"We’ve come this far. We might as well go all the way." |
— Fernsong to Ivypool in Thunder and Shadow, page 252-253 |
Fernsong is a yellow tabby tom.[2]
History
In the Super Edition Arc
Bramblestar's Storm
- Fernpaw is made an apprentice with his sisters, Hollypaw and Sorrelpaw. Squirrelflight notes that he was named after Ferncloud, who died during the battle with the Dark Forest. His parents, Cinderheart and Lionblaze, look on proudly as their kits are given their apprentice names. The next day, Fernpaw, his mentor, as well as his siblings and their mentors, start training for battle. They are excited to have Bramblestar and Squirrelflight training with them, and are worried when Squirrelflight loses her balance. The Clan deputy uses her mistake as an example that any cat can make mistakes.
Tigerheart's Shadow
- Tigerheart's Shadow does not formally appear in The Blazing Star , but is listed in the allegiances.
In the A Vision of Shadows Arc
The Apprentice's Quest
- The Apprentice's Quest does not formally appear in The Blazing Star , but is listed in the allegiances. His mentor is revealed to have been Rosepetal. When Alderkit wonders who his and Sparkkit's mentors could be, he says that it can't be Brackenfur, Rosepetal, or Blossomfall, as they just got done mentoring Fernsong and his siblings.
Thunder and Shadow
- Fernsong brings Honeykit to the medicine den under Lilyheart's request. Jayfeather points out he knows it's bellyache, as Fernsong already brought her in before. Fernsong insists Lilyheart asked him and Honeykit looked miserable and Jayfeather interrupts again. Alderpaw wishes Fernsong would move out of the way and Briarlight notices this, so calls him over. Fernsong pads over, saying that he just wants to make sure she is okay. He stares at Alderpaw as he is tested on his skills.
- Twigkit brings in some fresh-kill, mentioning the hunting patrol has just returned. This reminds Fernsong that Ivypool is waiting for him to go hunting. He asks Honeykit if she is better, and she says she thinks so. Ivypool sticks her head into the den, asking Fernsong if he is ready to hunt. Fernsong seems happy to see her, replying that he is. Fernsong lets Briarlight move past him before Ivypool insists to hurry as the prey won't catch themselves. Later on, Dovewing asks for Ivypool's whereabouts and Alderpaw informs her Ivypool is hunting with Fernsong.
- When Twigkit, now Twigpaw brusts into the camp looking for Alderpaw, Fernsong is seen sharing a mouse with Briarlight. Fernsong soon requests to join a border patrol since he hasn't gone on one for days. Squirrelflight instead asks him to join Twigpaw and Ivypool to go find the apprentice's mother. Fernsong glances to Twigpaw with sparkling eyes, agreeing he'll go. Twigpaw is excited Fernsong is coming, but Squirrelflight warns it will be a long journey and she wants everyone to return safely.
- Twigpaw informs Alderpaw that Fernsong is coming too and Ivypool is surprised. Twigpaw tells her mentor that Squirrelflight just asked him and hopes she doesn't mind. Ivypool insists she doesn't, glancing warmly at the tom. Fernsong asks when they are leaving, and Ivypool says once he and Alderpaw get some traveling herbs. Fernsong realizes Alderpaw is coming too and is excited as he goes for his traveling herbs. He comes back from the nursery, commenting that traveling herbs are the worst. Ivypool says it'll give them strength and teasingly asks that is why he is coming. Fernsong says he was hoping she'd protect him and Ivypool replies only if his nice to her.
- Days into the journey, Twigpaw follows after Fernsong and Ivypool. The two warriors ask if they should go down past the Thunderpath to where Twigpaw and Violetpaw was found, and Twigpaw insists they should. Ivypool hesitates but Fernsong insists they've come this far, they might as well go all the way. Ivypool is afraid of the monsters but Fernsong reassures they never leave the Thunderpath. He insists they may be noisy and large, but they are bee-brained. Alderpaw reveals a ditch that leads underneath the Thunderpath and Fernsong hurries to him and Twigpaw. He crouches at the opening, staring wide-eyed into it. Twigpaw noses past Fernsong and he follows Ivypool into the ditch. Twigpaw insists she has to find her mother but Fernsong says any scents would have been washed away by the leaf-bare snow.
- The patrol sees a cat sitting motionless on the Thunderpath and Fernsong asks what in StarClan, mouth gaped wide open. Twigpaw tries to reach the Thunderpath but she is stopped. Fernsong asks if she wants to be killed. They realize the cat is fake and Fernsong says they need to get out of there. Twigpaw stares at Fernsong as she realizes it's impossible for her mother to be alive. Fernsong and Ivypool moves beside the apprentice, edging her towards trees and back to the Clan.
Shattered Sky
- Shattered Sky does not formally appear in The Blazing Star , but is listed in the allegiances.
Trivia
Interesting Facts
- He is named after Ferncloud.[1]
- He has WindClan blood through Crowfeather,[4] SkyClan blood through Redtail,[5] and kittypet blood through Firestar.[6]
- Fernsong is a distant descendant of Windstar via Mistmouse.[7]
- Fernsong is Kate's favorite name,[8] and she has mentioned that she has plans for him and wants him in the plot of A Vision of Shadows.[9] Kate later confirms that he will appear in Thunder and Shadow.[10]
Character Pixels
The pixel artwork is fanart based on the canon description; undefined traits are left to the artist's interpretation. |
Kin
Members
Father:
Mother:
- Cinderheart:[1] Living (As of Wind)
Sisters:
- Hollytuft:[1] Living (As of Wind)
- Sorrelstripe:[1] Living (As of Wind)
- Crowfeather:[11] Living (As of Wind)
- Brackenfur:[12] Living (As of Wind)
Grandmothers:
- Leafpool:[11] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Sorreltail:[12] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Uncles:
- Jayfeather:[11] Living (As of Wind)
- Molepaw:[12] Status unknown
Aunts:
- Hollyleaf:[11] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Poppyfrost:[12] Living (As of Wind)
- Honeyfern:[12] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Lilyheart:[13] Living (As of Wind)
- Seedpaw:[13] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Half-Uncle:
- Breezepelt:[11] Living (As of Wind)
Great-Grandfathers:
- Deadfoot:[14] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Firestar:[15] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Whitestorm:[16] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Lionheart:[17] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Great-Grandmothers:
- Ashfoot:[4] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Sandstorm:[15] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Frostfur:[18] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Willowpelt:[19] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Great Uncles:
- Eaglekit: [20] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Thornclaw:[21] Living (As of Wind)
- Rainwhisker:[22] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Sootfur:[22] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Great Aunts:
- Squirrelflight:[15] Status unknown
- Cinderpelt:[18] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Brightheart:[21] Living (As of Wind)
Great Aunts/Uncles:
- Two unnamed kits:[23] Status unknown
Half-Great Uncles:
- Darkstripe:[24] Deceased, no residence
- Graystripe:[25] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Ashfur:[26] Deceased, no residence
- Two unnamed kits:[27] Deceased, residence unknown
Half-Great Aunt:
Great-Great-Grandmothers:
- Meadowslip:[28] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Wrenflight:[29] Status unknown
- Nutmeg:[28] Living (As of Fire and Ice)
- Brindleface:[28] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Snowfur:[28] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Robinwing:[28] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Speckletail:[28] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Swiftbreeze:[28] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Great-Great-Grandfathers:
- Hickorynose:[28] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Stagleap:[29] Status unknown
- Jake:[28] Deceased, unknown residence
- Redtail:[28] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Thistleclaw:[28] Deceased, verified the Place of No Stars member
- Fuzzypelt:[28] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Smallear:[28] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Adderfang:[28] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Great-Great-Aunts:
- Princess:[30] Living (As of Dawn)
- Sorrelpaw:[31] Status unknown
- Morningflower:[29] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Great-Great-Uncles:
Great-Great-Great-Grandmothers:
- Harepounce:[32] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Flashnose:[33] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Palebird:[34] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Mistmouse:[35] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Robinwing:[35] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Swiftbreeze:[35] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Moonflower:[35] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Poppydawn:[35] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Great-Great-Great-Grandfathers:
- Woollytail:[34] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Hareflight:[35] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Fuzzypelt:[35] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Adderfang:[35] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Stormtail:[35] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Windflight:[35] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Great-Great-Great-Aunts:
- One-eye:[32] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Rabbitkit:[36] Status unknown
- Doespring:[35] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Ryestalk:[35] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Great-Great-Great-Uncles:
- Bristlekit:[36] Status unknown
- Flykit:[36] Status unknown
Great-Great-Great-Half-Uncles:
- Tallstar:[37] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Tawnyspots:[29] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Thrushpelt:[29] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Great-Great-Great-Half-Aunts:
- Finchkit:[38] Status unknown
- Dappletail:[29] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Great-Great-Great-Great-Grandmothers:
- Fallowsong:[39] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Daisytoe:[40] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Flashnose:[41] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Squirrelwhisker:[41] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Great-Great-Great-Great-Grandfathers:
- Rooktail:[42] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Flashnose:[41] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Eaglestorm:[41] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Great-Great-Great-Great-Uncles:
- Rabbitleap:[39] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Heronwing:[39] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Goosefeather:[43] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Aunt:
- Sweetbriar:[29] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Cousins:
- Gorsepaw:[44] Status unknown
- Unnamed kits:[45] Deceased, residence unknown
- Darktail:[46] Deceased, no residence
- Unnamed kits:[47] Deceased, residence unknown
- Heathertail:[48] Living (As of Wind)
- Tornear:[29] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Mudclaw:[29] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Smokepaw:[2] Status unknown
- Brindlepaw:[2] Status unknown
- Cloudtail:[15] Living (As of Wind)
- Four unnamed kits:[49] Status unknown
- Whitewing:[15] Living (As of Wind)
- Ambermoon:[50] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Dewnose:[50] Living (As of Wind)
- Snowbush:[50] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Dovewing:[51] Living (As of Wind)
- Ivypool:[51] Living (As of Wind)
- Stonefur:[52] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Mosskit:[52] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Mistystar:[52] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Reedwhisker:[53] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Perchkit:[54] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Primrosepaw:[54] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Pikepaw:[54] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Spiderleg:[55] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Shrewpaw:[55] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Foxleap:[56] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Birchfall:[57] Living (As of Wind)
- Hollykit:[57] Status unknown
- Larchkit:[57] Status unknown
- Icecloud:[56] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Toadstep:[58]Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Rosepetal:[58] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Runningwind:[59] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Mousefur:[59] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Molewhisker:[60] Living (As of Wind)
- Cherryfall:[60] Living (As of Wind)
- Pinestar:[61] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Tigerstar:[62] Deceased, no residence
- Nightkit:[62] Status unknown
- Mistkit:[62] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Bramblestar:[63] Status unknown
- Hawkfrost:[64] Deceased, no residence
- Tadpole:[65] Deceased, unknown residence
- Tawnypelt:[63] Living (As of Wind)
- Mothwing:[64] Living (As of Wind)
- Tigerstar:[66] Living (As of Wind)
- Flametail:[66] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Alderheart:[67] Living (As of Wind)
- Juniperkit:[67] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Dawnpelt:[66] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Sparkpelt:[67] Living (As of Wind)
- Dandelionkit:[68] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Lightkit:[69] Status unknown
- Pouncekit:[69] Status unknown
- Shadowkit:[69] Status unknown
Distant Relatives:
- Windstar:[70] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Gorsestar:[70] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Mothflight:[71] Status unknown
- Emberkit:[72] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Morning Whisker[73] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Dust Muzzle[73] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Cloudstar: [74] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Birdflight: [74] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Spottedpelt: [74] Deceased, verified StarClan member
- Gorseclaw: [74] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Tree
= Tom
= She-cat
= Gender unknown
Quotes
- "But today, Lionblaze's kits become apprentices, and the happiness far outweighs the sadness."
- ―Squirrelflight narrating Bramblestar's Storm
- "Fernkit becomes Fernpaw, and Sorrelkit becomes Sorrelpaw. Their names come from warriors who fell in the Great Battle: Ferncloud and Sorreltail."
- ―Squirrelflight narrating Bramblestar's Storm
- Fernsong: "Lilyheart asked me to bring her to you."
- Jayfeather: "I know. She has a belly ache. You already told us."
- Thunder and Shadow
- Fernsong: "Can I go too? I haven’t been on a border patrol for days."
- Squirrelflight: "I want you to travel with Ivypool and Twigpaw. Will you go?"
- Thunder and Shadow
- Fernsong: "Traveling herbs are the worst!"
- Ivypool: "Hopefully they’ll give you enough strength to protect us. That is why you’re coming, isn’t it?"
- Thunder and Shadow
- Fernsong: "We’ve come this far. We might as well go all the way."
- Ivypool: "But the monsters. What if they leave the path?"
- Thunder and Shadow
References and Citations
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Revealed in Bramblestar's Storm, manga
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Revealed in The Apprentice's Quest, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in The Apprentice's Quest, page 10
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Revealed in Secrets of the Clans, page 37
- ↑ Revealed in Secrets of the Clans, page 24
- ↑ Revealed in Into the Wild, page 9
- ↑ Revealed on Vicky's Facebook
- ↑ http://erinhunter.katecary.co.uk/ask-kate-questions/comment-page-8/#comments
- ↑ Revealed in Kate's Blog
- ↑ Revealed on Kate's blog
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 Revealed in Sunrise, page 305
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 Revealed in Sunset, page 27
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Revealed in The Forgotten Warrior, page 146
- ↑ Revealed in a letter
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 Revealed in Firestar's Quest, page 509
- ↑ Revealed in Forest of Secrets, page 247
- ↑ Revealed on Vicky's Facebook
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 Revealed in Fire and Ice, page 95
- ↑ Revealed in Firestar's Quest, page 99
- ↑ Revealed in Secrets of the Clans, page 32
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 Revealed in Forest of Secrets, page 62
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 Revealed in Firestar's Quest, page 100
- ↑ Revealed in Firestar's Quest, page 40
- ↑ Revealed in an unknown book, page dark
- ↑ Revealed in an unknown book, page oskits
- ↑ 26.0 26.1 Revealed in Rising Storm, page 42
- ↑ Revealed in Into the Wild, page 226
- ↑ 28.00 28.01 28.02 28.03 28.04 28.05 28.06 28.07 28.08 28.09 28.10 28.11 28.12 28.13 Revealed in Tallstar's Revenge, page 89
- ↑ 29.0 29.1 29.2 29.3 29.4 29.5 29.6 29.7 29.8 29.9 Revealed on Vicky's Facebook Page
- ↑ Revealed in Fire and Ice, page 111
- ↑ 31.0 31.1 Revealed in Tallstar's Revenge, page 208
- ↑ 32.0 32.1 Revealed in Goosefeather's Curse, chapter 8
- ↑ Revealed in Goosefeather's Curse, chapter 3
- ↑ 34.0 34.1 Revealed in Tallstar's Revenge, page 253
- ↑ 35.00 35.01 35.02 35.03 35.04 35.05 35.06 35.07 35.08 35.09 35.10 35.11 Revealed in Tallstar's Revenge, page 26
- ↑ 36.0 36.1 36.2 Revealed in Tallstar's Revenge, page 274
- ↑ Revealed in Tallstar's Revenge, page 6
- ↑ Revealed in Tallstar's Revenge, page 21
- ↑ 39.0 39.1 39.2 Revealed in Goosefeather's Curse, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Goosefeather's Curse, chapter 4
- ↑ 41.0 41.1 41.2 41.3 Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 453
- ↑ Revealed in Goosefeather's Curse, chapter 1
- ↑ Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 23
- ↑ Revealed in Rising Storm, page 208
- ↑ Revealed in Rising Storm, page 64
- ↑ Revealed in Shattered Sky, page 259
- ↑ Revealed in Shattered Sky, page 258
- ↑ Revealed on Vicky's Facebook
- ↑ Revealed in Fire and Ice, page 191
- ↑ 50.0 50.1 50.2 Revealed in The Last Hope, page 216
- ↑ 51.0 51.1 Revealed in Sunrise, page 317
- ↑ 52.0 52.1 52.2 Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 465
- ↑ Revealed in Erin Hunter Chat 6
- ↑ 54.0 54.1 54.2 Revealed in Mistystar's Omen, chapter 3
- ↑ 55.0 55.1 Revealed in Firestar's Quest, page 18
- ↑ 56.0 56.1 Revealed in The Sight, page 5
- ↑ 57.0 57.1 57.2 Revealed in Midnight, page 84
- ↑ 58.0 58.1 Revealed in Outcast, allegiances
- ↑ 59.0 59.1 Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 467
- ↑ 60.0 60.1 Revealed in The Fourth Apprentice, page 299
- ↑ Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 47
- ↑ 62.0 62.1 62.2 Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 266
- ↑ 63.0 63.1 Revealed in Rising Storm, pages 19-20
- ↑ 64.0 64.1 Revealed in Moonrise, page 258
- ↑ Revealed in Return to the Clans, page 2
- ↑ 66.0 66.1 66.2 Revealed in Dark River, pages 20-21
- ↑ 67.0 67.1 67.2 Revealed in The Apprentice's Quest, chapter 1
- ↑ Revealed in The Apprentice's Quest, page chpater 1
- ↑ 69.0 69.1 69.2 Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, chapter 18
- ↑ 70.0 70.1 Revealed in The Sight, page 118
- ↑ Revealed in The Ultimate Guide, page 189
- ↑ Revealed in The First Battle, page 194
- ↑ 73.0 73.1 Revealed in The First Battle, page 139
- ↑ 74.0 74.1 74.2 74.3 Strongly Suggested in Firestar's Quest, pages 496-497 Cite error: Invalid
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