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When we first see WindClan, they are inmediately dirven out by ShadowClan away from the moors. Mudclaw is a young warrior at this point. After hearing stories of his father's death by ShadowClan's claws, he witnesses his clan being forced to leave, with neither ThunderClan or RIverClan standing up for him. Later on ThunderClan tried to lead them back.

But their leader sent two unexperienced warriors. In the Darkest Hour, WindClan is invaded once again by freshly-formed TigerClan, and an apprentice is murdered in the leader's jaws. You might want to begin to see why they aren't as kind and welcoming as ThunderClan. In The New Prophecy, Mudclaw becomes deputy. It is noted that he is in fact quite good at running the clan with Tallstar, because Mudclaw's agressive behaviour balances Tallstar's calm and maybe guillible leadership.

He's loyal to his clan, and cares about his apprentice Crowpaw since he was a kit. He also mentored Webfoot, who was a loyal warrior up to his death and supported Mudclaw in the rebellion. He appears be a good mentor. Mudclaw is hard to get with and somewhat arrogant, but he isin't evil. When Tallstar dies, it is mentioned he is very old. He sees a vision of a battle with a brown tabby at the top, deducing this to the Mudclaw. Homever, hallucinations in dying elderly people are nothing new, and nothing suggests that this was a vision from Starclan.

In addition, Onewhisker and Mudclaw have matching pelts, one only lighter than the other, wich means it was likely Onewhisker the one in the vision. Mudclaw has known Tallstar all his life, he was partially raised by him. Throghout the turbulence of WidnClan being driven out, TigerClan, and the forest falling apart, Tallstar was there to soothe Mudclaw. And now in his last moment Tallstar turns against him.

Of course he will feel betrayed. It is easy to understand. And the thing that drove Mudclaw's actions to be what they where? That it was ThunderClan the one pushing Onewhisker to be leader.

Once again, WindClan's fate wasn't left to them, only choosen by the clans outside their borders. Just as it had been all Mudclaw's life. His rebellion makes sense. It was out of desperation. The lake territories. Allegiances Characters Chapter subpages Cliffnotes Mistakes.

Explore Wikis Community Central. Register Don't have an account? Mudclaw WC. View source. History Talk Every cat knows that Tallstar practically handed our Clan over to Firestar before he left the forest. He's always felt more loyalty to ThunderClan than they ever deserved. And now Firestar tells us that his friend Onewhisker is to be leader!

We must protect what is ours. Separate from myself. But I can't be weak. It has to be done. WindClan needs a leader. A strong leader. Their real leader.

Apprentice Version. Mudclaw in A Clan in Need. Mudclaw in Ravenpaw's Path. Mudclaw in A Shadow in RiverClan.

Mudclaw in Tallstar's Revenge. Mudclaw on the cover of Winds of Change. Mudclaw in Winds of Change. Mudclaw in The Ultimate Guide. Mudclaw's icon on the Warriors family tree. Bluestar : " We are traveling to Highstones. StarClan grants us safe passage. You have no right to stop us! You just protect them! To Fireheart's surprise Onewhisker blinked sympathetically at him, then turned and walked away, leaving Mudclaw flicking his tail with annoyance.

It looked as if there was at least one WindClan warrior who remembered the old debt of loyalty to ThunderClan. Onewhisker : " Fireheart! You'd better not let Mudclaw see you talking to me, truce or no truce. We didn't part on very good terms last time we met. But that's no excuse for turning Bluestar away from Highstones. Even if you were sheltering Brokentail, it was no excuse— " Fireheart : " Brokentail was dead by then.

It's good to see you again. See more Mudclaw : " Crowpaw can't lead WindClan. He's only an apprentice. But I have commanded my Clan before! Mudclaw : " We'll begin making plans at once. Establish WindClan's boundaries Firestar, Onewhisker, listen. Mudclaw is a brave warrior, but he is not the right cat to lead WindClan. In these last moons we have learned that the future of our Clans lies in friendship. We must have no enemies. But this will not happen if Mudclaw rules the Clan.

Do we let ThunderClan choose our leader for us? How many of our warriors do you think will follow you, you sniveling, crow-food eating traitor? You're giving away WindClan territory for a pawful of healing herbs?

Barkface was perfectly capable of treating the sick cats without this apprentice sticking her nose in. Tornear : " Mudclaw, we need to be careful.

Clanmates turning against another is the absolute worst thing for our Clan. The absolute worst thing for our Clan is a leader we can't trust. Tallstar : " I should have told you, Mudclaw. I should have prepared you. But when I finally knew for sure I had to tell Onewhisker before I died. You really did pick Onewhisker to be leader? I always tried to be the best deputy I could. Why not pick me?