warriors
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"It just feels like she's given up on us, like she doesn't want to get better. Like she doesn't care what happens now that Splashtail's gone."
— Lizardtail about Frostpaw in Star, chapter 18


Lizardtail is a light brown tom.[1]

Lizardtail is a RiverClan warrior who has served under Mistystar's, Splashtail's, and Icestar's leaderships in the lake territories. As an apprentice, Lizardpaw was mentored by Reedwhisker following the Great Battle. After earning his warrior name, Lizardtail gained an apprentice of his own, Foxnose. He also fathered Lakeheart's kits: Harekit, Softkit, Gorsekit, and Dapplekit. Lizardtail was sent on a patrol to bring SkyClan back to the lake and mentored Fognose. After Mistystar's death and Reedwhisker's disappearance, Lizardtail insisted that his former mentor would return, though he held doubts about the whole conflict. Three of his kits died in their adulthood—Dappletuft by the impostor, Softpelt in battle, and Harelight by Splashtail—leaving Gorseclaw as his last remaining kin.

History

In the A Vision of Shadows arc

The Apprentice's Quest

He is now a warrior by the name of Lizardtail and mentor to Foxpaw. His mate, Lakeheart, has also given birth to his kits: Harekit, Softkit, Gorsekit, and Dapplekit.

Thunder and Shadow

Lizardtail's apprentice, Foxpaw, has become a warrior named Foxnose.

The Raging Storm

"Every Clan must help!"
―Lizardtail about SkyClan's plight The Raging Storm, page 318
During a large storm, cats from all Clans volunteer to try and convince SkyClan to return, so that it might stop. Lizardtail goes with his Clanmates Willowshine and Icewing as they follow the trail back to the gorge. The patrol comes across an overflowing stream, and they debate how to cross it. Willowshine notes that even RiverClan cats likely would not be able to swim through, glancing at her Clanmates.
The patrol finds a tree that spans the length of the stream, and crosses over that. Lizardtail follows Hootwhisker across, and the others follow behind them. He and his Clanmates keep trekking for the rest of the day with those from the other Clans, then find shelter in a cave. They continue to follow SkyClan's trail, and catch up to the Clan and rescue them from the floodwater. As they work, Lizardtail and Hootwhisker get swept away in the water as their bridge collapses. The pair manage to haul themselves out of the water and onto rocks. Willowshine rescues Lizardtail and Hootwhisker, and once out of the water they shiver on the bank to get warm. At the next Gathering, Lizardtail calls out that every Clan must help SkyClan by giving up some territory.

In The Broken Code arc

The Silent Thaw

Lizardtail is now mentor to Fogpaw.

Veil of Shadows

After his son, Dappletuft, dies while trying to usurp Bramblestar's impostor, Mistystar announces at a Gathering that RiverClan buried Dappletuft like a rogue without a vigil. Lizardtail and his kits huddle together and mourn silently for their loss. Later, his daughter, Softpelt, dies in a battle between the Clans and his son, Harelight, is banished from RiverClan.

Darkness Within

Lizardtail, Gorseclaw, Reedwhisker, and Willowshine attend the vigil for the fallen warriors, including Lizardtail's kits, Softpelt and Dappletuft. This triggers a discussion between Rootspring, Harelight, and Icewing about Mistystar's absence at the vigil, noting she had allowed Softpelt and Dappletuft's kin to come at least.
Later, Lizardtail and Mallownose guard Ashfur's prison in ShadowClan's camp when Tigerstar, Alderheart, Frecklewish, and Hawkwing confront Ashfur for being able to leave Bramblestar's body at will. Ashfur mocks Tigerstar that he could not have since he has been under guard the whole time, but Hawkwing and Tigerstar attack him, Lizardtail and Mallownose watching. At a Gathering, Lizardtail asks about the ghosts the Sisters summoned and if they were their former Clanmates, to which Rootspring replies they were present. Lizardtail advocates for Ashfur's death and follows the Clan leaders to witness his execution.

In the A Starless Clan arc

River

"Stupid furballs! What's the point of arguing about it, when Reedwhisker will be back soon?"
―Lizardtail about Reedwhisker's disappearance River, page 123
His apprentice Fogpaw is now a warrior named Fognose. After Mistystar's death and Reedwhisker's disappearance, Mothwing orders Lizardtail and a few others to search for him. When the Clan argues who should be leader in his absence, Lizardtail insists that Reedwhisker will return home soon but few cats listen to him. While on a patrol, Hopwhisker from ShadowClan injures her paw in Twoleg rubbish, and Sunbeam asks Lizardtail and Nightsky if they can help them. She notices that the two appeared to be having a tense conversation with Nightsky being upset about something before she interrupted. Lizardtail and Nightsky are uneasy, but allow Hollowspring and Sunbeam to bring Hopwhisker over. However, they stop the ShadowClan cats before they can enter their camp, and Nightsky fetches Mothwing and Frostpaw for them.

Sky

While journeying to RiverClan for catmint, Sunbeam recalls Lizardtail's and Nightsky's odd behavior from before. Frostpaw later reflects about who should be leader and briefly thinks about Lizardtail.

Shadow

"None of this would be happening if it weren't for you!"
―Lizardtail to Owlnose Shadow, chapter 8
Following the battle for RiverClan, Lizardtail questions Owlnose's decision to step down as leader. Lizardtail's anger towards Owlnose increases when he later attacks Owlnose after the two toms argue who should repair the warriors' den, resulting in Sunbeam and Lightleap pulling them apart. Later, Lizardtail fishes with Splashtail by the river when Icewing, Breezeheart, and Harelight arrive with their apprentices.

Thunder

At the truce meetings with Tree, Sunbeam spots Lizardtail and Owlnose searching for fish.

Wind

"Pick up the pace! Lizardtail, are you a kit? Get some force behind those blows!"
―Splashtail goading Lizardtail Wind, chapter 4
Splashtail mocks Lizardtail to pick up the pace during a rigorous battle training session. Later, Splashtail kills Lizardtail's son, Harelight, and Lizardtail lets out a wail of grief.

Star

Coming Soon

In the Novellas

Dovewing's Silence

Lizardpaw is a RiverClan apprentice with Reedwhisker as his mentor.

Character pixels

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

Family

Members

Mate:

Lakeheart:[7] Living (As of Darkest Night)

Daughter:

Softpelt:[8] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Sons:

Harelight:[8] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Gorseclaw:[8] Living (As of Chasing Shadows)
Dappletuft:[8] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Tree

Lakeheart ♀Lizardtail ♂
Softpelt ♀Harelight ♂Dappletuft ♂Gorseclaw ♂

    = Tom

    = She-cat

    = Gender unknown


Appearances

Trivia

Interesting facts

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External links

Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Revealed in Bramblestar's Storm, allegiances
  2. ↑ Revealed in Star, page 321
  3. ↑ Revealed in Shadow, page 60
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Revealed in Star, page 238
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Revealed in The Apprentice's Quest, allegiances
  6. ↑ Revealed in Lost Stars, allegiances
  7. ↑ Revealed in Star, page 82
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Revealed in Thunder and Shadow, allegiances

Author references

  1. ↑ Thunder and Shadow Spoiler Page on Kate's Blog (backup link) (screenshot)
  2. ↑ River of Fire Spoiler Page on Kate's Blog (backup link) (screenshot)