Tallstar (Warriors)

Tallstar is a major protagonist in Erin Hunter's Warriors books franchise.
Born in WindClan, Tallpaw suffered from his mother's negligence of him, as well as the death of his father in his early apprentice days. After finding the real reason behind his father's death, Talltail found his place in his birthclan and learned to care and respect each of his Clanmates, eventually becoming a leader. Upon meeting Firestar, the leader quickly formed a friendship with him, recognising the latter as his dear friend Jake's son. After leading his Clan for many moons, Tallstar passed away from old age and exhaustion and reunited with Jake in the afterlife, as well as gave Onewhisker a life for judgement.
==Physical Appearance==
Tallstar is a large black-and-white cat with a white muzzle. He has a very long tail and amber eyes. 
== Personality==
Tallstar is wise, brave, peaceful, strong and caring. Tallstar was a fair and loving leader.
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==History==
===Tallstar's Revenge===
Tallkit is born to Sandgorse and Palebird, two tunnelers who are gifted at hunting in the cramped tunnels underneath WindClan's territory. Tallkit grows up distant from his mother and idolizes Sandgorse who wishes for his son to become a tunneler. Tallkit is constantly teased by Shrewkit because he will end up as a tunneler. However, Tallkit doesn't have the natural talent for tunneling, and is instead apprenticed to Dawnstripe as a moor-runner. When visiting rogues return to WindClan's camp, Sandgorse shows Sparrow the tunnels when they collapse, killing Sandgorse. As a result, Tallpaw wishes to train as a tunneler to honor his father's memory, but Heatherstar revokes their ancient tradition for fear of her Clan's safety.
As Tallpaw grows up and becomes a warrior, Talltail, his want of vengeance for Sparrow grows, who he believes killed his father. Feeling distant from WindClan, Talltail leaves to find Sparrow. He meets a friendly kittypet/house cat named Jake who joins him on his journey. They become very close during the journey. When the pair finds the rogues, Jake begs Talltail not to kill Sparrow, and how it will not bring any justice. When Talltail finally confronts Sparrow, the brown tom reveals Sandgorse saved his life in the tunnels. Jake is relieved when he doesn't kill Sparrow, and the two journey back. Talltail and Jake bid an emotional farewell, knowing their true paths were in their respective homes, and Talltail, heartbroken, returns to WindClan. He later becomes Heatherstar's deputy and succeeds her as leader. In the manga, Tallstar travels to StarClan, the afterlife for clan cats, where he is happily reunited with his dear Jake.
===The Prophecies Begin===
Tallstar's Clan is forced into exile by Brokenstar and ShadowClan. Fireheart and Graystripe, two warriors from ThunderClan, are sent to return them to the forest. Tallstar is grateful for ThunderClan's assistance, and even more so when they unite once more to stop RiverClan and ShadowClan attempting to drive WindClan out again. However, Tallstar joins forces with ShadowClan when he and the other Clans learn of ThunderClan harboring Brokenstar, now Brokentail. In order to stop an impending and unnecessary fight between ThunderClan and WindClan when Bluestar accuses WindClan of prey-stealing, Fireheart appeals to his friendship with Tallstar and asks him to meet with Bluestar instead. Tallstar is supportive of Firestar's new leadership. The two refuse to join TigerClan and form an alliance, LionClan. Together with the other Clans, Tallstar and the others drive BloodClan away.
===The New Prophecy ===
Tallstar grows frailer as the moons pass. His deputy, Deadfoot passes on sometime, and Mudclaw is chosen to succeed him. He asks Leopardstar for permission for his cats to cross into RiverClan territory to drink water, though Leopardstar begrudgingly agrees until Hawkfrost accuses them of stealing prey. As Twolegs continue to destroy their territory, Tallstar's Clan begins to starve. When Crowpawand the others return from journey to find Midnight with news of the Clans exodus, Tallstar wishes to partner with ThunderClan for the impending journey. Firestar refuses to leave until all the Clans agree to leave, and they begin their Great Journey. Tallstar continues to weaken as the journey progresses. Onewhisker assists his leader throughout the journey while Mudclaw takes over much of the leadership duties. When the Clans finally arrive at the lake, Tallstar is close to joining StarClan. 
Surrounded by Firestar, Brambleclaw, and Onewhisker, Tallstar thanks Firestar for their enduring friendship. Inspired by their bond, Tallstar appoints Onewhisker as deputy. However, Tallstar's unorthodox appointment causes a rift within the Clan and Mudclaw rebels against Onewhisker's leadership. Hawkfrost feeds into Mudclaw's doubts about Onewhisker's leadership and his distrust of Firestar to form a coup to overthrow Onewhisker. After his death, Tallstar greets Mudclaw in StarClan and apologizes for not informing him of his decision prior. Tallstar insists WindClan requires a different kind of leader for the future and allows Mudclaw to participate in Onewhisker's leadership ceremony. He is later seen in StarClan giving Cinderpelt a message of her foreseen death alongside Bluestar.
==Trivia== 
*Kate thinks Tallstar goes out of StarClan to visit Jake.
*Kate Cary, one of the Erins, has stated that Tallstar never took a mate or had kits, and also that his heart always belonged "to his Jake". Kate has also said that in her head she sees Tallstar and Jake as mates. However, inside the publisher's head, they are "Good Friends".
*Tallstar and Jake is largely accepted as a canon couple, due to the heavy implications as well as author's statements. It is also assumed by fans that Tallstar and Jake reunited in StarClan to be lovers in the afterlife. Tallstar's Revenge can read as if Tallstar had strong romantic feelings for Jake.
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