Ratscar

"We must stay united. I know we've had our differences, but Alderheart is right. We must look forward, not back. There are so few of us left. If we are to remain a Clan, we must work together."

— Ratscar to his Clan in Darkest Night, page 159

Ratscar
The pixel artwork is fanart based on the canon description; undefined traits are left to the artist's interpretation.
Affiliations
Last known:	ShadowClan
Past:	The Kin SkyClan ThunderClan (refugee)
Names
Kit:	Unknown
Warrior:	Ratscar
Senior warrior:	Ratscar
Elder:	Ratscar
Rogue:	Ratscar
Kin:	Ratscar
Refugee:	Ratscar
Kin
Sister:	Snowbird
Education
Apprentices:	Shrewfoot, Pinenose
Book appearances
Living	Eclipse, Long Shadows, Sunrise, Omen of the Stars, A Vision of Shadows, Super Editions, Novellas
Living	Eclipse, Long Shadows, Sunrise, Omen of the Stars, A Vision of Shadows, Super Editions, Novellas

Ratscar is a dark brown tom with a long scar across his back.

Ratscar was a ShadowClan elder that has served under Rowanstar's, Leafstar's, and Tigerstar's leaderships in the lake territories and previously served as a warrior under Brokenstar, Nightstar, Tigerstar, and Blackstar in the forest and lake territories. Ratscar trained in the Dark Forest, but he fought for the Clans during the Great Battle and was defended by his sister, Snowbird. He was also a mentor to Shrewfoot and Pinenose, and after the battle, he retired as an elder after taking an oath, swearing his loyalty to the Clan.

When apprentices began to rebel against Rowanstar, Ratscar was among the cats dissatisfied with his leader's meek rule, yearning for the older feared ShadowClan. After staying with ShadowClan when Darktail took over, Ratscar escaped to ThunderClan when he witnessed the savagery from the Kin. Despite regretting his abandonment from ShadowClan, Ratscar worked tirelessly to restore it after the Kin's recklessness and joined SkyClan when Rowanstar decided to annex ShadowClan. Once Tigerstar became leader, Ratscar returned to ShadowClan, living in the elders' den with Oakfur.

History

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Omen of the Stars

"I always thought Ratscar looked a bit shifty. I'm not surprised he's here."

―Ivypool's thoughts about Ratscar training in the Dark Forest ^{Sign of the Moon, page 129}

Ratscar's former apprentice, Shrewfoot, has become a warrior, and he now mentors Pinepaw, participating alongside her in the battle of the border. It is revealed that he is training in the Dark Forest, and on Blossomfall's first visit there, Hawkfrost orders him to attack her, though Ivypool intervenes. Later, when Lionblaze provokes him at the border, Ratscar attacks, to which the ThunderClan warrior does nothing in defense. During the battle against the Dark Forest, Ratscar attacks the Dark Forest warrior, Shredtail, proving his loyalty to the Clans.

A Vision of Shadows

"Try telling that to Darktail. You know, I can't believe how bad things were in that camp. The worst mistake I ever made was not leaving with Rowanstar."

―Ratscar to Alderheart ^{Shattered Sky, page 180}

As an elder, Ratscar laments the lack of respect modern apprentices have for senior warriors. After Violetkit is taken into ShadowClan, she overhears him exclaiming that she is not really one of them. When ShadowClan's apprentices accuse Rowanstar of making ShadowClan weak, Ratscar admits that they have a point. Later, he grieves for his denmate, Kinkfur, when she dies of yellowcough, but becomes more friendly with Violetpaw after she returns from the Kin. However, when Darktail takes over ShadowClan, he becomes part of the Kin, but is no longer cared for as an elder. When the Kin launch an attack on RiverClan, Ratscar and his fellow elder, Oakfur, are put on the front lines. To spare them the Kin's cruelty, Violetpaw sneaks both elders to the safety of ThunderClan where their wounds are healed. He expresses deep regret for abandoning Rowanstar.

Super Editions

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

In Tigerheart's Shadow, Ratscar returns to patrols, despite being incredibly frail and hungry, due to the loss of so many ShadowClan cats. He and Juniperclaw encounter Willowshine and Alderheart on their mission to find a six-toed cat.

Novellas

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

In Tigerclaw's Fury, Ratscar is curious as to why Tigerclaw left ThunderClan and is hesitant when he suggests hunting on ThunderClan land. However, he fights against a ThunderClan patrol after Runningwind is killed by Tigerclaw.

In Dovewing's Silence, Ratscar and the other Dark Forest trainees agree to swear an oath of loyalty to the Clans, though Blackstar still visibly distrusts Ratscar and Tigerheart.

Detailed description

Ratscar is a scarred, skinny, mangy, dark brown tom with yellow teeth, a patchy tail, and a torn ear. He has a distinctive long scar across his back.

Character pixels

Main images

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

Alternate images

The pixel artwork is fanart based on the canon description; undefined traits are left to the artist's interpretation. Alternative Warrior Version

Family

Main article: Ratscar/Family

Ratscar's sister is Snowbird, and his nieces and nephews are Beenose, Berryheart, Yarrowleaf, Cloverfoot, Bluebellkit, Gullswoop, Frondwhisker, Buster, and Conefoot. For more on Ratscar's family, click here!

Appearances

• Blackfoot's Reckoning (Flashback only)
• Tigerclaw's Fury
• Eclipse (First appearance; allegiance only)
• Long Shadows (Allegiance only)
• Sunrise (Allegiance only)
• Hollyleaf's Story (Allegiance only)
• The Fourth Apprentice (Allegiance only)
• Mistystar's Omen (Allegiance only)
• Fading Echoes
• Night Whispers
• Sign of the Moon
• The Forgotten Warrior
• The Last Hope
• Dovewing's Silence
• Crowfeather's Trial (Allegiance only)
• Bramblestar's Storm
• The Apprentice's Quest
• Thunder and Shadow
• Shattered Sky
• Darkest Night
• Tigerheart's Shadow
• River of Fire (Allegiance only)
• Tawnypelt's Clan (Allegiance only)
• Spotfur's Rebellion (Allegiance only)
• The Raging Storm (Allegiance only)
• Squirrelflight's Hope

Trivia

Interesting facts

• He has served under seven leaders; Brokenstar, Nightstar, Tigerstar, Blackstar, Rowanstar, Leafstar, and Tigerstar.
• The scar on his back gave Ratscar his warrior name.

Mistakes

• Ratscar's name has mistakenly been printed as "Rat-scar", and he has mistakenly been called Rowanclaw.
• Ratscar has mistakenly been described as fox-red.
• In Darkest Night, Ratscar has mistakenly been listed as being "darn brown" instead of dark brown.

Quotes

"But we're not strong. And we don't want to take over ThunderClan's territory or hunt their prey."

―Ratscar protesting against Tigerclaw's words ^{Tigerclaw's Fury, page 6}

"They never told me they were training me to destroy my own Clan!"

―Ratscar to Snowbird and Lionblaze ^{The Last Hope, page 279}

"This oath... do we have to swear it now? In front of cats who have nothing to do with us?"

―Ratscar at a meeting deciding his fate ^{Dovewing's Silence, chapter 4}

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"What right do you have to question our leader? Take yourself back to your own territory."

―Ratscar telling Bramblestar off for accusing Blackstar of lying ^{Bramblestar's Storm, page 35}

Ratscar: "If you ask me, what should be embraced is a bit more respect for senior warriors."

Beepaw: "Ratscar's always saying that!"

^{The Apprentice's Quest, page 53}

Ratscar: "The apprentices have a point. ShadowClan used to rule the forest. Now we live like a bunch of ThunderClan cats. All we want is peace and food. We're hardly better than kittypets."

Kinkfur: "What nonsense! ShadowClan will always be feared and respected by the other Clans."

^{Thunder and Shadow, page 144}

"I'm old. But I'm not dead yet."

―Ratscar about patrolling ^{Darkest Night, page 157}

External links

• Best of the Worst on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
• Creating an Antagonist on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
• Stand Together or Fall Divided on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
• Asking a Great Deal on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)