"I was a half-Clan cat. A paw in RiverClan, a paw in ThunderClan, and never quite accepted in either. Life is simpler here, without all the Clan rivalries and distrust." |
— Stormfur to Tawnypelt about why he prefers the Tribe in Tawnypelt's Clan, page 168 |
Stormfur is a large,[15] muscular,[16] long-haired[17] dark gray tom with amber eyes.[9] He has a broad head[18] and shoulders,[19] thick, sleek fur,[20] with hints of silver on his muzzle.[21]
Stormfur is a cave-guard of the Tribe of Rushing Water. Stormkit was born to Graystripe of ThunderClan and Silverstream of RiverClan alongside his sister, Featherkit. However, his mother died during the kitting, and after being temporarily fostered by Goldenflower in ThunderClan, Graystripe took his kits to RiverClan where they were fostered by Mosspelt. Stormpaw was mentored by the RiverClan deputy, Stonefur; however, he, Stonefur, Featherpaw, and Mistyfoot were held prisoner in TigerClan under Tigerstar for being half-Clan. After Stonefur's death, Stormpaw escaped to ThunderClan and was temporarily mentored by Graystripe. He fought in the battle against BloodClan before returning to RiverClan.
As a warrior, Stormfur took part on the journey to the sun-drown-place during which he met the Tribe, who believed him to be prophesied to defeat Sharptooth. However, Feathertail was the true cat of the prophecy and died fulfilling it. During the Great Journey, Stormfur decided to stay with the Tribe and Brook, whom he had fallen in love with. However, after failing to drive out invading rogues, he and Brook were exiled and joined RiverClan. After being exiled from RiverClan due to Hawkfrost's schemes, he and Brook joined ThunderClan before returning to the mountains. He and Brook became parents to Lark and Pine and later had a second litter of Breeze and Feather.
Contents
History
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The Prophecies Begin
- "We'll fight him. I won't let him kill us."
- ―Stormpaw comforting his sister The Darkest Hour, page 169
The New Prophecy
- "[Brook] would be lost without the mountains. But I know that I can live here. There’s water here—noisier than the river—but it’s still water. There's plenty of fresh-kill, now that I know how to hunt like the Tribe. And my sister's spirit is here...All the Clans have lost their homes, but I feel like I have lost more than any cat. This is the first time in many moons that I feel as if I have actually found something."
- ―Stormfur to Squirrelpaw about staying with the Tribe Dawn, pages 321-322
- They cut through the mountains on their way back home, where they meet the Tribe of Rushing Water. The Tribe is being hunted by Sharptooth and believes Stormfur to be the cat who will save them. They keep Stormfur prisoner in hopes he will destroy Sharptooth; however, the cat actually turns out to be Feathertail, who gives her life to save the Tribe. Stormfur returns to the forest with the others and informs their father of Feathertail's sacrifice.
- During the Great Journey, Stormfur joins the Tribe, becoming a cave-guard and taking Brook as a mate. Stormfur and Brook eventually return to the Clans after being exiled and live with RiverClan for a short time. However, Hawkfrost fears Stormfur may become deputy and has Mothwing make up an omen to have him and Brook exiled. Afterward, Firestar welcomes them into ThunderClan.
Power of Three
- "The mountain breeze stirs his heart as well as his pelt."
- ―Jaypaw's thoughts on Stormfur Eclipse, page 21
Omen of the Stars
- Moons later, Stormfur and Brook have two kits, Pine and Lark. He greets the Clan cats when they visit the mountains again and learns about Leopardstar's death. Stormfur also notes Stoneteller, who is growing old and frail, has not chosen a successor and the Tribe is very concerned about the future. Crag, one of Brook's brothers, is chosen as the new Teller of the Pointed Stones.
Super Editions
- In Graystripe's Vow, Graystripe visits the tribe with Flipclaw and reunites with his eldest surviving kit. Stormfur is overjoyed to see his father again, and he introduces Graystripe to his grandchildren. When Graystripe announces his intention to go to the old forest, Stormfur is hurt and angry, but knows he is not changing his father's mind. He asks Graystripe to consider settling down in the Tribe when he comes back, and Graystripe says he'll think about it.
- When Graystripe returns to the Tribe some time later, Stormfur welcomes him and asks again if he'll considering staying in the Tribe. Graystripe denies the offer, saying his place is in ThunderClan. Stormfur is against Graystripe returning to the Clans, citing that all they do is fight and argue. Graystripe reminds his son that Stormfur was a Clan cat. Stormfur begins to realize why his father intends to return, and although does not agree, wishes him well. Graystripe reflects that it will be likely his last interaction with Stormfur, and is glad their last memory together is a happy one.
Novellas
This section summarizes Stormfur's significant Novellas appearances. If you're looking for a full list, find one here!
- "I forgave Stoneteller for that long ago, and we were friends before he died. This place has been home in a way the Clans never were for me."
- ―Stormfur to Tawnypelt Tawnypelt's Clan, page 168
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Alternate images
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Official art
Please do not edit this gallery Stormfur in Crookedstar's Promise Stormfur in Return to the Clans Stormfur in A Shadow in RiverClan Stormfur on the reprinted cover of Moonrise Stormfur in Cats of the Clans Stormfur in The Ultimate Guide Stormfur's icon on the Warriors family tree |
Killed victims
This list shows the victims Stormfur has killed:
Ceremonies
Stormfur's warrior ceremony | ||||||||
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Family
- Main article: Stormfur/Family
- Stormfur's parents are Silverstream and Graystripe, and his sister is Feathertail. He is the mate of Brook, and his kits are Pine, Lark, Breeze, and Feather. For more of Stormfur's family, click here!
Appearances
- Mapleshade's Vengeance (Indirect mention only)
- Crookedstar's Promise (manga)
- Forest of Secrets (First appearance)
- Rising Storm
- A Dangerous Path (Mentioned only)
- The Darkest Hour
- Blackfoot's Reckoning (Flashback only)
- A Shadow in RiverClan
- Firestar's Quest
- Graystripe's Vow (Then)
- Return to the Clans
- Mothwing's Secret
- Midnight
- Moonrise
- Dawn
- Starlight (Mentioned only)
- The Lost Warrior (Mentioned only)
- Twilight
- Sunset
- Leafpool's Wish (Allegiance only)
- The Sight
- Dark River
- Outcast
- Eclipse
- Long Shadows (Mentioned only)
- Sunrise (Mentioned only)
- Sign of the Moon
- The Forgotten Warrior (Indirect mention only)
- The Last Hope (Mentioned only)
- Crowfeather's Trial (Vision or Dream)
- Bramblestar's Storm (Mentioned only)
- River of Fire (Indirect mention only)
- Tawnypelt's Clan
- The Raging Storm (Indirect mention only)
- Graystripe's Vow (Now)
- The Place of No Stars (Mentioned only)
- Cats of the Clans
- The Ultimate Guide
Trivia
Interesting facts
- Stormfur has ThunderClan blood through Graystripe,[23] RiverClan blood through Silverstream,[24] and WindClan blood through Reedfeather.[25]
- In Forest of Secrets, it was said that Greenflower[26] would nurse him; however in Rising Storm, Mosspelt[15] takes on the role instead.
- It is said that he looks very much like Graystripe.[27]
Mistakes
- Stormfur has mistakenly been called silver[15] and has been described with blue eyes.[28]
- Stormfur has mistakenly been called a prey-hunter.[29][30]
- Stormfur has mistakenly been called "Sormfur",[31] and "Stonefur."[32]
- In The Ultimate Guide, Mistystar was accidentally said to be Stormfur's mentor.[33]
Quotes
- Brook: "I...I hope you'll be happy here. This must be very different from what you're used to. Do you have caves for sleeping in your forest?"
- Stormfur: "No, we sleep in nests of reeds and bushes. RiverClan's camp—that's my Clan—is on an island."
- Moonrise, page chapter 11
- "Stormfur's eyes stretched wide with admiration at Brook’s hunting skills. What a warrior she would make, if she'd been forestborn! Briefly he imagined her in RiverClan, teaching them this new way of hunting, but he banished the picture almost at once. Brook belonged here in the mountains, and within the next day or two he would have to part from her. He felt a strange stab of regret at the thought and was surprised. How could he already feel attached to a cat he barely knew?"
- ―Stormfur's thoughts about Brook Moonrise, page chapter 11
- "I don't know. At first I didn't see how I could be, but now...The first prophecy, the one from StarClan, matters more than anything to me. But I'm not one of the chosen. I can't help wondering whether I’m meant to do this instead. But I can't follow both prophecies. Which one of them is right?"
- ―Stormfur about the silver cat prophecy Moonrise, pages 237-238
- Stormfur: "I've decided to stay with the Tribe."
- Squirrelpaw: "What?"
- Dawn, pages 321-322
- "I remember how hard it was for Graystripe to choose Silverstream over his Clan. But from that difficult choice, you and Feathertail were born. Without you both, everything would have been different for the Tribe and for the Clans. Feathertail killed Sharptooth, and you finished a difficult journey to bring StarClan's message back to us. No cat can question your loyalty and courage, nor criticize your choice, for as your father proved, great things come from listening to your heart."
- ―Firestar to Stormfur Dawn, pages 324-325
- Stormfur: "Where Brook comes from, the cave-guards fight, and the prey-hunters feed the Tribe. Brook was a prey-hunter. She never had to fight until she came here."
- Brook: "I'm doing my best to learn."
- Sunset, page chapter 15
- "We'll go. But it's RiverClan’s loss, not ours. This isn't the same Clan I once belonged to."
- ―Stormfur after he and Brook are exiled Sunset, page chapter 15
- "I wish I could believe it. But I'll never be half the warrior my father was."
- ―Stormfur to Firestar comparing himself to Graystripe Sunset, page 251
- "I'm a RiverClan cat at heart...That's where I grew up and where I became a warrior."
- ―Stormfur about what Clan he truly believes he's from Outcast, page 72
- Lionpaw: "Good-bye, Stormfur. Show those invaders that a Clan cat is never beaten."
- Stormfur: "Good-bye, Lionpaw. Remember that even though our experiences change us, we have to carry on."
- Eclipse, page 23
- Tawnypelt: "Don't you miss the Clans?"
- Stormfur: "Not really. It was an accident that I ever came here, but it was a lucky one. This is where I belong."
- Tawnypelt's Clan, pages 167-168
External links
- Unexpected Storylines on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Forbidden Romance on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- The Tribe of Rushing Water on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Exclusive! A Shadow in RiverClan: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Exclusive! Graystripe's Vow: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Exclusive! The Place of No Stars Except on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Character Spotlight - Leopardstar on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- The Law That Never Was on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- The Warrior Code: An Outdated Relic? on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Stand Together or Fall Divided on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Clan or Kin? on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Kin of Your Kin on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Reading the Omens on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- When Omens Are False on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Beyond Our Borders on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- A Mistake That Should Never Be Made? on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- More Than Life Itself on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Winds of Change on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Reach Beyond Borders on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Wander the world on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Protect and defend on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- More than just blood on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- True warriors? on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
Notes and references
- ↑ Revealed in Dawn, page 221
- ↑ Revealed in Forest of Secrets, page 220
- ↑ Revealed in Forest of Secrets, page 311
- ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 135
- ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 210
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Revealed in Sunset, page 13
- ↑ Revealed in A Dangerous Path, page 251
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Revealed in A Dangerous Path, page 253
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Revealed in Midnight, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Outcast, page 68
- ↑ Revealed in Dawn, page 211
- ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, pages 198-200
- ↑ Revealed in Sunset, page 232
- ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 201
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 Revealed in Rising Storm, page 272
- ↑ Revealed in Firestar's Quest, page 39
- ↑ Revealed in Midnight, page 43
- ↑ Revealed in Dawn, page 35
- ↑ Revealed in Sign of the Moon, page 2
- ↑ Revealed in Twilight, page 319
- ↑ Revealed in Graystripe's Vow, page 116
- ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 297
- ↑ Revealed in Into the Wild, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Crookedstar's Promise, page 468
- ↑ Revealed in Battles of the Clans, page 54
- ↑ Revealed in Forest of Secrets, page 304
- ↑ Revealed in Sunset, pages 239-240
- ↑ Revealed in Outcast, page 94
- ↑ Revealed in Sign of the Moon, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Eclipse, page 23
- ↑ Revealed in Moonrise, page 16
- ↑ Revealed in Moonrise, page 134
- ↑ Revealed in The Ultimate Guide, page 132
Tribe of Rushing Water (modern) cats | |
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Healer | Stoneteller |
Prey-hunters | Brook Where Small Fish Swim • Feather of Flying Hawk |
Cave-guards | Stormfur • Sheer Path Beside Waterfall • Night of No Stars • Moss that Grows by River • Snow Falling on Stones • Lark That Sings at Dawn • Pine That Clings to Rock • Thorn That Grows in Cleft • Moon Shining on Water |
To-bes | Breeze That Rustles the Leaves |
Elders | Bird That Rides the Wind |
Unknown | Crest of Snowy Mountain |
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