Oakfur

"I'll be ShadowClan until I die!"

— Oakfur to Violetpaw in Shattered Sky, page 36

Oakfur
The pixel artwork is fanart based on the canon description; undefined traits are left to the artist's interpretation.
Affiliations
Current:	ShadowClan
Past:	TigerClan LionClan The Kin SkyClan ThunderClan (refugee) The rebels
Names
Apprentice:	Oakpaw
Warrior:	Oakfur
Elder:	Oakfur
Rogue:	Oakfur
Refugee:	Oakfur
Education
Mentor:	Wetfoot
Apprentices:	Tawnypelt, Smokepaw, Tigerstar, Ferretclaw
Book appearances
Living	Fire and Ice, Forest of Secrets, Rising Storm, Into the Woods, A Dangerous Path, The Darkest Hour, A Thief in ThunderClan, The New Prophecy, Winds of Change, Power of Three, Omen of the Stars, A Vision of Shadows, The Broken Code, River, Sky, Shadow, Thunder, Wind, Super Editions, Novellas, Battles of the Clans
Living	Fire and Ice, Forest of Secrets, Rising Storm, Into the Woods, A Dangerous Path, The Darkest Hour, A Thief in ThunderClan, The New Prophecy, Winds of Change, Power of Three, Omen of the Stars, A Vision of Shadows, The Broken Code, River, Sky, Shadow, Thunder, Wind, Super Editions, Novellas, Battles of the Clans

Oakfur is a small light brown tom with green eyes.

Oakfur is a ShadowClan elder under Rowanstar's, Leafstar's, and Tigerstar's leaderships in the lake territories and previously served as a warrior under Nightstar, Tigerstar, and Blackstar in the forest and the lake territories. He was apprenticed as Oakpaw to Wetfoot, and after becoming a warrior, Oakfur mentored Tawnypelt and Smokepaw. Upon arriving at the lake, he mentored Tigerstar and Ferretclaw, where he participated in many battles, including Mudclaw's rebellion. Following the Great Battle, Oakfur retired to the elders' den, and when Darktail took control of ShadowClan, Oakfur joined the Kin. However, after experiencing the Kin's cruelty, he rescinded his decision and escaped to ThunderClan. He eventually joined SkyClan when Rowanstar annexed ShadowClan, and when Tigerstar became leader, he returned to the elders' den with his denmate, Ratscar.

History

In The Prophecies Begin arc

Fire and Ice

Wetfoot: "And this is my apprentice, Oakpaw."

Oakpaw: "H-hi, Fireheart."

^{Fire and Ice, page 23}

Oakpaw is a ShadowClan apprentice. Oakpaw attends a Gathering with his mentor, Wetfoot. Wetfoot introduces him to Fireheart, who greets him warmly. Oakpaw timidly greets him back.

A Dangerous Path

He is made a warrior and receives the name Oakfur.

The Darkest Hour

Oakfur is at the confrontation between TigerClan and LionClan, with Tawnypaw close by his side. He is assigned as her mentor in ShadowClan after she leaves ThunderClan.

In The New Prophecy arc

Midnight

Oakfur has a new apprentice, Smokepaw.

Dawn

Oakfur leaves with the rest of the Clans to find a new home. While traveling in the mountains, his apprentice Smokepaw dies after falling off a cliff.

Starlight

Oakfur is on a ShadowClan patrol with Cedarheart, Tawnypelt, Rowanclaw, and Talonpaw when Brambleclaw accidentally crosses the new ShadowClan border.

Twilight

Rowanclaw: "Why do we expect him to understand the importance of being Clanborn? Firestar would fill the forest with kittypets if he could."

Oakfur: "You've got to admire him. You think Blackstar would turn down the chance to have three extra warriors for the Clan?"

^{Twilight, page 218}

Squirrelflight spots Oakfur at the first Gathering on the island with his Clanmates, Russetfur and Rowanclaw. Later, he is part of the patrol to drive off the two kittypets causing trouble in their territory. Oakfur, Rowanclaw, Thornclaw, and Cloudtail creep behind the kittypets to cut off their escape route. Oakfur tells Rowanclaw at a Gathering that it is hard not to admire Firestar's decision to take Daisy and her three kits into ThunderClan, asking if Blackstar would have turned down three extra warriors for his Clan.

Sunset

"Take one step over the border and you'll find out how fierce we are—deserter!"

―Oakfur angry at Stormfur ^{Sunset, page 118}

Oakfur, along with the rest of a ShadowClan patrol watches Berrykit struggles in a fox trap without trying to help him and is scolded for not following the warrior code. Later, he threatens Stormfur to step over the border. Oakfur is on a border patrol when Brambleclaw's patrol attacks them. He fights against Sandstorm though flees when ThunderClan reinforcements arrive, letting out a screech of terror. Tawnypelt remarks to Brambleclaw that she was patrolling with Blackstar and Oakfur on the RiverClan border when Hawkfrost told them that ThunderClan had been attacked by badgers.

In the Power of Three arc

The Sight

"A blind kit saved by a one-eyed warrior. ThunderClan isn't what it used to be."

―Oakfur taunting Brambleclaw's patrol ^{The Sight, page 204}

Oakfur is part of the ShadowClan patrol that is caught stealing ThunderClan territory. He mocks Brambleclaw, saying that a blind kit, Jaypaw, had realized they were there before he did. He further insults them by calling them half-kittypets and worn-out deputies, referring to Graystripe. Brambleclaw threatens him that if they move the border, they will have to fight for it, and Oakfur confidently asks him if he's sure ShadowClan won't win. A battle ensues, and he attacks Firestar with another warrior until Lionpaw pulls Oakfur away and attacks him, flinging him against a tree and dazing him.

Later, Littlecloud comments to Leafpool that Oakfur is still limping, and Leafpool tells him he should try wrapping his paw with comfrey every night. Oakfur later insults ThunderClan at a Gathering, calling them kittypets and outsiders, before Squirrelflight calms the Gathering with her idea of the daylight Gathering.

Outcast

Oakfur is part of a ShadowClan patrol that catches Berrynose and Birchfall in ShadowClan territory. He comments that ThunderClan never cared about boundaries. When Firestar comments about how the border scent is faint, Oakfur tells him that the patrol is the evening patrol, and they are there to renew the scent markers.

Sunrise

Oakfur is part of the patrol that comes to the ThunderClan camp to ask why three ThunderClan warriors had been in ShadowClan territory. He also has been given Tigerpaw as an apprentice.

In the Omen of the Stars arc

The Fourth Apprentice

Oakfur's former apprentice, Tigerpaw, has become a warrior now and received the name Tigerheart. Oakfur is also mentoring a new apprentice named Ferretpaw.

Fading Echoes

Oakfur and Ferretpaw finds Jayfeather and Squirrelflight near the ShadowClan border. The ShadowClan cats bring them to the camp so Jayfeather and Squirrelflight can ask Littlecloud for help with Briarlight, since her legs were crushed.

Night Whispers

When Rowanclaw shows Pinepaw how she could have defended herself better against Hazeltail in the recent battle against ThunderClan, Rowanclaw tells Oakfur to pretend he is Hazeltail and he and Pinepaw begin to practice. Eventually, Pinepaw wins and the Clan cheers. Later, he is seen in Ivypaw's dream when she sends him flying over her shoulder with a single paw.

The Forgotten Warrior

His former apprentice, Ferretpaw, becomes a warrior with the name of Ferretclaw.

The Last Hope

When all the Clans are united before the battle, Cloudtail remarks that he can't believe that Oakfur, Smokefoot, and Snowbird, who are ShadowClan warriors, are in ThunderClan camp. Firestar welcomes them into the camp, giving Cloudtail a warning look for his remark. Later on, when Stoatpaw sends a message saying that Blackstar is losing a life, panic lights Oakfur and Snowbird's eyes. He accompanies Lionblaze, Graystripe, Snowbird, and Smokefoot during the battle as they run towards the ShadowClan border. He and Snowbird help Toadfoot, whose pelt is ripped and bloody.

In the A Vision of Shadows arc

Thunder and Shadow

When Violetkit questions her place in ShadowClan, Oakfur stays silent, which jabs at the kit's heart. After Littlecloud's death, the brown tom sits with the other elders. Later, during a Clan meeting, Oakfur tells Rowanstar that mentors should be able to keep their apprentices under control, just like it was in his day. Moons after, Violetpaw returns from living with the rogues. Kinkfur whispers to Oakfur, and the black-and-white she-cat wonders what they're talking about.

Many cats in ShadowClan fall sick with a mysterious illness, including him. Puddleshine doesn't know how to heal them, and says he's tried everything to help the ill cats. The medicine cat says that Oakfur might not survive much longer, as he's old. The brown tom and Wasptail wheeze side by side in their nests, fur matted and muzzles dripping. When Twigpaw is in ShadowClan, she helps Puddleshine by getting water for Oakfur. The gray she-cat holds wet moss to Oakfur's lips, and with a grunt, he swallows. Twigpaw then gives herbs to each sick cat, rubbing pulp for them to lap up.

After Puddleshine gets lungwort, Oakfur and most of the other sick cats recover. The brown tom sits in the clearing while Dawnpelt gently washes his pelt. Violetpaw makes Oakfur a new nest, and Ratscar says approvingly that he'll like it. The apprentice tells him that his dentate is allowed to return here tomorrow, and she wants him to be comfortable. Ratscar sadly meows it will be quiet in the elders' den without Kinkfur, as Oakfur isn't much of a talker.

Shattered Sky

"I only wish we could put everything right in ShadowClan as easily as we deal with these pesky ticks. Nothing is the same as it used to be. With Rowanstar gone, no cat treats elders with respect."

―Oakfur to Violetpaw about joining the Kin ^{Shattered Sky, page 36}

Oakfur thanks Violetpaw for helping him with his ticks though mourns ShadowClan's loss with Darktail and his Kin. The elder declares he'll be ShadowClan until he dies, which alarms Violetpaw. He says young cats don't understand loyalty anymore.

Before the battle for RiverClan's territory, Violetpaw looks down the line of rogues and sees Oakfur and Ratscar among them. Darktail then informs Loki, Zelda and Max that they'll fight first, along with the elders, and Violetpaw questions Darktail's motives, hurriedly explaining that Oakfur and Ratscar are too old. When the battle begins, the kittypets spring forward, and Oakfur and Ratscar lumber after them. While fighting, Violetpaw pauses to check on the elders and kittypets. Oakfur is badly hurt, lying down on the edge of the Thunderpath, struggling to stand. Ratscar battles a cat in front of his friend, trying to protect them both.

Violetpaw agrees to help with ThunderClan's plan of helping elders and kits escape Darktail's Kin. She helps Oakfur and Ratscar escape, leading them to where Alderheart is waiting. Both elders flop down behind a bush in relief, and the brown tom praises Violetpaw for the plan working. The ThunderClan medicine cat inspects their wounds, treating them with marigold. They rest before moving on through ShadowClan's territory, but they are caught near the border. Lionblaze, Ivypool, and Sparkpelt begin to fight with Darktail's rogues, leaving Alderheart to urge the elders across the scent markers. They make it back to ThunderClan's camp and Ratscar and Oakfur receive a warm welcome. Due to their physical state, both are sent to spend the night in the medicine cats' den.

Days later, the elders have recovered, and Ratscar mentions how grateful he and Oakfur are for ThunderClan's help. The brown tom sits as Bramblestar calls a Clan meeting to discuss what to do next since they can't keep sneaking cats out of the Kin. The leader notes that they've only taken cats that wouldn't be missed, and Oakfur responds that that's pretty accurate. Later, when Bramblestar announces a plan for attacking the Kin, Oakfur sits with Ratscar, Millie, and Graystripe outside of the elders' den.

In The Broken Code arc

Lost Stars

During a Clan meeting, Oakfur emerges from his den, then plops down beside it to scratch behind his ear. He disagrees with Tigerstar's decision to close the borders, mentioning how terribly it went when WindClan and RiverClan closed theirs.

Darkness Within

Oakfur looks out of the elders' den while Flowerstem and Whorlpelt repair a hole in the den. When the Clans set a trap to reveal the identity of Bramblestar's impostor, Tigerstar tells Mothwing to stay with Oakfur as they pretend to defend the camp. The medicine cat ushers Oakfur into the elders' den and seals up the entrance with brambles. Later, Tawnypelt and Gullswoop share tongues with Oakfur near the elders' den.

In the A Starless Clan arc

River

Sunbeam and Lightleap talk about how Oakfur was reminiscing on life in the forest territories.

Sky

Oakfur, Cinnamontail, Streamkit, and Bloomkit catch greencough, and Sunbeam notices the elder's pelt is matted and unwashed.

Thunder

When Sunbeam is assigned to teach Spotfur's kits to hunt for all the elders, Sunbeam reflects how easy this would be in ShadowClan, because there was only Oakfur. Later, when Tree tries to mediate RiverClan and ShadowClan, Oakfur yowls for him to speak up, and later says that Tree only became a mediator because he was too lazy to be a warrior.

In the Super Editions

Onestar's Confession

Oakfur participates in Mudclaw's rebellion on Mudclaw's side and attacks WindClan's camp in hopes of killing Onewhisker.

Firestar's Quest

Oakfur's former apprentice, Tawnypaw, has earned her warrior name of Tawnypelt.

Tigerheart's Shadow

Oakfur is mentioned by Tigerheart when he is teaching the guardian cats the basics of battle. He gets into a crouch, and he remembers that this was the very first battle move that Oakfur had ever taught him. Tigerheart passes on the knowledge he gained from Oakfur's training to the guardian cats, in an attempt to help them face their problems.

When a pair of foxes are raiding the herb patches where Fierce, Spire, and the other guardian cats keep their herbs, Tigerheart comes up with the idea to block their den with stones and dirt so they don't return. He recalls how Oakfur had taught him this trick, saying that foxes wouldn't come back if their dens are buried.

Squirrelflight's Hope

When visiting ShadowClan's camp, Squirrelflight spots Pouncepaw and Lightpaw practicing battle moves in front of Oakfur and Ratscar.

In the Novellas

Tigerclaw's Fury

On a hunting patrol, Oakpaw pricks his ears, remarking that Wetfoot is leading the patrol, but his mentor informs him that Tigerclaw can lead them. As they go on, Oakpaw notes that they usually scent their prey, but Tangleburr cuts in. When Nightstar dies, Tigerclaw announces it just as Oakpaw is about to drag a shrew from the fresh-kill pile. When Jaggedtooth and Nightwhisper become warriors, Oakpaw complains that it isn't fair, as they didn't have to train, and Tigerclaw fixes a cold glare on him, making Oakpaw duck his head.

During a training session, Rowanpaw strikes a blow on Oakpaw, making him sprawl on his back. Tigerclaw tells him to go for his hind legs, but Rowanpaw dances out of his way, taunting Oakpaw about his speed. Tigerclaw asks him if he is going to let Rowanpaw speak to him like that, and Oakpaw, scrambling to his feet, refuses. He then launches himself at Rowanpaw, flailing his paws, and Tigerclaw is satisfied that Oakpaw unsheathes his claws and draws blood. When Runningnose wishes to speak privately with Tigerclaw, the latter checks to make sure that Oakpaw and Rowanpaw aren't killing each other.

Blackfoot's Reckoning

After the battle against BloodClan, Runningnose treats Oakfur's long bloody wound across his chest. During Blackfoot's leadership ceremony, he remembers Oakfur's proud gaze as he trains his apprentice, Tawnypaw.

Dovewing's Silence

Following the Great Battle, Oakfur has retired to the elders' den.

Tawnypelt's Clan

"It was the Clan who turned on Rowanclaw, not the other way around."

―Oakfur defending Rowanclaw to Scorchfur ^{Tawnypelt's Clan, chapter 3}

Oakfur argues with Scorchfur that it was ShadowClan who turned on Rowanclaw, not the other way around. Strikestone snarls at the elder that Rowanclaw's strong enough to stand up to the rogues, and says things need to be different if ShadowClan is to survive.

In the Tigerstar and Sasha arc

Into the Woods

Sasha joins Tigerstar, Oakfur, and Boulder on a border patrol near the Thunderpath where they chase off two ThunderClan warriors.

In the Stand-alone graphic novels

A Thief in ThunderClan

Oakfur is out on patrol alongside his apprentice, Tawnypaw. He is seen gossiping with the ThunderClan warrior Longtail about borders and prey.

Winds of Change

Mudclaw and Hawkfrost gather six cats, including Oakfur, to discuss Firestar's apparent ploy to take over WindClan, just like Tigerstar did with TigerClan. Hawkfrost presses they must act soon before Onewhisker can't receive his nine lives and insist that he must die in order for their rebellion to stand a chance. The next night, they begin their assault on WindClan's camp. Oakfur attacks WindClan's warriors, but flees when ThunderClan arrives.

In the Field Guides

Battles of the Clans

In "Blackstar Speaks: Ambush by the Lake", Oakfur is part of the patrol, consisting of Blackstar, Tawnypelt, Cedarheart, Rowanclaw, and himself, to claim part of RiverClan territory for ShadowClan. Oakfur and Cedarheart are sent into the wooden nest on ShadowClan territory. The patrol meets a RiverClan patrol, consisting of Mistyfoot, Swallowtail, Stonestream, and Voletooth. After Blackstar orders the attack, Oakfur is seen fighting with Stonestream. Blackstar then orders the patrol to surround the RiverClan cats, which Oakfur obeys, standing next to his leader. He curls his lip at Stonestream when the RiverClan warrior takes a step toward him, snarling when Stonestream steps back that he made a wise move.

Character pixels

The pixel artwork is fanart based on the canon description; undefined traits are left to the artist's interpretation. Apprentice Version Warrior Version Elder Version Rogue Version The Kin Version Refugee Version

Official art

Please do not edit this gallery Oakfur in Into the Woods Oakfur in A Thief in ThunderClan Oakfur in Winds of Change

Appearances

• Onestar's Confession (Indirect mention only)
• Fire and Ice (First appearance)
• Forest of Secrets (Allegiance only)
• Rising Storm (Allegiance only)
• Tigerclaw's Fury
• Into the Woods
• A Dangerous Path (Allegiance only)
• The Darkest Hour
• Blackfoot's Reckoning
• A Thief in ThunderClan
• Firestar's Quest (Allegiance only)
• Graystripe's Vow (Then) (Allegiance only)
• Mothwing's Secret (Allegiance only)
• Midnight (Allegiance only)
• Moonrise (Allegiance only)
• Dawn (Allegiance only)
• Starlight
• Winds of Change
• Twilight
• Sunset
• Leafpool's Wish (Allegiance only)
• The Sight
• Dark River (Allegiance only)
• Outcast
• Eclipse (Allegiance only)
• Long Shadows (Allegiance only)
• Sunrise
• Hollyleaf's Story (Allegiance only)
• The Fourth Apprentice (Allegiance only)
• Mistystar's Omen (Allegiance only)
• Fading Echoes
• Night Whispers
• Sign of the Moon (Allegiance only)
• The Forgotten Warrior (Allegiance only)
• The Last Hope
• Dovewing's Silence (Allegiance only)
• Crowfeather's Trial (Allegiance only)
• Bramblestar's Storm (Allegiance only)
• The Apprentice's Quest (Allegiance only)
• Thunder and Shadow
• Shattered Sky
• Darkest Night (Allegiance only)
• Tigerheart's Shadow (Mentioned only)
• River of Fire (Allegiance only)
• Tawnypelt's Clan
• Spotfur's Rebellion (Allegiance only)
• The Raging Storm (Allegiance only)
• Squirrelflight's Hope
• Lost Stars
• The Silent Thaw (Allegiance only)
• Veil of Shadows (Allegiance only)
• Darkness Within
• Graystripe's Vow (Now) (Allegiance only)
• Daisy's Kin (Allegiance only)
• The Place of No Stars (Allegiances appearance; mentioned in text)
• A Light in the Mist (Allegiance only)
• River (Allegiances appearance; mentioned in text)
• Sky
• Shadow (Allegiance only)
• Thunder
• Wind (Allegiance only)
• Ivypool's Heart (Allegiance only)
• Battles of the Clans

Trivia

Interesting facts

• Oakfur has served under six leaders; Nightstar, Tigerstar, Blackstar, Rowanstar, briefly Leafstar, and Tigerstar.
• Oakfur is confirmed to be the light brown cat who joins Mudclaw's rebellion in Winds of Change by James Barry.

Mistakes

• Sunbeam remarks how the elders told stories in the evening, though there is only one elder, Oakfur.

Quotes

Oakfur: "A blind kit noticed us before the ThunderClan deputy knew we were here. How humiliating."

Smokefoot: "Is ThunderClan so desperate for warriors that it needs to train even its most worthless kit?"

^{The Sight, pages 203-204}

"You've certainly helped us. More than we can ever thank you for."

―Oakfur thanking Violetpaw for saving him and Ratscar ^{Shattered Sky, page 173}

External links

• A Lost Tradition 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)
• Best of the Worst on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
• Creating an Antagonist 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)
• Exclusive! Veil of Shadows: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Allegiance only)
• Nothing But Stories on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
• Exclusive! Graystripe's Vow: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Allegiance only)
• Exclusive! Darkness Within: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Missing the old days on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
• Exclusive! The Place of No Stars Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Allegiance only)
• Exclusive! A Warrior's Choice Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Allegiance only)
• Exclusive! A Light in the Mist: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Allegiance only)
• Exclusive! River: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Exclusive! Sky: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Allegiance only)
• Exclusive! Shadow: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Allegiance only)
• Exclusive! Thunder: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Allegiance only)
• Exclusive: Wind chapters on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Allegiance only)
• Exclusive! Ivypool's Heart chapters on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Allegiance only)
• Exclusive! Star chapters on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Allegiance only)

Notes and references

Author references