belief in them. Mudfur then asks to become a medicine cat, as he is no longer interested in fighting, saying that he has unsheathed his claws too many times. He is accepted as Brambleberry's apprentice, though she admits she was hoping one of the younger apprentices would want to become a medicine cat. Crookedjaw realizes that he is still grieving for Brightsky, and that he must have felt powerless watching her die. When Rippleclaw wonders if every warrior is deserting them after Shellheart resigns, Mudfur defends him, saying they aren't deserting anyone, and that RiverClan is like the river; always flowing, but never changing.
Mudfur is mentioned when, at the Gathering, Hollyflower says that Adderfang is still smarting after being beaten by a medicine cat. Adderfang glances furiously at Mudfur, saying he wasn't a medicine cat at the time. As the Clan leaves, Mudfur mentions that the Gathering was an interesting one, as RiverClan has the youngest deputy and the oldest medicine cat apprentice. When asked what he thinks of the other medicine cats, he says he likes Featherwhisker. Brambleberry asks if he ever met Goosefeather, to which Mudfur says that he always looked like he'd been pulled through a bramble thicket. He is then called by Fallowtail to test his new skills on Beetlenose's hiccups and hurries away.
When Crookedjaw later announces that they will let ThunderClan have Sunningrocks until newleaf, Mudfur is the first to speak, thanking StarClan. Mudfur is later seen going to the elders' den with a bundle of leaves. Crookedjaw if they are for Birdsong, to which he nods. Mudfur then goes inside the den. When Brambleberry says they can't find dry moss, Mudfur wonders if ThunderClan would give them some, as they owe RiverClan for Sunningrocks. Mudfur is mentioned when Brambleberry tells Crookedjaw that he can look after Sedgecreek and Leopardfur while they are at the Moonstone.
Mudfur and Brambleberry have been taking turns sitting with Graypool while she is ill after having kits. Mudfur is seen next while Willowbreeze is kitting, standing outside the nursery. When Crookedstar comes up, Mudfur tells him he can't go in. Crookedstar tries to enter, but Mudfur blocks him, saying Brambleberry can't be disturbed, explaining that Willowbreeze is a little sick, but the kits are fine. Mudfur pushes Crookedstar back when he tries to push past him, and Crookedstar notes that he has lost none of his warrior strength.
Mudfur wakes Crookedstar to tell him that his kits are dead, and that they are with Willowbreeze now. Soon after, Crookedstar and Oakheart fight and the Clan tries to intervene, but Mudfur stops them, saying sometimes it's the only way.

Leopardstar's Honor[]

Coming Soon

In the Novellas[]

Mothwing's Secret[]

When Mothwing, Hawkfrost, Mistyfoot, Mosspelt, and Swallowpaw are looking for herbs, Hawkfrost sniffs eagerly at a small plant and asks if that's it. Mistyfoot replies that it's not and asks them if Mudfur ever told them what watermint looks like. Mistyfoot notices Mothwing's fatigue and sends her and Hawkfrost back to camp, where they see Cinderpelt, ThunderClan's medicine cat, talking to Mudfur. Mothwing, fascinated by medicine cats, remembers how when she was an apprentice, Mudfur was kind and helped cure her of a bellyache.
As Cinderpelt and Mudfur talk, Heavystep bursts into camp, panting that Blackclaw is stuck in the mud. Mothwing follows a group of warriors as Heavystep leads them to Blackclaw, and they manage to pull the black tom out, but he is choking on mud. Cinderpelt shoulders her way through the crowd with Mudfur behind her, and the two medicine cats begin to work on Blackclaw. Eventually, Blackclaw coughs, mud dripping from his mouth. Cinderpelt helps him up, and he leans on Mudfur as they head slowly back to camp.
As the sun begins to set, Mothwing hovers outside the medicine den, watching Mudfur work. Mudfur asks her if she's sick, and when she replies that she's not, Mudfur asks her why she's there. Mothwing, embarrassed, mews that she just wanted to see how Mudfur is taking care of Blackclaw. Mudfur calmly replies that that's medicine cat business, and she is a warrior. Mothwing begins to move away, but turns back and asks him what would happen if she wanted to train to be a medicine cat. Mudfur invites her into the den and asks why she wants to become a medicine cat. Mothwing explains what happened to Tadpole and says that she wants to be able to keep cats from dying after what she saw today. Mudfur points out how she's already a warrior, but says that he was a warrior before becoming a medicine cat as well.
Mothwing excitedly asks him if he'll train her, but Mudfur says that he needs to talk to Leopardstar and Mistyfoot, and he that hasn't had a sign from StarClan about her. Seeing Mothwing’s confusion, Mudfur explains how StarClan guides a medicine cat's paws. Mothwing is surprised, and Mudfur solemnly tells her that a medicine cat's connection with StarClan is the most important part of their duties.
A few days after their talk, Leopardstar has allowed Mothwing to begin helping Mudfur, although she can't sleep in the medicine den yet. Mothwing enters the medicine den, where Mudfur is taking care of Blackclaw. She gathers some herbs and begins mixing them, and Mudfur compliments her. He adds that maybe StarClan is guiding her paws and says that his doubts about her are disappearing because she’s working so hard.
A few days later, Mothwing remembers the Gathering where Leopardstar had introduced Mothwing and Hawkfrost to the Clans, with negative responses. They had been even more outraged when Leopardstar had announced Mothwing's training as a medicine cat, but Mudfur had stood up and defended her. However, he had then said that he was waiting for a sign because she is not Clanborn. As Mothwing follows Leopardstar back to RiverClan territory, Mudfur comforts her. Mothwing asks what will happen if he doesn’t receive a sign, but Mudfur briskly tells her that he's sure he'll get one, and says that he expects her in the medicine den early the next day for training.
Mothwing continues to train happily under Mudfur. She is eager and skilled with learning herbs, but does not understand the moments when Mudfur tells her that he's received a sign, thinking that they're just ordinary events. Two days after Mudfur receives a particularly disturbing sign from a cloud passing over the sun, Mothwing and Mudfur are treating an elderly Loudbelly in the medicine den. Mudfur lets Mothwing works with the herbs, but still won't let her touch a patient until he receives a sign.
The next morning, Mothwing is worrying about the sign when she sees Mudfur outside his den, his body taught. She watches as he picks up something small from the ground and hurries to Leopardstar's den. Moments later, Leopardstar, Mudfur, and Mistyfoot stand in front of the Clan as Leopardstar calls a Clan meeting. She announces that Mudfur has been given a sign about Mothwing, and Mudfur explains how he found a moth's wing outside his den, and is now sure of StarClan's approval of Mothwing.
Later, Mothwing and Mudfur head back from the half-moon medicine cat meeting. Mudfur asks his apprentice how she feels, and she responds that she feels really good. She remembers how Mudfur had led her to the Moonstone and told her to lie down with her nose on the stone. The two cats arrive in RiverClan's camp, and Mudfur tells Mothwing that he's going to his nest, but she can get some prey if she wants. He tells her that she did well today, and that he's proud of her.
A few moons later, the forest is being destroyed by Twolegs. A group made up of cats from each Clan returned from a journey with news of a new home, but the Clans haven't left yet. RiverClan has been protected from much of the destruction, and Leopardstar is refusing to leave. Mudfur has fallen ill, leaving Mothwing to take care of him. One night, while Mothwing is watching over her mentor, Mudfur attempts to get up from his slumber, only to fall back down, gasping. He gags, gasping for breath, and Mothwing calls for help. Leopardstar enters the den asking what's wrong, and Mothwing wails that she doesn't know. Leopardstar asks if he'll recover, but Mothwing replies that she's been doing all she can and doesn't know if he'll make it. Mothwing asks Leopardstar if she can ask Cinderpelt for help, and the leader lets her go to ThunderClan.
Days later, Mudfur lies in RiverClan's camp, barely moving. Cinderpelt and Leafpaw had done their best, and for a few days after their visit, Mudfur had seemed to get better. However, things had gotten worse in the Clan territories, destroyed by Twolegs. Leopardstar has finally agreed to leave with the rest of the Clans, but Mudfur was dying and would be unable to make the journey. RiverClan and cats from other Clans say their farewells to Mudfur as he dies, and eventually, his body goes still. The Clans grieve for the tom, then leave for their new home.
Many seasons later, in the battle with the Dark Forest, Mothwing sees her old mentor again, his body starry and healthy. Mothwing greets him with affection, and he says that he's proud of her. However, Mothwing then angrily asks him where StarClan was when the living cats were fighting against the Dark Forest, and why they didn't stop this and instead told the medicine cats to keep the Clans apart. Mudfur replies that StarClan can't always see the future, and when they do, they can't always act. He explains that the living Clans had to band together to defeat the Dark Forest. Mothwing says that all she sees is StarClan’s numbers growing, and although Mudfur tries to explain, Mothwing turns away from him. Mudfur asks her if she'll turn her back on StarClan after all this time, and Mothwing angrily replies that as a medicine cat, she hates to see this suffering, and StarClan did nothing to prevent it. Mudfur tries to comfort her, but she hisses that Hawkfrost tricked Mudfur into making her his apprentice, and asks if that bothers him. Mudfur says that StarClan wasn't deceived, and that he's glad Mothwing was his apprentice. He then steps away from her and fades into nothingness.

Mistystar's Omen[]

Mudfur is seen briefly in a scene, stating he had had a long time to think about whether or not to leave the lake; however, while the novella alleges he was too old and hence decided to stay, he actually died even before the Clans left on the Great Journey.

In the Tigerstar and Sasha arc[]

Return to the Clans[]

When Sasha, Hawk, and Moth come to the RiverClan camp, Mudfur is introduced to them and patches up the rip that Hawk has in his ear.

In the Stand-Alone Manga[]

A Shadow in RiverClan[]

Leopardstar announces Mudfur to attend a Gathering. After a large and starving fox attacked RiverClan's camp, Mudfur checks on Stormfur who was bitten and thrown off. Leopardstar orders anyone who is injured to go to Mudfur's den, and Mudfur later administers traveling herbs for the cats going on the patrol to track the fox's den.

In the Field Guides[]

The Ultimate Guide[]

It is mentioned on Hawkfrost's page that he faked a sign from StarClan to convince Mudfur that Mothpaw was the right choice to be his apprentice. He is also mentioned on Mothwing and Willowshine's page. Mothwing was always fascinated by Mudfur's healing skills and did not object to being trained as an apprentice, but did object to Hawkfrost's method of convincing Mudfur to make Mothwing his apprentice.

In the Warriors App[]

It is revealed that Mudfur's mate is Brightsky, and his daughter is Leopardstar.

Character pixels[]

Main images[]

Alternate images[]

Official art[]

Kin[]

Members[]

Former mate:

Brightsky:[18] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Daughter:

Leopardstar:[19] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Kits:

Three unnamed kits:[19] Deceased, verified StarClan members

Tree[]

Mudfur ♂Brightsky ♀
Three kitsLeopardstar ♀

    = Tom

    = She-cat

    = Gender unknown


Appearances[]


Trivia[]

Interesting facts[]

  • Prior to dying in Dawn,[6] Mudfur had gray speckled fur.[17]

Author statements[]

  • When asked if Mudfur trained in the Dark Forest, Kate says that she can't imagine him ending up in the Dark Forest, and that it was a coincidence that Brightsky and three of his kits died.[blog 1]

Mistakes[]

  • Mudfur has been mistakenly described as the WindClan medicine cat.[20]
  • He was mentioned as a warrior, despite being a medicine cat at the time.[4]
    • The revised paperback edition as of 2015 fixed this, replacing Mudfur with Blackclaw.[21]
  • He was mistakenly shown with a white muzzle, a white tail tip, and a white stripe on his forehead[22] and was mistakenly called mottled.[23][24][25]
  • In Mistystar's Omen, it is mentioned that Mudfur stayed behind in the old forest because he'd grown too old to travel.[26] However, Mudfur died before the journey to the lake even began.[6]
  • He is mistakenly said to be an apprentice when he decided to become a medicine cat, not a warrior, and he is also depicted as a young cat despite being older than Yellowfang.[27]

Continuity[]

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

  • On Vicky's Facebook, Mudfur has amber eyes.[28]
  • In Su Susann's "Missing Kits" on Vicky's Facebook, Mudfur and Brightsky's deceased kits are named Oatkit, a light golden she-kit with very faint dapples and green eyes, Waterkit, a white and ginger tabby she-kit with amber eyes, and Carpkit, a mottled brown tom with a white belly and muzzle and green eyes.[29]

Quotes[]

"Is it worth risking our lives yet again for these rocks?"
―Mudfur about Sunningrocks Crookedstar's Promise, page 364


"Why risk hurting more warriors? Too much blood has been spilled for those rocks already. Battles only seem to lead to more battles. It is bad enough we fight, but we teach our kits to fight and then we watch them get hurt."
―Mudfur to Rippleclaw Crookedstar's Promise, page 371


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Mudfur: "I've lost the taste for battle. I'm no use to my Clan as a warrior now."
Hailstar: "But you fought for the whole Clan this morning."
Mudfur: "I fought to save them from fighting. But they want to fight. I've unsheathed my claws too many times. I want to save lives, not destroy them."
—Mudfur deciding not to be a warrior anymore Crookedstar's Promise, page 374


"Mudfur just told me to be patient. He may be good at that, but I'm not."
―Mothwing to Leafpaw about her training Midnight (book), page 180


"Mudfur was dying. We waited until he had gone to StarClan."
―Leopardstar to Mudclaw why RiverClan was late for the journey Dawn (book), page 233


"I've had a long time to think about this. Faith is not just about believing in warrior ancestors. It means being loyal to whatever is most important to you."
―Mudfur to Mistystar about what faith is Mistystar's Omen, chapter 10


"I know warriors. They think that land is more important than life, and pride is more important than anything. They fight the same battles over and over again, pretending that fighting solves problems, when really it just makes them worse."
―Mudfur to Leopardfur about warriors Leopardstar's Honor, chapter 4

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Notes and references[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Revealed in Sunset, page 126
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Revealed in Fire and Ice, allegiances
  3. Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 210
  4. 4.0 4.1 Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 161
  5. 5.0 5.1 Revealed in Leopardstar's Honor, page 469
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 Revealed in Dawn, page 224
  7. 7.0 7.1 Revealed in Crookedstar's Promise, page 374
  8. Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, allegiances
  9. 9.0 9.1 Revealed in Crookedstar's Promise, page 375
  10. Revealed in Crookedstar's Promise, page 131
  11. Revealed in Midnight, allegiances
  12. Revealed in Starlight, allegiances
  13. Revealed in Moonrise, page 54
  14. Revealed in Leopardstar's Honor, page 318
  15. Revealed in Crookedstar's Promise, page 369
  16. Revealed in Crookedstar's Promise, page 370
  17. 17.0 17.1 Revealed in Mothwing's Secret, chapter 2
  18. Revealed in Crookedstar's Promise, page 257
  19. 19.0 19.1 Revealed in Crookedstar's Promise, pages 279-280
  20. Revealed in Night Whispers, page 4
  21. Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 162
  22. Revealed in Return to the Clans, page 71
  23. Revealed in The Sight, page 268
  24. Revealed in Redtail's Debt, allegiances
  25. Revealed in Onestar's Confession, allegiances
  26. Revealed in Mistystar's Omen, chapter 10
  27. Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, page 426
  28. Revealed on Vicky's Facebook
  29. Revealed on Vicky's Facebook

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