Cedarheart

"With each challenge and each blow landed, lives are changed forever."

— Cedarheart telling a story in Battles of the Clans, page 149

Cedarheart
The pixel artwork is fanart based on the canon description; undefined traits are left to the artist's interpretation.
Affiliations
Current:	StarClan
Past:	ShadowClan TigerClan LionClan
Biographical information
Cause of death:	Slain in the Great Battle
Names
Kit:	Unknown
Apprentice:	Cedarpaw
Refugee:	Cedarpaw
Warrior:	Cedarheart
Elder:	Cedarheart
StarClan resident:	Cedarheart
Kin
Mother:	Darkflower
Father:	Scorchwind
Brother:	Rowanclaw
Sibling:	Lavenderkit
Education
Mentor:	Russetfur
Book appearances
Living	Onestar's Confession, A Dangerous Path, The Darkest Hour, Graystripe's Vow, The New Prophecy, Winds of Change, Power of Three, Omen of the Stars, Novellas, Battles of the Clans
Living	Onestar's Confession, A Dangerous Path, The Darkest Hour, Graystripe's Vow, The New Prophecy, Winds of Change, Power of Three, Omen of the Stars, Novellas, Battles of the Clans
Dead	Bramblestar's Storm
Dead	Bramblestar's Storm

Cedarheart is a muscular dark gray tom with yellow eyes.

Cedarheart was a ShadowClan elder under Blackstar's leadership in the forest and the lake territories. He was born to Darkflower and Scorchwind alongside his siblings, Rowanclaw and Lavenderkit. As an apprentice, Cedarpaw was mentored by Russetfur, and after the battle against BloodClan, he earned his warrior name, Cedarheart. He participated on the Great Journey and quickly defended ShadowClan's new borders. He urged Blackstar to accept ThunderClan's help to scare off the vicious kittypets after their Twolegs left his patrol injured. After retiring to the elders' den, Cedarheart became an avid storyteller, specializing in the Clan's histories of battles. Cedarheart perished in the Great Battle, and he ascended to StarClan afterwards.

History

In The Prophecies Begin arc

A Dangerous Path

Cedarpaw is a ShadowClan apprentice, and his mentor is Russetfur.

In The New Prophecy arc

Midnight

He is now a warrior named Cedarheart.

Moonrise

When ThunderClan visits ShadowClan, a patrol thinks they're trespassing and launch an attack. Cedarheart attacks Leafpaw, and then begins to fight Brackenfur. When Firestar commands them to stop, Russetfur sends Cedarheart back to the camp for reinforcements.

Starlight

As the Clans are reaching the end of their journey to find a new home, Cedarheart prowls along the outskirts of the group, watching for foxes and badgers. When Brambleclaw accidentally crosses the new ShadowClan border, Rowanclaw provokes him while the rest of the patrol, Cedarheart, Talonpaw, and Oakfur, appear next to him. When the rest of Brambleclaw's patrol shows up, the warriors are prepared to spring, until Firestar interferes. When Mudclaw rebels against Onewhisker, Cedarheart supports him along with a few other cats, and fights with Brambleclaw. He dashes into Brambleclaw, who lashes out, and Cedarheart bites his shoulder before being shaken off.

Twilight

"Don't be a fool, Blackstar. We can't deal with this by ourselves."

―Cedarheart convincing Blackstar to let ThunderClan help with the kittypets ^{Twilight, pages 186-187}

When Talonpaw, a ShadowClan apprentice, is killed by two fierce kittypets named Jacques and Susan, Cedarheart is part of the patrol that plans to get revenge for Talonpaw's murder. His leg is badly injured by the Twolegs who own the two kittypets, as they throw objects at the patrol to scare them away. Later, when a ThunderClan patrol offers to help them fight the kittypets, Blackstar refuses their assistance. Cedarheart tells Blackstar not be a fool and accept ThunderClan's help. Blackstar hesitates, but agrees reluctantly. He then adds in that Cedarheart cannot join the patrol, since his leg was not fully healed yet, much to the warrior's dismay.

Sunset

"But that's not a Clan kit. Maybe you've been in the mountains for so long, you've forgotten the warrior code. If you ever knew it in the first place, [half-Clan].'"

―Cedarheart mocking Stormfur ^{Sunset, page 119}

When Berrykit's tail is trapped in a fox trap, Cedarheart and a patrol consisting of Russetfur and Oakfur watch him, refusing to help him because he is not Clanborn. Later, when ShadowClan tries to steal some of ThunderClan's territory, Cedarheart battles with Thornclaw, until Brambleclaw manages to pull him off.

In the Power of Three arc

The Sight

Cedarheart has retired to the elders' den.

Long Shadows

When Jaypaw, Hollyleaf, and Lionblaze are spying on ShadowClan, they overhear Blackstar talking during a Clan meeting. Cedarheart is one of the cats that speaks up and agrees with Blackstar.

In the Omen of the Stars arc

Night Whispers

"[Russetfur] was my mentor and taught me well."

―Cedarheart mourning Russetfur ^{Night Whispers, page 58}

After Russetfur's death in the ShadowClan camp, he mourns her death with the rest of ShadowClan, saying that she was his mentor and taught him well. Cedarheart and Tallpoppy complain about the snow before making nests outside their den. Flametail later checks up on his cough in the elders' den and is given tansy for his sickness.

The Last Hope

In the battle against the Dark Forest, Cedarheart helps Littlecloud and Whitewater with the herbs.

In the Super Editions

Onestar's Confession

Onewhisker recognizes Cedarheart during Mudclaw's assault on WindClan's camp.

Bramblestar's Storm

At the Gathering, Blackstar informs the cats present to remember the fallen cats. Cedarheart is mentioned by Blackstar as one of the ShadowClan cats who were killed in the battle against the Dark Forest. When the cats who had died in the Great Battle appear as StarClan cats in front of Bramblestar at a Gathering, Cedarheart is one of the cats noted to be among them.

In the Novellas

Tigerclaw's Fury

Cedarheart is an warrior of ShadowClan and one of the cats that the carrionplace disease had not taken victim. While Tigerclaw and his band of rogues visit ShadowClan to help replenish their prey, Cedarheart is with the elders of his Clan, sharing a pigeon with his Clanmates. When Tigerclaw speaks up that it's time for he and his friends to depart, Cedarheart seems to be disappointed, and asks if they can stay to hear him tell a story of when he found a badger in the marshes of ShadowClan territory. Tigerclaw feigns disappointment, saying that he'd love to hear that story, but his friends have imposed on ShadowClan enough for one day.

In the Stand-Alone Graphic Novels

Winds of Change

Urged by Hawkfrost's advice to find followers, Mudclaw seeks out Cedarheart in ShadowClan's territory. He invites Cedarheart to join him to overthrow Onewhisker, insisting that Firestar's involvement in WindClan is dangerously similar to how Tigerstar took over ShadowClan and RiverClan. Cedarheart attends the secret meetings along with Rowanclaw, Oakfur, Blackclaw, Nightcloud, and Webfoot. When Leafpaw discovers the Moonpool, the group agrees to strike to kill Onewhisker and Ashfoot so Mudclaw can take over. Cedarheart participates in the fight but flees with the others when ThunderClan arrives to aid Onewhisker.

In the Field Guides

Battles of the Clans

"He has the longest memory of all the warriors, and he'll tell you about a ThunderClan leader who lived many, many moons ago, and his struggle for peace."

―Mistystar about Cedarheart ^{Battles of the Clans, page 122}

He participates in the battle against RiverClan, when RiverClan warriors are fishing off the half-bridge during the night and scaring away the prey along the ShadowClan border. Along with Oakfur, he is told off by Blackstar for wandering too far ahead of the battle patrol, but is instructed to hide around a wooden Twoleg nest. When Blackstar orders his patrol to surround the RiverClan cats, he blocks an escape route so the cats couldn't swim away.

Dapplenose points him out at a Gathering. It is implied that he and his Clanmates, Snaketail and Tallpoppy, are making rude faces at the reader. Dapplenose then mentions he has the longest memory of any cat. He later narrates the story of Morningstar, a leader who sought peace among his Clan. He tells another story to the pair of kittypets, this one about a harsh battle between SkyClan and ThunderClan, and how they both had very different stories to tell. Cedarheart also tells he pair of curious kittypets that they they have walked in the memories of the finest warriors. Onestar mentions him again, saying how he had hoped to meet Cedarheart, stating that he had the longest memory.

Character pixels

The pixel artwork is fanart based on the canon description; undefined traits are left to the artist's interpretation. Kit Version Apprentice Version Refugee Version Warrior Version Elder Version StarClan Version

Official art

Please do not edit this gallery Cedarheart in Winds of Change Cedarheart's icon on the Warriors family tree

Kin

Members

Mother:

Darkflower: Deceased, verified StarClan member

Father:

Scorchwind: Deceased, verified StarClan member

Brother:

Rowanclaw: Deceased, verified StarClan member

Sibling:

Lavenderkit: Deceased, verified StarClan member

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Grandmother:

Featherstorm: Deceased, verified StarClan member

Grandfather:

Hal: Deceased, residence unknown

Uncle:

Raggedstar: Deceased, verified StarClan member

Half-uncles:

Volewhisper: Deceased, verified StarClan member

Mosspaw: Deceased, verified StarClan member

Half-aunts:

Russetfur: Deceased, verified StarClan member

Dawncloud: Deceased, verified StarClan member

Nephews:

Tigerstar: Living (As of Wind)

Flametail: Deceased, verified StarClan member

Niece:

Dawnpelt: Deceased, verified StarClan member

Grandnieces:

Sleekwhisker: Living (As of River of Fire)

Pouncestep: Living (As of Wind)

Lightleap: Living (As of Wind)

Grandnephews:

Juniperclaw: Deceased, verified border guardian between the Dark Forest and StarClan

Strikestone: Deceased, verified StarClan member

Shadowsight: Living (As of Wind)

Birchpaw: Living (As of Wind)

Rowankit: Deceased, verified StarClan member

First cousins

Brokenstar: Deceased, no residence

Wishkit: Deceased, verified StarClan member

Hopekit: Deceased, verified StarClan member

Blossomkit: Deceased, verified StarClan member

Swampkit: Deceased, verified StarClan member

Unnamed kits: Status unknown

Tree

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Blizzardwing ♂

Featherstorm ♀

Hal ♂

Finchflight ♂

Dawncloud ♀

Mosspaw ♂

Volewhisper ♂

Darkflower ♀

Scorchwind ♂

Raggedstar ♂

Yellowfang ♀

Russetfur ♀

Unnamed kits

Swampkit

Blossomkit ♀

Tawnypelt ♀

Rowanclaw ♂

Lavenderkit

Cedarheart ♂

Hopekit ♀

Brokenstar ♂

Wishkit ♀

Dawnpelt ♀

Flametail ♂

Tigerstar ♂

Strikestone ♂

Sleekwhisker ♀

Juniperclaw ♂

Shadowsight ♂

Pouncestep ♀

Lightleap ♀

Rowankit ♂

Birchpaw ♂

    = Tom

    = She-cat

    = Gender unknown

Appearances

• Onestar's Confession
• Tigerclaw's Fury
• A Dangerous Path (First appearance; allegiance only)
• The Darkest Hour (Allegiance only)
• Blackfoot's Reckoning (Allegiance only)
• Graystripe's Vow (Allegiance only)
• Mothwing's Secret (Allegiance only)
• Midnight (Allegiance only)
• Moonrise
• Dawn (Allegiance only)
• Starlight
• Winds of Change
• Twilight
• Sunset
• Leafpool's Wish (Allegiance only)
• The Sight (Allegiance only)
• Dark River (Allegiance only)
• Outcast (Allegiance only)
• Eclipse (Allegiance only)
• Long Shadows
• Sunrise (Allegiance only)
• Hollyleaf's Story (Allegiance only)
• The Fourth Apprentice (Allegiance only)
• Mistystar's Omen (Allegiance only)
• Fading Echoes (Allegiance only)
• Night Whispers
• Sign of the Moon (Allegiance only)
• The Forgotten Warrior (Allegiance only)
• The Last Hope †
• Bramblestar's Storm
• Battles of the Clans

Trivia

Interesting facts

• Cedarheart has kittypet blood via Hal.

Mistakes

• Cedarheart is shown in StarClan in The Last Hope, but later on is shown helping Littlecloud in the final battle, before the StarClan cats show up.
• Despite not earning his warrior name until after The Darkest Hour, Cedarheart is shown as an elder in Tigerclaw's Fury, which is set before then.

Continuity

The following information is from sources considered non-canon or retconned.

• Cedarheart being the son of Scorchwind and Darkflower was first revealed on Vicky's Facebook. Cedarheart was also described with amber eyes. He mentored Wildfur. His mate was Nightwing and their sons were Smokepaw and Talonpaw. After their deaths, Cedarheart's temper soured and turned bitter. His half-siblings through Darkflower were Kinkfur and Pouncetail.

Quotes

Tawnypelt: "Blackstar, I've never given you any reason to doubt my loyalty."

Blackstar: "You expect me to believe that, when you bring these warriors right into our camp?"

^{Twilight, pages 186-187}

Tallpoppy: "Looks like more snow's coming."

Cedarheart: "We'll be eating snow before long."

^{Night Whispers, page 241}

External links

• The Warrior Code: An Outdated Relic? on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
• Exclusive! Graystripe's Vow: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Allegiance only)