Gorsestar

Gorsestar is a wiry gray tabby tom with green eyes, a long tail, and spiky head fur.
Gorsestar was the second leader of WindClan, succeeding Windstar. When the mountain cats first arrived at the forest territories, the pair of loners Gorse and his mate Wind were initially hostile towards them. They eventually began hunting with the cats that settled on the moor and befriended them. Gorse and Wind naturally become a part of the group, and changed their names to Gorse Fur and Wind Runner to fit in. Wind Runner later gave birth to Gorse Fur's kits: Morning Whisker, Dust Muzzle, Moth Flight, and Emberkit. However, Morning Whisker and Emberkit died, and Gorse Fur and his mate grieved for their lost kits. 
Following the devastation of the Great Battle, he and his family split off into their own group on the moor in order to acquire space away from the other groups. Gorse Fur became Windstar's deputy after she received her nine lives and was made leader, and he later became the second WindClan leader after she lost her last life. Gorsestar's intelligence, patience, and bravery helped him become one of WindClan's most significant leaders to date. After his death, he ascended to StarClan, where Gorsestar granted Onestar and Harestar one of their nine lives.
==History==
===Dawn of the Clans===
:Initially raised near the river, Gorse lived on the moor and offers to hunt with Wind, but she coldly declines. He helps her save Willow and Frog and manages to charm his way into Wind's heart. Moons later, they meet Gray Wing, and though are initially hostile, they teach him how to hunt rabbits on the moor. Tall Shadow welcomes them as visitors, and eventually invites them to join their group. Gorse is renamed Gorse Fur, and is shown to be a trustworthy and hard-working cat, his loyalty and devotion to his mate unquestionable.
:Gorse Fur comforts his mate as she gives birth to their kits, Dust Muzzle, Emberkit, Morning Whisker, and Moth Flight. However, Emberkit dies and he and Wind Runner share in their grief, but he gives Wind Runner the strength and comfort to keep going despite their loss. He is furious at Clear Sky after the deaths of Misty and Bumble, and participates in the Great Battle, swearing to protect Wind Runner. He and Wind Runner are briefly reunited with Emberkit when spirit cats descend from the sky.
:After the death of Morning Whisker to sickness, the pair leads their family to form their own group on the moor. He and Wind Runner briefly assist the other groups to defeat One Eye. They welcome others into their group, and train with the other groups in preparation for the battle with Slash. After Bee's betrayal, he travels to Clear Sky's camp to warn him about the others.
===Super Editions===
:In Moth Flight's Vision, when Moth Flight struggles to pay attention during hunts, Gorse Fur is shown to be very patient and understanding towards her, while Wind Runner is quite harsh. He saves her life from a Twoleg monster after she wanders onto the Thunderpath chasing a moth, making Wind Runner furious with her daughter. After Wind Runner is gravely injured, Gorse Fur protests Moth Flight taking her to the Moonstone, but Wind Runner agrees with their daughter and names Gorse Fur her successor. He marvels at Windstar when they both return.
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==Ceremonies==
===Lives granted===
==Kin==
===Members===
Mate:
:Windstar: 
Mother:
:Unnamed she-cat: 
Daughters:
:Moth Flight: 
:Morning Whisker: 
Sons:
:Emberkit: 
:Dust Muzzle: 
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==Appearances==
==Trivia==
===Interesting facts===
*He was named for his spiky head fur.
===Mistakes===
*He is mistakenly shown with amber eyes and without his spiky head fur in The Ultimate Guide.
*He is mistakenly called 'Gorse' after being renamed Gorse Fur.
===Continuity===
*In Secrets of the Clans, a 2007 field guide, he is originally known as Gorsefur and he is the second leader of WindClan, and the deputy to Windstar. Gorsestar is mentioned as one of WindClan's significant leaders, remembered for his bravery and devotion to Windstar. When Mothflight is being drawn towards Highstones and wanders onto a Thunderpath, Gorsefur dashes across it to the other side before a monster could hit them, and Windstar is furious.
**Furthermore, his and Windstar's descendants live on in WindClan through Ashfoot and Crowfeather.
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==External links==
*Gorsestar's profile on the Warriors official website 
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==Notes and references==
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