"I'm sorry, Fireheart. I think you're talking sense, but that's not the point. The warrior code isn't something you stick to just when you feel like it. I don't think I could disobey my leader if she ordered me to attack." |
— Mousefur to Fireheart in A Dangerous Path, page 153 |
Mousefur is a small,[7] wiry,[10] thick,[12] glossy,[13] and soft-furred[14] dusky brown she-cat[7] with blue eyes.[15]
Mousefur was a ThunderClan elder who served as a warrior under Bluestar's and Firestar's leaderships in the forest and the lake territories. She was born to One-eye and Halftail as Mousekit alongside her brother, Runningkit. She was later apprenticed as Mousepaw with Redtail as her mentor. As a young warrior, Mousefur participated in a Sunningrocks skirmish. She continued to fight for her Clan against Brokenstar, all the while training her first apprentice, Thornpaw. Her brother was later killed by Tigerclaw and his rogues.
As a senior warrior, she received a second apprentice, Spiderpaw. In the turmoil of the destruction of the forest, her temper shortened and her frustrations grew. By the end of the Great Journey, the exhausted warrior retired from her duties just as Spiderleg received his warrior name. As an elder, Mousefur retained her sharp tongue. She cultivated a strong friendship with her fellow elders, Longtail and Purdy, and Jayfeather during his apprenticeship. Mousefur was slain during the Great Battle and the whole Clan grieved her loss, and she later gave Bramblestar a life for listening to elders in StarClan.
History[]
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The Prophecies Begin[]
- "Don't take it personally, Fireheart. We'd be just as curious about a change of deputy in another Clan."
- ―Mousefur encouraging Fireheart at the Gathering Rising Storm, page 84
The New Prophecy[]
- «Brambleclaw thought he heard a tremor in her voice as she mewed, “It is.” He guessed it was hard for the proud warrior to accept that she was growing old; the combination of the long journey and her recent illness had proved that she was not as strong as she used to be. Sadness chilled his fur as he remembered her courage and her fighting skills.»
- —Brambleclaw's thoughts during Mousefur's elder ceremony Starlight, page 220
- She participates on the Great Journey and befriends Heavystep from RiverClan. Mousefur snaps at Brambleclaw and Brackenfur when they arrive at their new camp and she cannot find a suitable nest. After Spiderleg's warrior ceremony, she retires to the elders' den. Mousefur is hostile towards the outsiders Firestar invites into ThunderClan, including Daisy and Stormfur, and snarks at Leafpool if she intends to stay after her brief plight with Crowfeather. She calls a Clan meeting to discuss her concerns, and to reassure her, Firestar names Brambleclaw deputy. Mousefur objects that it was against the warrior code since Brambleclaw hadn't mentored an apprentice, but Leafpool reveals she had a dream about StarClan choosing Brambleclaw, which satisfies Mousefur.
Power of Three[]
- Jaypaw: "Mousefur, for the last time—"
- Mousefur: "The last time? Good. Go away."
- Long Shadows, page 94
- Mousefur begrudgingly eats herbs to prevent her from catching green-cough, but insists they shouldn't be wasted on her. She tries to go with the other sick cats to the abandon Twoleg nest to help treat them, but Firestar and Brambleclaw prevent her. She quickly befriends Purdy and the two enjoy gossiping on some basking rocks. She blames herself for Honeyfern's death when an adder kills her. Mousefur also helps Jayfeather identify an herb Leafpool gave her on accident.
Omen of the Stars[]
- "I don't know anything that could help us. But my dreams have been troubled for a long time. I never thought I would live to see the end of the Clans."
- ―Mousefur to Jayfeather about her dreams The Forgotten Warrior, page 204
Super Editions[]
This section summarizes Mousefur's significant Super Editions appearances. If you're looking for a full list, find one here!
- «Runningkit and Mousekit, three moons older, were teasing them by flicking lumps of snow at them and then looking innocent when the kits skidded to a halt to complain.»
- —Mousekit and Runningkit playing with Mistykit, Stonekit, and Mosskit Bluestar's Prophecy, page 467
Novellas[]
This section summarizes Mousefur's significant Novellas appearances. If you're looking for a full list, find one here!
- "Well, Mousefur used to like watchin' the sun go down over the lake. She said it looked like the water was on fire. So I was goin' to bury her where she'd still get a good view. P'raps over there. I know she's not really here, but it feels like the right place for her."
- ―Purdy talking about Mousefur Dovewing's Silence, chapter 2
Character pixels[]
Main images[]
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Ceremonies[]
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Lives granted[]
The following is a list of gifts Mousefur has granted during nine lives ceremonies:
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Personality[]
- Mousefur cares about her Clanmates and doesn’t like to be a burden on her Clan.[16]
- More Coming Soon
Relationships[]
Longtail[]
- Squirrelflight: "Come with us. I know a way to climb the walls."
- Mousefur: "A blind cat can’t climb rocks."
- Twilight, page 194
Purdy[]
- "Well, Mousefur used to like watchin' the sun go down over the lake. She said it looked like the water was on fire. So I was goin' to bury her where she'd still get a good view. P'raps over there. I know she's not really here, but it feels like the right place for her."
- ―Purdy talking about Mousefur Dovewing's Silence, chapter 2
Kin[]
Members[]
Mother:
Father:
Brother:
- Runningwind:[17] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Harepounce:[19] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Grandfather:
Aunt:
- Speckletail:[19] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Nephew:
- Featherkit:[21] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Nephew/Niece:
- Cricketkit:[21] Deceased, verified StarClan member
First cousins:
- Snowkit:[22] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Lionheart:[23] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Goldenflower:[23] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Mistlekit:[24] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Second cousins:
Tree[]
= Tom
= She-cat
= Gender unknown
Appearances[]
- Bluestar's Prophecy
- Leopardstar's Honor
- Spottedleaf's Heart
- Redtail's Debt
- Onestar's Confession (Allegiance only)
- Exile from ShadowClan
- Into the Wild (First appearance)
- Fire and Ice
- Forest of Secrets
- Rising Storm
- Tigerclaw's Fury
- A Dangerous Path
- The Darkest Hour
- Blackfoot's Reckoning (Allegiance only)
- A Thief in ThunderClan
- Firestar's Quest
- Graystripe's Vow
- Mothwing's Secret (Allegiance only)
- Midnight
- Moonrise
- Dawn
- Starlight
- Winds of Change
- Twilight
- Sunset
- Leafpool's Wish
- The Sight
- Dark River
- Outcast
- Eclipse
- Long Shadows
- Sunrise
- Hollyleaf's Story
- The Fourth Apprentice
- Mistystar's Omen (Allegiance only)
- Fading Echoes
- Night Whispers
- Sign of the Moon (Mentioned only)
- The Forgotten Warrior
- The Last Hope †
- Dovewing's Silence (Mentioned only)
- Bramblestar's Storm
- Shattered Sky (Mentioned only)
- Squirrelflight's Hope
- Darkness Within (Mentioned only)
- Battles of the Clans
- The Ultimate Guide
Trivia[]
Interesting facts[]
- Her eyes have been described as the color of sunlit ice.[13]
- Mousefur never had any interest in having a mate.[29]
Author statements[]
- In Erin Hunter's Confidential Notes 1: The Curtain Falls: Choosing Which Cats Would Die, Vicky chose Mousefur to die in the Great Battle to give her one final triumph.[30]
- James Barry confirmed that Mousefur is the brown cat who participates in Mudclaw's rebellion during the second ThunderClan patrol.[blog 1][31]
Mistakes[]
- She has been mistakenly described as light brown.[32][33]
- She has been mistakenly called a tabby.[34]
- Despite being an elder before the battle against Mudclaw in Starlight,[35] Mousefur participates in the battle in Winds of Change.[blog 1][31]
- In Leopardstar's Honor, Mousefur is listed in the allegiances as a warrior[36] despite not being born yet.[2]
Continuity[]
The following information is from sources considered non-canon or retconned.
Quotes[]
- Mousefur: "Hello, Leopardfur. Stonefur tells me there are new kits in your camp, besides Graystripe's."
- Leopardfur: "Yes, there are. StarClan has blessed our nursery this greenleaf."
- Rising Storm, pages 83-84
- «He could see Mousefur's eyes shining in the dark, tense with pain. Then he felt a fresh wave of sorrow as he remembered the price that had been paid for the rogue cats' attack. Runningwind's body would be growing cold by now. And this was not the only untimely death Tigerclaw had brought to the forest that day.»
- —Fireheart's thoughts about Runningwind's death Rising Storm, page 188-189
- "It's not a question of who's going to hunt. This is a harder leaf-bare than usual, after the fire. We're all hungry, and we'll need all the strength we can get if we're going to have to fight this TigerClan. I say they should go home."
- ―Mousefur objecting to letting Mistyfoot, Stormpaw and Featherpaw stay in ThunderClan The Darkest Hour, page 199
- "But what about Graystripe? Whether he's coming back or not, we need to find another deputy for as long as he's not here, someone to carry out his duties."
- ―Mousefur urging Firestar to pick a new deputy Dawn, page 138-139
- "It sounds as if he's talking to Graystripe! Why doesn't he just name Brambleclaw deputy and be done with it?"
- ―Mousefur to Leafpaw about Firestar Dawn, page 212
- "But we'd have to swim to get there! I'm not swimming in that lake every full moon, not if StarClan themselves come down and beg me."
- ―Mousefur objecting the island for the new Gathering place Starlight', page 107
- Mousefur: "And what about some moss for bedding? Are we expected to sleep on bare earth Squirrelflight said there would be a warm den waiting for me once I crossed that wretched stream."
- Brambleclaw: "I can't do everything! You'll have to do the best you can for tonight. [...] Sorry. I'll come and help when I've settled Ferncloud, okay?"
- Starlight, pages 164-165
- "Leafpool? She's back, is she? For good—or until that WindClan warrior starts sniffing around again?"
- ―Mousefur to Leafpool Sunset, page 16
- Squirrelflight: "What's going on? Hey, Brackenfur! What's happening?"
- Brackenfur: "Mousefur just called a Clan meeting."
- Sunset, page 298
- "Firestar, do you think you can do anything you like? We want a deputy to make the Clan strong, not an inexperienced young cat we can't trust."
- ―Mousefur during Brambleclaw's deputy ceremony Sunset, page 257
- Jaypaw: "This apprenticeship is going to be so dull."
- Mousefur: "What was that? You've missed a bit over here."
- The Sight, page 96-97
- "Still breaking the rules, I see, Graystripe."
- ―Mousefur when she discovers Graystripe's new mate upon his return The Sight, page 154
- Longtail: "He's only here often because he's worried about you."
- Mousefur: "Because you're worried about me...You really shouldn't fuss so much. A cat my age is bound to feel the cold more easily."
- The Sight, page 298
- Mousefur: "Imagine thinking I couldn't find my way up to Highledge. They'll have us practice washing next."
- Longtail: "Well, at least we're ready now."
- Dark River, page 178
- "It's no use sulking. You broke the warrior code. Did you think everyone would welcome you back like a hero?"
- ―Mousefur to Hollypaw Dark River, page 255
- "Make sure you squeeze all the water out of the fresh moss! Mousefur will claw you if her pelt gets damp!"
- ―Hollypaw to Berrynose Outcast, page 44
- Mousefur: "You don't have to watch over me like I'm a helpless kit!"
- Longtail: "It's a shame your tongue's not as worn-out as the rest of you."
- Eclipse, page 38
- Jaypaw: "Mousefur, for the last time—"
- Mousefur: "The last time? Good. Go away."
- Long Shadows, page 94
- Mousefur: "I should be with them. I could help. I'm an elder; it doesn't weaken the Clan if I get sick."
- Brambleclaw: "That's an offer worthy of a warrior. But the Clan values every cat, from the newest kit to the most senior elder. I know you already asked Firestar, and he said no. Don't think you can get around me."
- Long Shadows, page 179
- "Better it had been me, than that poor young cat."
- ―Mousefur after Honeyfern's death Sunrise (book), page 320
- Mousefur: "Darkness is coming, isn't it?"
- Jayfeather: "What do you know?"
- The Forgotten Warrior, page 204
- "You died a warrior's death after all."
- ―Purdy after Mousefur's death The Last Hope, page 311
External links[]
- Stand Together or Fall Divided on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
- Morningstar's Folly - When Peace Isn't the Answer on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
- Exclusive! Graystripe's Vow: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Exclusive! Darkness Within: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
- Missing the old days on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
- What matters most... on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
- Exclusive! Leopardstar's Honor: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Allegiance only)
- Exclusive! Onestar's Confession: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Allegiance only)
Fan content[]
- Winners of the August 2021 Fan Challenge + New Challenge Announcement on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Winners of the September 2022 fan challenge + new challenge announcement on the Warriors official website (backup link)
- Warrior of the Week Gallery #58 - Mousefur on the Warriors official website (Warrior of the Week #58) (backup link)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Revealed in The Last Hope, page 327
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 467
- ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 210
- ↑ Revealed in The Last Hope, page 311
- ↑ Revealed in The Last Hope, pages 310-311
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Revealed in Onestar's Confession, allegiances
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Revealed in Into the Wild, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Dawn, page 56
- ↑ Revealed in Starlight, page 220
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Revealed in Forest of Secrets, page 63
- ↑ Revealed in Midnight, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Sunrise, page 141
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Revealed in The Ultimate Guide, page 53
- ↑ Revealed in Dovewing's Silence, page 21
- ↑ Revealed in A Thief in ThunderClan, page 164
- ↑ Revealed in The Sight, chapter 19
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 463
- ↑ Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 410
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Revealed in Goosefeather's Curse, chapter 8
- ↑ Revealed on Vicky's Facebook (screenshot)
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 Revealed on the Warriors website family tree (screenshot)
- ↑ Revealed in A Dangerous Path, page 44
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 48
- ↑ Revealed in Rising Storm, page 16
- ↑ 25.0 25.1 Revealed in Rising Storm, pages 19-20
- ↑ Revealed in A Dangerous Path, page 225
- ↑ Revealed in Into the Wild, page 153
- ↑ Revealed on the Warriors website family tree (screenshot)
- ↑ Revealed on the Warriors OF
- ↑ Revealed in The Curtain Falls: Choosing Which Cats Would Die
- ↑ 31.0 31.1 Revealed in Winds of Change, page 179
- ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 21
- ↑ Revealed in Tigerclaw's Fury, chapter 5
- ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 30
- ↑ Revealed in Starlight, page 218
- ↑ Revealed in Leopardstar's Honor, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed on Vicky's Facebook
Author references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 James Barry, June 18, 2021. James confirming the ThunderClan patrols in Winds of Change, revealed through a Twitter private message.