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Raggedstar

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"I've made a terrible mistake, haven't I? Our son wants to do nothing but lead ShadowClan into battle. I should never have made him deputy! What can we do to stop him?"
— Raggedstar's confession to Yellowfang about Brokentail in Yellowfang's Secret, page 432-433



Raggedstar is a large,[2] muscular[17] and broad-shouldered,[18] dark brown tabby tom[2] with patchy fur,[19] scars on his nose,[20] amber eyes,[21] and a shredded,[17] torn ear.[22]

Raggedstar was a ShadowClan leader in the forest territories. He was born as Raggedkit to Featherstorm and Hal, a kittypet, alongside his brother, Scorchkit. As Raggedpaw, he was apprenticed to Brackenfoot, and after becoming a warrior, Raggedpelt searched the Twolegplace with Yellowpaw to find his father; however, they came home with no luck. Following a battle against kittypets, Raggedpelt found out that Hal was his father and killed him. Afterwards, he became a mentor to Cloudpelt.

Eventually, he was chosen deputy and became mates with Yellowfang. Despite keeping their relationship a secret, she bore three kits, Brokenkit, Hopekit, and Wishkit, though only the tom survived. Raggedpelt broke things off with Yellowfang, becoming bitter with her and became leader as Raggedstar. After the deaths of his previous deputies, he chose Brokentail as his new one. Raggedstar was soon betrayed by Brokentail, who took all nine lives from him and lied about his death. When Raggedstar ascended to StarClan, he warned Flametail of the upcoming battle and gave Blackstar and Tigerstar one of their nine lives.

History[]

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The Prophecies Begin[]

"When Raggedstar led ShadowClan, we were feared for our strength. But in those days our strength came from the warrior code and Clan loyalty, not from fear and bloodlust. If only Raggedstar had lived longer."
―Yellowfang about ShadowClan under Raggedstar Into the Wild, page 256
Raggedstar is mentioned as the recently deceased leader of ShadowClan, succeeded by his son, Brokenstar; however, the cause of his death remains a mystery among the Clans. When ThunderClan and the exiled ShadowClan elders invade ShadowClan, Brokenstar, pinned down by Yellowfang, admits to the murder of his father. Later, Yellowfang reveals to Fireheart that she was Raggedstar's mate and Brokenstar's mother.

Power of Three[]

"Sol's time in ShadowClan must come to an end. He is like the darkness that covered the sun."
―Raggedstar to Blackfoot and Littlecloud Long Shadows, pages 119-120
When ShadowClan is persuaded by Sol to give up their belief in StarClan, Raggedstar and Runningnose seek Jaypaw's assistance. Jaypaw, along with Hollyleaf, Lionblaze, Tigerpaw, Dawnpaw, and Flamepaw, create a fake sign for Blackfoot, which is made real when Raggedstar and Runningnose appear, successfully convincing the ShadowClan leader to restore his Clan's belief in StarClan and his leader name.

Omen of the Stars[]

"You must burn as brightly as this fire to protect your Clan. Survival is more important than the code of the medicine cats. You must forget your allegiance to them and pledge yourself only to our Clan. From now on, ShadowClan has no allies. Remember this: A time of war is coming, and your warrior ancestors will stand alongside you. No one else."
―Raggedstar to Flametail Night Whispers, page 86
Raggedstar appears among other ShadowClan ancestors when Flametail is dreaming. He insists that ShadowClan must stand alone if it is to survive what will befall the Clans, referring to the rise of the Dark Forest. Though the old ShadowClan leader wishes to tell him more, he is stopped by Sagewhisker.

Super Editions[]

This section summarizes Raggedstar's significant Super Editions appearances. If you're looking for a full list, find one here!

"Very well, but on one condition. You must promise to never tell these kits the truth. It is better that they grow up without a mother than knowing that their mother chose to abandon them."
―Raggedpelt to Yellowfang Yellowfang's Secret, page 318
In Yellowfang's Secret, Raggedkit is born to Featherstorm alongside his brother, Scorchkit, though the identity of their father is unknown. However, the Clan suspects that Featherstorm, who had often spent time in Twolegplace, mated with a kittypet. Eventually, he is apprenticed as Raggedpaw to Brackenfoot. As an apprentice, Raggedpaw excels at battle training, earning his warrior name, Raggedpelt, after a battle with WindClan. He grows close with Yellowpaw, confiding in her about his hatred of cats' gossip about his heritage. They search for his father, revealed to be a kittypet named Hal, who has no interest in his son. After kittypets invade, Raggedpelt confronts Hal and Featherstorm, ultimately killing his father.
When Yellowfang shows interest in medicine, Raggedpelt mocks her and is furious when she decides to become Sagewhisker's apprentice. Later, Raggedpelt receives an apprentice, Cloudpaw, and becomes deputy. After the birth of their son, Brokenkit, Raggedpelt forces Yellowfang to forget giving birth to him. He has Lizardstripe nurse Brokenkit and have his true mother to be unknown to the Clan. Raggedpelt often brags about his son and defends him whenever the young apprentice, Brokenpaw, causes trouble. After the death of Cedarstar, Raggedpelt becomes Raggedstar, and makes Brokentail a warrior early and appoints him as his deputy after the deaths of Foxheart and Cloudpelt. However, Raggedstar has a shared nightmare with Yellowfang about the future of ShadowClan and admits regretting appointing Brokentail. Later, Brokentail rushes into camp, claiming that his father was killed by a WindClan patrol.

Detailed description[]

Scars gained[]

The following is a chronological list of scars and/or major injuries that Raggedstar has gained:

Character pixels[]

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Official art[]

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Killed victims[]

This list shows the victims Raggedstar has killed:

Ceremonies[]




Lives granted[]

The following is a list of gifts Raggedstar has granted during nine lives ceremonies:


Leader info[]


Relationships[]

Yellowfang[]

Yellowfang: "Lizardstripe is also expecting kits. She can care for ours until they are old enough to feed alone. Every cat can know they are yours, but no cats must know they are also mine. I'm sorry, Raggedpelt. I cannot be their mother."
Raggedpelt: "You mean, you'd choose to be a medicine cat for Clanmates that have no kinship with you, over caring for your own kits? Our own kits? What kind of she-cat are you? Do you care for nothing beyond yourself?"
Yellowfang: "I have to do this. Our kits will not suffer because of it."
Raggedpelt: "What do you know about growing up with only one parent?"
Yellowfang: "This will be different! These kits will be cared for by Lizardstripe in the nursery, and they will have you as their father, to love and be proud of them! Please, you have to do this for them!"
Raggedpelt: "Very well, but on one condition. You must promise to never tell these kits the truth. It is better that they grow up without a mother than knowing that their mother chose to abandon them."
—Raggedpelt and Yellowfang Yellowfang's Secret, pages 317-318
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Brokenstar[]

"I've made a terrible mistake, haven't I? Our son wants to do nothing but lead ShadowClan into battle. I should never have made him deputy!"
―Raggedstar about his son Yellowfang's Secret, pages 432-433
Coming Soon

Hal[]

"A warrior with kittypet blood in your veins. Will your so-called Clanmates ever forget that?"
―Hal to Raggedpelt before he is killed Yellowfang's Secret, page 131
Coming Soon

Scorchwind[]

"No creature hurts [Raggedpelt] and gets away with it."
―Scorchwind to Yellowfang vowing vengeance for his brother Yellowfang's Secret, page 165
Coming Soon

Russetfur[]

"I have no father. Russetpaw is nothing to me."
―Raggedpelt about his sister Yellowfang's Secret, page 205
When Russetfur first joined ShadowClan, Raggedstar was unaware they were half-siblings through their kittypet father, Hal. So when he ended up killing Hal, he unwittingly traumatized her.[29] He proved to be unsympathetic about this, and never revealed their relationship to her. Projecting his grudge against Hal onto Russetfur, Raggedstar bitterly swore she meant nothing to him.[29] Many seasons later, however, they appear more casual in StarClan, as they are seen patrolling together, and Raggedstar calms Russetfur's short temper.[30]

Foxheart[]

Yellowfang: "Why don't you go and have kits with her instead? She's always mooning around after you."
Raggedpelt: "Foxheart means nothing to me. My whole world is you, Yellowfang, and the future we could have together."
—Yellowfang and Raggedpelt about Foxheart Yellowfang's Secret, page 299
Foxheart is often fawning over Raggedstar, though he doesn't accept her romantic advances, as he is already mates with Yellowfang.[31] After their breakup, Raggedstar spites Yellowfang by spending time with Foxheart. He goes as far as to appoint Foxheart his deputy and allow her to be the rumored mother of his son, just to to make Yellowfang jealous.[32] Despite claiming Foxheart meant nothing to him, he still risked his life to save her from the rats and grieved for her death.[33]

Family[]

Main article: Raggedstar/Family
Raggedstar's parents are Featherstorm and Hal. His former mate is Yellowfang, and Brokenstar, Hopekit, and Wishkit are their children. For more of Raggedstar's family, click here!

Appearances[]

Trivia[]

Interesting facts[]

  • Raggedstar has kittypet blood through Hal.[34]

Author statements[]

Mistakes[]

  • He was mistakenly called Raggedpelt after receiving his leader name.[36]
  • He was mistakenly addressed as Raggedstar four times in Yellowfang's Secret before he gains his leader name.[37][38][39][40]

Continuity[]

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

  • In Secrets of the Clans, a 2007 field guide, Clawface is listed as his apprentice,[41] though Crowtail mentors him in Yellowfang's Secret.[42] He is also mentioned to mentor his son, Brokenstar,[41] despite Nightpelt mentoring him instead.[43] Yellowfang tells the story of the birth of their son, Brokenstar. She and Raggedstar are able to hide their forbidden relationship because they both have high status within the Clan. Together they have three kits, although only one, whom Yellowfang names Brokenkit, survives. Raggedstar convinces Lizardstripe to suckle him, and she agrees, knowing that suckling the Clan leader's son will improve her status. In the moons that follow, Raggedstar doesn't see his son's ambitions to become leader at any cost until it is too late, and meets his death at his own son's claws.[44] Raggedstar is also listed as one of ShadowClan's significant leaders. He is said to be proud and cunning, but blind to Brokenstar's true evil nature.[41]

Quotes[]

"I will never be proud of defeat!"
―Raggedpelt Yellowfang's Secret, page 273


Yellowfang: "This is my destiny. You cannot change it."
Raggedpelt: "No. But you could."
—Raggedpelt to Yellowfang Yellowfang's Secret, page 297


Yellowfang: "Lizardstripe is also expecting kits. She can care for ours until they are old enough to feed alone. Every cat can know they are yours, but no cats must know they are also mine. I'm sorry, Raggedpelt. I cannot be their mother."
Raggedpelt: "You mean, you'd choose to be a medicine cat for Clanmates that have no kinship with you, over caring for your own kits? Our own kits? What kind of she-cat are you? Do you care for nothing beyond yourself?"
Yellowfang: "I have to do this. Our kits will not suffer because of it."
Raggedpelt: "What do you know about growing up with only one parent?"
Yellowfang: "This will be different! These kits will be cared for by Lizardstripe in the nursery, and they will have you as their father, to love and be proud of them! Please, you have to do this for them!"
Raggedpelt: "Very well, but on one condition. You must promise to never tell these kits the truth. It is better that they grow up without a mother than knowing that their mother chose to abandon them."
—Raggedpelt and Yellowfang Yellowfang's Secret, pages 317-318


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"He is not unwanted. He is my son, and I will always claim him as my own. You are being given a great honor, you unworthy cat. Who wouldn't want to be mother to the Clan deputy's son—and perhaps the future leader of the Clan himself?"
―Raggedpelt to Lizardstripe Yellowfang's Secret, page 324


"Great StarClan! Why would we both have this vision? I would never send kits into battle! It's against the warrior code!"
―Raggedstar to Yellowfang Yellowfang's Secret, page 432


Jaypaw: "Why have you come to speak to me?"
Raggedstar: "For the sake of our Clan. If no cat helps them, then Sol will tear them apart. They will scatter and become rogues. All their pride and honor will be gone!"
—Raggedstar to Jaypaw in a dream Long Shadows, page 54


"There used to be no borders in StarClan. But times have changed."
―Raggedstar to Flametail Night Whispers, page 85


"I, Raggedstar, give you this life for loyalty. A leader's loyalty belongs only to his Clan. Let loyalty be your heartbeat, for when it stops, so will you."
―Raggedstar giving Tigerheart a life Tigerheart's Shadow, page 405
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Notes and references[]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Revealed in Long Shadows, page 65
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Revealed in Crookedstar's Promise, allegiances
  3. ↑ Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, page 15
  4. ↑ Yellowkit mentions Raggedkit and Scorchkit to be four moons older than her and her littermates, when the two older kits are made apprentices.[3]
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, page 438
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Revealed in Into the Wild, page 261
  7. ↑ Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, allegiances
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, page 16
  9. ↑ Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, page 80
  10. ↑ Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, pages 277-278
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, page 378
  12. ↑ Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, chapter 22
  13. ↑ Revealed in Crookedstar's Promise, page 166
  14. ↑ Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, chapter 30
  15. ↑ Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, page 376
  16. ↑ Revealed in Into the Wild, page 98
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 Revealed in Long Shadows, page 64
  18. ↑ Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, page 217
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, page 405
  20. ↑ Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, page 271
  21. ↑ Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, page 200
  22. ↑ Revealed in Long Shadows, page 119
  23. ↑ Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, chapter 20
  24. ↑ Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, page 204
  25. ↑ Revealed in Blackfoot's Reckoning, chapter 3
  26. ↑ Revealed in an unknown book, page 377
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, page 377
  28. ↑ Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, page 448
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, page 205
  30. ↑ Revealed in The Last Hope, page 176
  31. ↑ Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, page 299
  32. ↑ Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, chapter 27
  33. ↑ Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, chapter 32
  34. ↑ Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, pages 100-101
  35. ↑ Revealed in Erin Hunter Chat 5
  36. ↑ Revealed in The Last Hope, page 178
  37. ↑ Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, page 272
  38. ↑ Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, page 323
  39. ↑ Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, page 324
  40. ↑ Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, page 374
  41. ↑ 41.0 41.1 41.2 Revealed in Secrets of the Clans, page 63
  42. ↑ Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, page 285
  43. ↑ Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, page 354
  44. ↑ Revealed in Secrets of the Clans


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