"As a medicine cat, I'll never understand a parent's feelings for their kits, but I have many cats that I care for, and worry about, and I'd do anything for them. Rootspring saved my life once, and I feel such a strong sense of duty and loyalty to him because of that. But what I feel even more is a sense that all of this—everything that's happened—is vital for the Clans' survival. All five of them. I could not turn my back, even if I wanted to." |
— Shadowsight to his father about his duty to save his friend and the trapped spirits in The Place of No Stars, page 252 |
Shadowsight is a scrawny, little,[13] dark[14] gray tabby tom with wide, dark stripes along his flanks,[2] amber eyes,[15] and a shredded ear[16] that he is unable to move.[17] He is also scarred.[18]
Shadowsight is a ShadowClan medicine cat under Tigerstar's leadership in the lake territories. He was born as Shadowkit to Dovewing and Tigerheart alongside Pouncekit and Lightkit in the guardian cats' territory. Shadowkit experienced violent seizures followed by visions usually warning him of something to happen, and they progressed throughout his apprenticeship. He became a medicine cat apprentice named Shadowpaw under Puddleshine. When contact with StarClan was severed, Shadowpaw began hearing a voice, and after following his orders to save Bramblestar, became the sole remaining connection to StarClan. He later earned his full name, Shadowsight, and learned of Bramblestar's impostor, realizing the voice he heard was using him. After the impostor attempted to kill him, Shadowsight became a ghost and freed Bramblestar's spirit from the Dark Forest. After returning to his body, Shadowsight was demoted to a medicine cat apprentice since he was believed to be too inexperienced and was forced to take care of Ashfur, the imprisoned impostor. Ashfur manipulated Shadowsight into believing he must be spared from execution in order to save Bramblestar's body, and Shadowsight helped him escape ShadowClan's camp. Determined to right his wrong, Shadowsight used his connection to Ashfur to dream his way to the Dark Forest. He attacked Ashfur so Bramblestar and Squirrelflight could escape, and later re-entered the Dark Forest with Bristlefrost to save Rootspring. Shadowsight later brought living cats to the Dark Forest to help defeat Ashfur. Bristlefrost saved his life by sacrificing herself to kill Ashfur, reestablishing the Clans' connection with StarClan. Shadowsight learned that his visions came from his connection with Ashfur, and he couldn't communicate with StarClan. However, Shadowsight found his place as a respected medicine cat.
History
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A Vision of Shadows
- "I did it! I did what my vision told me and I brought the Clans together!"
- ―Shadowkit The Raging Storm, page 314
The Broken Code
- "Shadowsight. Never lose your courage. StarClan will always be with you. Keep us in our heart even though you can't share it with us. You have always been different. You've known it since you were a kit. It's your challenge, but it's also your strength. You've seen into the shadows, just as you were meant to. But that part of your life is over now. You can begin anew."
- ―Leafpool to Shadowsight about his powers A Light in the Mist (book), page 285
- Shadowsight is attacked by the impostor while on the way to the Moonpool, and is on the brink of death. Spiresight's ghost fetches Rootpaw to save Shadowsight, and Shadowsight's ghost confronts the impostor in ThunderClan's camp where he is threatened by the his true form. After he regains consciousness, Shadowsight uses deathberries to travel to the Dark Forest and rescue Bramblestar's ghost. He recovers and the impostor is taken prisoner following a battle between the Clans. However, the impostor warns Shadowsight that his plans aren't foiled yet. Shadowsight is demoted to a medicine cat apprentice since Mothwing believes he is too inexperienced and he became a full medicine cat because he saved Bramblestar. He is entrusted to take care of Ashfur, the real identity of the impostor, who weaves doubts of Shadowsight's place in ShadowClan, and praises his special abilities. Shadowsight protects Ashfur from Tigerstar, Lionblaze, and others who wish to kill him because he wishes to protect Bramblestar's body, wanting to prove he's not a murderer. When the Clan leaders decide to execute Ashfur for the good of the Clans, Ashfur pressures Shadowsight to help him escape in order to save Bramblestar, warning about his power over spirit cats.
- Several cats wish for Shadowsight to see justice after he lets Ashfur escape, and Shadowsight, having realized his mistake in letting the dark warrior go, volunteers to go into the Dark Forest to atone, an idea which is heavily debated amongst the leaders. After Willowshine is killed by Ashfur, Shadowsight convinces Mothwing to let him venture into the Dark Forest, which she agrees to. In the Place of No Stars, Shadowsight meets a Dark Forest cat named Snowtuft, who reveals to Shadowsight that the Dark Forest is shrinking because of Ashfur's interference, and asks for his help in saving his home. Shadowsight is able to help the ghost of Bramblestar escape Ashfur's grasp, eventually allowing the former leader and Squirrelflight to escape the Dark Forest. He, Bristlefrost, and Rootspring discover a thick bramble barrier sealing the entrance between StarClan and the Dark Forest created by Ashfur, and both afterlives are slowly disappearing. However, the barrier weakens with hope, and Shadowsight returns to the living world to bring more cats to help. A patrol of StarClan, Dark Forest, and living cats confront Ashfur in a final battle, and Ashfur attempts to convince Shadowsight that he must kill Bristlefrost to bring the peace. Shadowsight refuses, and Bristlefrost sacrifices herself to kill Ashfur and save Shadowsight. While StarClan and the Dark Forest are saved, Shadowsight blames himself for his friend's death, though Juniperclaw convinces him that it's not his fault. Leafpool also informs Shadowsight that he was never able to communicate with StarClan; he was always meant to see into the shadows, his connection was with Ashfur from the very beginning, and now that Ashfur is gone, that connection faded. However, Shadowsight finds his peace with his fellow medicine cats, finally feeling free. He is also named a Light in the Mist for his part in saving Bramblestar.
Super Editions
This section summarizes Shadowsight's significant Super Editions appearances. If you're looking for a full list, find one here!
- "This one will see into the shadows."
- ―Spire's thoughts on Shadowkit Tigerheart's Shadow, page 360
Novellas
This section summarizes Shadowsight's significant Novellas appearances. If you're looking for a full list, find one here!
- "I believe you will show us the way to a new ShadowClan, little one."
- ―Tawnypelt to Shadowkit Tawnypelt's Clan, page 194
Detailed description
Scars gained
The following is a chronological list of scars and/or major injuries that Shadowsight has gained:
- Shredded immobile ear and several scars trying to save Bramblestar and caused by Ashfur in The Place of No Stars.[19]
Character pixels
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Alternate pixels
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Official art
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Killed victims
This list shows the victims Shadowsight has killed:
- Bramblestar[20] (Indirectly caused, lost first life)
Ceremonies
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Personality and traits
- Shadowsight is a nervous tom with little faith in himself. He just wants to be normal, like his littermates.[21] He often wonders whether he is the reason for StarClan's silence, and doesn't understand his visions or the seizures that accompany them.[22]
Relationships
Tigerstar
- Tigerstar is proud and protective of his son.[21] He often does everything he can to make things comfortable for Shadowsight and doesn't hesitate to help him when he is worried.[23]
Dovewing
- «Dovewing can be really embarrassing at times, treating me like I'm still a kit, but I can't imagine how much it would hurt to lose her.»
- —Shadowpaw's thoughts about Dovewing Lost Stars, page 12
Tawnypelt
- «I'm still getting to know you, but I do love you, little one. I will protect you.»
- —Tawnypelt thinking about Shadowkit Tawnypelt's Clan, page 15
Lightleap and Pouncestep
- "Hey, Shadowpaw! Come and play with us!"
- ―Lightleap to Shadowpaw Lost Stars, page 44
Puddleshine
- «[Shadowpaw] always enjoyed working with Puddleshine to find, sort, and store the herbs. Treating cats with herbs made him feel calm and in control...the opposite of how he felt during his seizures and the accompanying visions.»
- —Shadowpaw thinking about training with Puddleshine Lost Stars, page 13
Ashfur
- Ashfur first appears to Shadowsight posing as a member of StarClan and leads the apprentice to believe that he must heal Bramblestar by leaving him out in the freezing cold.[36] After Ashfur takes over Bramblestar's body, he attacks and leaves Shadowsight in a ravine to die.[37]
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Family
- Main article: Shadowsight/Family
- Shadowsight's parents are Tigerstar and Dovewing, and his sisters are Lightleap, Pouncestep, and Rowankit, and his brother is Birchkit. For more of Shadowsight's family, click here!
Appearances
- Tigerheart's Shadow (First appearance)
- River of Fire
- Tawnypelt's Clan
- Spotfur's Rebellion
- The Raging Storm
- Squirrelflight's Hope
- Lost Stars
- The Silent Thaw
- Veil of Shadows
- Darkness Within
- Graystripe's Vow (Allegiances appearance; mentioned in text)
- Daisy's Kin (Allegiance only)
- The Place of No Stars
- A Light in the Mist
- River
- Sky
- Shadow
- Thunder
- The Ultimate Guide: Updated and Expanded Edition
Merchandise
Toys and Plush
Shadowsight & Dovewing - Mini Collector Figures
- Series 6
- This mother and son duo have both suffered the pain and uncertainty of a star-determined destiny. Dovewing struggled in her youth with the pressures of being one of the Three destined to save the Clans, while Shadowsight saw into the shadows and was manipulated at every turn by a StarClan cat with darkness in their heart.
- Also included in a three-pack bundle with the rest of Series 6: Tallstar, Leopardstar, Lionblaze, and Hollyleaf.
- Approximate individual price is $12.99 USD, and the three-pack bundle is $38.97 USD.
Trivia
Interesting facts
- Shadowsight has ThunderClan blood via Dovewing[38] and kittypet blood through Cloudtail.[39]
- Shadowsight has the same dark stripes as his father, Tigerstar.[40]
- Shadowsight is noted to look a little like his cousins, Flipclaw, Bristlefrost and Thriftear.[41]
- His suffix is named after Spiresight.[42]
- His and Pouncestep's favorite prey is mouse.[43]
- Shadowsight could never communicate with StarClan, as he could only "see into the shadows" as Spiresight foretold, meaning his connection with Ashfur (the shadows) gave him his visions. After Ashfur died, Shadowsight's connection with him disappeared and he could never communicate with their ancestors.[44][45]
Author statements
- Shadowkit was named after his father's Clan, thought of by Dovewing who was trying to celebrate hers and Tigerstar's differences.[blog 1]
- Kate believes Shadowsight to be short-furred.[blog 2]
Mistakes
- In The Ultimate Guide: Updated and Expanded Edition, Shadowsight is listed with pale gray fur,[46] and depicted as a pale gray tabby.[47]
- He is called Shadowpaw twice after receiving his full name.[42]
Quotes
- Main article: Shadowsight/Quotes
External links
- Shadowsight's profile on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Shadowsight’s choice - right or wrong? on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Lost Stars Main Characters Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Shadowsight Attacked Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- The Broken Code trio artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Dovewing and Shadowsight favs on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- The Journey So Far: The Raging Storm on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
- Lost Stars and Path of a Warrior on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
- Writing Lost Stars on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
- Squirrelflight's Hope on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
- Codebreakers: Brainstorming The Broken Code on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
- The Journey So Far: Lost Stars on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
- Exclusive! Veil of Shadows: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
- The Journey So Far: The Silent Thaw on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
- Veil of Shadows and A Warrior's Spirit on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
- Exclusive! Graystripe's Vow: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
- Exclusive! Darkness Within: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- The Journey So Far: Veil of Shadows on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
- Exclusive! The Place of No Stars Except on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Exclusive! A Warrior's Choice Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Allegiance only)
- The Journey So Far: Darkness Within on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
- The Place of No Stars and A Warrior's Choice on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
- Exclusive! A Light in the Mist: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- The Journey So Far: The Place of No Stars on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
- New Release: A Light in the Mist on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
- Exclusive! River: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- The journey so far: A Light in the Mist on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
- Exclusive! Sky: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- The journey so far: River on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
- Exclusive! Shadow: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
- Exclusive! Thunder: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Allegiance only)
- Exclusive: Wind chapters on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- A Legacy of Fire on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
- Nothing But Stories on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
- Bristlefrost: A Tribute on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
- Introducing… Frostpaw of RiverClan on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
Notes and references
- ↑ Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, chapter 35
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, page 187
- ↑ Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, page 301
- ↑ Revealed in Tawnypelt's Clan, chapter 6
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Revealed in Veil of Shadows, page 89
- ↑ Revealed in Veil of Shadows, page 231
- ↑ Revealed in A Light in the Mist, page 328
- ↑ Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, chapter 18
- ↑ Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, page 198
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Revealed in Lost Stars, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Darkness Within, page 87
- ↑ Revealed in The Silent Thaw, page 36
- ↑ Revealed in The Place of No Stars, page 230
- ↑ Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, page 189
- ↑ Revealed in Tawnypelt's Clan, chapter 1
- ↑ Revealed in The Place of No Stars, page 190
- ↑ Revealed in The Place of No Stars, page 212
- ↑ Revealed in River, page 27
- ↑ Revealed in The Place of No Stars, chapter 15
- ↑ Revealed in Lost Stars, page 245
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 Revealed in Lost Stars, page 3
- ↑ Revealed in Lost Stars, page 41
- ↑ Revealed in Lost Stars, page 46
- ↑ Revealed in Lost Stars, page 4
- ↑ Revealed in Lost Stars, page 44
- ↑ Revealed in Lost Stars, page 239
- ↑ Revealed in Tawnypelt's Clan, page 10
- ↑ 28.0 28.1 Revealed in Tawnypelt's Clan, page 15
- ↑ Revealed in Lost Stars, page 43
- ↑ 30.0 30.1 Revealed in Lost Stars, page 47
- ↑ Revealed in Lost Stars, page 52
- ↑ 32.0 32.1 Revealed in Lost Stars, page 5
- ↑ Revealed in Lost Stars, page 42
- ↑ Revealed in Lost Stars, page 13
- ↑ Revealed in The Silent Thaw, chapter 22
- ↑ Revealed in Lost Stars, page 166
- ↑ Revealed in The Silent Thaw, page 332
- ↑ Revealed in Sunrise, page 317
- ↑ Revealed in Fire and Ice, page 220
- ↑ Revealed in River of Fire, page 251
- ↑ Revealed in The Raging Storm, page 48
- ↑ 42.0 42.1 Revealed in The Silent Thaw, page 37
- ↑ Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, chapter 32
- ↑ Revealed in A Light in the Mist, pages 284-285
- ↑ Revealed in A Light in the Mist, pages 319-320
- ↑ Revealed in The Ultimate Guide: Updated and Expanded Edition, page 99
- ↑ Revealed in The Ultimate Guide: Updated and Expanded Edition, page 98
Author references
ShadowClan cats | |
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Leader | Tigerstar |
Deputy | Cloverfoot |
Medicine cats | Puddleshine • Shadowsight |
Warriors | Snowbird • Tawnypelt • Scorchfur • Grassheart • Stonewing • Yarrowleaf • Slatefur • Whorlpelt • Snaketooth • Flowerstem • Blazefire • Gullswoop • Pouncestep • Lightleap • Spireclaw • Flaxfoot • Hopwhisker • Fringewhisker |
Apprentices | N/A |
Queens | Dovewing • Cinnamontail |
Kits | Birchpaw • Firkit • Streamkit • Bloomkit • Whisperkit |
Elders | Oakfur |
Guardian cats | |
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Members | Boots • Bracken • Cobweb • Dotty • Feather • Fierce • Marigold • Mittens • Peanut • Pipsqueak • Rascal • Scowl |
Former members | Antfur • Blazefire • Cinnamontail • Dovewing • Lightleap • Pouncestep • Pumpkin • Shadowsight • Spiresight • Tigerstar |