| "With this life I give you justice." |
| — Troutclaw giving a life to Crookedjaw in Crookedstar's Promise, page 442 |
Troutclaw is a long-haired,[4] gray tabby tom[2] with a matted head.[5]
Troutclaw was a RiverClan elder under Hailstar's leadership in the forest territories. When RiverClan's camp flooded, Troutclaw worried about the safety of a fellow elder named Duskwater, but Duskwater was swept away and died. He also worried about taking back Sunningrocks since RiverClan had recently lost a cat. Troutclaw often complained about his denmates or being surprised at an event. He helped prepare Rainflower's body for burial and welcomed Shellheart to the elders' den after the deputy retired. Troutclaw later died and joined StarClan, and gave Crookedstar a life for justice.
History[]
In the Super Editions[]
Crookedstar's Promise[]
- "When Troutclaw joined StarClan I thought I'd get some peace."
- ―Tanglewhisker about Troutclaw Crookedstar's Promise, page 420
- When RiverClan discusses ThunderClan's invasion of Sunningrocks, Troutclaw stiffly walks out of the elders' den with his pelt ruffled and asks what they are talking about. Stormkit informs him as to what is happening while Rippleclaw hisses that ThunderClan must know that RiverClan can see them trespassing. Troutclaw pads down from the slope, replying that they will be ready if RiverClan attacks. Rippleclaw then asks how they could win a battle that ThunderClan is more prepared for. At this, Troutclaw shakes his head, asking if they have not lost enough yet, referring to the most recent storm that caused the death of one of their Clanmates, and Stormkit thinks to himself that Troutclaw is talking about Duskwater. Cedarpelt notices and joins him, sweeping his tail sympathetically over the elder's shoulder and backing up his argument.
- Brambleberry notes that she hardly has any herbs left, and Troutclaw points out that they are half-starved anyway. Echomist glances at him and agrees. He is seen sunning himself on the smooth earth outside the elders' den with Birdsong and Tanglewhisker. Before Stormkit is renamed to Crookedkit, Troutclaw heads down the slope with his denmates. After Tanglewhisker complains about how early the ceremony is, he pads down the slope, with Troutclaw and Birdsong ambling after him. When Crookedkit returns to camp after running away, Troutclaw is seen trotting down the slope from the elders' den with his denmates.
- When Crookedkit is made an apprentice, Crookedpaw, it is noted that Troutclaw's rasping call had made the cold air shudder. He crowds out of the elders' den with Birdsong and Tanglewhisker when Reedfeather comes to take his kits back to WindClan, their fur bristling. When Shellheart, Oakpaw, and Softwing return from their patrol, Troutclaw asks what is going on. As the Clan gathers to hear Hailstar's announcement, Troutclaw and Tanglewhisker reach the clearing. As Echomist and Softwing huddle near Crookedjaw in urgent conversation, Troutclaw sits bleary-eyed at the bottom of the slope, complaining that there is so much fuss over kitting. When Graypaw explains about Willowpaw's near-capture, Troutclaw asks why Twolegs cannot stay away, remembering that when he was a kit, they had been far rarer to see. Hailstar then shakes his head and responds that it is just the way it is.
- As Whitefang grumbles while the kits clamber over him, Troutclaw opens an eye and flicks his tail out of the way. Crookedjaw then explains that Shellheart is on patrol, and Troutclaw sits up, wondering why they bothered since there is hardly any border left to patrol. When some of the warriors discuss Brightsky's kitting, Birdsong dashes down the slope and notes that Troutclaw is keeping the kits busy by playing hunt the tick. When some of the warriors begin to explain why Brightsky had died kitting, Frogkit states that Piketooth think StarClan is angry with them, and Skykit explains that Troutclaw had said that is why Brightsky and the kits could not be saved. When Owlfur asks if Hailstar wants to capture forest, Troutclaw shakes his head, asking what RiverClan needs with trees. Rippleclaw, with a growl, answers that they would be able to fish the river above Sunningrocks without any fear of attack. When Ottersplash mentions the possibility of ThunderClan learning how to swim, Troutclaw dismisses it.
- As they take Rainflower's body for burial, he is seen lifting her body with Birdsong onto Tanglewhisker's back. When they argue about RiverClan fighting in a new way, Troutclaw puts in that they should not start now. Mudfur soon announces that he no longer wishes to be a warrior, and Tanglewhisker and Troutclaw are seen turning back from the bottom of the slope, their ears pricking. When Shellheart steps down from his position, Troutclaw beckons him with his tail and tells him to come and see the elders' den, limping toward the slope. It is noted that as usual, his hind leg will not bend properly. Troutclaw then adds that Shellheart will have to get used to Birdsong snoring. Shellheart then purrs that he thinks he can cope. When Sedgepaw hurtles across the clearing, she notes that Troutclaw had said there is to be a new deputy. When Crookedjaw is chosen as deputy, Troutclaw whispers to Birdsong that he does not have any experience.
- When Tanglewhisker complains about Birdsong, he mentions that he had believed he would have peace when Troutclaw had died. As he picks his way past two empty nests beside the entrance, he notices that they still carry the very faint scents of Shellheart and Troutclaw. During his nine lives ceremony, Crookedjaw finds himself blinking into the eyes of Troutclaw, and greets him with delight. Troutclaw's pelt ripples like moonlit water, and he gives Crookedjaw a life for justice, sounding young and confident. As he leans close, Crookedjaw feels certainty. After the life is given, Troutclaw moves aside so another can take his place.
Leopardstar's Honor[]
- When Mudfur and his patrol return from securing Sunningrocks from ThunderClan, Troutclaw asks who won the fight, and Voleclaw responds that Mudfur did. Later, Leopardfur thinks that only Tanglewhisker and Birdsong reside in the elders' den since Troutclaw and Shellheart's deaths.
Character pixels[]
The pixel artwork is fanart based on the canon description; undefined traits are left to the artist's interpretation.  Kit Version  Elder Version  StarClan Version |
Ceremonies[]
Lives granted[]
The following is a list of gifts Troutclaw has granted during nine lives ceremonies:
| Lives granted | ||||
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Appearances[]
- Tallstar's Revenge (Allegiance only)
- Yellowfang's Secret (Allegiance only)
- Crookedstar's Promise †
- Bluestar's Prophecy (First appearance; allegiance only)
- Leopardstar's Honor †
- Redtail's Debt (Allegiance only)
External links[]
Fan content[]
- Warrior of the week gallery #117 - Troutclaw on the Warriors official website (Warrior of the Week #117) (backup link)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Revealed in Crookedstar's Promise, page 420
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Crookedstar's Promise, page 255
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Revealed in Crookedstar's Promise, page 442
- ↑ Revealed in Crookedstar's Promise, page 18