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Tawnypelt

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"This kind of suspicion, without a real reason behind it, could destroy the Tribe - or the Clans."
This article contains major spoilers for the recently released book, Hidden Moon. Please proceed at your own discretion.
"The time comes for prophecies to unfold and heroes to rise."
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"I have an announcement to make. I've decided to step down as deputy. ShadowClan is changing. It makes sense to choose a new deputy. Someone who will be the future for our Clan instead of the past. […] I'll help you for as long as you want me to, but I'm sure you'll make the right choice."
— Tawnypelt's reason for stepping down as deputy to Tigerstar in Tawnypelt's Clan, chapter 10



Tawnypelt is a tortoiseshell[27]-and-white[28] she-cat with green eyes.[27]

Tawnypelt is a ShadowClan warrior who has served under the first Tigerstar's, Blackstar's, Rowanstar's, briefly Leafstar's, and the second Tigerstar's leaderships in the forest and lake territories. Tawnykit was born in ThunderClan to Goldenflower and Tigerclaw with her brother, Bramblekit. She became an apprentice as Tawnypaw mentored by Brackenfur. However, she refused to endure her Clanmates' maltreatment of her due to her father's betrayal, and Tawnypaw changed clans to be with Tigerstar in ShadowClan. She stuck to her choice even after her father's death and under Oakfur's mentorship she earned her warrior name of Tawnypelt. Nightstar chose her to go on the journey to find Midnight, and Tawnypelt led the Clans on the Great Journey. At the lake, she and Rowanclaw became mates and had three kits, Tigerkit, Dawnkit, and Flamekit. Afterward, she mentored Starlingwing, Grassheart, Needletail, Snaketooth, and Conefoot.

Tawnypelt supported Rowanstar when the rest of ShadowClan joined Darktail's Kin and served as her mate's deputy after Tigerheart's disappearance. When ShadowClan merged with SkyClan, Tawnypelt rejected the suggestion that she become ShadowClan's next leader. Tawnypelt went on to support her son Tigerstar as his first deputy, but after traveling to the Tribe of Rushing Water with Dovewing and Shadowkit, Tawnypelt stepped down as deputy, believing that ShadowClan should be led by a new generation. She fought against Ashfur and spoke out against her son's intervention in RiverClan. Because of her experience, StarClan chose Tawnypelt to lead the Clans out of a new peril.

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What led to Tawnypelt's decision to step down as deputy of ShadowClan? toggle section
Tawnypelt chose to resign as ShadowClan's deputy because felt it was appropriate to select a new deputy who could symbolize the Clan's future rather than its past. Recognizing that she wasn't the deputy the Clan required at the moment, Tawnypelt stepped down but committed to support her son Tigerstar for as long as necessary.
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Tawnypelt originally served as deputy under her mate, Rowanstar, following the disappearance of their son, Tigerheart. Her position was abolished when ShadowClan disbanded in "A Vision of Shadows". After the revival of her son, Tawnypelt served as Tigerstar's first deputy before stepping down.
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"Tawnypelt's Clan" takes place in between "River of Fire" and "The Raging Storm" of the "A Vision of Shadows" arc. It details Tawnypelt's struggles to identify with ShadowClan after so much has changed since Rowanstar's death and the Kin's takeover. Tawnypelt, Dovewing, and Shadowkit journey to the Tribe of Rushing Water, where Shadowkit's visions help them to save the Tribe from a falling tree. Rowanstar's spirit reinvigorates Tawnypelt's loyalty to her Clan, and upon their return to ShadowClan, Tawnypelt decides to step down as deputy so a younger cat can lead ShadowClan.
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Tawnypelt has mentored five apprentices: Starlingwing, Grassheart, Needletail, Snaketooth, and Conefoot. She and Rosepetal of ThunderClan are tied with mentoring the most cats in the series thus far.
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History[]

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The Prophecies Begin[]

"Hang on a minute. I'm not asking you if I can come back. All I want is to be a loyal cat in my new Clan. I want to be the best warrior I can be. And I can't be that in ThunderClan."
―Tawnypaw to Firestar and Bramblepaw The Darkest Hour, page 275
Battle against BloodClan (TDH).ASIR

Tawnypaw fighting in the battle against BloodClan.

Tawnykit is born alongside her brother Bramblekit to Tigerclaw and Goldenflower in ThunderClan. Tigerclaw is exiled for attempting to kill Bluestar, causing Tawnykit and her brother to be scrutinized by the Clan. When Tigerstar becomes leader of ShadowClan, Darkstripe takes his kits to visit him. Much to Sandstorm's annoyance, Fireheart chooses Brackenfur to be Tawnypaw's mentor. Fireheart tells Bramblepaw and Tawnypaw the truth about their father's betrayal, and fed up with her Clanmate's doubts of her, Tawnypaw flees to ShadowClan where she is mentored by Oakfur. She participates in the battle against BloodClan and helps kill Bone with Bramblepaw, Ashpaw, Featherpaw, and Stormpaw. Determined that ShadowClan will help her find her place as a loyal warrior, Tawnypaw turns down the chance to rejoin ThunderClan.

The New Prophecy[]

"Fox dung! I'm a loyal ShadowClan cat. If I'm ever made deputy or leader it will be because I have earned it myself—and my Clanmates and StarClan wish it. You're twisting the warrior code to get what you want, just like you did when you were alive."
―Tawnypelt to Tigerstar Sunset, page 179
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Tawnypelt on a patrol to scout out the lake territory.

Tawnypelt is chosen by Nightstar as the representative of ShadowClan on the journey to find Midnight. She, Brambleclaw, Squirrelpaw, Stormfur, Feathertail, and Crowpaw journey to the sun-drown-place to receive StarClan's message. Tawnypelt becomes injured by rats, slowing their progress. After meeting with Midnight, they learn that Twolegs will destroy the forest and that the Clans must find a new home. They travel back through the mountains, meeting the Tribe of Rushing Water and helping them to defeat Sharptooth.
Back in the forest, Tawnypelt struggles to convince Blackstar that they should leave until Twolegs and their monsters destroy ShadowClan's camp. She and the other chosen cats help lead and guide the Clans to their new home by a lake. Tawnypelt eventually finds a new home for ShadowClan in a pine forest. She recruits Squirrelflight and Brambleclaw to help ShadowClan fight off Jacques and Susan, a pair of vicious kittypets. Like Brambleclaw and Hawkfrost, Tigerstar visits his children in their dreams, tempting them with promises of becoming stronger and more loyal warriors. Tawnypelt refuses his offers and advises Brambleclaw to do the same.

Power of Three[]

"Hang on a moment. Things went wrong in the old forest, too. You can't expect life to be all mice and moonlight."
―Tawnypelt Long Shadows, page 36
She gives birth to Rowanclaw's kits, Flamekit, Dawnkit, and Tigerkit, named after her father. When Night and Talon arrive from the tribe to ask Stormfur and Brook for help, Tawnypelt joins them with Brambleclaw, Crowfeather, Squirrelflight, Lionpaw, Hollypaw, Jaypaw, and Breezepaw. When WindClan and RiverClan attack ThunderClan, Hollypaw runs to ShadowClan and urges Tawnypelt to help. Tawnypelt moves her kits to ThunderClan when Sol tricks Blackstar into not believing StarClan, but they return home following Sol's exile.

Omen of the Stars[]

"Stop it, you two. The Clan is still mourning Russetfur."
―Tawnypelt scolding Tigerheart and Dawnpelt Night Whispers, page 61
Her kits receive their full names: Tigerheart, Dawnpelt, and Flametail. Tawnypelt trains her first apprentice, Starlingpaw. She hurriedly greets Tigerheart and Toadfoot when they return from their journey to the beaver dam during the Long Dry. Her mate, Rowanclaw, becomes deputy after Russetfur dies, and Tawnypelt comforts Ivypaw when the ThunderClan apprentice is held hostage in ShadowClan's camp. Soon after, Flametail drowns in the lake after falling through the ice. Tawnypelt participates in the battle against the Dark Forest.

A Vision of Shadows[]

"Do you think you could have done any better? You blame Rowanstar. But it was his Clanmates' disloyalty that killed them. If our apprentices grew arrogant, blame their mentors, not him. He cared about ShadowClan when none of you did. Rowanstar still wakes in the night, haunted by nightmares about the Clanmates he's lost."
―Tawnypelt defending Rowanclaw to Scorchfur Darkest Night, page 120
Tawnypelt receives her third apprentice, Needlepaw, who abandons ShadowClan to join Darktail's rogues. During the yellowcough plague , Tawnypelt supports Crowfrost and Rowanstar despite her Clanmates' protests. When Darktail and his Kin take over ShadowClan, she flees with Rowanstar and Tigerheart to ThunderClan. Her daughter Dawnpelt is killed by Darktail. Following Darktail's defeat, Tawnypelt receives another apprentice, Snakepaw. She continues to defend Rowanstar when her Clanmates blame him for ShadowClan's near destruction.
She becomes deputy after Tigerheart disappears. With so few cats remaining and Rowanstar's determination fading, he steps down from leadership, merging his Clan with SkyClan. Violetshine and Twigpaw ask Tawnypelt if she would become leader of ShadowClan, but Tawnypelt refuses. Sleekwhisker kidnaps Yarrowleaf's kits to lure Tawnypelt into a trap for Rowanclaw, prompting Rowanclaw to sacrifice himself to save her, Flaxkit, and Hopkit. Tigerheart returns as Tigerstar and he appoints her as his deputy, giving her and another apprentice, Conepaw. However, Tawnypelt steps down and Juniperclaw takes her place.

The Broken Code[]

"Yes. Hasn't StarClan told us before? The Clans are strongest when we stand together. Our experience with Darktail taught us that."
―Tawnypelt's thoughts on the lack of StarClan interaction Lost Stars, page 228
Tawnypelt advises Tigerstar on the frigid leaf-bare and serves as one of his most trusted warriors. When she learns of Bramblestar's death, she is distraught and does not speak to anyone. However, when he is revived, Rootpaw shows ShadowClan that the real Bramblestar is a ghost and there is an impostor inhabiting his body. Tigerstar rallies his Clan against the impostor, and Tawnypelt agrees to fight against the possessed Bramblestar. In the battle, she kills Berrynose. When the Clans turn on Shadowsight for Ashfur's escape, Tawnypelt is prepared to take him back to the Tribe of Rushing Water until they are caught.

A Starless Clan[]

"I didn't realize you'd been suffering so much. You've served not only ThunderClan loyally, but all the Clans. You've earned some peace."
―Tawnypelt to Brambleclaw Thunder, page 129
Tawnypelt is displeased when her son Tigerstar advocates to forcibly take over RiverClan following RiverClan's leader succession crisis, reminding her of the first Tigerstar. She participates in the battle in RiverClan's camp, solidifying RiverClan under ShadowClan's rule. She briefly bonds with her kin, Nightheart, when he joins ShadowClan to be with Sunbeam. During the battle against Splashtail, Tawnypelt urges Sunbeam to flee and fetch ThunderClan for help. She is briefly imprisoned by Splashtail and his warriors until help arrives.

Changing Skies[]

"The end of an era approaches. Tawnypelt, you are the cat who must lead the Clans out of the moonless dark and onto a new path. [...] You need not be the leader to be a leader. The eldest trees in the forest see what fresh seedlings cannot. You must not lose your way on the journey, even after the stars have faded away."
―Bluestar's warning to Tawnypelt The Elders' Quest, pages 245-246
Now one of the oldest warriors in her Clan, Tawnypelt grows frustrated when her younger Clanmates, including her son Tigerstar, brush aside her worries about the Twoleg development outside their territory and at the Moonpool. She and Crowfeather are the only ones in their patrol who seem to take it seriously, and Tawnypelt finds herself developing feelings for the WindClan deputy. After Tawnypelt is injured while investigating, Bluestar visits her from StarClan and tasks her with leading the Clans out of their newest peril.

Super Editions[]

This section summarizes Tawnypelt's significant Super Editions appearances. If you're looking for a full list, find one here!

Tawnypelt: "I can never thank you enough for what you did tonight. This was more than ThunderClan protecting its own hunting grounds, wasn't it? You came because you're my brother, and I needed you."
Bramblestar: "Always."
—Tawnypelt and Bramblestar after the battle Bramblestar's Storm, chapter 31
In Firestar's Quest, she earns her warrior name, Tawnypelt.
In Bramblestar's Storm, she trains her second apprentice, Grasspaw. During the Great Storm, ShadowClan's territory is severely flooded. Tawnypelt confides with her brother about more troublesome kittypets threatening the Clan. Though ThunderClan helps, the new ShadowClan leader Rowanstar is displeased. When badgers threaten ShadowClan, Tawnypelt asks her brother for help. During the battle against the badgers, Bramblestar and Tawnypelt are reminded of their bond as kin is stronger than the warrior code.
In Tigerheart's Shadow, she is the only cat that fully supports Rowanstar with no doubts about his leadership. Her Clanmate Scorchfur nearly blinds her during an argument, an action that he later regrets. She also suspects her son Tigerheart of having a relationship with the ThunderClan warrior Dovewing, and she reminds him of his loyalty to ShadowClan.

Novellas[]

This section summarizes Tawnypelt's significant Novellas appearances. If you're looking for a full list, find one here!

«A pang shot through Tawnypelt. She thought of Flametail, her shy, sweet-tempered ginger kit, always eager to help his Clanmates, who'd grown to be a medicine cat and then drowned in icy waters; of Dawnpelt, who'd as a kit been fierce and playful by turns, who'd left ShadowClan for the Kin and been murdered by Darktail. And of stubborn, good-hearted Tigerstar. Her kits meant everything to her, too, and now Tigerstar was the only one left.»
—Tawnypelt reflecting about her kits Tawnypelt's Clan, chapter 5
In Tawnypelt's Clan, Tawnypelt struggles to identify with the new ShadowClan since Tigerstar has returned. She is constantly frustrated with her Clanmates not listening to her despite being deputy and doubts Dovewing's loyalty. When Shadowkit receives a vision about the Tribe of Rushing Water, Tawnypelt clearly believes they are meant to travel to the mountains. She, Dovewing, and Shadowkit travel to the Tribe and are welcomed by Stoneteller, Stormfur, Brook, and the rest of the Tribe. As they save the Tribe's cave from being destroyed, Tawnypelt seriously reflects remaining in the mountains. Rowanclaw visits her in her dreams and lovingly encourages her to accept the changes happening in ShadowClan. Her loyalty reinvigorated, the group travels back to ShadowClan and Tawnypelt steps down as deputy, believing Tigerstar will need a younger deputy if ShadowClan is to adapt and survive, but offers to help her son lead ShadowClan if he needs it.

Detailed description[]

Tawnypelt is a lean,[29] mottled,[30] tortoiseshell[27]-and-white[31][note 3] she-cat[27] with clear,[32] bright[33] green eyes,[27] strong, well-muscled shoulders,[29] and a scar on her shoulder.[34]

Scars gained[]

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

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Killed victims[]

This list shows the victims Tawnypelt has killed:

Ceremonies[]

Personality and Relationships[]

Main article: Tawnypelt/PR
Tawnypelt is a tough and devoted cat to her Clan, Clanmates, and friends. She wants to be able to define her own path and do the right thing. For more of Tawnypelt's personality and relationships, click here!

Family[]

Main article: Tawnypelt/Family
Tawnypelt's parents are Goldenflower and Tigerstar, and her brother is Brambleclaw. Her mate is Rowanclaw, and together, they had Dawnpelt, Tigerstar, and Flametail. For more of Tawnypelt's family, click here!

Appearances[]


Merchandise[]

Main article: Tawnypelt/Merchandise

Toys and Plush[]

Tigerstar & Tawnypelt - Mini Collector Figures[]

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Tigerstar and Tawnypelt

  • Series 1
  • Sturdy mini figure of Tigerstar and Tawnypelt, approximately 7cm in height.
  • Tigerstar's ruthless ambition and cunning sent shockwaves through the Clans, and his evil deeds will haunt future generations of warriors. But his daughter, Tawnypelt, looks to forge her own legacy—a legacy of honor, courage, and doing what's right
  • Also included in a three-pack bundle with the rest of Series 1: Firestar, Leafstar, Graystripe, and Jayfeather.
  • Approximate individual price is $12.99 USD, and the three-pack bundle is $38.97 USD.


Stormfur and Tawnypelt - Mini Collector Figures (The New Prophecy)[]

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Stormfur and Tawnypelt

  • The New Prophecy
  • Both of these cats struggled with unfair suspicion because of their parentage, and chose a life away from where they'd been born to start anew. Tawnypelt left her birth Clan in ThunderClan to be a ShadowClan warrior, while Stormfur tried life in both RiverClan and ThunderClan, only for the call of the mountains to finally claim his heart.
  • Approximate individual price is $12.99 USD, and the three-pack bundle is $38.97 USD.

Trivia[]

Main article: Tawnypelt/Trivia
Did you know Tawnypelt is the second cat to become deputy on two occasions? For more trivia about Tawnypelt, click here!

Quotes[]

Main article: Tawnypelt/Quotes
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External links[]

  • Author Profile: Cherith Baldry on Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
  • Unexpected Storylines on Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
  • The Tribe of Rushing Water on Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
  • Darkness to balance the light on Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
  • The warrior's oath on Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)

    • Notes and references[]

    1. ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 275
    2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 297
    3. ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 223
    4. ↑ Revealed in Rising Storm, page 19
    5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Revealed in Shattered Sky, allegiances
    6. ↑ Revealed in Darkest Night, page 278
    7. ↑ Revealed in Tawnypelt's Clan, chapter 6
    8. ↑ Revealed in Veil of Shadows, page 83
    9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Revealed in Star, chapter 8
    10. ↑ Revealed in Forest of Secrets, page 225
    11. ↑ Revealed in Rising Storm, page 20
    12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Revealed in A Dangerous Path, page 235
    13. ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 274
    14. ↑ Revealed in Leopardstar's Honor, page 530
    15. ↑ Revealed in Long Shadows, page 89
    16. ↑ Revealed in Firestar's Quest, page 38
    17. ↑ Revealed in Outcast, page 160
    18. ↑ Revealed in Dark River, page 20
    19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 Revealed in River of Fire, page 136
    20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 20.3 Revealed in The Raging Storm, allegiances
    21. ↑ Revealed in Firestar's Quest, allegiances
    22. ↑ Revealed in The Fourth Apprentice, allegiances
    23. ↑ Revealed in Bramblestar's Storm, allegiances
    24. ↑ Revealed in The Apprentice's Quest, allegiances
    25. ↑ Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, allegiances
    26. ↑ Revealed in The Raging Storm, page 80
    27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 27.2 27.3 27.4 Revealed in Midnight, allegiances
    28. ↑ Revealed in Hidden Moon, page 17
    29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 Revealed in Midnight, page 3
    30. ↑ Revealed in Thunder and Shadow, page 16
    31. ↑ Revealed in The Ultimate Guide, page 82
    32. ↑ Revealed in The Silent Thaw, page 309
    33. ↑ Revealed in Hidden Moon, page 19
    34. ↑ 34.0 34.1 The New Prophecy characters - a visual guide on Warriors official website (backup link)
    35. ↑ Revealed in Midnight, chapter 20
    36. ↑ Revealed in Moonrise, chapter 12
    37. ↑ Revealed in Veil of Shadows, page 272
    1. ↑ Tawnypaw is in RiverClan's camp following TigerClan's disbandment,[13] and Leopardstar refers to the ShadowClan cats as refugees since they are not an official part of RiverClan following TigerClan's disbandment.[14]
    2. ↑ Tawnypelt was the last deputy before ShadowClan was annexed into SkyClan, and was the first to take up the position following ShadowClan's revival[20]
    3. ↑ Despite never being stated in the books, every official depiction of Tawnypelt features her with white.
    4. ↑ Tawnypelt's shoulder injury was extensive, eventually becoming infected and slowing her down through Midnight and Moonrise.[35][36]





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