"Rowankit was the sweetest of all my kits. While his littermate was eager to play, eager to explore the camp, Rowankit was always content to be snuggled up to my belly. I know I'll still reach for him in my sleep. I just can't believe he's gone." |
— Dovewing about Rowankit during his vigil in Sky, page 164 |
Rowankit is a small, ginger[5] tabby[1] tom[5] with soft fur.[6]
Rowankit was a ShadowClan kit born to Dovewing and Tigerstar in their second litter alongside Birchkit. Weaker and smaller than his brother, Rowankit developed greencough, and in order to save him, Tigerstar arranged a journey to find catmint. However, the patrol failed to return before Rowankit's death. He joined StarClan where he is cared for by his kin, Ferncloud.
History[]
In the A Starless Clan arc[]
River[]
- "It's still a ways off, but in a few moons, Dovewing and Tigerstar's kits will need mentors."
- ―Sunbeam about Rowankit and Birchkit River, page 33
Sky[]
- "I'm not letting Rowankit suffer for the sake of ShadowClan pride. Organize three patrols. Send one to WindClan, one to ThunderClan, and one to RiverClan."
- ―Tigerstar ordering Cloverfoot to find catmint for Rowankit Sky, page 47
- Although the patrol succeeds in retrieving the catmint, Sunbeam and Lightleap discover that Rowankit has already died. During Rowankit's vigil, Tigerstar, Dovewing, and Birchkit speak fondly of him. Afterward, Berryheart attributes Rowankit's death to Fringewhisker bringing sickness from SkyClan after Tigerstar allowed her to change Clans. Following Rowankit's death, Tigerstar calls an emergency Gathering. Fidgetflake later finds forgotten catmint in RiverClan that would have healed Rowankit, influencing Tigerstar's decision to occupy RiverClan.
In the Super Editions[]
Ivypool's Heart[]
- "I know that Rowankit was his own cat. His eyes were so bright and curious, and he seemed happy all the time, even when he was sick. He enjoyed his time with us, even though it was so short."
- ―Dovewing about caring for the wildcat kits Ivypool's Heart, page 363
- Dovewing alludes to Rowankit when she objects to Shadowsight going on Whistlepaw's quest, asserting that she will not lose another kit. Attempting to comfort Ivypool, Dovewing says she knows what it's like to lose a kit and that she dreams of him every night. When Dovewing presses her sister further, Ivypool snaps that losing Bristlefrost is different because Dovewing will see her son in StarClan, to which Dovewing concedes. In another coversation with Ivypool, Dovewing affirms that as she will never forget Rowankit, no cat will ever forget Bristlefrost.
- Later, Dovewing reflects on Rowankit's birth when Stalk Purr is preparing to give birth. She believes that being in ShadowClan was far better than giving birth to her first liter in Twolegplace. Seeing Dovewing's grief, Ivypool assures her that Rowankit knew how much she loved him and was lucky to have her as a mother. After the wildcat kits are born, Dovewing confides that she can't stop thinking about Rowankit's slow death. The sisters press against each other and Ivypool realizes just how devastating Rowankit's death was. Later, Ivypool questions if Stalk Purr's kits stir up Dovewing's grief and asks if she would rather go with Icewing to find the other wildcats. Dovewing declines, stating that the wildcat kits are different from Rowankit and that caring for them is healing for her.
- Rowankit happily plays with two other StarClan kits under the care of his kin, Ferncloud, when Ivypool visits StarClan. Seeing him, Ivypool is eager to tell Dovewing. When Ivypool returns to their camp, Dovewing brings up Rowankit, describing how he was happy even during his sickness. Ivypool tells Dovewing that Rowankit is being cared for by Ferncloud and Dovewing is overjoyed.
Character pixels[]
Main images[]
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Alternate images[]
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Official art[]
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Kin[]
Members[]
Mother:
Father:
Sisters:
- Pouncestep:[8] Living (As of Star)
- Lightleap:[8] Living (As of Star)
Brothers:
- Shadowsight:[8] Living (As of Star)
- Birchfeather:[2] Living (As of Star)
Uncle:
Grandfathers:
Grandmothers:
Great-grandfathers:
- Scorchwind:[11] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Dustpelt:[12] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Tigerstar:[13] Deceased, no residence
- Cloudtail:[14] Living (As of Star)
Great-grandmothers:
- Darkflower:[11] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Ferncloud:[12] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Goldenflower:[13] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Brightheart:[14] Living (As of Star)
Great-great-grandfathers:
- Hal:[15] Deceased, residence unknown
- Fuzzypelt:[16] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Pinestar:[17] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Oliver:[18] Status unknown
- Whitestorm:[19] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Lionheart:[20] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Smallear:[21] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Great-great-grandmothers:
- Featherstorm:[22] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Robinwing:[16] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Leopardfoot:[23] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Princess:[24] Living (As of Dawn)
- Brindleface:[25] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Speckletail:[26] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Frostfur:[27] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Great-great-great-grandfathers:
- Oakstar:[28] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Thistleclaw:[29] Deceased, verified the Place of No Stars member
- Adderfang:[30] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Jake:[31] Deceased, unknown residence
- Stagleap:[21] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Great-great-great-grandmothers:
- Sweetbriar:[32] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Snowfur:[29] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Swiftbreeze:[30] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Nutmeg:[33] Status unknown
- Harepounce:[34] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Great-great-great-great-grandmothers:
- Poppydawn:[32] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Flashnose:[35] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Crystal:[36] Living (As of Pinestar's Choice)
- Moonflower:[37] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Great-great-great-great-grandfathers:
- Windflight:[38] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Stormtail:[39] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Great-great-great-great-great-grandmothers:
- Fallowsong:[40] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Daisytoe:[41] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Squirrelwhisker:[42] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Great-great-great-great-great-grandfathers:
- Rooktail:[43] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Eaglestorm:[42] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Great-uncles:
- Brambleclaw:[13] Living (As of Star)
- Spiderleg:[44] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Shrewpaw:[44] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Foxleap:[45] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Snowbush:[46] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Dewnose:[46] Living (As of Star)
- Cedarheart:[11] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Great-aunts:
- Hollykit:[12] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Larchkit:[12] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Icecloud:[45] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Ambermoon:[46] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Great-uncle/aunt:
- Lavenderkit:[11] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Half-great-uncles:
- Hawkfrost:[47] Deceased, no residence
- Tadpole:[48] Deceased, status unknown
- Swiftpaw:[49] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Half-great-aunt:
Half-great-uncle/aunt:
Great-great-aunts:
- Nightkit:[23] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Mistkit:[23] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Cinderpelt:[52] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Mistlekit:[21] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Great-great-uncles:
- Brackenfur:[52] Living (As of Star)
- Thornclaw:[27] Living (As of Star)
- Ashfur:[25] Deceased, no residence
- Elderkit:[53][19] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Tulipkit:[53][19] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Ravenpaw:[54] Deceased, unknown residence member and StarClan visitor
- Snowkit:[55] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Raggedstar:[22] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Great-great-aunts/uncles:
- Nami:[56][18] Status unknown
- Zack:[56][18] Status unknown
- Livy:[56][18] Status unknown
- Taylor:[56][18] Status unknown
- Chestnutkit:[57][16] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Cherrypaw:[57][16] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Half-great-great-aunts:
- Russetfur:[58] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Dawncloud:[59] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Sorreltail:[60] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Half-great-great-uncles:
- Longtail:[61] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Volewhisper:[59] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Mosspaw:[59] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Rainwhisker:[60] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Sootfur:[60] Deceased, verified StarClan member
First cousins:
- Bristlefrost:[62] Deceased, no residence
- Thriftear:[62] Living (As of Star)
- Flipclaw:[62] Living (As of Star)
- Juniperclaw:[63] Deceased, verified border guardian between the Dark Forest and StarClan
- Strikestone:[63] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Sleekwhisker:[64] Living (As of River of Fire)
Tree[]
= Tom
= She-cat
= Gender unknown
Appearances[]
- River (First appearance; mentioned only)
- Sky †
- Ivypool's Heart
Trivia[]
Interesting facts[]
- Rowankit has ThunderClan blood through Dovewing[10] and Tawnypelt[65] and kittypet blood through Cloudtail[66] and Hal.[22]
Mistakes[]
- There is a discrepancy on Rowankit's description. In the preview for River on the Warriors website, Rowankit is listed as a dark gray tabby she-kit.[67] However, in the River preview on Kobo, Rowankit is listed as a ginger tom,[68] as well the digital copy of River,[69] as in the preview for Sky on the Warriors website.[70] He is also depicted as a ginger tabby on the family tree.[71]
Quotes[]
- "I'm sorry Rowankit died, but he might still be alive if Tigerstar hadn't agreed to change the warrior code. I knew he shouldn't have gone along with it."
- ―Berryheart to Sunbeam about Rowankit's death Sky, page 166
- "Rowankit knew how much you loved him. How lucky he was to have you for a mother."
- ―Ivypool comforting Dovewing Ivypool's Heart, page 279
External links[]
- Exclusive! River: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
- Exclusive! Sky: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Sunbeam and Nightheart: an unlikely Warrior Cats love story on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
- Exclusive! Ivypool's Heart chapters on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
- Grief and hope in Ivypool's Heart on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
Fan content[]
- New kits from River artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Our favorite Rowankit artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Dovewing and Tigerstar's family artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Revealed in Ivypool's Heart, page 347
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Revealed in River, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in River, page 47
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Revealed in Sky, page 160
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Revealed in Sky, page 12
- ↑ Revealed in Sky, page 11
- ↑ Revealed in River, page 33
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, chapter 18
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 Revealed in Dark River, pages 20-21
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 Revealed in Sunrise, page 317
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 Revealed on the Warriors website family tree (screenshot)
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 Revealed in Midnight, page 84
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Revealed in Rising Storm, pages 19-20
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Revealed in Midnight, page 17
- ↑ Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, page 100
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 Revealed on the Warriors website family tree (screenshot)
- ↑ Revealed in Code of the Clans, page 150
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 18.4 Revealed on the Warriors website family tree (screenshot)
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 Revealed on the Warriors website family tree (screenshot)
- ↑ Revealed in Blackfoot's Reckoning, chapter 6
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 Revealed on the Warriors website family tree (screenshot)
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, allegiances
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 266
- ↑ Revealed in Fire and Ice, page 219
- ↑ 25.0 25.1 Revealed in Rising Storm, page 42
- ↑ Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 48
- ↑ 27.0 27.1 Revealed in Forest of Secrets, pages 62-63
- ↑ Revealed in Pinestar's Choice, chapter 1
- ↑ 29.0 29.1 Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 327
- ↑ 30.0 30.1 Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 364
- ↑ Revealed in The Ultimate Guide, page 13
- ↑ 32.0 32.1 Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 47
- ↑ Revealed in The Ultimate Guide, page 197
- ↑ Revealed in Goosefeather's Curse, chapter 8
- ↑ Revealed in Goosefeather's Curse, chapter 3
- ↑ Revealed in Pinestar's Choice, chapter 5
- ↑ Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 8
- ↑ Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 315
- ↑ Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 19
- ↑ Revealed in Goosefeather's Curse, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Goosefeather's Curse, chapter 4
- ↑ 42.0 42.1 Revealed on the Warriors website family tree (screenshot)
- ↑ Revealed in Goosefeather's Curse, chapter 1
- ↑ 44.0 44.1 Revealed in Firestar's Quest, page 19
- ↑ 45.0 45.1 Revealed in The Sight, page 5
- ↑ 46.0 46.1 46.2 Revealed in The Last Hope, page 216
- ↑ 47.0 47.1 Revealed in Moonrise, page 258
- ↑ Revealed in Return to the Clans, page 2
- ↑ Revealed in A Dangerous Path, page 225
- ↑ Revealed in Into the Wild, page 153
- ↑ Revealed on the Warriors website family tree (screenshot)
- ↑ 52.0 52.1 Revealed in Fire and Ice, pages 95-97
- ↑ 53.0 53.1 Revealed in Into the Wild, pages 226-227
- ↑ Revealed in Graystripe's Vow, page 9
- ↑ Revealed in A Dangerous Path, page 44
- ↑ 56.0 56.1 56.2 56.3 Revealed in Fire and Ice, page 230
- ↑ 57.0 57.1 Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 329
- ↑ Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, page 205
- ↑ 59.0 59.1 59.2 Revealed in Yellowfang's Secret, page 418
- ↑ 60.0 60.1 60.2 Revealed in Firestar's Quest, page 12
- ↑ Revealed on the Warriors website family tree (screenshot)
- ↑ 62.0 62.1 62.2 Revealed in River of Fire, page 203
- ↑ 63.0 63.1 Revealed in Shattered Sky, pages 114-115
- ↑ Revealed in Thunder and Shadow, pages 347-348
- ↑ Revealed in Rising Storm, page 19
- ↑ Revealed in Fire and Ice, page 220
- ↑ Exclusive! River: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- ↑ Revealed on Kobo.com (screenshot)
- ↑ Revealed in a digital copy of River, allegiances
- ↑ Exclusive! Sky: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- ↑ Revealed on the Warriors website family tree (screenshot)