Tallstar

Tallstar is a black-and-white tom with a very long tail and amber eyes.
Tallstar was a leader of WindClan in the forest territories. He was born as Tallkit to Palebird and Sandgorse alongside his sister, Finchkit, who died shortly after birth, and was later apprenticed as Tallpaw to the moor-runner, Dawnstripe, much to his father's dismay. After Sandgorse took Sparrow to the unstable tunnels, the tunnel collapsed, and Sandgorse died while Sparrow escaped. Tallpaw blamed Sparrow for his father's death, vowing revenge. After becoming a warrior, Talltail left WindClan to find Sparrow, where he met a kittypet named Jake, and the two formed a strong bond.
Talltail allowed Jake to come with him on his journey, and after Sparrow told him the truth of Sandgorse's death, Talltail went back to WindClan, parting ways with Jake. He was accepted back into WindClan, becoming a mentor to Deadfoot and then deputy. After Heatherstar's death, he became leader as Tallstar, later mentoring Morningflower. His Clan was exiled by Brokenstar, but was retrieved by Fireheart and Graystripe. He led his Clan to the lake after Twolegs destroyed the forest, and upon arrival, he was very weak and frail. On his deathbed, Tallstar made Onewhisker his deputy instead of Mudclaw, and ascended to StarClan afterwards. He later gives Onestar a life for judgment.
==History==
===The Prophecies Begin===
:Tallstar is the leader of WindClan. His 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 out of the forest.
===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 Crowpaw and 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. He is later seen in StarClan giving Cinderpelt a message of her foreseen death alongside Bluestar.
===Super Editions===
:In Tallstar's Revenge, Tallkit is born to Sandgorse and Palebird, two tunnelers who are gifted at hunting in the cramped, dark tunnels underneath WindClan's territory. His sister, Finchkit, is born stillborn, causing Palebird to go into depression. Tallkit grows up distant from his mother and admires his father 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 instincts for tunneling, and is instead apprenticed to Dawnstripe as a moor-runner. When visiting rogues return to WindClan's camp, Tallpaw's father 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 desire of vengeance for Sparrow grows, who he believes killed his father. Feeling distant from WindClan, Talltail leaves to find Sparrow. He meets a kittypet named Jake who joins him on his 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 returns to WindClan. He later becomes Heatherstar's deputy and succeeds her as leader. In the manga, as Tallstar journeys to StarClan, he is reunited with Jake.
===Stand-Alone Graphic Novels===
:Tallstar and his Clanmates have arrived at their new home, but Tallstar's condition is deteriorating. As Mudclaw prepares to become WindClan's leader, he firmly believes WindClan must establish themselves to be respected by the other Clans, but Tallstar instead advocates for friendship, especially with ThunderClan and Firestar. Before his death, Tallstar names Onewhisker his deputy, much to Mudclaw's horror. 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.
==Detailed description==
:Tallstar is a large, muscular, black-and-white tom with a very long, thin, black tail. He has a white muzzle, that has gray fur around it, short, sleek, thick fur, and amber eyes.
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==Personality and Relationships==
:Tallstar is a wise and strong leader, respected by cats from all the Clans. For more of Tallstar's personality and relationships, click here!
==Family==
:Tallstar's parents are Palebird and Sandgorse, and his littermate is Finchkit. For more of Tallstar's family, click here!
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====Tallstar & Leopardstar - Mini Collector Figures====
*Series 6
*These two leaders took very different paths as the heads of their Clans. While Tallstar battled with rage and vengeance in his youth, then chose peace and temperance as a leader, Leopardstar allowed her pride to blind her and nearly led her Clan to our own destruction in her early days as a leader, causing her to be more careful going forward.
*Also included in a three-pack bundle with the rest of Series 6: Shadowsight, Dovewing, Lionblaze, and Hollyleaf.
*Approximate individual price is $12.99 USD, and the three-pack bundle is $38.97 USD.
==Trivia==
===Author statements===
*His warrior name Talltail was first revealed by Victoria Holmes in Erin Hunter Chat 5.
*Kate Cary has said Tallstar never took a mate or had kits,Revealed on Kate's Facebook 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".
*Kate thinks Tallstar goes out of StarClan to visit Jake.
*When asked about Tallstar and Jake's relationship, Vicky stated that it was a subtle relationship in comparison with Ravenpaw and Barley, "The connection between Jake and Tallstar was a different kind of romance, one that is fleeting, and might even be unspoken. Even I do not know exactly what happened between them. I knew there was something, even as I was writing the story, but I never felt that I needed to pry into their private lives."Revealed on Vicky's Facebook 
===Interesting facts===
*Tallstar was named for his long tail, which is what Sandgorse wanted.
*Despite Tallstar being three moons younger than Shrewclaw, the two became warriors at the same time.
===Mistakes===
*Tallstar appears as WindClan's leader at a Gathering in Warrior's Return despite having died a few books before.
*He has been described as having a white tail-tip and paws.
*He was mistakenly described with thick fur.
===Continuity===
*In Secrets of the Clans, a 2007 field guide, it is revealed that Tallstar mentored Morningflower, then Morningpaw. Tallstar offers a brief introduction on WindClan, a Clan that has known great suffering, but always survives. He is listed in the Significant Leaders section for WindClan as one of the wisest and longest-lived WindClan leaders. He had an unusually close relationship with ThunderClan and their leader, Firestar. He watched over his Clan when they were driven out by Brokenstar, and was later the first to argue for leaving the forest when it came close to being completely destroyed. Tallstar, on his deathbed, changed Onewhisker to his deputy instead of Mudclaw, a wise decision in the long run.
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