Raggedstar

"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
The pixel artwork is fanart based on the canon description; undefined traits are left to the artist's interpretation.
Affiliations
Current:	StarClan
Past:	ShadowClan
Biographical information
Age:	Approx. 55 moons (4.6 years) at death
Cause of death:	Killed by Brokentail
Names
Kit:	Raggedkit
Apprentice:	Raggedpaw
Warrior:	Raggedpelt
Deputy:	Raggedpelt
Leader:	Raggedstar
StarClan resident:	Raggedstar
Kin
Mother:	Featherstorm
Father:	Hal
Brother:	Scorchwind
Half-sisters:	Dawncloud, Russetfur
Half-brothers:	Volepaw, Mosspaw
Former mate:	Yellowfang
Daughters:	Wishkit, Hopekit
Son:	Brokenstar
Education
Mentor:	Brackenfoot
Apprentice:	Cloudpelt
Deputy position
Preceded by:	Stonetooth
Succeeded by:	Foxheart
Leader position
Preceded by:	Cedarstar
Succeeded by:	Brokenstar
Book appearances
Living	Tallstar's Revenge, Yellowfang's Secret, Crookedstar's Promise, Bluestar's Prophecy, Redtail's Debt
Living	Tallstar's Revenge, Yellowfang's Secret, Crookedstar's Promise, Bluestar's Prophecy, Redtail's Debt
Dead	Long Shadows, Night Whispers, The Last Hope, Tigerheart's Shadow
Dead	Long Shadows, Night Whispers, The Last Hope, Tigerheart's Shadow

Raggedstar is a large, broad-shouldered, dark brown tabby tom with patchy fur, scars on his nose, amber eyes, and a shredded ear.

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, Brokenstar, 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 deputy, and he killed Raggedstar, ripping all nine lives from him and lied about his death. When he ascended to StarClan, Raggedstar warned Flametail of the upcoming battle and gave Tigerstar one of his 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}

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}

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}

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

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"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}

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.

Character pixels

The pixel artwork is fanart based on the canon description; undefined traits are left to the artist's interpretation. Kit Version Apprentice Version Warrior Version Deputy Version Leader Version StarClan Version

Official art

Please do not edit this gallery Raggedstar in The Ultimate Guide Raggedstar's icon on the Warriors family tree

Killed victims

This list shows the victims Raggedstar has killed:

• Hal

Ceremonies

Raggedpaw's apprentice ceremony
Cedarstar: Raggedkit, come forward. Brackenfoot, you are ready for another apprentice, and you will be mentor to Raggedpaw. I trust you will pass on to him your warrior skills and your loyalty to your Clan. Brackenfoot: You can trust me, Cedarstar. Everyone: Raggedpaw! Scorchpaw! Reference: Yellowfang's Secret pages 16-17

Raggedpelt's warrior ceremony
Cedarstar: Raggedpaw, from this time on you will be known as Raggedpelt. StarClan honors your courage and your skill in battle. Everyone: Raggedpelt! Raggedpelt! Raggedpelt! Reference: Yellowfang's Secret, page 80

Raggedpelt's deputy ceremony
Cedarstar: It is with sadness that I must announce our deputy, Stonetooth, is moving to the elder's den. Raggedpelt will take his place. Everyone: Raggedpelt! Raggedpelt! Reference: Yellowfang's Secret, page 277-278

Leader info

Leader info

Nine Lives Life Given by Gift How it was lost Cedarstar Lizardfang Sagewhisker Plump black-and-white tom Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Dawnstar Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Putting ShadowClan above all others Killed by Brokentail in Yellowfang's Secret Killed by Brokentail in Yellowfang's Secret Killed by Brokentail in Yellowfang's Secret Killed by Brokentail in Yellowfang's Secret Killed by Brokentail in Yellowfang's Secret Killed by Brokentail in Yellowfang's Secret Killed by Brokentail in Yellowfang's Secret Killed by Brokentail in Yellowfang's Secret Killed by Brokentail in Yellowfang's Secret Deputies Name From To Foxheart Cloudpelt Brokentail Yellowfang's Secret Yellowfang's Secret Yellowfang's Secret Yellowfang's Secret Yellowfang's Secret Yellowfang's Secret Medicine cats Name From To Yellowfang Yellowfang's Secret Yellowfang's Secret

Personality and Relationships

Main article: Raggedstar/PR

Raggedstar is prideful, short-tempered and loyal to ShadowClan. Raggedstar slowly grew to love Yellowfang, and despite her role as a medicine cat, they had kits, which she gave up so she could continue her duties. He spoils his son while he grows up and eventually makes him his deputy, a decision he grows to regret. For more of Raggedstar's personality and relationships, click here!

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

• Tallstar's Revenge
• Yellowfang's Secret †
• Crookedstar's Promise
• Bluestar's Prophecy
• Redtail's Debt (Allegiance only)
• Into the Wild (First appearance; mentioned only)
• Fire and Ice (Mentioned only)
• Forest of Secrets (Mentioned only)
• Rising Storm (Indirect mention only)
• Dawn (Indirect mention only)
• Long Shadows
• Night Whispers
• The Last Hope
• Tigerheart's Shadow
• Secrets of the Clans (Retconned)
• Cats of the Clans (Mentioned only)
• The Ultimate Guide

Trivia

Interesting facts

• Raggedstar has kittypet blood through Hal.

Mistakes

• He was mistakenly called Raggedpelt after receiving his leader name.
• He was mistakenly addressed as Raggedstar four times in Yellowfang's Secret before he gains his leader name.

Continuity

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

• In Secrets of the Clans, a 2007 field guide, Clawface is listed as his apprentice, though Crowtail mentors him in Yellowfang's Secret. He is also mentioned to mentor his son, Brokenstar, despite Nightpelt mentoring him instead. 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. 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.
• On the Warriors website family tree, Raggedstar's nieces and nephews through Scorchwind are listed as Rowanclaw, Cedarheart, and Lavenderkit. His half-nieces and half-nephews through Dawncloud are Blossomkit and Swampkit.

Quotes

"I will never be proud of defeat!"

―Raggedpelt ^{Yellowfang's Secret}

Yellowfang: "This is my destiny. You cannot change it."

Raggedpelt: "No. But you could."

^{Yellowfang's Secret}

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's Secret}

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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}

"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}

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!"

^{Long Shadows}

"There used to be no borders in StarClan. But times have changed."

―Raggedstar to Flametail ^{Night Whispers}

"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}

External links

• Clan or Kin? on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
• Forbidden Romance on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
• The Cats of The Prophecies Begin on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
• Ashfur: Did StarClan Make a Mistake? on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)