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Scourge

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"My littermates said I was too small…too weak. But I have proven them wrong. I've learned how to be strong…how to live for blood. Because that's the key. The only answer. I am leader of BloodClan. I am Scourge. And I have won!"
— Scourge thinking about his victory over Tigerstar in The Rise of Scourge, page 82



Scourge is a small black tom with one white paw,[1] ice-blue eyes,[5] glossy fur,[6] and a torn left ear.[7] He has a purple[8] collar studded with teeth from dogs and cats,[9] and claws reinforced with dogs' teeth.[10]

Scourge was the founder and the first leader of BloodClan. He was born as Tiny to Quince and Jake along with his siblings, Socks and Ruby, as a kittypet. After a run-in with Tigerpaw that nearly killed him, Tiny fled to the Twolegplace. He attempted to break free of his collar with a dog's tooth, which became embedded in his collar and resulted in him lying about killing a dog to gain the respect of the Twolegplace cats. He renamed himself Scourge, and rose as their leader.

Moons later, Tigerstar came to BloodClan with an offer to Scourge in exchange for territory. Scourge agreed, but withdrew his cats from the potential fight with the Clans after learning of Tigerstar's treachery. In retaliation, Scourge murdered Tigerstar when he attacked, and aspired to conquer the forest for his own gain. Scourge was killed in battle by Firestar after the ThunderClan leader was revived. With their leader dead, BloodClan retreated, and was reduced to only a memory among the forest cats.

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What is the significance of Scourge's collar? toggle section
Scourge's collar, adorned with dog and cat teeth, served as a symbol of his authority. In an attempt to remove his collar, a dog's tooth became lodged in it, prompting him to boast about slaying a dog, thereby boosting his stature. His follows also began to adorn teeth into their collars. Despite the collar's discomfort, Scourge endured it due to its role in his fearsome authority.
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Scourge's parents were Jake and Quince, two kittypets. He never met his father.
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Tiny met Tigerpaw while exploring the forest. Upon the encouragement of his mentor Thistleclaw, Tigerpaw ruthlessly attacked Tiny. This attack fueled Tiny's desire for revenge, propelling him to bide his time until he became powerful enough for retribution. When Tigerstar sought an alliance, Scourge agreed, only to later kill Tigerstar at the right moment, exacting his revenge.
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Scourge met his end at the claws of Firestar when BloodClan attempted to take over the forest. Firestar initially lost a life trying to defeat him. Firestar was revived due to his nine lives granted by StarClan, and Firestar managed to kill Scourge, leading to his followers retreating.
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History

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The Prophecies Begin

"You see what happens to cats who defy BloodClan? Your friend here thought he could control us. He was wrong."
―Scourge after killing Tigerstar The Darkest Hour, page 235
Scourge is recruited by Tigerstar to help the ShadowClan leader take over the Clans by force, and leads BloodClan's cats to their territories. He and BloodClan are introduced by Tigerstar to the other Clans, though Scourge's cats refuse to fight under Tigerstar's command due to their loyalty to their leader. Firestar reveals all of Tigerstar's crimes to him and the Clans, and due to this, Scourge refuses to fight until he has thought it through. Enraged, Tigerstar attacks Scourge, but the latter outmaneuvers him and rips open Tigerstar's throat, chest and stomach, causing him to lose all nine of his lives at once. He gives Firestar an ultimatum; either surrender the forest to BloodClan or fight for it. Scourge leads BloodClan against the united force of LionClan, formed from all four of the forest Clans. He takes Firestar's first life, but is then killed by the ginger tom upon his revival. With the fall of their leader, BloodClan admits defeat and retreats.

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"Go home? We're not going anywhere, forest fool. In the town where we come from, there are many, many cats, and live prey is scarce. Here in the forest, we won't need to depend on Twoleg rubbish for our food. We're taking over this territory now. I shall rule the forest as well as the town. But I understand that you may need some time to reflect on this. You have three days to leave—or meet my Clan in battle. I shall wait for your decision at dawn on the fourth day."
―Scourge to the Clans Leopardstar's Honor, pages 522-523
In Leopardstar's Honor, Scourge allies BloodClan with TigerClan after Tigerstar requests his help in fighting WindClan and ThunderClan. He observes the half-Clan cats and the conflict between Tigerstar and Leopardstar with amusement. As TigerClan prepares to confront WindClan and ThunderClan at Fourtrees, BloodClan joins them. They hang back as TigerClan approaches the other two Clans, only emerging after Firestar and Tallstar refuse to join TigerClan. When Tigerstar orders BloodClan to attack, they do not, as they will only obey Scourge. Firestar explains Tigerstar's crimes, and once he finishes, Scourge decides not to fight. Outraged, Tigerstar attacks Scourge, only for Scourge to rip him from throat to tail, taking all nine of Tigerstar's lives at once. Scourge warns the Clans that he intends to take over the forest, giving them three days to decide whether to leave or fight. With encouragement from Mudfur, Leopardstar prepares RiverClan for battle against BloodClan.

Stand-alone graphic novels

«I must have ice in my veins to do what I just did. I expect the ice to melt...But it doesn't. It just gets colder and colder...And I welcome it.»
—Scourge The Rise of Scourge, page 71
In The Rise of Scourge, Scourge is born as Tiny to Quince, a kittypet. He lives in torment from his siblings, Ruby and Socks, and after they tell him unwanted kittens get thrown in the river, he escapes, not wanting to meet that fate. Tiny finds himself in the forest and is happened upon by a patrol consisting of Tigerpaw, Thistleclaw, and Bluefur. Tigerpaw is instructed to attack Tiny for trespassing and the small tom survives only due to Bluefur's intervention. Tiny escapes and vows to never to forget the tabby apprentice.
Never forget.TRoS

Tigerpaw's last words for Tiny.

Arriving in the Twolegplace, Tiny is told he is a kittypet and, in an attempt to remove his collar, gets a dog tooth lodged in it. He lies to the rogues that he fought and killed a dog so that he can eat. His story spreads and Tiny is taken by Bone and Brick to fight another dog that is causing cats to go hungry. He goes to fight the dog, but, it is scared of his shadow and runs off. He renames himself Scourge from this moment on and is named as the leader of the Twolegplace cats.
Securing his lead, Scourge kills a rogue to prove to his cats that he was a fit leader. He later banishes his littermates when they turn to him for help. Scourge meets with Tigerstar and Boulder, the tabby tom asking for his help. Scourge agrees and takes his cats to the forest and following Tigerstar's betrayal, the tom kills his old enemy, having never forgotten what he did to him many moons prior.

Detailed description

Scars gained

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

  • Torn left ear caused sometime during his reign as leader of BloodClan before The Darkest Hour.[7]

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Killed victims

«He sounded like a cat who had enjoyed killing.»
—Lionblaze's thoughts on Scourge Sunrise, page 32

This list shows the victims Scourge has killed:

Personality and Relationships

Main article: Scourge/PR
Scourge is an outwardly cold and calculating cat with a formerly strong resentment for his small size brought upon by moons of teasing. There are few he is close to, and many only stay by his side out of fear. For more of Scourge's personality and relationships, click here!

Family

Main article: Scourge/Family
Scourge's parents are Jake and Quince. His littermates are Socks and Ruby. For more of Scourge's family, click here!

Appearances

Merchandise

Toys and Plush

Scourge Large Plush Cat

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On sale for Valentine's Day. He was such a romantic, after all.

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  • Large soft plush of Scourge.
  • Our favorite villain from The Prophecy Begins book series. The soft plush is complete with his trademark teeth studded collar and his dog tooth claws. He has ice-blue eyes and an embroidered BloodClan icon on his single white paw. Approximately 35 cm in length.
  • Approximately $34.99 USD.




Scourge Mini Plush Cat

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  • Introducing our exclusive Warrior Cats mini plush cat collection! Inspired by The Prophecy Begins series, these 6-inch tall plushies capture the beloved spirit of your favorite Warrior. Made with ultra-soft, high-quality materials, each plush is perfect for snuggling, collecting, or gifting to fans of the iconic Warrior Cats world. Bring home a mini warrior cat today and let the adventures continue!
  • The small yet fierce leader with a bite as sharp as his claws, feared by all but standing tall (even if he's tiny)!
  • Approximately $14.99 USD. Six-pack bundle is approximately $85 USD.




Squirrelflight & Scourge - Mini Collector Figures

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Squirrelflight and Scourge

  • Series 3
  • Though these two share kinship ties through Firestar, the turns their lives took couldn't be more different. As a young kittypet, young Tiny was tormented by his littermates, and when he dared to venture beyond his own garden, he suffered a vicious assault from ThunderClan apprentice Tigerpaw. Tiny, now calling himself Scourge, allowed his bitterness at the world to grow and fester like ice inside of him, forming BloodClan from the vicious rogues of Twolegplace and ruling over them with an iron paw, waiting for the chance to pay back Tigerstar's early viciousness with blood. Meanwhile, Squirrelflight grew up safe and loved within the safety of ThunderClan's camp, and her bond with her only sister was one of the closest and most loving any cat could ever hope for. Her boundless courage and enthusiasm led her to becoming one of the cats to lead the Clans to their new home, and while her fierce loyalty to her sister would came to test her in ways she never could have imagined, she has proved her devotion to her Clan and her family beyond any doubt.
  • Sturdy mini figure of Squirrelflight and Scourge, approximately 7cm in height.
  • Also included in a three-pack bundle with the rest of Series 3: Mudclaw, Ashfur, Yellowfang, and Ivypool.
  • Approximate individual price is $12.99 USD, and the three-pack bundle is $38.97 USD.


Firestar & Scourge - Mini Collector Figures (The Prophecies Begin)

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Firestar and Scourge

  • The Prophecies Begin
  • Reprints of Firestar and Scourge in new poses.
  • These mighty leaders never knew that they were half-brothers, but their lives still ended up contrasting each other in striking ways. Here we see Rusty/Firestar at the start of his story, just as Tiny started his, an eager young kittypet taking his first steps into the woods - but our hardened Scourge mini with his tooth-spiked collar and torn ear already knows how quickly such eagerness can turn to tragedy.
  • Also included in a three-pack bundle with the rest of The Prophecies Begin: Yellowfang, Brightheart, Graystripe, and Ravenpaw.
  • Approximate individual price is $12.99 USD, and the three-pack bundle is $38.97 USD.


Clothing

BloodClan T-shirt and Hoodie

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Available for Valentine's Day. When he draws a heart for you in blood <3
A unisex S-sized black BloodClan t-shirt.

  • A made-to-order t-shirt and hoodie featuring Scourge's mini design. Available in black in unisex, ladies, or youth sizes.
  • Our favorite villain Scourge from The Prophecy Begins book series.
  • Approximately $30.00 - $50.00 USD depending on the size and type.





"I am Scourge" T-shirt and Hoodie

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A unisex S-sized cream Scourge t-shirt

  • A made-to-order t-shirt and hoodie featuring Scourge's mini design. Available in sand-color.
  • Declare, "I am Scourge"; featuring our favorite scrappy villain from The Prophecy Begins book series! Whether prowling in the park or scouting for a new Warrior Clan, you'll be sure to do it in stealthy style.
  • Approximately $30.00 - $50.00 USD depending on the size and type.




Trivia

Main article: Scourge/Trivia
Did you know that Scourge hated the dog teeth that studded his collar? For more trivia about Scourge, click here!

Quotes

"Oh yes. Blood is everything. But the only blood I'm interested in flows from my enemies. Look around you! These cats are bathed in blood. It soaks their fur and laps at their paws. This is why we survive! We are BLOODCLAN!"
―Scourge to his littermates The Rise of Scourge, page 74


"We are taking over this territory now. I shall rule the forest as well as the town. But I understand that you may need some time to reflect on this. You have three days to leave—or meet my Clan in battle. I shall wait for your decision at dawn on the fourth day."
―Scourge to ThunderClan and WindClan The Darkest Hour, page 235


«[…] Brambleclaw remembered the clearing at Fourtrees, the blood pouring out onto the grass as Tigerstar lost all nine lives at once. He saw Scourge looking down at his twitching body with cold triumph. Was that what Hawkfrost and Tigerstar wanted him to become?»
—Brambleclaw remembering Tigerstar's death Sunset, pages 295-296
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External links

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  • Sneak peek: Warrior Cats series 3 mini figures, including Scourge! on Warriors official website (backup link)
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    • Notes and references

    1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Revealed in The Darkest Hour, allegiances
    2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Revealed in The Rise of Scourge, page 1
    3. ↑ Anchoring off of pages 395, 400, and 401 of Bluestar's Prophecy, Bluefur mentions that Scourge is a kit when attacked by Tigerpaw, a seven-moon old apprentice. Scourge's age can be determined to be approximately the same as Whitekit's, who is established to be younger than Tigerpaw at the time.
    4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 307
    5. ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 5
    6. ↑ Revealed in Spottedleaf's Heart, chapter 4
    7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Revealed in A Clan in Need, page 10
    8. ↑ Revealed in Leopardstar's Honor, page 480
    9. ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, pages 228-229
    10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 233
    11. ↑ Revealed in The Rise of Scourge, page 69
    12. ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 300


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