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Spireclaw

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"You know I'd die to protect whatever Clan I belong to. And if I end up fighting for SkyClan rather than ShadowClan, you'll only have yourself to blame."
— Spireclaw to Berryheart about Fringewhisker in Sky, page 290


Spireclaw is a black-and-white tom[14] with green eyes.[15]

Spireclaw is a ShadowClan warrior that has served under Tigerstar's leadership in the lake territories. He was born as Spirekit to Berryheart and Sparrowtail, with his siblings Sunkit and Hollowkit, and Spirekit was named after Spiresight, who died leading Tigerheart's patrol to ShadowClan. Upon reaching ShadowClan, Spirekit joined the reformed Clan and became an apprentice named Spirepaw with Yarrowleaf as his mentor soon after. He earned his warrior name, Spireclaw, and fell in love with the SkyClan warrior Fringewhisker, who joined ShadowClan to be with him. He refused Berryheart's offer to be exiled from ShadowClan with her, preferring to stay with his mate.

History[]

In the A Vision of Shadows arc[]

River of Fire[]

Spirekit is among the cats to return to ShadowClan, consisting of his littermates, Berryheart, Sparrowtail, his aunt Cloverfoot, and Slatefur. The young tom is spotted by Violetshine, who goes over to speak with Berryheart. The queen introduces Violetshine to Spirekit and his littermates, and adds that she may receive one of them as her apprentice. This causes all three siblings to demand that Violetshine be their mentor. Violetshine is delighted by their antics, but feels remorse that Berryheart is unaware of ShadowClan's demise. Upon being revived and becoming leader, Tigerstar reunites ShadowClan and takes them home. Spirekit is among the crowd of cats following his new leader.

The Raging Storm[]

Alderheart mentions him when he tells Berryheart that Hollowkit should be kept away from his siblings until his cough is a little better. Berryheart informs the medicine cat that they are already sleeping with Yarrowleaf's kits.

In The Broken Code arc[]

Lost Stars[]

He is now a warrior of ShadowClan named Spireclaw.

In the A Starless Clan arc[]

River[]

Spireclaw: "I'm sorry, I really am. Love is complicated."
Sunbeam: "What would you know about it?"
—Sunbeam snapping at her brother River, page 189
Spireclaw has fallen in love with a SkyClan warrior named Fringewhisker from when she guarded the impostor's prison in ShadowClan's camp. After the impostor's defeat, the two hoped to be together with promise of changes being made to the warrior code to allow cats to change Clans to be with their mate. Spireclaw and Fringewhisker sit close together at a Gathering when Mistystar announces these changes. Later, he attempts to cheer his sister Sunbeam up after she is heartbroken by Blazefire. She snaps what he would know about love, though apologizes. Spireclaw's pushing encourages Sunbeam to show Blazefire and Lightleap that she is not bothered by them.
After the changes to the warrior code are approved, Leafstar announces that Fringewhisker is leaving SkyClan to join Spireclaw in ShadowClan. At her trial, Fringewhisker uses her strength to push a heavy branch in ShadowClan's camp, and Spireclaw cheers the loudest for her. She successfully passes and is accepted as a full warrior of ShadowClan. Berryheart and other older warriors call the trial a sham, since she wanted Spireclaw to have a ShadowClan mate instead.

Sky[]

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Shadow[]

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Thunder[]

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Star[]

When Sunbeam is escorted to the ShadowClan camp, Spireclaw asks his sister if she has heard anything about their mother. She dodges the question, saying she must talk to Tigerstar. Cloverfoot tells her that Tigerstar is gone however, and Sunbeam tells her about Berryheart becoming RiverClan's new deputy. She looks at her brother apologetically and he asks why she is in RiverClan. Spireclaw's mate, Fringewhisker, spitefully remarks that Berryheart was against swapping Clans. Cloverfoot tells Spireclaw and Fringewhisker to help Sunbeam bring the RiverClan exiles back to camp.
After RiverClan defeats ShadowClan, Owlnose rushes Spireclaw and Fringewhisker to be grouped together with their fellow Clanmates. When Berryheart is attacked by RiverClan warriors, Sunbeam rushes to her side. Spireclaw attempts to join her but is pulled back by Blazefire, who reminds Spireclaw that she wanted Tigerstar murdered, and says they cannot risk the kits being harmed. Berryheart is murdered, and Spireclaw comforts his sister. He tells her that there was no other option for her after everything she has done, but despite everything, the last thing she did was save Sunbeam.
After Splashtail is killed, ShadowClan returns to their camp. Spireclaw, Sunbeam, Hollowspring, Sparrowtail, and Yarrowleaf gather together to bury Berryheart. They return later that night to sit vigil for her, along with several other Clanmates. While Frostpaw lingers between life and death, Curlfeather shows her Spireclaw and the others mourning Berryheart at her grave.
Spireclaw, Fringewhisker, Lightleap, Blazefire, Nightheart, and Sunbeam sit together during a Gathering. They discuss RiverClan's current situation and Spireclaw says there might not be any cats left to make up RiverClan, and mentions that Nightsky recently joined WindClan. Blazefire points out that no one is wanting to join ShadowClan, and Spireclaw responds that after ShadowClan's interference and RiverClan's invasion of the ShadowClan camp, it is not shocking they would avoid joining them. Once the Gathering commences, Spireclaw says a farewell to his sister and rejoins his Clan.

In the Changing Skies arc[]

The Elders' Quest[]

Spireclaw joins a hunting patrol with Tawnypelt, Bloompetal, and Whorlpelt. He complains about the cold and worries about what it will be like in a moon. Tawnypelt tells him there is no use worrying and there is still an abundance of prey. The older she-cat says they will hunt in marshland, to which Bloompetal expresses disgust. Spireclaw suggests hunting in another, drier part of the territory and Bloompetal agrees excitedly. Tawnypelt annoyedly reminds them that she is the patrol leader.
At the marsh, Tawnypelt instructs Spireclaw and Whorlpelt to chase the frogs towards them. Spireclaw suggests another method, to which Bloompetal agrees once more. Tawnypelt disagrees and tells Bloompetal to swap places with Whorlpelt. Spireclaw and Bloompetal venture off while the other two stay and wait. Tawnypelt grows tired of waiting eventually and goes to look for them. She finds them with several frogs each. Spireclaw notices Tawnypelt's frustration and tells her that him and Bloompetal hoped she would be pleased. The tortoiseshell praises them while also telling them that they should have let her know instead of making her and Whorlpelt wait. Spireclaw apologizes and takes his catch back to camp.
Later, Spireclaw shares prey with Puddleshine, Hopwhisker, and Tawnypelt.

Hidden Moon[]

While hunting on ThunderClan territory, Tawnypelt recalls the time Bloompetal and Spireclaw had left her and Whorlpelt in the cold after ignoring her instructions.

In the Super Editions[]

Tigerheart's Shadow[]

"Berryheart insisted; no other name would do."
―Dovewing to Tigerheart on why Berryheart named Spirekit Tigerheart's Shadow, page 372
Warning: Rippletail's appearances in Tigerheart's Shadow are a mistake as confirmed by Kate Cary and further installments in the canon. Slatefur was meant to be in the patrol traveling with Tigerheart.
Spirekit is born to Berryheart and Sparrowtail, along with his siblings, Sunkit and Hollowkit. His name is unusual, but his mother insists on the name. A moon passes, and Spirekit, Sunkit, and Hollowkit have already tasted fresh-kill. However, even though they grow more and more adventurous, they still suckle from Berryheart. When Tigerheart reaches the camp he sees the kits playing together. He and his brother are stalking Pouncekit and Lightkit, and he springs onto the latter. The tom begins tugging at the she-cat's tiny tail, as Pouncekit is being attacked by Hollowkit. Tigerheart brings some mouse into the little camp, and Hollowkit and Spirekit run over to smell it. Spirekit complains that it is furry, and Pouncekit mews that she likes the fur. The dark brown tabby tom pads over to his daughter Lightkit, and suggests that she go and show Spirekit how to strip away the meat.
Spirekit is latched onto his father's tail, and the brown tabby does not notice until Tigerheart calls a meeting. Sparrowtail shakes off his son and licks the tom lovingly between the ears. Berryheart also nudges her daughter away. Pouncekit is instructed by her mother to keep the younger ones busy, but the gray she-cat protests and tells Dovewing she wants to listen too. The kits are allowed to listen, but not to interrupt. When Tigerheart tells the group they must leave based on Shadowkit's dreams, Berryheart interrupts and says her kits are not ready.
When Tigerheart dies and joins StarClan, he sees Spirekit and his littermates, along with his own kits, being shielded by Berryheart, Cloverfoot, and Cinnamon from his corpse, as it is being carried by Sparrowtail and Rippletail. Spirekit, his siblings, and his kin are all brought back as new additions of ShadowClan, and they are welcomed with delight.

Squirrelflight's Hope[]

Spirepaw and his littermates are now apprentices, and his mentor is his aunt, Yarrowleaf.

In the Novellas[]

Tawnypelt's Clan[]

Spirekit is mentioned when he plays with his littermates, and is lazily watched by his mother, Berryheart. When Shadowkit gets his strong vision about the Tribe of Rushing Water, Spirekit and the other kits, together with Yarrowleaf and Berryheart, are standing near the nursery's walls, watching with fear at what's happening. Later, he is seen by Tawnypelt, playing in the clearing with Hollowkit, Sunkit, Flaxkit, and Hopkit.

Character pixels[]

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Kin[]

Members[]

Mate:

Fringewhisker:[16] Living (As of Hidden Moon)

Mother:

Berryheart:[11] Deceased, verified the Place of No Stars member

Father:

Sparrowtail:[17] Living (As of Hidden Moon)

Sisters:

Needletail:[18] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Sunbeam:[11] Living (As of Hidden Moon)

Brother:

Hollowspring:[11] Living (As of Hidden Moon)
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Nephew:
Goldenpaw:[19] Living (As of Hidden Moon)

Niece:

Shinepaw:[19] Living (As of Hidden Moon)

Aunts:

Cloverfoot:[20] Living (As of Hidden Moon)
Beenose:[20] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Yarrowleaf:[20] Living (As of Hidden Moon)
Bluebellkit:[blog 1] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Frondwhisker:[21] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Gullswoop:[21] Living (As of Hidden Moon)
Dewkit:[22] Deceased, residence unknown
Mistcloud:[22] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Uncles:

Buster:[20] Living (As of River of Fire)
Conefoot:[21] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Grandmothers:

Snowbird:[20] Living (As of Hidden Moon)
Kinkfur:[23] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Grandfather:

Scorchfur:[20] Living (As of Hidden Moon)

Great-uncle:

Ratscar:[24] Living (As of Squirrelflight's Hope)

First cousins:

Flaxfoot:[25] Living (As of Hidden Moon)
Hopwhisker:[25] Living (As of Hidden Moon)


Tree[]

Unknown
Kinkfur ♀Scorchfur ♂Snowbird ♀Ratscar ♂
Dewkit ♀Mistcloud ♀Sparrowtail ♂Berryheart ♀Cloverfoot ♀Beenose ♀Yarrowleaf ♀Nettle ♂Buster ♂Gullswoop ♀Frondwhisker ♀Conefoot ♂Bluebellkit ♀
See moreFringewhisker ♀Spireclaw ♂Hollowspring ♂Needletail ♀Hopwhisker ♀Flaxfoot ♂Pouncestep ♀See more
Sunbeam ♀Nightheart ♂Sprucepaw ♀Redpaw ♂
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    = Tom

    = She-cat

    = Gender unknown


Appearances[]

Trivia[]

Interesting facts[]

Author statements[]

  • Каte likes the name Spirekit. However, she did not comment on the future and the details of this character, because she thinks that "we'll have to wait and see what he holds".[blog 2]
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Notes and references[]

  1. ↑ Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, page 409
  2. ↑ Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, chapter 32
  3. ↑ Revealed in Veil of Shadows, page 150
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Revealed in Star, chapter 8
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, chapter 33
  6. ↑ Revealed in River of Fire, chapter 6
  7. ↑ Revealed in River of Fire, chapter 19
  8. ↑ Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, chapter 29
  9. ↑ Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, chapter 35
  10. ↑ Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, chapter 19
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, page 371
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Revealed in Squirrelflight's Hope, allegiances
  13. ↑ Revealed in Lost Stars, allegiances
  14. ↑ Revealed in The Raging Storm, allegiances
  15. ↑ FaviconWarriorsSite A Starless Clan characters - a visual guide on Warriors official website (backup link)
  16. ↑ Revealed in River, page 221
  17. ↑ Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, page 407
  18. ↑ Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow Comic
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 Revealed in The Elders' Quest, allegiances
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 20.3 20.4 20.5 Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, page 336
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 Revealed in Shattered Sky, allegiances
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 Revealed in Night Whispers, page 241
  23. ↑ Revealed in Night Whispers, page 246
  24. ↑ Revealed in The Last Hope, page 279
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 Revealed in River of Fire, chapter 17
  26. ↑ Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, page 372
  1. ↑ Sunbeam and her brothers' ages are a bit tricky to calculate. River of Fire places their birth in leaf-fall since the entire book takes place during those moons.[6][7] However, Tigerheart's Shadow places their birth in leaf-bare.[8][9] In addition, Sunbeam and her brothers are two moons younger than Shadowsight and his littermates.[10][5]

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