Scourge

Scourge is a small black tom with one white paw, ice-blue eyes, glossy fur, and a torn left ear. He has a purple collar studded with teeth from dogs and cats, and claws reinforced with dogs' teeth.
Scourge was the founder and the first leader of BloodClan. He was born as Tiny to Quince and Jake along with his siblings, Socks and Ruby, as a kittypet. After a run-in with Tigerpaw that nearly killed him, Tiny fled to the Twolegplace. He attempted to break free of his collar with a dog's tooth, which became embedded in his collar and resulted in him lying about killing a dog to gain the respect of the Twolegplace cats. He renamed himself Scourge, and rose as their leader.
Moons later, Tigerstar came to BloodClan with an offer to Scourge in exchange for territory. Scourge agreed, but withdrew his cats from the potential fight with the Clans after learning of Tigerstar's treachery. In retaliation, Scourge murdered Tigerstar when he attacked, and aspired to conquer the forest for his own gain. Scourge was killed in battle by Firestar after the ThunderClan leader was revived. With their leader dead, BloodClan retreated, and was reduced to only a memory among the forest cats.
==History==
===The Prophecies Begin===
:Scourge is recruited by Tigerstar to help the ShadowClan leader take over the Clans by force, and leads BloodClan's cats to their territories. He and BloodClan are introduced by Tigerstar to the other Clans, though Scourge's cats refuse to fight under Tigerstar's command due to their loyalty to their leader. Firestar reveals all of Tigerstar's crimes to him and the Clans, and due to this, Scourge refuses to fight until he has thought it through. Enraged, Tigerstar attacks Scourge, but the latter outmaneuvers him and rips open Tigerstar's throat, chest and stomach, causing him to lose all nine of his lives at once. He gives Firestar an ultimatum; either surrender the forest to BloodClan or fight for it. Scourge leads BloodClan against the united force of LionClan, formed from all four of the forest Clans. He takes Firestar's first life, but is then killed by the ginger tom upon his revival. With the fall of their leader, BloodClan admits defeat and retreats.
===Super Editions===
:In Leopardstar's Honor, Scourge allies BloodClan with TigerClan after Tigerstar requests his help in fighting WindClan and ThunderClan. He observes the half-Clan cats and the conflict between Tigerstar and Leopardstar with amusement. As TigerClan prepares to confront WindClan and ThunderClan at Fourtrees, BloodClan joins them. They hang back as TigerClan approaches the other two Clans, only emerging after Firestar and Tallstar refuse to join TigerClan. When Tigerstar orders BloodClan to attack, they do not, as they will only obey Scourge. Firestar explains Tigerstar's crimes, and once he finishes, Scourge decides not to fight. Outraged, Tigerstar attacks Scourge, only for Scourge to rip him from throat to tail, taking all nine of Tigerstar's lives at once. Scourge warns the Clans that he intends to take over the forest, giving them three days to decide whether to leave or fight. With encouragement from Mudfur, Leopardstar prepares RiverClan for battle against BloodClan.
===Stand-Alone Manga===
:In The Rise of Scourge, Scourge is born as Tiny to Quince, a kittypet. He lives in torment from his siblings, Ruby and Socks, and after they tell him unwanted kittens get thrown in the river, he escapes, not wanting to meet that fate. Tiny finds himself in the forest and is happened upon by a patrol consisting of Tigerpaw, Thistleclaw, and Bluefur. Tigerpaw is instructed to attack Tiny for trespassing and the small tom survives only due to Bluefur's intervention. Tiny escapes and vows to never to forget the tabby apprentice.
:thumb|240px|right|Tigerpaw's last words for Tiny.
:Arriving in the Twolegplace, Tiny is told he is a kittypet and, in an attempt to remove his collar, gets a dog tooth lodged in it. He lies to the rogues that he fought and killed a dog so that he can eat. His story spreads and Tiny is taken by Bone and Brick to fight another dog that is causing cats to go hungry. He goes to fight the dog, but, it is scared of his shadow and runs off. He renames himself Scourge from this moment on and is named as the leader of the Twolegplace cats.
:Securing his lead, Scourge kills a rogue to prove to his cats that he was a fit leader. He later banishes his littermates when they turn to him for help. Scourge meets with Tigerstar and Boulder, the tabby tom asking for his help. Scourge agrees and takes his cats to the forest and following Tigerstar's betrayal, the tom kills his old enemy, having never forgotten what he did to him many moons prior.
==Detailed description==
===Scars gained===
*Torn left ear caused sometime during his reign as leader of BloodClan before The Darkest Hour.
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==Killed victims==
*White bully rogue
*Tigerstar (All lives)
*Firestar (First life)
==Personality and Relationships==
:Scourge is an outwardly cold and calculating cat with a formerly strong resentment for his small size brought upon by moons of teasing. There are few he is close to, and many only stay by his side out of fear. For more of Scourge's personality and relationships, click here!
==Family==
:Scourge's parents are Jake and Quince. His littermates are Socks and Ruby. For more of Scourge's family, click here!
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==Merchandise==
===Toys and Plush===
====Scourge Large Plush Cat====
*Special Edition
*Large soft plush of Scourge.
*Our favorite villain from The Prophecy Begins book series. The soft plush is complete with his trademark teeth studded collar and his dog tooth claws. He has ice-blue eyes and an embroidered BloodClan icon on his single white paw. Approximately 35 cm in length.
*Approximately $34.99 USD.
====Scourge Mini Plush Cat====
*Introducing our exclusive Warrior Cats mini plush cat collection! Inspired by The Prophecy Begins series, these 6-inch tall plushies capture the beloved spirit of your favorite Warrior. Made with ultra-soft, high-quality materials, each plush is perfect for snuggling, collecting, or gifting to fans of the iconic Warrior Cats world. Bring home a mini warrior cat today and let the adventures continue!
*The small yet fierce leader with a bite as sharp as his claws, feared by all but standing tall (even if he's tiny)!
*Approximately $14.99 USD. Six-pack bundle is approximately $85 USD.
====Squirrelflight & Scourge - Mini Collector Figures====
*Series 3
*Though these two share kinship ties through Firestar, the turns their lives took couldn't be more different. As a young kittypet, young Tiny was tormented by his littermates, and when he dared to venture beyond his own garden, he suffered a vicious assault from ThunderClan apprentice Tigerpaw. Tiny, now calling himself Scourge, allowed his bitterness at the world to grow and fester like ice inside of him, forming BloodClan from the vicious rogues of Twolegplace and ruling over them with an iron paw, waiting for the chance to pay back Tigerstar's early viciousness with blood. Meanwhile, Squirrelflight grew up safe and loved within the safety of ThunderClan's camp, and her bond with her only sister was one of the closest and most loving any cat could ever hope for. Her boundless courage and enthusiasm led her to becoming one of the cats to lead the Clans to their new home, and while her fierce loyalty to her sister would came to test her in ways she never could have imagined, she has proved her devotion to her Clan and her family beyond any doubt.
*Sturdy mini figure of Squirrelflight and Scourge, approximately 7cm in height.
*Also included in a three-pack bundle with the rest of Series 3: Mudclaw, Ashfur, Yellowfang, and Ivypool.
*Approximate individual price is $12.99 USD, and the three-pack bundle is $38.97 USD.
====Firestar & Scourge - Mini Collector Figures (The Prophecies Begin)====
*The Prophecies Begin
*Reprints of Firestar and Scourge in new poses.
*These mighty leaders never knew that they were half-brothers, but their lives still ended up contrasting each other in striking ways. Here we see Rusty/Firestar at the start of his story, just as Tiny started his, an eager young kittypet taking his first steps into the woods - but our hardened Scourge mini with his tooth-spiked collar and torn ear already knows how quickly such eagerness can turn to tragedy.
*Also included in a three-pack bundle with the rest of The Prophecies Begin: Yellowfang, Brightheart, Graystripe, and Ravenpaw.
*Approximate individual price is $12.99 USD, and the three-pack bundle is $38.97 USD.
===Clothing===
====BloodClan T-shirt and Hoodie====
*A made-to-order t-shirt and hoodie featuring Scourge's mini design. Available in black in unisex, ladies, or youth sizes.
*Our favorite villain Scourge from The Prophecy Begins book series.
*Approximately $30.00 - $50.00 USD depending on the size and type.
===="I am Scourge" T-shirt and Hoodie====
*A made-to-order t-shirt and hoodie featuring Scourge's mini design. Available in sand-color.
*Declare, "I am Scourge"; featuring our favorite scrappy villain from The Prophecy Begins book series! Whether prowling in the park or scouting for a new Warrior Clan, you'll be sure to do it in stealthy style.
*Approximately $30.00 - $50.00 USD depending on the size and type.
==Trivia==
:Did you know that Scourge hated the dog teeth that studded his collar? For more trivia about Scourge, click here!
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