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Tigerstar (TPB)

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"The time comes for prophecies to unfold and heroes to rise."
This article contains major spoilers for the recently released book, The Prophecies Begin, volume 3. Please proceed at your own discretion.
Disambig This article is about Tigerstar from The Prophecies Begin arc; you may be looking for his grandson, Tigerstar, from A Vision of Shadows arc.
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"Friendship is worthless. You have learned an important lesson, one that I could have never taught you. But I will teach you much more. There'll come a day when you'll be so powerful, you'll have no need for friends. And when that day comes, I promise you will never regret that you chose to be a warrior."
— Tigerstar to Lionpaw in Dark River, page 322



Tigerstar is a big, dark brown tabby tom with unusually long front claws,[3] and amber eyes.[28]

Tigerstar was a ShadowClan leader in the forest territories, formerly the ThunderClan deputy under Bluestar, who was exiled for his attempted murder of his leader. Tigerkit was born to Pinestar and Leopardfoot alongside his sisters, Nightkit and Mistkit, who both died after birth. Tigerpaw was apprenticed to Thistleclaw, who nurtured his ambition, and after becoming a warrior, Tigerclaw yearned for leadership. He became the mentor of Darkstripe, and during a battle over Sunningrocks, Tigerclaw murdered Redtail, the Clan deputy, in hopes of receiving his position, though the act was witnessed by his apprentice, Ravenpaw. Following Lionheart's death, Tigerclaw achieved becoming deputy. He and his mate, Goldenflower, had two kits, Bramblekit and Tawnykit.

Tigerclaw was exiled permanently from ThunderClan after conspiring with Brokenstar and his rogues to murder Bluestar. After ShadowClan was weakened during Nightstar's leadership, Tigerclaw became leader as Tigerstar after Runningnose received an omen. He later met a former kittypet, Sasha, and although the two grew close after Tigerstar saved her from foxes, she chose not to join ShadowClan. Unbeknownst to Tigerstar, Sasha had his kits, Moth, Hawk, and Tadpole. Tigerstar later co-led TigerClan with Leopardstar; however, he took complete control when he ordered Blackfoot and Darkstripe to kill Stonefur, RiverClan's half-Clan deputy. Though he recruited Scourge to help him defeat the Clans, he was killed by the BloodClan leader, losing all of his nine lives. In the Dark Forest, Tigerstar trained cats in their dreams such as Hawkfrost, Brambleclaw, and Lionblaze in hopes to have them on his side. He eventually faded after being slain by Firestar in the Great Battle.

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What led to Tigerstar's exile from ThunderClan? toggle section
Tigerstar, previously Tigerclaw, was banished from ThunderClan for his attempt to kill Bluestar, ThunderClan's leader, and the reveal of him murdering Redtail, the previous Clan deputy, in hopes of becoming deputy himself. Post-exile, he exploited the weakened ShadowClan, winning them over with prey and assistance during their Great Sickness, and eventually rising to their leadership when Nightstar and Cinderfur died.
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Who were Tigerstar's parents and what happened to his siblings? toggle section
Tigerkit was born to Pinestar, the Clan leader at the time, and Leopardfoot. His sisters were Nightkit and Mistkit, who both passed away due to complications from an early birth. Shortly after their birth, Pinestar left ThunderClan to become a kittypet, leading to his son's resentment towards all kittypets.
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Thistleclaw, as Tigerpaw's mentor, nurtured his apprentice's ambition by emphasizing ruthless courage and victory in battles over compassion and gentleness, and his general fear of physical weakness. This guidance led Tigerpaw to violently attack Tiny, a small kittypet kit who wandered into ThunderClan's territory.
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Tigerstar was killed at the claws of Scourge, the original BloodClan leader. The attack was one long blow from the tail to the neck, causing him to lose all nine lives almost simultaneously, as StarClan couldn't heal it. Tigerstar was later killed as a spirit by Firestar during the Great Battle.
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Tigerclaw, exiled from ThunderClan for plotting to kill Bluestar, seized leadership of ShadowClan after Nightstar's death. As Tigerstar, he continued his revenge on ThunderClan by luring a pack of dogs to their territory, which led to the deaths of Swiftpaw, Brindleface, and Bluestar. He attempted to merge all the Clans as TigerClan, managing to convince Leopardstar of RiverClan to join his allied Clan. He called for the death of all half-Clan cats, accusing them of being traitors to the warrior code. In his quest for power, Tigerstar introduced BloodClan to the forest in hopes of forcing ThunderClan and WindClan to join TigerClan. His reign concluded when Scourge, the BloodClan leader, killed him upon discovering his deceitful past. During this time, Tigerstar also fathered Sasha's kits, Tadpole, Hawk, and Moth.
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History

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The Prophecies Begin

Tigerstar forming TigerClan

Tigerstar forming TigerClan

"Keep your eyes open, Fireheart. Keep your ears pricked. Keep looking behind you. Because one day I'll find you, and then you'll be crow-food."
―Tigerclaw threatening Fireheart Forest of Secrets, page 324
Tigerclaw is a senior warrior of ThunderClan under the leadership of Bluestar. He has an apprentice named Ravenpaw. Tigerclaw is extremely scornful of Firepaw, a former kittypet, and constantly taunts him about his heritage. Firepaw initially respects Tigerclaw, but quickly realizes that he cannot trust him. It is revealed to Firepaw and Graypaw by Ravenpaw that Tigerclaw murdered Redtail, the ThunderClan deputy, in battle. To keep his terrible secret, Tigerclaw threatens to "quiet" Ravenpaw so that the truth will never be revealed. Firepaw and Graypaw bring Ravenpaw to Barley, a loner, so that he will be safe from Tigerclaw. Tigerclaw appears to mourn for Ravenpaw after he thinks he is dead, but is secretly relieved that the apprentice is gone. Around this time, he becomes mates with Goldenflower who gives birth to Bramblekit and Tawnykit.
Tigerclaw becomes Bluestar's deputy after Lionheart dies in battle. However, this position of power is not enough to satisfy him, and he schemes to murder Bluestar so that he can become leader. He plots with Brokenstar, a ThunderClan prisoner at the time, and gets rogues to attack the camp. His treachery is finally revealed when he attempts to murder Bluestar himself, but Fireheart stops him. He is exiled, swearing vengeance against Fireheart and leaves ThunderClan behind.
Scourge killing Tigerstar

Scourge killing Tigerstar

Tigerclaw takes over as leader of ShadowClan since they are left without a leader after Nightstar suddenly dies. He appoints the former rogue, Blackfoot, as his deputy. Although he is pleased with his leadership position, his quest for revenge is still unfulfilled. He takes it further, leading a vicious dog pack to Sunningrocks and plans to use them to wipe out ThunderClan. He feeds them and eventually slaughters a ThunderClan queen named Brindleface to give the dogs a taste for cat blood. However, his plan is thwarted after ThunderClan finds out about the dogs, and they lead the dogs over the edge of the gorge to drown.
The vicious leader's quest for revenge still unfulfilled, Tigerstar goes to Scourge and BloodClan to help him take over the whole forest and force every Clan into submission. They agree to help in exchange for territory and prey. ShadowClan unites with RiverClan during this time, becoming TigerClan, with Leopardstar and Tigerstar as co-leaders. Before the battle against BloodClan, Tigerstar is killed by Scourge with a devastating blow that rips all nine lives away from him at once, leading him to die nine consecutive deaths.

The New Prophecy

"I have learned to walk in the paths of their dreams. And I have time. All the time in the world. When they have destroyed that mangy kittypet, I'll make them leaders of their Clans, and show them what true power is."
―Tigerstar to Darkstripe about his sons Sunset, pages 3-4
Tigerstar joins the Dark Forest for his treachery. He discovers a way to train other cats in their dreams, starting with his sons, Brambleclaw and Hawkfrost. Originally, he portrays himself as the father who had found redemption, but eventually shows his true nature by coaching them to take over the Clans. He orders Hawkfrost to help Brambleclaw kill Firestar, but Brambleclaw refuses and saves Firestar's life, turning his back on Tigerstar and his ways. Hawkfrost is killed by Brambleclaw and joins Tigerstar in the Dark Forest.

Power of Three

"It was Tigerstar's ambition that destroyed him. If he had been willing to wait for power to come to him, he would've been the greatest leader in the forest."
―Longtail about Tigerstar Outcast, page 28
Tigerstar continues to walk in the Dark Forest, this time, with his equally ambitious son for company. He attempts to train Jaypaw, Brambleclaw's son, but when he fails, he turns to train Lionpaw. This time, he succeeds, guiding Lionpaw through his training and preparing him for battle, until Lionblaze also turns his back on Tigerstar after realizing that he knew his true parentage all along.

Omen of the Stars

"Every moment. The moment Bluestar found you, I became nothing! I have waited all this time to have my revenge! When you're dead, I can rule the Clans or kill them."
―Tigerstar to Firestar The Last Hope, page 322
As time passes, the Dark Forest recruits more trainees, and they plot to take over the Clans, seeking revenge on the cats who had wronged them. Tigerstar is shown to be a head figure of the Dark Forest army. The final conflict takes place during the Great Battle, Tigerstar against Firestar, which has been brewing ever since Firestar stepped into the forest as a kittypet. Tigerstar seems to have gotten the advantage at the beginning of the battle, and Graystripe tries to intervene, but is stopped and told that it is "Firestar's fight". Firestar retaliates and snaps Tigerstar's neck, as he vanishes forever.

Super Editions

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

Tigerpaw attacking Tiny

Tigerpaw attacking Tiny

"That cat should not have survived. This was never meant to happen."
―Goosefeather about Tigerpaw Bluestar's Prophecy, page 394
In Bluestar's Prophecy, Tigerkit is born to Leopardfoot and Pinestar alongside his sisters, Mistkit and Nightkit. The entire litter is extremely frail and sickly, and both of Tigerkit's sisters die shortly after birth. However, he grows strong and survives. Goosefeather receives a prophecy about the young kit and how dangerous he would become later in life, and after telling Pinestar, his father wishes he was never born. Pinestar later leaves his Clan to become a kittypet, causing Tigerkit to develop a bitter hatred for kittypets. Tigerpaw later is apprenticed to Thistleclaw. As an apprentice, he is very aggressive and enjoys fighting. Thistleclaw nurtures the young tom's ambitions and hunger for power because he desires to become deputy himself. He even encourages Tigerpaw to attack a defenseless kit on ThunderClan territory. That kit would later grow up to be the fearsome BloodClan leader, Scourge.
"It's not always easy being deputy, is it? You must support your leader, but at the same time, you're your own cat. That's why your leader chose you, because you can make your own decisions. We have one paw in the present, supporting our leaders, and one paw in the future, planning for the day when we will be leader. I would only say, we understand each other—perhaps better than another cat could. I would never betray your confidence. I admire you, Leopardfur. Your intelligence, your ambition. I hope that someday we will work together as leaders. […] I won't always be deputy, and neither will you. The day will come when our Clans will look to us for leadership. And I believe we can do it, Leopardstar. We just have to be ready. We can bring change for the first time in moons. Change is frightening. But you have the courage of your convictions. The Clans waste so much time fighting for the wrong things. I know you see that too. You love your Clan; that's obvious. But you can see it's weaknesses. You know how to make it better; you just haven't been given the chance yet. If we could plan together—"
―Tigerclaw at a Gathering to Leopardfur Leopardstar's Honor, pages 223-224
In Leopardstar's Honor, Tigerclaw, the ThunderClan deputy, admires the RiverClan deputy's, Leopardfur's, ambition and dedication to her Clan, even when she speaks about against Crookedstar. He hints at them possibly working together in the future when they become leaders, and Leopardfur is enticed by another cat who shares her ideals, though does not fully trust him. When he becomes leader of ShadowClan, Tigerstar speaks with Leopardfur how they can make the Clans great again, though warns that Fireheart and Graystripe stand in their way. When she becomes leader of RiverClan, Tigerstar insists she will always have ShadowClan as an ally against WindClan and ThunderClan. Tigerstar encourages her to join their Clans as co-leaders to secure prey as TigerClan, and the two plan to attack WindClan and ThunderClan to force them to join them. Tigerstar looks into gaining supporters from BloodClan and introduces Leopardstar to Scourge, BloodClan's leader. Tigerstar forces Leopardstar to handle the half-Clan cats in her Clan, including her deputy, Stonefur, to fear-monger the rest into listening to them as co-leaders. Tigerstar orders Stonefur's death when he refuses to kill Featherpaw and Stormpaw, and Leopardstar does not intervene. As Tigerstar continues to take over her Clan, Leopardstar realizes she has made a mistake and is prepared to fight against Tigerstar when Scourge kills him.

Novellas

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

Tigerclaw: "You were in my way, Redtail. It's nothing personal, but ThunderClan needs a real deputy. I'm just doing what I should have let that hawk do back when you were a 'paw."
Redtail: "But...you saved my life."
Tigerclaw: "And you should have been loyal from then on. But you weren't. So, better for me, better for the Clan, if you're not here."
—Tigerclaw killing Redtail at Sunningrocks Redtail's Debt, chapter 10
In Redtail's Debt, as a new warrior, Tigerclaw saves Redpaw from a hawk. As payment for saving his life, Tigerclaw insists that Redpaw owes him his life. Later, while on a patrol, Tigerclaw and Redtail come across Sorrelpaw, a WindClan apprentice who accidentally strayed across the border. Tigerclaw orders Redtail to teach her a lesson, and after her mentor, Stagleap, reprimands them, Redtail begins to realize how dangerously aggressive Tigerclaw really is. The two continue to get into arguments as time progresses, and Tigerclaw resents Redtail for becoming deputy. He considers Redtail a weak deputy for refusing to get into conflicts with the other Clans. During an invasion of Sunningrocks, Tigerclaw kills Redtail in order to get him out of the way.
"You know already that I will kill you one day. Your last breath will be gasped beneath my paws. Your last drop of blood will be spilled on my fur. Stones will break and the sky will fall when we meet in our final battle."
―Tigerclaw about him and Fireheart Tigerclaw's Fury, chapter 1
Notice: Clawface's appearances in Tigerclaw's Fury are a mistake as he was killed in Fire and Ice. His appearance was later corrected in Blackfoot's Reckoning's version of events.
In Tigerclaw's Fury, after being exiled and leaving ThunderClan, Tigerclaw becomes a rogue and befriends several others including Snag and Mowgli. With their help, Tigerclaw then begins to think about how he will get his revenge on the Clan he was born in, ThunderClan. After learning about the sickness in ShadowClan from former warriors, Tigerclaw agrees to let his group assist the ailing Clan by providing food. During a hunting patrol on ThunderClan territory, he kills Runningwind. When a fire breaks out in ThunderClan's camp, Tigerclaw rushes over and witnesses Fireheart saving the aggressive warrior's son, Bramblekit. After Nightstar, the ill leader of ShadowClan, dies without naming a deputy, Tigerclaw urges Runningnose to trust in his instincts and choose a new leader. Runningnose chooses Tigerclaw after witnessing shadows like tiger stripes appear in the camp, and Tigerclaw gladly rises as the new leader of ShadowClan.

Tigerstar and Sasha

Sasha rejecting Tigerstar's offer to join ShadowClan

Sasha rejecting Tigerstar's offer to join ShadowClan

"The cats you're talking about poison the Clans with their impure blood! How can warriors be strong if they don't know where their loyalties lie?"
―Tigerstar to Sasha on half-Clan and non-Clanborn cats Escape from the Forest, page 3
Tigerstar meets Sasha, a rogue, while on a hunting patrol. Impressed, by her skills without training, he offers to properly train her, and the two meet up night after night. He argues with her when he discovers she is a former kittypet and later saves her from foxes. Tigerstar is injured, and Sasha takes him to her den to rest. He lies about his past in ThunderClan and offers Sasha a place in ShadowClan. While she thinks about it, she overhears him plotting to take over all the Clans and realizes he lied to her. Sasha refuses to join ShadowClan, and Tigerstar, who truly loved her, scolds her coldly for throwing away her 'destiny' as his mate.
Unbeknownst to Tigerstar, Sasha bears his kits, Tadpole, Hawk, and Moth. Russetfur tells Sasha how Tigerstar was killed in a battle, and Sasha, despite being relieved he is gone forever, mourns for him. She leaves her kits with RiverClan, realizing their place is with the Clans, and makes the promise to never reveal who their father is.

Detailed description

Tigerstar is a massive,[29] tall,[30] sturdy,[31] heavy,[32] thick-furred,[33] dark brown tabby tom[3] with paler belly fur.[34] He has unusually long,[3] sharp[35] front claws,[3] a broad chest[36] and shoulders,[37] and wide,[14] pale[38] amber eyes.[28] His right ear[39][note 1] is split in a deep "V" shape near the top, along with a scar on the bridge of his nose,[40] a battle-scarred head,[41] and his pelt is crisscrossed with long battle scars.[42]

Scars gained

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

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Killed victims

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Personality and relationships

Main article: Tigerstar (TPB)/PR
Tigerstar is fierce, ambitious, manipulative, and hypocritical. His brutality was influenced by his mentor, and he holds violent grudges against his rivals. For more of Tigerstar's personality and relationships, click here!

Family

Main article: Tigerstar (TPB)/Family
Tigerstar was the only surviving son of Pinestar and Leopardfoot. His sisters, Mistkit and Nightkit, died not long after birth. Tigerstar fathered Brambleclaw and Tawnypelt with Goldenflower while in ThunderClan, and fathered Hawkfrost, Mothwing and Tadpole with Sasha while he was ShadowClan's leader. For more of Tigerstar's family, click here!

Appearances


Merchandise

Main article: Tigerstar (TPB)/Merchandise

Toys and Plush

Tigerstar & Tawnypelt - Mini Collector Figures

Tigerstar and Tawnypelt

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.



Tigerstar Large Plush Cat

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  • Tigerstar large plush cat.
  • Emblazoned with his many battle scars, the Tigerstar plush tells the story of his ruthless ambition and evil deeds throughout the book series. Complete with his torn ear and ready-for-anything claws, the new soft toy is an iconic addition to your Warrior Cats shelf. Measures approximately 35cm in length.
  • Approximately $34.99 USD.




Tigerstar Mini Plush Cat

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  • Introducing our exclusive Warrior Cats mini plush cat collection! Inspired by The Prophecy Begins series, these 6-inch tall plushies capture the beloved spirit of your favorite Warrior. Made with ultra-soft, high-quality materials, each plush is perfect for snuggling, collecting, or gifting to fans of the iconic Warrior Cats world. Bring home a mini warrior cat today and let the adventures continue!
  • The ambitious and cunning leader whose claws are as sharp as his schemes, always lurking in the shadows with big plans for the Clans!
  • Approximately $14.99 USD. Six-pack bundle is $85 USD.




Tigerstar Mini-Plush Head - Discontinued

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  • Series 1
  • A stackable mini-plush head of Tigerstar. Approximately 7cm with an anti-stress bean filling.
  • Also included in a three-pack bundle with Bluestar and Firestar.
  • Approximate individual price is $9.99 USD, and the three-pack bundle is $27.99 USD.




Trivia

Main article: Tigerstar (TPB)/Trivia
Did you know Victoria Holmes intended to originally name him Hammerclaw instead of Tigerclaw? For more trivia about Tigerstar, click here!

Quotes

«Spottedkit sometimes wondered how Tigerpaw felt, knowing that his father had left ThunderClan to become a kittypet. Sunstar was leader now, and he never let any cat tease Tigerpaw about his father. But cats still talked when Sunstar was out of earshot, and Spottedkit saw the dark brown tabby apprentice glaring at his Clanmates sometimes as if he blamed them for Pinestar abandoning him.»
—Spottedkit's thoughts about Tigerpaw Spottedleaf's Heart, chapter 1


Bluefur: "You're too soft on him, Thistleclaw. He's lazy when it comes to doing anything that isn't learning to fight."
Thistleclaw: "Are you trying to tell me how to train my apprentice, Bluefur?"
Bluefur: "Just telling you what I've noticed. There's nothing wrong with wanting to fight, but Tigerpaw needs to learn that there's more to being a good warrior than defeating our enemies."
Thistleclaw: "I'm making sure he knows everything he needs to."
—Bluefur and Thistleclaw about Tigerpaw's training Spottedleaf's Heart, chapter 1


"May StarClan walk your path! Thanks for rescuing me! ShadowClan will always be my friends! One day I'll help you, too!"
―Tigerkit to the ShadowClan patrol that saved him from a fox Code of the Clans, page 122


"And so many deaths. First Redtail, then Lionheart. I thank StarClan at least the warriors we have left are strong and loyal like them. At least with Tigerclaw as deputy, ThunderClan may still be able to defend itself. There was a time, when Tigerclaw was a young warrior, that I feared for the strength of his passion. Such energy can need careful channeling. But now I am proud to see how much respect the Clan has for him. I know he is ambitious, but his ambition makes him one of the bravest cats I have ever had the honor to fight alongside."
―Bluestar after naming Tigerclaw deputy Into the Wild, pages 228-229


Tigerclaw: "Remember me to StarClan, Bluestar."
Bluestar: "Tigerclaw, what is this? I'm the leader of your Clan, or have you forgotten?"
Tigerclaw: "Not for much longer. I'm going to kill you, and kill you again. As many times as it takes for you to join StarClan forever. It's time for me to lead this Clan!"
—Tigerclaw attempting to murder Bluestar Forest of Secrets, pages 273-274


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«Leopardfur had been unsettled by the news of Tigerclaw's disappearance. She remembered his behavior in the battle over WindClan—how ruthless he'd seemed, how manipulating. And yet she had once felt a true connection with him. He was the only cat she'd ever met who'd been willing to talk about a different future for the Clans, and what their places might be in. She'd quietly looked forward to seeing him at Gatherings, wondering each time what he would do or say, and while she hadn't fully trusted him in many moons, she'd still imagined herself becoming leader alongside him. It was hard not to admire his forward-thinking determination. The Clans need fresh energy to sweep away old beliefs. She still agreed with that. But, now that he was gone, who would help her shake things up?»
—Leopardfur's thoughts on Tigerclaw's disappearance Leopardstar's Honor, pages 381-382


"If he had to fight every battle alone, he would not give up! Even with an army of shadows, he would still win!"
―Narrator about Tigerclaw Tigerclaw's Fury, chapter 3


"If mercy is power, then I have never been more powerful."
―Tigerclaw about helping ShadowClan Tigerclaw's Fury, chapter 4


"Don't mistake this for caring about my former Clanmates. I want the satisfaction of destroying them myself, not watching them burn like trapped rabbits."
―Tigerclaw about ThunderClan and the forest fire Tigerclaw's Fury, chapter 9


"We can't let cats like Fireheart and Graystripe call the shots. We must keep some pride, surely? It's humiliating to see the Clans being used by a kittypet. We are supposed to be warriors. We could be great. We could make the Clans so strong that no warrior ever goes hungry again. We can rise above petty battles, above borders, above prey. You can see that, can't you? You can see a day when there's enough prey for everyone. When the river and the moor and the forest provide enough for every cat, and no cat has to lift a claw against another. But that can't happen so long as Fireheart and Graystripe are using us. Our weakness is their strength, and they'll take advantage of it until we have enough pride to take back control. To bring true glory to the Clans—to make them what they were always meant to be."
―Tigerstar to Leopardfur Leopardstar's Honor, page 409


"You see, Firestar? I am even more powerful than StarClan, for I have changed the Clans in the forest from four to two. TigerClan and BloodClan will rule together."
―Tigerstar to Firestar the day he dies The Darkest Hour, page 227


"[Fireheart] is a kittypet! Don't you ever speak of him as a warrior. He has no right to be in the forest, no right to speak to Bluestar as if the blood of the Clans runs in his veins. I will find more cats, and teach you how to fight properly, and then we will take on ThunderClan again and Fireheart will die!"
―Tigerclaw to Blackfoot about Fireheart Blackfoot's Reckoning, chapter 7


"Cats of TigerClan, you all know the hardships that we have to face. The cold of leaf-bare threatens us. Surrounded as we are by enemies, we must be sure of the loyalty of our own warriors. There is no room in TigerClan for the halfhearted. No room for cats who might waver in battle or, worse still, turn on their own Clanmates. [...] Especially we will not tolerate the abomination of half-Clan cats. No loyal warrior would ever take a mate from another Clan, diluting the pure blood that our warrior ancestors decreed for us."
―Tigerstar about half-Clan cats Blackfoot's Reckoning, chapter 8


"Your former Clanmates would not stand by and let you starve, and my loyalty is to them now. This is not courage; it is merely following the warrior code."
―Tigerclaw about helping ShadowClan Blackfoot's Reckoning, chapter 9


"All traitors deserve to die!"
―Tigerstar to Lionblaze Long Shadows, page 50


Tigerstar: "Not yet. We will meet in battle. But not until you've watched every one of your Clan die."
Firestar: "The battle's over!"
Tigerstar: "The Dark Forest is endless. It has more warriors than you could ever imagine. The battle is just beginning."
Dovewing: "But Brokenstar and Hawkfrost are dead! Why would they fight now? They have no leader."
Tigerstar: "They have me."
Firestar: "You're no leader, Tigerstar. You never were."
Tigerstar: "I'm a better leader than you could ever be."
Firestar: "A leader puts his Clan first. Instead, your Clanmates are made to fight your battles, not theirs."
Tigerstar: "Real warriors love battle. I give them a chance to die for a cause."
Firestar: "And what have all your battles been for, Tigerstar? What cause is worth the lives of so many warriors?"
Tigerstar: "Defeating you, of course."
Firestar: "You haven't defeated me yet."
Tigerstar: "That's why I'm here."
Firestar: "The Dark Forest cats won't follow you. They know now they can't beat the Clans. They won't try again."
Tigerstar: "I don't need them. I only have to beat you. Then I can pick off your Clanmates one by one, moon after moon, till there's no one left."
Firestar: "I'm never going to let you harm another of my cats, not ever."
Tigerstar: "Then you're going to have to kill me."
Firestar: "Has it been worth it, Tigerstar? All the hate? All the death?"
Tigerstar: "Every moment. The moment Bluestar found you, I became nothing! I have waited all this time to have my revenge! When you're dead, I can rule the Clans or kill them."
Firestar: "I will not die until the forest is safe from you. You lived like a rogue. You can die like a rogue."
—Tigerstar and Firestar's final confrontation The Last Hope, pages 320-323
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    • Notes and references

    1. ↑ Revealed in The Last Hope, page 324
    2. ↑ Revealed in Fading Echoes, page 230
    3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Revealed in Into the Wild, allegiances
    4. ↑ Revealed in Rising Storm, page 315
    5. ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 136
    6. ↑ Revealed in Tigerclaw's Fury, chapter 1
    7. ↑ Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 260
    8. ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 234
    9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 233
    10. ↑ Revealed in The Last Hope, page 323
    11. ↑ Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 266
    12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 385
    13. ↑ Revealed in Into the Wild, page 94
    14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 Revealed in Into the Wild, page 199
    15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Revealed in A Dangerous Path, page 6
    16. ↑ Revealed in Rising Storm, page 184
    17. ↑ Revealed in The Last Hope, page 5
    18. ↑ Revealed in Into the Wild, page 52
    19. ↑ Revealed in Into the Wild, page 39
    20. ↑ Revealed in Into the Wild, page 56
    21. ↑ Revealed in Fire and Ice, page 98
    22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 Revealed in The Ultimate Guide, page 74
    23. ↑ Revealed in Outcast, page 25
    24. ↑ Revealed in Fading Echoes, page 2
    25. ↑ Revealed in Night Whispers, page 261
    26. ↑ Revealed in Forest of Secrets, page 297
    27. ↑ Revealed in Firestar's Quest, allegiances
    28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 Revealed in Into the Wild, page 3
    29. ↑ Revealed in Sunset, page 1
    30. ↑ Revealed in Battles of the Clans, page 108
    31. ↑ Revealed in Code of the Clans, page 150
    32. ↑ Revealed in Sunrise, page 8
    33. ↑ Revealed in Rising Storm, page 185
    34. ↑ Revealed in Blackfoot's Reckoning, chapter 7
    35. ↑ Revealed in Into the Wild, page 46
    36. ↑ Revealed in Tigerclaw's Fury, page 36
    37. ↑ Revealed in Fire and Ice, page 6
    38. ↑ Revealed in Into the Wild, page 151
    39. ↑ 39.0 39.1 Revealed in The Ultimate Guide, page 72
    40. ↑ Revealed in Into the Wild, page 45
    41. ↑ 41.0 41.1 Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 173
    42. ↑ Revealed in Fading Echoes, page 256
    43. ↑ Revealed in Into the Wild, page 2
    44. ↑ Revealed in Into the Wild, page 40
    45. ↑ Revealed in Rising Storm, page 183
    46. ↑ Revealed in A Dangerous Path, page 75
    47. ↑ Revealed in A Dangerous Path, page 218
    48. ↑ Revealed in A Dangerous Path, page 287
    49. ↑ Revealed in A Dangerous Path, page 311
    50. ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 172
    51. ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 207
    52. ↑ Revealed in The Last Hope, page 327
    53. ↑ 53.0 53.1 Revealed in The Ultimate Guide, page 91
    54. ↑ 54.0 54.1 54.2 54.3 Revealed in The Ultimate Guide, page 92
    55. ↑ 55.0 55.1 Revealed in The Ultimate Guide, page 93
    56. ↑ 56.0 56.1 56.2 56.3 Revealed in The Ultimate Guide, page 94
    57. ↑ 57.0 57.1 57.2 57.3 Revealed in The Ultimate Guide, page 95
    58. ↑ 58.0 58.1 Revealed in The Ultimate Guide, page 96
    1. ↑ In every depiction of Tigerstar with his injured ear, it shows the right ear being the one with the V-split.[39]



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