| "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[26]-and-white[27] she-cat with green eyes.[26]
Tawnypelt is a warrior of ShadowClan that has served under Tigerstar's, Blackstar's, Rowanstar's, briefly Leafstar's, and Tigerstar's leaderships in the forest and lake territories. Tawnykit was born to Goldenflower and Tigerclaw along with her brother, Bramblekit. Her father had betrayed ThunderClan and was exiled while she was still a young kit in the nursery. Tawnypaw became an apprentice to Brackenfur and soon learned the truth of Tigerstar. Her Clanmates doubted her loyalty to the Clan, and being fed up, Tawnypaw left ThunderClan to join her father in ShadowClan, where her new mentor was Oakfur. She later became a warrior named Tawnypelt and was chosen to go on the journey to find Midnight and led the Clans to the lake. She and Rowanclaw became mates and had three kits, Tigerkit, Dawnkit, and Flamekit. She also became a mentor to five cats: Starlingwing, Grassheart, Needletail, Snaketooth, and Conefoot.
Tawnypelt supported Rowanstar when the rest of ShadowClan joined Darktail's Kin and served as his deputy after Tigerheart's disappearance, until ShadowClan's eventual merge with SkyClan. She went on to support her son as he rebuilt their Clan and briefly served as his deputy; however, she chose to step down and went back to her position as a warrior. When Bramblestar suddenly died from an unknown illness, she was saddened, but was relieved when he came back alive. After Rootpaw showed her Clan that the real Bramblestar was actually a ghost, the Clan rallied itself against the impostor. During the battle of the rebels, she killed Berrynose after the exiled tom fought on the side of the impostor.
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What led to Tawnypelt's decision to step down as deputy of ShadowClan?
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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Which leaders did Tawnypelt serve as deputy?
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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What is the significance of Tawnypelt's novella?
"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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How many apprentices did Tawnypelt mentor?
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
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Tawnypaw fighting in the battle against BloodClan.
- Tawnykit is born alongside her brother, Bramblekit to Tigerclaw and Goldenflower in ThunderClan. After she is born, Tigerclaw attempts to kill Bluestar, the ThunderClan Clan leader, and is exiled. As a result, Tawnykit and her brother are scrutinized by the Clan. The constant judgment continues to fester inside Tawnykit as she becomes an apprentice to Brackenfur. When her father becomes leader of ShadowClan, Tawnypaw flees to join him and is mentored by Oakfur. She participates in the battle against BloodClan and helps kill Bone with other Clan apprentices. Determined that ShadowClan will help Tawnypaw find her place as a loyal warrior, she turns down her brother's attempts 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
Tawnypelt on a patrol to scout out the lake territory.
- Tawnypelt is chosen by Nightstar to participate on the journey to find Midnight as the representative of ShadowClan. On the journey, she becomes friends with Feathertail, a RiverClan warrior. Tawnypelt becomes injured by rats, and the group stays at the Tribe of Rushing Water and helps them defeat Sharptooth. She and the other chosen cats help lead and guide the Clans to their new home. After some trouble, Tawnypelt eventually finds a new home for ShadowClan in a pine forest. 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
Omen of the Stars[]
- Her kits receive their full names, Tigerheart, Dawnpelt, and Flametail. Tawnypelt also receives an apprentice, Starlingpaw. She hurriedly greets her son and Toadfoot when they return from their journey to defeat the beavers. Her mate, Rowanclaw, becomes deputy after Russetfur dies, and their son, Flametail, drowns in the lake while playing on 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
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
Super Editions[]
This section summarizes Tawnypelt's significant Super Editions appearances. If you're looking for a full list, find one here!
- «Tawnypelt shares my blood. We are the son and daughter of Tigerstar and Goldenflower. When the flood threatened us both, our kinship gave us the strength to survive. That's what the prophecy meant!»
- —Bramblestar about the prophecy Bramblestar's Storm, page 428
- In Tigerheart's Shadow, she is the only cat that fully supports Rowanstar with no doubts about his leadership, and tries to help out Tigerheart when he struggles to support both ShadowClan and Rowanstar. When Tigerheart leaves ShadowClan, he thinks of his mother and misses her.
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 five
Detailed description[]
- Tawnypelt is a lean,[28] mottled,[29] tortoiseshell[26]-and-white[27][note 3] she-cat[26] with clear[30] green eyes[26] and a scar on her shoulder.[31]
Scars gained[]
The following is a chronological list of scars and/or major injuries that Tawnypelt has gained:
Character pixels[]
Main images[]
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Alternate images[]
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Official art[]
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Please do not edit this gallery  Tawnypelt in A Thief in ThunderClan  Tawnypelt in A Shadow in RiverClan  Tawnypelt in The New Prophecy  Tawnypelt in Winds of Change  Tawnypelt on the cover of Tawnypelt's Clan  Tawnypelt on the cover of The Elders' Quest  Tawnypelt on the cover of Battles of the Clans  Tawnypelt in The Ultimate Guide  Tawnypelt in The Ultimate Guide: Updated and Expanded Edition  Tawnypelt's Warriors website fact sheet  Tawnypelt's Warriors website fact sheet for The New Prophecy  Tawnypelt's icon on the Warriors family tree |
Killed victims[]
This list shows the victims Tawnypelt has killed:
Ceremonies[]
| Tawnypaw's apprentice ceremony | ||||||
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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[]
- Onestar's Confession
- Forest of Secrets (First appearance)
- Rising Storm
- Tigerclaw's Fury
- A Dangerous Path
- The Darkest Hour
- Blackfoot's Reckoning
- A Shadow in RiverClan (Flashback only)
- A Thief in ThunderClan
- Firestar's Quest
- Graystripe's Vow (Then) (Allegiance only)
- Mothwing's Secret
- Midnight
- Moonrise
- Dawn
- Starlight
- Winds of Change
- Twilight
- Sunset
- Leafpool's Wish (Allegiance only)
- The Sight (Allegiance only)
- Dark River (Allegiances appearance; mentioned in text)
- Outcast
- Eclipse
- Long Shadows
- Sunrise
- Hollyleaf's Story (Allegiance only)
- The Fourth Apprentice
- Mistystar's Omen (Allegiance only)
- Fading Echoes
- Night Whispers
- Sign of the Moon (Allegiance only)
- The Forgotten Warrior
- The Last Hope
- Dovewing's Silence (Allegiance only)
- Crowfeather's Trial (Allegiance only)
- Bramblestar's Storm
- The Apprentice's Quest (Allegiances appearance; mentioned in text)
- Thunder and Shadow
- Shattered Sky
- Darkest Night
- Tigerheart's Shadow
- River of Fire
- Tawnypelt's Clan
- Spotfur's Rebellion (Allegiance only)
- The Raging Storm
- Squirrelflight's Hope (Allegiance only)
- Lost Stars
- The Silent Thaw
- Veil of Shadows
- Darkness Within
- Graystripe's Vow (Now) (Allegiance only)
- Daisy's Kin (Allegiance only)
- The Place of No Stars
- A Light in the Mist
- River
- Sky
- Shadow
- Thunder
- Wind (Mentioned only)
- Ivypool's Heart (Allegiance only)
- Secrets of the Clans
- Cats of the Clans
- Battles of the Clans
- The Ultimate Guide
- The Ultimate Guide: Updated and Expanded Edition
- The Clans Decide
Merchandise[]
- Main article: Tawnypelt/Merchandise
Toys and Plush[]
Tigerstar & Tawnypelt - Mini Collector Figures[]
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.
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
External links[]
- Tawnypelt's profile on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- New Cat Profile: Tawnypelt on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- The Cats of The New Prophecy on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- The New Prophecy characters - a visual guide on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Our Favorite Tawnypelt Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- More of our Favorite Tawnypelt Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 275
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 297
- ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 223
- ↑ Revealed in Rising Storm, page 19
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Revealed in Shattered Sky, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Darkest Night, chapter 21
- ↑ Revealed in Tawnypelt's Clan, chapter 6
- ↑ Revealed in Veil of Shadows, page 83
- ↑ Revealed in Forest of Secrets, page 225
- ↑ Revealed in Rising Storm, page 20
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Revealed in A Dangerous Path, page 235
- ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 274
- ↑ Revealed in Leopardstar's Honor, page 530
- ↑ Revealed in Long Shadows, page 89
- ↑ Revealed in Firestar's Quest, page 38
- ↑ Revealed in Outcast, page 160
- ↑ Revealed in Dark River, page 20
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 Revealed in River of Fire, chapter 10
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 Revealed in The Raging Storm, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Firestar's Quest, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in The Fourth Apprentice, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Bramblestar's Storm, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in The Apprentice's Quest, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in The Raging Storm, chapter 6
- ↑ 26.0 26.1 26.2 26.3 26.4 Revealed in Midnight, allegiances
- ↑ 27.0 27.1 Revealed in The Ultimate Guide, page 82
- ↑ Revealed in Midnight, page 3
- ↑ Revealed in Thunder and Shadow, page 16
- ↑ Revealed in The Silent Thaw, page 309
- ↑ 31.0 31.1 The New Prophecy characters - a visual guide on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- ↑ Revealed in Midnight, chapter 20
- ↑ Revealed in Moonrise, chapter 12
- ↑ Revealed in Veil of Shadows, page 272
- ↑ Tawnypaw is in RiverClan's camp following TigerClan's disbandment,[12] and Leopardstar refers to the ShadowClan cats as refugees since they are not an official part of RiverClan following TigerClan's disbandment.[13]
- ↑ Tawnypelt was the last deputy before ShadowClan was annexed into SkyClan, and was the first to take up the position following ShadowClan's revival[19]
- ↑ Despite never being stated in the books, every official depiction of Tawnypelt features her with white.
- ↑ Tawnypelt's shoulder injury was extensive, eventually becoming infected and slowing her down through Midnight and Moonrise.[32][33]
 ShadowClan cats
| |
|---|---|
| Leader | Tigerstar |
| Deputy | Cloverfoot |
| Medicine cats | Puddleshine • Shadowsight • Frostpaw |
| Warriors | Snowbird • Tawnypelt • Scorchfur • Dovewing • Grassheart • Stonewing • Yarrowleaf • Slatefur (Birchpaw) • Whorlpelt • Snaketooth • Flowerstem • Blazefire • Gullswoop • Pouncestep • Lightleap • Spireclaw • Flaxfoot • Hopwhisker • Fringewhisker |
| Apprentices | Birchpaw |
| Queen | Cinnamontail |
| Kits | Firkit • Streamkit • Bloomkit • Whisperkit |
| Elders | Oakfur |