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"S'all right."
— Snowkit responding to both Cinderpelt and Fireheart's treatment in A Dangerous Path, page 81


Snowkit is a small, sturdy[2] deaf white tom with blue eyes.[6]

Snowkit was a deaf ThunderClan kit during Bluestar's leadership in the forest territories. He was born as Snowkit to Speckletail and Smallear alongside his sister, Mistlekit. He displayed odd behaviors, who Brackenfur first noticed, which was later identified as deafness. However, Speckletail was fiercely protective of Snowkit and believed he could still become a warrior. Snowkit was playing outside the nursery when a hawk swooped into camp. Snowkit, unable to hear the hawk or the warning cries of his Clanmates, was snatched up in the hawk's talons and carried away. He ascended to StarClan afterwards, being able to hear.

History[]

In The Prophecies Begin arc[]

Rising Storm[]

Snowkit is not mentioned by name, but is referred to as Speckletail's kit. He is also her last kit. He is with the Clan when they flee from the fire in the camp. Fireheart carries him, but he is handed to Whitestorm a few times. Fireheart mentions that he is a healthy kit.

A Dangerous Path[]

Snowkit is still in the nursery with Speckletail. Brackenfur mentions to Fireheart that he has noticed Snowkit behaving a little strangely, and when Fireheart is a bit suspicious, Brackenfur admits that he would like to become Snowkit's mentor when he is six moons old. Fireheart agrees, and while Brackenfur continues to observe Snowkit, he also suggests that they should have Cinderpelt check on the kit to see if there is anything wrong with him, though mentions to be wary of Speckletail, as she is fiercely protective of her kit.
Cinderpelt visits the nursery and watches Snowkit play with the other kits for a short time. Bramblekit holds Snowkit down with his claws, and Snowkit squeals, appearing to not be defending himself. Fireheart snaps at Bramblekit, and Goldenflower makes Bramblekit apologize. Tawnykit says that Snowkit is no fun at all, and never has any good games.
Cinderpelt tells Speckletail that she wants to test Snowkit. When Speckletail reluctantly allows her, Cinderpelt asks her to go a short distance away and call out his name, but Snowkit doesn't acknowledge the comment. Speckletail does so, while beckoning with her tail, and Snowkit walks over to his mother. Then Cinderpelt asks Fireheart to go behind Snowkit and call out his name without moving. When he does this, Snowkit does not respond to the calls until Speckletail nudges him in Fireheart's direction. Fireheart praises the kit, but Snowkit just stares at him blankly. Cinderpelt tells her that Snowkit is deaf, and Speckletail snaps that she was aware that the kit was deaf, adding that she is his mother. Dappletail comments that cats with the color of his pelt and his eye color are often deaf; she knows this because a kit of hers was deaf and had the white pelt and blue eye color as well. Speckletail denies that her kit can't train as a warrior.
Snowkit is Speckletail's last kit before she retires from being a queen and becomes an elder, so she is determined to see Snowkit become a normal apprentice. She takes matters into her own paws by trying to mentor Snowkit herself, but he only begins playing and pawing at his mother. However, she still is in denial of her son's disability, and devotes all of her time to him.
Later, a hawk flies over the camp looking for prey. While all the other queens rush their kits into the safety of the nursery, Snowkit is playing out in the middle of the camp, oblivious and deaf to his Clanmates' warnings. Speckletail cannot get to him in time to bring him to the nursery herself, and the hawk swoops down and picks up Snowkit in its talons. Speckletail clings onto the hawk and rakes it with her claws to try to stop it, but is thrown off, and the hawk flies away with Snowkit. Speckletail is devastated, even though there was a chance the hawk would maybe drop Snowkit. A patrol consisting of Swiftpaw and Brackenfur was sent out to retrieve him if the hawk should drop him, but they lost track of the hawk and returned without the kit. Bluestar, already in a state of mental turmoil after Tigerstar's treachery and the forest fire, sees this as a sign that StarClan is definitely at war with ThunderClan, shocking the whole Clan. When it is clear that Snowkit isn't coming back, Speckletail goes mad with grief and is watched over by Sandstorm, Lostface, and Cinderpelt, before finally coming to terms with her loss and joining the elders' den.

Character pixels[]

Official art[]

Personality[]

"I've been keeping an eye on [Snowkit]. I...I sort of hoped Bluestar might choose me to mentor him, and I wanted to get to know him. And I think there's something the matter with him. He doesn't play like the others. He doesn't seem to respond when any cat talks to him. You know kits, Fireheart—noses into everything—but Snowkit's not like that. I think Cinderpelt ought to have a look at him."
―Brackenfur to Fireheart about Snowkit's behavior A Dangerous Path, page 48
Snowkit is a skittish,[7] friendly,[8] and playful tomkit.[9] Despite his playful nature,[9] he is shown to be quite vulnerable,[7] unwilling to stand up for himself when playing gets too rough.[7]

Relationships[]

Speckletail[]

"No! My kit! Oh, my kit! [...] It's my fault! I left him...and now he's gone. The hawk should have taken me instead! [...] He's gone and it's my fault."
―Speckletail after the hawk carries Snowkit away A Dangerous Path, pages 95-96
Speckletail is Snowkit's mother.[10] She was exceptionally protective of her kit,[7][8] and Snowkit was very dependant on her in turn.[7] When Cinderpelt announced that he was deaf, Speckletail snapped in response and bristled when Bluestar insisted that he couldn't be a warrior.[8] The queen went on to mentor him unofficially, with Snowkit thoroughly enjoying the training despite not copying the moves accurately. When Speckletail failed to save Snowkit from the hawk, his mother was devastated and blamed herself greatly for the loss.[9]

Kin[]

Members[]

Mother:

Speckletail:[10] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Father:

Smallear:[11] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Sisters:

Mistlekit:[12] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Goldenflower:[13] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Brother:

Lionheart:[13] Deceased, verified StarClan member
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Grandmother:
Harepounce:[14] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Grandfather:

Stagleap:[11] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Aunt:

One-eye:[14] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Nieces:

Tawnypelt:[15] Living (As of Thunder)
Brightheart:[16][17] Living (As of Thunder)
Cinderpelt:[18][17] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Nephews:

Swiftpaw:[19] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Brambleclaw:[15] Living (As of Thunder)
Brackenfur:[18][17] Living (As of Thunder)
Thornclaw:[16][17] Living (As of Thunder)

Nephew/Niece:

Lynxkit:[19] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Grandnephews:

Tigerstar:[20] Living (As of Thunder)
Flametail:[20] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Alderheart:[21] Living (As of Thunder)
Juniperkit:[21] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Molepaw:[22] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Stemleaf:[23] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Shellfur:[23] Living (As of Thunder)
Snowbush:[24] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Dewnose:[24] Living (As of Thunder)

Grandnieces:

Dawnpelt:[20] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Sparkpelt:[21] Living (As of Thunder)
Dandelionkit:[21] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Cinderheart:[22] Living (As of Thunder)
Honeyfern:[22] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Poppyfrost:[22] Living (As of Thunder)
Lilyheart:[25] Living (As of Thunder)
Seedpaw:[25] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Whitewing:[26] Living (As of Thunder)
Ambermoon:[24] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Plumstone:[23] Living (As of Thunder)
Eaglewing:[23] Living (As of Thunder)

Great-grandnephews:

Juniperclaw:[27] Deceased, verified border guardian between the Dark Forest and StarClan
Strikestone:[27] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Shadowsight:[28] Living (As of Thunder)
Birchpaw:[29] Living (As of Thunder)
Rowankit:[29] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Snaptooth:[30] Living (As of Graystripe's Vow)
Fernsong:[31] Living (As of Thunder)
Molewhisker:[32] Living (As of Thunder)
Larksong:[33] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Nightheart:[34] Living (As of Thunder)
Flickerkit:[35] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Bayshine:[36] Living (As of Thunder)
Graykit:[29] Living (As of Thunder)
Stempaw:[29] Living (As of Thunder)

Great-grandnieces:

Sleekwhisker:[27] Living (As of River of Fire)
Lightleap:[37] Living (As of Thunder)
Pouncestep:[37] Living (As of Thunder)
Hollytuft:[31] Living (As of Thunder)
Sorrelstripe:[31] Living (As of Thunder)
Flywhisker:[30] Living (As of Graystripe's Vow)
Spotfur:[30] Living (As of Thunder)
Cherryfall:[32] Living (As of Thunder)
Honeyfur:[33] Living (As of Thunder)
Leafshade:[33] Living (As of Thunder)
Myrtlebloom:[36] Living (As of Thunder)
Finchlight:[34] Living (As of Thunder)
Dovewing:[38] Living (As of Thunder)
Ivypool:[38] Living (As of Thunder)
Bristlepaw:[29] Living (As of Thunder)

Great-great-grandnephew:

Flipclaw:[39] Living (As of Thunder)

Great-great-grandnieces:

Bristlefrost:[39] Deceased, no residence
Thriftear:[39] Living (As of Thunder)

First cousins:

Runningwind:[40] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Mousefur:[40] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Second cousins:

Featherkit:[41] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Cricketkit:[41] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Tree[]

    = Tom

    = She-cat

    = Gender unknown


Appearances[]

Trivia[]

Interesting facts[]

  • Snowkit may be deaf due to the fact that it is common for white cats with blue eyes to be born partially or completely deaf. This is due to a genetic phenomenon called pleiotropy, where the dominant genes coding for a white coat and blue eyes interfere with unrelated genes that affect the cat's hearing.[42]
    • Dappletail mentions this, telling Fireheart that white cats with blue eyes are often deaf and that a kit of hers was white and deaf.[43]

Author statements[]

  • Kate has said that upon reaching StarClan, Snowkit was able to hear.[blog 1]
  • Vicky has stated that Snowkit was killed to give Speckletail an extra nudge to move into the elders' den.[3]
  • Snowkit's afterlife residency being StarClan was first revealed on Vicky's Facebook.[44]

Continuity[]

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

  • Smallear being the father of Snowkit and Mistlekit was originally revealed on Vicky's Facebook.[45]

External links[]

Fan content[]

Notes and references[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Revealed on the Warriors website family tree (screenshot)
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Revealed in A Dangerous Path, page 43
  3. 3.0 3.1 Revealed in Erin Hunter Chat 3
  4. Revealed in A Dangerous Path, page 89
  5. Revealed in A Dangerous Path, pages 89-90
  6. Revealed in A Dangerous Path, page 35
  7. 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Revealed in A Dangerous Path, chapter 4
  8. 8.0 8.1 8.2 Revealed in A Dangerous Path, chapter 7
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 Revealed in A Dangerous Path, chapter 8
  10. 10.0 10.1 Revealed in A Dangerous Path, page 44
  11. 11.0 11.1 Revealed on the Warriors website family tree (screenshot)
  12. Revealed in Into the Wild, page 153
  13. 13.0 13.1 Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 48
  14. 14.0 14.1 Revealed in Goosefeather's Curse, chapter 8
  15. 15.0 15.1 Revealed in Rising Storm, pages 19-20
  16. 16.0 16.1 Revealed in Forest of Secrets, pages 62-63
  17. 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 Revealed on the Warriors website family tree (screenshot)
  18. 18.0 18.1 Revealed in Fire and Ice, pages 95-97
  19. 19.0 19.1 Revealed on the Warriors website family tree (screenshot)
  20. 20.0 20.1 20.2 Revealed in Dark River, pages 20-21
  21. 21.0 21.1 21.2 21.3 Revealed in The Apprentice's Quest, chapter 1
  22. 22.0 22.1 22.2 22.3 Revealed in Sunset, page 27
  23. 23.0 23.1 23.2 23.3 Revealed in Shattered Sky, page 47
  24. 24.0 24.1 24.2 Revealed in The Last Hope, page 216
  25. 25.0 25.1 Revealed in The Last Hope, allegiances
  26. Revealed in Firestar's Quest, page 509
  27. 27.0 27.1 27.2 Revealed in Thunder and Shadow, page 348
  28. Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, page 187
  29. 29.0 29.1 29.2 29.3 29.4 Revealed in River, allegiances
  30. 30.0 30.1 30.2 Revealed in River of Fire, allegiances
  31. 31.0 31.1 31.2 Revealed in Bramblestar's Storm, page m
  32. 32.0 32.1 Revealed in Fading Echoes, allegiances
  33. 33.0 33.1 33.2 Revealed in The Apprentice's Quest, allegiances
  34. 34.0 34.1 Revealed in Lost Stars, allegiances
  35. Revealed in Squirrelflight's Hope, page 390
  36. 36.0 36.1 Revealed in Squirrelflight's Hope, allegiances
  37. 37.0 37.1 Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, chapter 18
  38. 38.0 38.1 Revealed in Sunrise, page 317
  39. 39.0 39.1 39.2 Revealed in River of Fire, page 203
  40. 40.0 40.1 Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 467
  41. 41.0 41.1 Revealed on the Warriors website family tree (screenshot)
  42. Revealed on icatcare.org
  43. Revealed in A Dangerous Path, page 81
  44. Revealed on Vicky's Facebook (screenshot)
  45. Revealed on Vicky's Facebook

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