Scorchfur

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"I'll fight to the death if I have to."

— Scorchfur to Lionblaze and Littlecloud about the battle in The Last Hope, page 274

Scorchfur is a dark gray tom^[3] with slashed ears,^[5] one of which is torn.^[6]

History

In the Super Editon Arc

Bramblestar's Storm

Scorchfur is seen on a patrol consisting of himself, Tawnypelt, Grasspaw, and Owlclaw, who meet up with the ThunderClan patrol. At a Gathering, it is announced that Snowbird had three kits, and Scorchfur is smug, licking a paw and passing it over his ear.

Afterwards, he is seen leading another patrol, however this time it consists of Pinenose, Ferretclaw, and Spikepaw. He orders for the ThunderClan patrol to leave, and despite ThunderClan's concerns, Scorchfur insists that ShadowClan didn't need ThunderClan to worry about them, his looks saying otherwise. Bramblestar empathizes with them, and Scorchfur retorts that they didn't need their sympathy nor their word. Once Bramblestar explains his actual reasons, Scorchfur permits them to let them cross their territory, if only so they would leave sooner.

When some ThunderClan cats arrive near the ShadowClan camp, Scorchfur, Crowfrost, and Tigerheart are spotted, looking malnourished. Despite Bramblestar's explanation, Scorchfur believes that he and the other ThunderClan cats are only present to see where their new camp was. While Crowfrost fetches the newly named Rowanstar, Scorchfur and Tigerheart stand on guard. When Pinenose and Pouncetail return with bedding, Scorchfur thanks them for their findings. Afterwards, he slides into a thicket, and returns with Leafpool and Littlecloud.

During a squabble with some badgers, Bramblestar assists Scorchfur, who is in the grasp of a badger, and vainly batters at it with his hind legs. Bramblestar attacks the badger, which drops him, and the two briefly fight together. After it leaves, Scorchfur compliments Bramblestar on his fighting skills. Once the battle concludes, it is noted that Scorchfur had both of his ears slashed.

In the Power of Three Arc

Eclipse

During the battle of the four Clans in ThunderClan territory, Tawnypelt promises Jaypaw that Scorchpaw and his mentor, Snaketail, will help Hollypaw fight against a new wave of warriors.

Later, when Sol enters the ShadowClan camp, Scorchpaw and Snaketail stand in the middle of the clearing, staring in shock at the newcomer. Scorchpaw whispers to Snaketail, inquiring about who the stranger is, and Snaketail vaguely responds to him that he's not a Clan cat.

Long Shadows

Scorchpaw is a member of the ShadowClan patrol that meets a ThunderClan patrol early in the book. He says that no cat can trust ThunderClan, and participates in the small battle that occurs when Birchfall leaps at Snaketail.

Sunrise

Sunrise does not formally appear in The Blazing Star , but is listed in the allegiances.

In the Omen of the Stars Arc

The Fourth Apprentice

The Fourth Apprentice does not formally appear in The Blazing Star , but is listed in the allegiances. He is now listed as a warrior known as Scorchfur.

Fading Echoes

Scorchfur leaves the warriors' den when Jayfeather visits the ShadowClan camp. He is mentioned in Ivypaw's dream when it is told to Firestar, in an attempt to convince him to attack ShadowClan. When he is fighting in the battle, he attacks Lionblaze.

Night Whispers

During the battle with ThunderClan, he is revealed to have fought with Ivypaw. Their fight is briefly mentioned by Hawkfrost when he advises Ivypaw about battle tactics in the Dark Forest.

Scorchfur solemnly stands with his Clanmates after Russetfur's death. He and his Clan retreat back to their camp carrying their dead deputy's body with them. After the battle, he rests his head on his paws, having no appetite for the half-eaten thrush laying in front of him.

Before the battle training session with the apprentices of his Clan, Flametail applies some ointment on his scratches. Much later, when Ivypaw is held prisoner in ShadowClan camp, he is assigned to lead a hunting patrol. He gathers some cats for his patrol and leaves.

Sign of the Moon

Sign of the Moon does not formally appear in The Blazing Star , but is listed in the allegiances.

The Forgotten Warrior

Scorchfur is on a patrol with Dawnpelt and Redwillow.

The Last Hope

During the Great Battle, Scorchfur is in the medicine cat's den, being treated by Littlecloud, saying that he will fight to the death if he has to. Kinkfur fetches Scorchfur soaked moss for him to drink and Littlecloud treats his wound with cobweb.

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.

Thunder and Shadow

Scorchfur is first seen disgruntled when Bramblestar visits ShadowClan to warn them about the rogues. Later, Rowanstar orders him, Crowfrost, Tigerheart, Spikefur, and Yarrowpaw to escort the ThunderClan cats home.

When the sickness strikes ShadowClan, he is seen with Crowfrost and Tawnypelt gathered outside Rowanstar's den. Scorchfur notes that his leader's coughing sounded like Wasptail and Oakfur.

He is constantly distrustful of Violetpaw when she rejoins ShadowClan. When Crowfrost orders him, Tigerheart and Violetpaw to help Puddleshine gather the lungwort needed to cure the sickness, Scorchfur scowls that Violetpaw can't be trusted. Crowfrost defends Violetpaw, but Scorchfur remains unconvinced. They travel through ThunderClan territory to reach WindClan's. They encounter a WindClan patrol who takes them to Onestar who accuses them of harboring the rogues who killed Furzepelt. Scorchfur surprisingly defends Violetpaw, claiming she is own of theirs. Onestar denies the ShadowClan cats' access to the lungwort, despite Tigerheart's pleas.

Three of his kits, Beepaw, Cloverfoot, and Berryheart leave ShadowClan with his granddaughter, Needlepaw, to join the rogues, leaving Yarrowpaw and Rippletail. He appears out of the warriors' den when Twigpaw sneaks into the camp. He questions Violetpaw's loyalty again, snarling that maybe she invited her sister to invade. Violetpaw is frustrated why he distrusts her so easily. Before Crowfrost can send Twigpaw back to ThunderClan, Scorchfur comes up with an idea. He suggests to use Twigpaw as a pawn to get the lungwort; ThunderClan could persuade WindClan to give ShadowClan the lungwort in exchange for Twigpaw. Crowfrost agrees, but states the ThunderClan apprentice shall remain unharmed. He joins Crowfrost and Tawnypelt in a patrol to inform Bramblestar of the situation.

When Birchpaw and Lionpaw fight over a thrush, Scorchfur tells Twigpaw to let them fight. Violetpaw and Twigpaw pass Scorchfur and Tigerheart with their apprentices leaving the camp.

He is present when ThunderClan invades ShadowClan for Twigpaw. He lines up against Mistcloud, Sparrowtail, Spikefur, and Rippletail. He challenges Crowfrost when the deputy agrees to let Twigpaw go. Scorchfur wants to fight for Twigpaw, but Crowfrost disagrees. Scorchfur states Rowanstar wouldn't have let her go, but Crowfrost informs the gray warrior that their leader may not survive the sickness.

He sits with Spikefur at Kinkfur's vigil and is present when Crowfrost falls ill. Later, he visits the medicine cat den to check on his mate, Snowbird, and one of their daughters, Yarrowleaf. Puddleshine reports both she-cats are recovering nicely, but Scorchfur remarks they don't look any better and insists his family wouldn't have gotten sick if Crowfrost hadn't given up Twigpaw. When his mate gently chides him for snapping at Puddleshine, Scorchfur grunts that ShadowClan has no strong leadership anymore. When Puddleshine recounts how he gathered the lungwort, Scorchfur asked what made Onestar change his mind. Puddleshine answers vaguely maybe a message from StarClan, but Scorchfur is unconvinced.

Tigerheart, the new deputy, orders Scorchfur to lead a hunting patrol with Birchpaw, Grassheart, Flowerpaw, and Sparrowtail. Spikefur asks when Rowanstar plans to contribute to the Clan. The Clan leader replies he will hunt when the Clan needs it, and Scorchfur replies they do. He is named to attend the Gathering, but he refuses to attend because WindClan refused to help them. He challenges Rowanstar by asking him where he was when Crowfrost handed away their hostage. He tells Rowanstar not to return, and that ShadowClan needs a strong leader. At that moment, Darktail and the rogues walk into the camp and declare themselves the new leaders of ShadowClan.

Shattered Sky

Scorchfur takes part in the battle for RiverClan's territory. He is the first of the rogues to attack, seemingly encouraged by Darktail's battle cry, and he swipes at Beetlewhisker, slashing his nose.

He appears again later, and pricks his ears, then frowns when he hears Darktail teasing Violetpaw, as if he can't believe the rogue leader to have such a good humored tone. It is noted he is one of the last surviving ShadowClan cats. He doesn't say anything, and runs to carry a squirrel to his mate, Snowbird, who is in the nursery with her kits. Scorchfur comes over to them, and suggests they give some prey to the prisoners, and Needletail, because they're starting to look skinny. He says the prisoners are the rogues' responsibility, making Darktail angry. The rogue leader assures him calmly that he's taking care of them, and Scorchfur glares at Darktail, hatred shining in his eyes. Darktail questions him, asking if he'd like to be somewhere else, and Scorchfur blurts out that the rogue leader knows best. He chokes down the rest of his vole and stumbles away, with Darktail calling after him to let him know the prisoners' den has to be cleaned out later. Violetpaw feels sorry for the tom and thinks he should have kept his mouth shut. When Scorchfur is gone, Sleekwhisker questions his and the other former ShadowClan warriors’ loyalty.

Scorchfur is part of a hunting patrol with Loki, Nettle and Violetpaw. They drop their prey on the fresh-kill pile before taking something for themselves. During the battle in RiverClan’s former camp, Scorchfur is seen with a younger black tom and Puddleshine hovering behind them. After the battle, Scorchfur apologizes to Rowanstar for abandoning him, explaining he and the other ShadowClan cats wanted to leave for a long time but Darktail wouldn’t allow them. Scorchfur later comes padding up with Squirrelflight, Bramblestar and a young tabby she-cat with the ThunderClan leader asking what happened. Scorchfur explains that it looks like Violetpaw planned to make Darktail and his closest kin fall asleep using poppy seeds. He guesses the other Clans know about that. He continues, saying her plan didn’t work as Darktail found out somehow and dragged her to the prisoners’ den. When Violetpaw returns, Scorchfur exclaims here she is, bounding towards her. He welcomes her back and declares she is a hero to them all.

In the Field Guide Arc

Battles of the Clans

Scorchpaw, along with Shrewpaw, Olivepaw, Redpaw, and Owlpaw, learn about the Night Ambush battle tactic from Tigerheart.

In the Novellas

Hollyleaf's Story

Hollyleaf's Story does not formally appear in The Blazing Star , but is listed in the allegiances.

Mistystar's Omen

Mistystar's Omen does not formally appear in The Blazing Star , but is listed in the allegiances.

Dovewing's Silence

Dovewing's Silence does not formally appear in The Blazing Star , but is listed in the allegiances.

Character Pixels

The pixel artwork is fanart based on the canon description;

undefined traits are left to the artist's interpretation.

Kin

Members

Mate:

Snowbird:^[7] Living (As of Wind)

Daughters:

Berryheart:^[8] Living (As of Wind)

Beenose:^[8] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Cloverfoot:^[8] Living (As of Wind)

Yarrowleaf:^[8] Living (As of Wind)

Bluebellkit:^[9] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Gullkit:^[10]^[11] Status unknown

Frondkit:^[10]^[11] Status unknown

Sons:

Rippletail:^[8] Status unknown

Conekit:^[10]^[11] Status unknown

Granddaughter:

Needletail:^[8] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Tree

Unknown

Kinkfur ♀

Scorchfur ♂

Snowbird ♀

Ratscar ♂

Dewkit ♀

Mistcloud ♀

Sparrowtail ♂

Berryheart ♀

Cloverfoot ♀

Beenose ♀

Yarrowleaf ♀

Nettle ♂

Buster ♂

Gullswoop ♀

Frondwhisker ♀

Conefoot ♂

Bluebellkit ♀

Fringewhisker ♀

Spireclaw ♂

Hollowspring ♂

Needletail ♀

Flaxfoot ♂

Hopwhisker ♀

Sunbeam ♀

Nightheart ♂

= Tom

= She-cat

= Gender unknown

Quotes

Flowerkit: "Scorchfur and Ratscar say all ThunderClan cats are just foxes in cat pelts."

Twigpaw: "Scorchfur and Ratscar are a pair of old gossips."

Flowerkit: "Can I tell them you said that?"

Twigpaw: "No!"

—Flowerkit and Twigpaw ^{Thunder and Shadow}

Scorchfur: "We should have fought to keep her!"

Crowfrost: "A battle wouldn't have stopped them. And even if we'd managed to keep Twigpaw, do you really think ThunderClan could make Onestar change his mind?"

Spikefur: "You're a coward!"

Scorchfur: "Rowanstar would never have let her go."

—Scorchfur and Spikefur to Crowfrost after Twigpaw is returned to ShadowClan ^{Thunder and Shadow}

Scorchfur: "How are they?"

Puddleshine: "Snowbird's breathing is much better. And Yarrowleaf is well enough to leave her nest when she feels rested."

Scorchfur: "She doesn't seem much better [...] She wouldn't have gotten sick at all if Rowanstar had acted sooner. And she'd have had the lungwort quicker if Crowfrost hadn't given away our hostage."

Snowbird: "[...] Go easy on him, Scorchfur. Puddleshine has been a lifesaver. More would have died without him."

Scorchfur: "And no cat would have died if we'd had stronger leaders."

—Scorchfur, Puddleshine, and Snowbird talking about the sickness ^{Thunder and Shadow}

"We're not coming. [...] Why should we meet with the Clans who refused to help us?"

―Scorchfur to Rowanstar ^{Thunder and Shadow}

"If you go to the Gathering, don't bother coming back. ShadowClan doesn't need a leader as weak as you."