"Oh, Barley. You know me so well. Better than any cat ever has. But there is a secret that I have kept from you without meaning to: I have always been a warrior. I have a loyalty to these cats, and I must fight alongside them, whatever happens." |
— Ravenpaw to Barley before the fight with the kittypets in Ravenpaw's Farewell, chapter 10 |
Ravenpaw is a sleek-furred[11] black tom with white on his chest and tail[4] and green eyes.[15]
Ravenpaw was a loner who lived on Barley's farm with Barley, formerly an apprentice of ThunderClan under Bluestar's leadership in the forest territories. He was born to Robinwing and Fuzzypelt alongside his brother, Dustpelt. As an apprentice, Ravenpaw was mentored by Tigerclaw and witnessed him murder Redtail, with Tigerclaw threatening to keep him quiet. When Firepaw joined ThunderClan, the two apprentices became close alongside Graypaw. Fearing that Ravenpaw would be killed, Graypaw and Firepaw took him to live in a barn with Barley to protect him from Tigerclaw, with Ravenpaw eventually growing close to the loner, and they helped each other overcome their pasts. When BloodClan came to the forest, Ravenpaw and Barley assisted Firestar in defeating Scourge.
When the Clans journeyed to find a new home, Ravenpaw opted to stay with Barley; however, he was reunited with Graystripe and Millie, pointing them in the direction toward the lake. When Violet brought her kits, Riley and Bella, to the barn and with Ravenpaw telling them stories of the Clans, they excitedly said that they wanted to become warriors. Silverstream told Ravenpaw to bring the kits to SkyClan to fulfill their destiny. Leafstar rejected Bella and Riley at first, as SkyClan was dealing with kittypets attacking their borders, but Ravenpaw, Barley, and the kits helped SkyClan defeat them. After the battle, Ravenpaw was severely injured and succumbed to the painful lump in his stomach that had been bothering him. Laying on Barley's paws, Ravenpaw passed away, and Leafstar gave him a warrior's farewell. Ravenpaw briefly appeared in StarClan to give Bramblestar one of his nine lives.
History
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The Prophecies Begin
- "Because the RiverClan deputy didn't kill Redtail. Tigerclaw did."
- ―Ravenpaw revealing the truth to Firepaw Into the Wild, page 223
- Ravenpaw settles into his new life as a loner and offers his home for WindClan to rest when Fireheart and Graystripe bring them back. Fireheart reveals the truth to Bluestar, and she is pleased the former apprentice found peace outside the Clan. He briefly visits ThunderClan to tell Fireheart that he found Cloudpaw who was captured by Twolegs and assists with the rescue. After paying his respects to Bluestar's grave, he, Firestar, and Graystripe sneak into RiverClan territory to rescue Graystripe's kits. He and Barley fight in the battle against BloodClan as LionClan warriors.
The New Prophecy
- "Maybe it's your time now. Remember that StarClan don't like to make thing obvious. They send us prophecies, but they never tell us exactly what we should do. They expect us to show courage and loyalty to achieve what has to be done, just as Firestar [...] Just because I live outside the forest doesn't mean that I reject the warrior code. It is a noble path for cats to walk, and I would defend it as willingly as any warrior."
- ―Ravenpaw to Brambleclaw about his dream Midnight (book), page 95
Novellas
This section summarizes Ravenpaw's significant Novellas appearances. If you're looking for a full list, find one here!
- Redtail: "Ravenpaw! Ravenpaw, run! You'll get hurt!"
- Ravenpaw: "Warriors don't run."
- Redtail's Debt, chapter nine
- "Thank you. But I already have a name. I'm proud to have been Ravenpaw all my life, and I see no reason to change it now."
- ―Ravenpaw to StarClan after they volunteer to give him a warrior name Ravenpaw's Farewell, chapter 9
Ravenpaw's Path
- Ravenpaw: "But ...! I turned my back on the Clans! And on you! I don't deserve their loyalty. I'm not a Clan cat now."
- Bluestar: "Maybe not. But you have their friendship. And that is a loyalty that never dies."
- Shattered Peace, page 87
- While journeying to ThunderClan, Ravenpaw and Barley come across a WindClan patrol, and Mudclaw reveals that Crowkit is missing. The pair finds the kit at Fourtrees and manage to deescalate a fight between WindClan and ThunderClan. Dustpelt, Ravenpaw's brother, begrudgingly leads them to ThunderClan's camp, and he delightfully meets Firestar and Sandstorm's daughters, Squirrelkit and Leafkit. Firestar wishes to help his old friend, but his patrols are raided by former BloodClan members and he cannot set aside warriors to aid Ravenpaw. With the help of a determined Barley and Violet, ThunderClan raids BloodClan's camp.
- A few days later, Firestar leads a patrol with Graystripe, Cloudtail, Brightheart, Brackenfur, and Bramblepaw to help Barley and Ravenpaw. Their first attempt to drive out the rogues results in a failure, but they discover that more BloodClan cats have invaded the farm. Their second attempt fares better, but they are quickly overrun by reinforcements. However, they are aided by the two dogs. Barley allows his brothers, Jumper and Hoot, to stay at the farm, and Ravenpaw is frustrated by their laziness. Barley finally snaps through his stupor, standing up for Ravenpaw, and kicks his brothers out of their farm and for being mean to Ravenpaw.
Detailed description
- Ravenpaw is a small,[4] sleek,[11] skinny,[4] jet[16]-black tom with a tiny white dash on his chest[4] and green eyes.[15] He has a long, thin,[16] white-tipped tail.[4]
Character pixels
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Official art
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Ceremonies
Lives granted
The following is a list of gifts Ravenpaw has granted during nine lives ceremonies:
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Family
- Main article: Ravenpaw/Family
- Ravenpaw's parents are Robinwing and Fuzzypelt. His siblings are Dustpelt, Frostfur, Brindleface, and his half-brother is Longtail. His partner is Barley. For more of Ravenpaw's family, click here!
Appearances
- Moth Flight's Vision (Vision or Dream)
- Bluestar's Prophecy
- Redtail's Debt
- Onestar's Confession
- Into the Wild (First appearance)
- Fire and Ice
- Forest of Secrets
- Rising Storm
- Tigerclaw's Fury (Allegiance only)
- A Dangerous Path
- The Darkest Hour
- Blackfoot's Reckoning (Allegiance only)
- A Shadow in RiverClan (Flashback only)
- Firestar's Quest
- Graystripe's Vow (Then) (Allegiance only)
- Shattered Peace
- A Clan in Need
- The Heart of a Warrior
- Midnight
- Moonrise (Allegiance only)
- Dawn
- Starlight (Mentioned only)
- Sunset (Mentioned only)
- Warrior's Refuge (Flashback only)
- Warrior's Return
- The Sight (Mentioned only)
- Ravenpaw's Farewell †
- Bramblestar's Storm (Mentioned only)
- Hawkwing's Journey (Mentioned only)
- Shattered Sky (Mentioned only)
- Graystripe's Vow (Now) (Mentioned only)
- Secrets of the Clans (Mentioned only; retconned)
- Cats of the Clans
- Code of the Clans
- Battles of the Clans
- The Ultimate Guide
- The Ultimate Guide: Updated and Expanded Edition
- A Fear of Fire
Merchandise
Ravenpaw Large Plush Cat
- Series 2
- Large soft plush of Ravenpaw, approximately 35cm in length.
- Shy and timid Ravenpaw may have left the Clans to live on a farm, but the lessons he learned while he was a warrior apprentice will stay with him for the rest of his life.
- Approximately $34.99 USD.
Ravenpaw & Sandstorm - Mini Collector Figures
- Series 2
- Proud and fierce Sandstorm doubted Firestar when he first joined ThunderClan—but once he earned her respect, and her love, she stood firmly by his side. And even though Ravenpaw fled ThunderClan in terror to avoid Tigerclaw's wrath, he never forgot his loyalty to the friends he left behind, and offered them help whenever they needed it.
- Also included in a three-pack bundle with the rest of Series 2: Cinderpelt, Brightheart, Jayfeather, and Blackstar.
- Approximate individual price is $12.99 USD, and the three-pack bundle is $38.97 USD.
Ravenpaw & Graystripe - Mini Collector Figures (The Prophecies Begin)
- The Prophecies Begin
- Reprints of Graystripe and Ravenpaw in new poses.
- Firestar’s closest friends in his apprentice days, these two remained unswervingly loyal to Firestar, to the Clans, and to each other, even as their lives took very different paths. While Graystripe struggled with his loyalty in his youth, only to rise as Firestar’s deputy and closest advisor, Ravenpaw found peace in his life on the farm with Barley, even though he remained forever a warrior at heart.
- Also included in a three-pack bundle with the rest of The Prophecies Begin: Yellowfang, Brightheart, Firestar, and Scourge.
- Approximate individual price is $12.99 USD, and the three-pack bundle is $38.97 USD.
Roblox
Ravenpaw Shoulder Pet
- A version of Ravenpaw's mini that sits on your avatar's shoulder in Roblox.
- Created by WarriorCatsRP. Approximately 60 Robux or 0.74c USD.
Clothing
- A made-to-order t-shirt and hoodie featuring Ravenpaw's mini design. Available in navy and in unisex sizes.
- Approximately $29.95 USD.
Trivia
- Main article: Ravenpaw/Trivia
- Did you know that if Cherith could have been able to make Ravenpaw a warrior, she would have named him Ravenwing? For more trivia about Ravenpaw, click here!
Quotes
- "A true warrior never runs away! Tigerclaw was right about you!"
- ―Ravenpaw to Redtail during the battle Redtail's Debt, chapter nine
- Ravenpaw: "Oh no! She should have never chosen him!"
- Firepaw: "Are you talking about Tigerclaw?"
- Into the Wild, pages 199-200
- Firepaw: "Ravenpaw, I heard Tigerclaw telling Darkstripe and Longtail that you betrayed ThunderClan. He told them you slipped away during the trip to Mothermouth and told ShadowClan that the camp was unguarded."
- Ravenpaw: "But I didn't!"
- Into the Wild, page 222
- Firepaw: "We can't take you any farther, Ravenpaw, we have to get back and find Yellowfang before the storm has passed. Will you be able to find Barley alone?"
- Ravenpaw: "Yes, I remember the way."
- Into the Wild, page 243
- Ravenpaw: "You ... you know who I am? I thought you'd have forgotten about me!"
- Bluestar: "Never. We have seen that you and Barley are in trouble. Listen to us. You have as much of a right to live on the farm as the Clans do in the forest. That is your home."
- Shattered Peace, pages 85-87
- Firestar: "We've been through so much together. We've seen the death of Bluestar, the defeat of Tigerstar... So much has happened, like water flowing past in a river."
- Ravenpaw: "More water will flow before we join StarClan. This is not an end. It is a beginning. You will need the courage of a lion to face this journey."
- Dawn, page 257
- Bluestar: "We are honored to see you again."
- Ravenpaw: "I am the one who is honored."
- Ravenpaw's Farewell, chapter 9
- "I'm sorry, my friend. I will always watch over you. Farewell, Barley. I will see you again one day."
- ―Ravenpaw's farewell to Barley Ravenpaw's Farewell, chapter 10
- Brambleclaw: "Ravenpaw? Is that you?"
- Ravenpaw: "Yes, it is I. Wow, I never expected to see those faces again."
- The Ultimate Guide, pages 56-57
- "I give you a life for speaking out against injustice, for pursuing the truth above all else. Lies bring shadows in which darker things can hide. Never fear the truth, Brambleclaw, however blinding it may be."
- ―Ravenpaw giving Brambleclaw his final life The Ultimate Guide, page 57
External links
- Ravenpaw's profile on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- The Cats of The Prophecies Begin on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Where it all began on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Our Favorite Ravenpaw Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- More of our favorite Ravenpaw artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Revealed in Ravenpaw's Farewell, chapter 10
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Revealed in The Ultimate Guide, page 56
- ↑ Revealed in Into the Wild, page 243
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 Revealed in Into the Wild, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Ravenpaw's Farewell, pages chapter 9-10
- ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 210
- ↑ Revealed in Into the Wild, page 67
- ↑ Revealed on Vicky's Facebook (screenshot)
- ↑ Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 505
- ↑ Ravenpaw's profile on the Warriors official website
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Revealed in Fire and Ice, page 68
- ↑ Revealed in The Ultimate Guide, page 50
- ↑ Revealed in A Clan in Need, page 35
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Revealed in Ravenpaw's Farewell, chapter 6
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Revealed in Into the Wild, page 200
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Revealed in Into the Wild, page 39
- ↑ Revealed in The Ultimate Guide, page 57
- ↑ Ravenpaw's kit name, Ravenkit, has only ever been revealed on the Warriors website.