"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 lean,[23] mottled,[24] tortoiseshell[25]-and-white[26] she-cat[27] with clear[28] green eyes.[29]
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.
Contents
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
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
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!
- In Bramblestar's Storm, she is given another apprentice, Grasspaw. She and Bramblestar are still close but remains fiercely loyal to her Clan. She confides how ShadowClan is struggling since the floods, including vicious kittypets and badgers. Rowanstar questions her loyalty, and Tawnypelt snaps at him. Despite ShadowClan's reassurance, ThunderClan assists the Clan drive off their enemies, and Tawnypelt and Bramblestar are reminded of that 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, 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, page chapter five
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Official art
Please do not edit this gallery Tawnypelt in A Shadow in RiverClan Tawnypelt in The New Prophecy Tawnypelt on the cover of Tawnypelt's Clan Tawnypelt on the cover of Battles of the Clans Tawnypelt in The Ultimate Guide Tawnypelt's Warriors official website fact sheet Tawnypelt's icon on the Warriors family tree |
Killed victims
This list shows the victims Tawnypelt has killed:
Ceremonies
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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 Bramblestar. Her mate is Rowanclaw, and together, they had Dawnpelt, Tigerstar, and Flametail. For more of Tawnypelt's family, click here!
Appearances
- Forest of Secrets (First appearance)
- Rising Storm
- Tigerclaw's Fury
- A Dangerous Path
- The Darkest Hour
- A Shadow in RiverClan (Flashback only)
- Firestar's Quest
- Graystripe's Vow (Then) (Allegiance only)
- Mothwing's Secret
- Midnight
- Moonrise
- Dawn
- Starlight
- Twilight
- Sunset
- Leafpool's Wish (Allegiance only)
- The Sight (Allegiance only)
- Dark River (Mentioned only)
- 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 (Mentioned only)
- Thunder and Shadow
- Shattered Sky
- Darkest Night
- Tigerheart's Shadow
- River of Fire
- Tawnypelt's Clan
- The Raging Storm
- Squirrelflight's Hope (Allegiance only)
- Lost Stars
- The Silent Thaw
- Veil of Shadows
- Darkness Within
- Graystripe's Vow (Now) (Allegiance only)
- The Clans Decide
- Secrets of the Clans
- Cats of the Clans
- Battles of the Clans
- The Ultimate Guide
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)
- Author Profile: Cherith Baldry on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Show Us What You've Got! on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Lost Stars and Path of a Warrior on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Which Warrior is Worthy? on the Warriors official website (Poll winner) (backup link)
- Pick a Plush on the Warriors official website (poll option) (backup link)
- Honoring the Mother Cats on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- New Cat Profile: Tawnypelt on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- The Law That Never Was on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- A Lost Tradition 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)
- A Common Bond on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Clan or Kin? on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Unexpected Storylines 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)
- Beyond Our Borders on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Exclusive! Veil of Shadows: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (Allegiance only) (backup link)
- Pick a Large Plush: The Sequel on the Warriors official website (poll option) (backup link)
- Nothing But Stories on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Asking a Great Deal on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- The Tribe of Rushing Water on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- So Much to Discover on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Reach Beyond Borders on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Exclusive! Graystripe's Vow: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (Allegiance only) (backup link)
- Wander the world on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- The Cats of The New Prophecy on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Exclusive! Darkness Within: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Missing the old days on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- Warrior Cats Minis Revealed! on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Warrior Cats Minis: Coming Monday, November 23 on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- More than just blood on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- True warriors? on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- 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 (Allegiance only) (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 Rising Storm, page 20
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Revealed in A Dangerous Path, page 235
- ↑ Revealed in Firestar's Quest, page 38
- ↑ Revealed in Outcast, page 160
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Revealed in River of Fire, chapter 10
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 Revealed in The Raging Storm, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Dark River, page 20
- ↑ Revealed in Long Shadows, page 89
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Revealed in Midnight, page 3
- ↑ Revealed in Thunder and Shadow, page 16
- ↑ Revealed in Midnight, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in The Ultimate Guide, page 82
- ↑ Revealed in Eclipse, page 12
- ↑ Revealed in The Silent Thaw, page 309
- ↑ Revealed in Midnight, page 53
- ↑ Revealed in Veil of Shadows, page 272
Notes
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Leader | Tigerstar |
Deputy | Cloverfoot |
Medicine cats | Puddleshine • Shadowsight • Mothwing |
Warriors | Snowbird • Tawnypelt • Scorchfur • Icewing • Dovewing • Berryheart • Sparrowtail • Grassheart • Stonewing • Yarrowleaf • Slatefur • Whorlpelt • Snaketooth • Flowerstem • Harelight • Cinnamontail • Blazefire • Gullswoop • Pouncestep • Lightleap • Spireclaw • Hollowspring • Sunbeam • Flaxfoot • Hopwhisker |
Apprentices | N/A |
Queens | N/A |
Kits | N/A |
Elders | Oakfur |
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