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"You're welcome here. The other Clans would have destroyed us in the last battle if your Clan hadn't helped. Now we're sure they'll keep away. They know they have ThunderClan to reckon with."
— Tornear to Fireheart in Forest of Secrets, page 52


Tornear is a wiry[11] gray tabby tom[12] with a torn right ear and blue eyes.[13]

Tornear was a WindClan elder who served as a warrior under Tallstar's and Onestar's leaderships in the forest and the lake territories. He was born to Shrewclaw and Ryestalk along with his brother, Mudkit. However, their father was killed in a ShadowClan raid on WindClan before their birth. He became an apprentice as Tornpaw, and after becoming a warrior, Tornear mentored Runningbrook and Tawnyfur. He gained a respect for ThunderClan when Fireheart and Graystripe rescued WindClan from exile, but his stance on them hardened over time. Upon reaching the lake, he mentored Owlwhisker and WindClan's future leader, Harestar. Tornear retired to the elders' den and joined StarClan after being slain in the battle against the Dark Forest.

History[]

In The Prophecies Begin arc[]

Fire and Ice[]

Tornear is a WindClan warrior and his apprentice is Runningpaw.

Forest of Secrets[]

Tornear is on a patrol with Runningpaw and Deadfoot, WindClan's deputy, when they find Fireheart and Graystripe on their territory. Tornear tells them that they are welcome on WindClan territory, thanking them again for helping WindClan in the battle with ShadowClan and RiverClan, as their Clan would have been destroyed without them.

Rising Storm[]

Tornear's apprentice, Runningpaw, is now a warrior called Runningbrook. He gains another apprentice shortly after, Tawnypaw. On a patrol with Mudclaw and Webpaw, Tornear finds Bluestar and Fireheart on WindClan territory. All traces of previous friendship have vanished after WindClan has learned that ThunderClan shelters the murderous traitor, Brokentail. Tornear is ready to fight the two ThunderClan warriors when Mudclaw steps in and challenges them. The patrol refuses to let them pass through WindClan territory to the Moonstone, and turns them back to their territory.

A Dangerous Path[]

Tornear's apprentice is now a warrior named Tawnyfur.

The Darkest Hour[]

"You're young. But something tells me you'll make a fine leader […] We'll tell Tallstar your news. May StarClan be with you!"
―Tornear to Fireheart on his way to Highstones The Darkest Hour, page 39
When Fireheart and Cinderpelt travel to the Moonstone for Fireheart's leadership ceremony, Tornear leads a patrol along with Mudclaw and an apprentice that encounter the two ThunderClan cats. No longer as hostile, Tornear greets them cautiously, asking what they are doing on WindClan's territory. He allows them to pass through their land upon hearing about the death of Bluestar, as well as that Fireheart is now leader. He also gives Firestar his best wishes as leader, saying that although Firestar is young, he would make a great leader. At the next Gathering, Tallstar mentions to Firestar that Tornear told him about Bluestar and his journey to Highstones. In the battle against BloodClan, Tornear is seen to be lying motionless on the ground, badly wounded but not dead.

In The New Prophecy arc[]

Moonrise[]

Tornear, Mudclaw, and an unnamed tabby find Leafpaw and Sorreltail trespassing on their territory. Tornear believes that they are spying on them and quickly attacks Leafpaw. The ThunderClan apprentice manages to avoid his claws and the two make a run for it with the WindClan patrol in pursuit. They go onto RiverClan territory where Mothwing finds them and helps them fight off the WindClan warriors. Sorreltail manages to pin Tornear down before releasing him so he could run back to WindClan territory.
Hunting on ThunderClan territory, Tornear and Mudclaw see a patrol of ThunderClan cats, including Firestar, heading towards WindClan territory. They run off and successfully warn Tallstar of their approach so that WindClan is prepared.

Dawn[]

"Even though starvation seemed to have robbed the WindClan warrior of all emotion, Squirrelpaw thought she detected a hint of pride in Tornear's voice."
―Tornear reporting that Crowpaw caught a hawk for the starving Clan Dawn (book), page 173
Tornear accompanies the weakened Tallstar, with the help of Onewhisker, when all of WindClan comes to ThunderClan to request that they leave the forest together. Tornear tells Squirrelpaw that Crowpaw had been hunting for the whole Clan since he returned from his journey. He even tells her that he caught a hawk a few days ago.
When Tawnypelt of ShadowClan comes to ThunderClan asking for help as her camp is about to be destroyed by Twoleg monsters, Tallstar announces that WindClan will accompany them. Tornear paces back and forth, as if eager for battle. He, Mousefur, and Crowpaw are put in charge of helping the elders get out of camp. Tornear is the first to speak up, asking where the Clans will go now that they had left their territory behind. He is seen in the mountains, getting excited by the smells of heather.

Starlight[]

"Tallstar's dead! He became leader before I was born. What will happen to WindClan without him?"
―Tornear after Tallstar's death is announced to the Clans Starlight, page 123
Tornear gains a new apprentice, Owlpaw. He reassures Whitepaw, a ThunderClan apprentice, when she gets nervous upon seeing horses near a Twoleg nest. He is one of the first cats to speak up when the Clans hear that Tallstar is dead. His apprentice, Owlpaw, bows his head in respect to their long lived leader.
Tornear is on a patrol with Whitetail and Owlpaw when they find Thornclaw, Leafpaw, and Cinderpelt. He demands to know what they are doing in WindClan territory but the ThunderClan cats are baffled, not having noticed the scents that marked their border. All of the cats are unwilling to fight so soon after the Great Journey, and Whitetail breaks off the fighting by telling Leafpaw that a few of their elders are sick, since she had seen the herbs that they had gathered earlier. The WindClan patrol then escorts Leafpaw to WindClan to help their elders, and are visibly relieved to have an excuse to not fight over territory.

Twilight[]

Tornear's apprentice, Owlpaw, is now a warrior known as Owlwhisker. At the Gathering on the island, and Onestar proudly announces that he, Ashfoot, and Crowfeather drove out a fox that was on their territory. He is on patrol with Owlwhisker, Webfoot, and Crowfeather when they find Mosspelt and Leafpool traveling across their territory. He questions them briefly, and then allows the two she-cats to continue on to RiverClan territory. Tornear is chosen by Ashfoot to go search WindClan territory for Crowfeather and Leafpool, as the two cats had run away together. Finally, he announces that they aren't going to find them any time soon, and the rest of the cats are forced to agree with him. Tornear is later one of the cats that Onestar had chosen to come to ThunderClan to help them fight off badgers that had invaded their camp.

Sunset[]

Tornear is ready to fight Hawkfrost when the RiverClan warrior demands that they give them more territory. A few of his Clanmates join him, ready to fight as well. He ignores Mistyfoot's order to stop, and joins in on the fighting.

The Sight[]

Tornear has a new apprentice, Harepaw. Tornear is at the Gathering when Graystripe returns with his new mate, Millie. He is shouldered aside by Firestar so the leader can finally greet his old friend. He helps lead the dogs away from camp when they come to their camp. He is with Graystripe, Millie, and Harepaw when they finally make it back to camp unharmed.

Dark River[]

"WindClan fights with claws, not words."
―Tornear, to Leafpool Dark River, page 272
Tornear and Whitetail watch their apprentices hunt squirrels when Dustpelt orders them to stop, as they had come close to crossing the border. Tornear is immediately furious at the ThunderClan cat. He challenges Dustpelt, and the warrior responds that the apprentices had been close to crossing the border. His apprentice accidentally reveals that WindClan has a shortage of prey until Tornear silences him, saying that it isn't ThunderClan's business. He is ready to start a fight until Whitetail stops him; he then leads the patrol away from the border.
At a border skirmish, Tornear is seen battling Dustpelt; later he is seen battling Spiderleg. He has Thornclaw pinned down just as Ashfoot calls for the retreat. Thornclaw takes advantage of his distraction, hitting him hard in the head. Tornear then retreats back into WindClan territory but promises the ThunderClan cats that this isn't over.
He is on a patrol with Nightcloud, Owlwhisker, and Harepaw when they find a ThunderClan patrol waiting for them, although Dustpelt is unhappy that Tornear is with the patrol. He agrees to take Leafpool and Jaypaw to WindClan to speak to Onestar, but orders Owlwhisker and Harepaw to stay at the border in case ThunderClan cross the border. He accuses them of trying to invade their territory when Leafpool tries to ask Onestar if anything has happened between him and RiverClan. And while Leafpool talks with WindClan, he mocks her, saying that she sounded like a blackbird singing the same song over and over again.
He is ready to fight ThunderClan once more, thinking that they had stolen WindClan kits. He is shocked when Onestar apologizes for falsely accusing them when a couple of apprentices bring the kits to the border. He snorts but doesn't say anything, picking up Thistlekit and heading back to camp.

Outcast[]

Tornear's apprentice is now a warrior with the name of Harespring. Tornear is on the patrol that finds Hollypaw and Squirrelflight when they come to ask Crowfeather if he will come to help the Tribe. He comments about Breezepaw's training, saying that he led the WindClan apprentices on a unapproved mission to see if the dogs had gone from the WindClan border, where they were attacked by the dogs. He also remarks saying that Onestar wasn't happy about apologizing to Mistyfoot when Breezepaw started a needless fight.

Eclipse[]

During the invasion against ThunderClan, Tornear is seen battling Brackenfur.

Sunrise[]

He is on the patrol that brings a ThunderClan patrol into the WindClan camp after they request to speak with Onestar. He then escorts them back to the border with Ashfoot and Breezepelt before Ashfoot sends them back to camp for a hunting patrol. Tornear goes to ThunderClan territory with Onestar to demand that Firestar get rid of Sol, a loner who the Clans deem dangerous. They are joined by Leopardstar and Reedwhisker, Blackstar, and Rowanclaw.

In the Omen of the Stars arc[]

The Fourth Apprentice[]

Tornear has retired from being a warrior and is now an elder of WindClan.

Sign of the Moon[]

"That's impossible! He would have said something if it had been a rogue."
―Tornear when Webfoot suggests Antpelt was killed by a cat Sign of the Moon, page 272
Dovewing overhears Tornear and a couple of other elders at a Gathering. They are discussing Antpelt's injuries, and Tornear suggests that it was probably a dog. Later, when Dovewing extends her senses to the WindClan camp, she senses Antpelt's death, with Kestrelflight unable to save him, and Tornear states that he still doesn't understand how he got wounds like that. Webfoot suggests that one would almost think he'd been attacked by a cat, but Tornear refuses to believe it.

In the Super Editions[]

Onestar's Confession[]

Coming Soon

In the Novellas[]

Redtail's Debt[]

When ThunderClan attacks WindClan's camp, Ryestalk ushers him and Mudkit to hide in a gorse bush.

Blackfoot's Reckoning[]

Blackfoot attacks Tornear, calling him a fox-heart as he thinks about how WindClan had murdered Raggedstar. Triumphantly, he thinks that they would drive WindClan out of the forest.

Mistystar's Omen[]

When Willowshine is about to leave for the Moonpool, Mothwing tells her to ask Kestrelflight if Tornear's cough had cleared up with the poultice of bright-eye and lovage.

In the Stand-Alone Graphic Novels[]

Winds of Change[]

"Maybe not, but Onewhisker has always been a good Clanmate. You think he'd lie to our faces like this?"
―Tornear to Mudclaw about Onewhisker Winds of Change, page 66
Tornear leaves Mudclaw

Upon realizing that Mudclaw intended to let Onewhisker get killed by a fox, Tornear refuses to hear any more of Mudclaw's pettiness towards their leader and leaves him.

After arriving at their new home, Mudclaw hunts with Tornear and Webfoot. When Mudclaw reflects who he should choose as his deputy and his future plans for the Clan, he thinks about Tornear as his deputy, but he gives up this idea because he remembers that Tornear is his littermate. That night, Mudclaw and Tornear overhear Mistyfoot snarl at Hawkfrost because of his attempt to convince Leopardstar to change her mind about the new camp location. The littermates reflect how there might be trouble in RiverClan and ThunderClan with both Hawkfrost and Brambleclaw aiming for deputyship. Mudclaw and Tornear are thankful that WindClan is free from power struggles.
The next day after Tallstar's death, Tornear, Webfoot and other cats welcome Mudclaw as their leader. However, Firestar announces that Tallstar named Onewhisker his deputy before he passed. As Mudclaw and the others bring out Tallstar's body for his vigil, Mudclaw questions what he did wrong. Tornear insists that Onewhisker wouldn't lie about any of it, but Mudclaw remains furiously silent.
As WindClan settles into their new camp, Tornear works all day building a camp defenses. After that, he attempts to discuss the plentiful prey they experienced during leaf-bare, but Mudclaw is still fixated on Tallstar's decision to replace him as deputy. Tornear believes they should listen to Tallstar's last request, but Nightcloud and Webfoot disagree with that Onewhisker is their true leader. Later, Mudclaw and Barkface encounter Tornear arguing with Onewhisker in camp. The gray tabby warrior tells him that he caught Thornclaw and Leafpaw hunting in the forest on WindClan's land when the border between their territories was decided to be the stream instead.
After a meeting with Hawkfrost that convinced Mudclaw that Firestar was planning on taking over WindClan with Onewhisker's help, Mudclaw questions Onewhisker's ability as a leader with Tornear, Crowfeather, Webfoot, and Nightcloud. Tornear warns his littermate to be careful of splitting the Clan apart. When Onewhisker breaks up Mudclaw's training session, Tornear agrees with Mudclaw as to why he's worried about Onewhisker as WindClan's leader. While sharing prey with Tornear, Mudclaw notices a fox about to kill Onewhisker but hesitates. Tornear notices the fox and calls a warning, and the Clan chases it off. Tornear confronts his brother for letting his jealously cloud his loyalty to WindClan, and splits ties with his plans. Mudclaw, Hawkfrost, and their supporters attack WindClan to kill Onewhisker and Ashfoot, and Mudclaw fights against Tornear. Eventually, Mudclaw is killed by a fallen tree.

In the Field Guides[]

Battles of the Clans[]

"Since when did deputies take over the Gathering?"
―Tornear when Graystripe speaks at a Gathering Battles of the Clans, page 112
He interrupts Graystripe when he attempts to convince the Clans to unite and drive out some foxes taking shelter in Fourtrees. He rudely asks since when do deputies take over the Gatherings. Blackstar reminds him that deputies can fill in for their leaders if they are too sick or too busy at that time.

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Main images[]

Alternate images[]

Official art[]

Family[]

Members[]

Mother:

Ryestalk:[14] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Father:

Shrewclaw:[14] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Brother:

Mudclaw:[15] Deceased, verified StarClan member
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Grandmothers:
Mistmouse:[16] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Brackenwing:[17] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Grandfathers:

Hareflight:[16] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Redclaw:[18] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Uncles:

Stagleap:[16] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Barkface:[19] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Aunt:

Doespring:[16] Deceased, verified StarClan member

First cousins:

Onestar:[20] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Morningflower:[21] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Ashfoot:[21] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Tree[]

    = Tom

    = She-cat

    = Gender unknown

Appearances[]

Trivia[]

Interesting facts[]

  • Prior to it being healed in StarClan,[22] Tornear had a torn right ear.[13]
  • Tornear is a descendant of Windstar through Mistmouse.[23]
  • In Winds of Change, Tornear is depicted with the same mottled tabby pattern as his brother Mudclaw, though this could be due to artistic choice to visually show the two toms as brothers.[13]

Author statements[]

  • Tornear's littermate being Mudclaw and his parents being Ryestalk and Shrewclaw was first revealed on Vicky's Facebook.[5]
  • Kate has said she has always imagined his right ear as torn.[blog 1]

Mistakes[]

  • He has mistakenly been called Turnear,[24] and he was mistakenly called brown.[25]

Continuity[]

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

  • In The Clans Decide, Tornear points out that if cats can catch prey by crossing borders, then they will do that, and it's not their problem if cats can't defend their territory. He later fights Blackclaw when the argument becomes heated. He is also seen voting for individual leaders to lead the Clans.[26]
  • In Secrets of the Clans, a 2007 field guide, Tornear, Deadfoot and Onewhisker are awoken by Thrushwing's shriek, when ShadowClan attacks the WindClan's camp. The three warriors rush in to the fight.[27]
  • In Su Susann's "Missing Kits" on Vicky's Facebook, Tornear and Sorrelcharm were mates and Tawnyfur was their daughter.[28] After Sorrelcharm's death, Tornear and Thrushwing became mates and Dewspots was their daughter.[29] He also has yellow eyes.[30]

Quotes[]

"That's none of ThunderClan's business either. So long as we stay on our side of the border, we can hunt what we like."
―Tornear when WindClan is caught catching squirrels Dark River, page 124


"Just between you and me—Tigerstar almost destroyed the Clans. If I were Clan leader? I wouldn't want either one of them as deputy, or give them any kind of power."
―Tornear's feelings about Hawkfrost and Brambleclaw to Mudclaw Winds of Change, page 50

External links[]

Fan content[]

Notes and references[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Revealed in Bramblestar's Storm, page 471
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Revealed in Fire and Ice, allegiances
  3. Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 298
  4. Revealed in Starlight, page 123
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 Revealed on Vicky's Facebook (screenshot)
  6. Revealed in Outcast, page 135
  7. Revealed in The Fourth Apprentice, allegiances
  8. Revealed in Rising Storm, allegiances
  9. Revealed in Starlight, allegiances
  10. Revealed in The Sight, allegiances
  11. Revealed in Rising Storm, page 64
  12. Revealed in Rising Storm, page 63
  13. 13.0 13.1 13.2 Revealed in Winds of Change, page 25
  14. 14.0 14.1 Revealed on the Warriors website family tree (screenshot)
  15. Revealed in Winds of Change, page 41
  16. 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 Revealed in Tallstar's Revenge, page 26
  17. Revealed in Tallstar's Revenge, page 20
  18. Revealed in Tallstar's Revenge, page 176
  19. Revealed in Tallstar's Revenge, page 8
  20. Revealed in Tallstar's Revenge, page 493
  21. 21.0 21.1 Revealed in Onestar's Confession, page 21
  22. Revealed on Vicky's Facebook (screenshot)
  23. Revealed on the Warriors website family tree (screenshot)
  24. Revealed in Sunrise, page 225
  25. Revealed in Rising Storm, page 67
  26. Revealed in The Clans Decide
  27. Revealed in Secrets of the Clans, page 31
  28. Revealed on Vicky's Facebook
  29. Revealed on Vicky's Facebook
  30. Revealed on Vicky's Facebook

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