Starfaith

**Starfaith** is a golden yellow she-cat with a yellow tail tip and star shape on chest, yellow eyes.

## Appearances and Mentions

### Beyond the River

#### Allegiances

Starkit is listed under Allegiance Update 5 and Allegiance Update 6 as a kit of WindClan, the daughter of Dreamwhisper and Weaselnose.

Starkit is listed under Allegiance Update 7, Allegiance Update 8, and Final Allegiances as a kit of WindClan, being nursed by Featherblaze.

#### Chapter 17

At the gathering, Gladestar speaks after Shimmerstar. She announces that one of their queens, Dreamwhisper, has given birth to three kits: Starkit, Blazingkit, and Petalkit.

Iceslide remembers that Dreamwhisper is the cat that Sunripple is meeting in secret. He looks aside at his friend and sees his eyes shining with pride. Iceslide immediately understands and guesses that they're his kits. Sunripple nods, looking ready to burst with happiness longingly wishing he could see them.

Iceslide sympathizes with him, noting that it must be hard being apart from Dreamwhisper.

#### Chapter 19

When Sunripple meets with Dreamwhisper, he asks her how she is, how the kitting went, what the kits look like, and is about to go on when Dreamwhisper purrs for him to slow down, licking his head.

She tells him that the kitting went fine, saying that Starkit is a yellow she-kit, and is the smallest of the litter. The other she-kit is Petalkit, who she notes to look a bit like Sunripple. The yellow tom is Blazingkit.

Sunripple purrs that she chose great names, then grows uneasy as he asks if her clanmates have asked about the father. She hesitates, her eyes clouding as she says "Well...". He stares at her and asks what it is. She admits that they think the father is Weaselnose, looking at her paws as she adds that he thinks so too.

Sunripple is quiet. He looks down, his tail drooping as he says "Oh".

Dreamwhisper murmurs sadly that she's sorry and wishes she could tell them that Sunripple is the father, but no one would approve, and her clanmates have to believe that they're pure WindClan kits.

Sunripple stammers as he quietly says he understands, but wishes he could see them and be a part of their lives. She sighs and says "Me too", leaning forward and nuzzling him, and it's silent.

After a moment, Sunripple says that she should get back to the kits and licks her ear, telling her he loves her.

As Sunripple and Iceslide begin heading back to camp, Iceslide wishes he knew what to say to comfort Sunripple. He tells him that he'll see his kits at gatherings when they're apprentices. Sunripple agrees, but looks down as he says he'll just be some RiverClan warrior to them and nothing more. After a long moment, he looks at Iceslide and thanks him for coming along.

They continue toward the camp silently through the night. Iceslide notes that the pain of being apart from loved one is unbearable, but when the loved ones don't even know you, that's a pain he hopes to never feel.

#### Chapter 21

Iceslide and Sunripple are padding close to each other, looking for prey. Sunripple looks over his shoulder to make sure everyone else is too far away to overhear him, then murmurs to Iceslide that he's scared. Iceslide asks of what, starting to say why the rogues won't attack them, but Sunripple says "No, no" and shakes his head, looking distant.

Sunripple says that WindClan must be having the same problem with the rogues. He stares at Iceslide anxiously as he wonders if Dreamwhisper and the kits aren't safe.

Iceslide feels a pang of sympathy and rests his tail on Sunripple's shoulder. He promises that Dreamwhisper will be fine as she's in the nursery, and the rogues don't attack the camps. He adds that he's sure the warriors are ready to protect her.

Sunripple still looks uneasy as he points out that they haven't attacked the camps yet. He thinks it won't be long before they do. He shuts his eyes and notes that the rogues are killers, and heartless, starting to say what would happen if they saw a queen with kits.

Iceslide cuts him off and tells him not to think about that, as it'll only make him more worried. He says that Dreamwhisper and the kits will be fine. Sunripple murmurs that he hopes so as they move forward.

#### Chapter 22

The RiverClan cats run to WindClan to help with the rogue attack. When they reach the camp, Iceslide sees Sunripple head straight for the nursery.

A wail comes from across the clearing, and Iceslide recognizes Sunripple's voice. He looks up sharply and sees him half inside the nursery. Iceslide's stomach fills with dread, and he runs to Sunripple's side, looking in.

Dreamwhisper lays in her nest, blood soaking the moss under her. Her throat has been torn open, her eyes sightless. Her mouth is parted and lips are curled back in a snarl. She'd been trying to protect her kits. Sunripple sobs and hangs his head in grief.

In front of Dreamwhisper's body, her three kits mewl and wail in despair, huddling against her body. Petalkit cries as she asks why she won't wake up as Starkit and Blazingkit prod her body anxiously. Starkit wails that Dreamwhisper is hurt.

Sunripple lets out a cry and immediately starts forward to comfort his kits, but a ginger tom pushes in the way and shoves him backwards. He hisses at him to get away from the nursery, calling him a fish face. Sunripple stumbles back in surprise and starts to defend himself when the tom repeats himself, snarling that he won't let him touch his kits.

Iceslide realizes that it must be Weaselnose, the cat that the clan thinks is the father of Dreamwhisper's kits, who he himself thinks is the father. Sunripple bristles and says "YOUR kits?" His eyes blaze with fury and he hisses at him to let him in, starting forward, but Weaselnose pushes him backwards with a furious snarl. Behind him, the kits cry against Dreamwhisper's body.

Sunripple snarls and steps back toward him, but Iceslide shoulders him away, quietly telling him that he can't. Sunripple says that those are his kits, his fury melting into anguish as he struggles, but Iceslide forces him back. Sunripple says his kits are crying, his voice trailing off into a cry.

Iceslide's heart aches as he tells him that it has to be this way, and that Weaselnose will take care of them. Sunripple hangs his head and leans against Iceslide, sobbing that he wishes the kits knew the truth. Iceslide murmurs that he knows and rests his tail around him, gently guiding the sobbing tom away.

#### Chapter 24

When Iceslide asks Sunripple why he's helping him save Truffle and Dime, he responds that after all he's done for him and Dreamwhisper, it's the least he could do. Iceslide glances at him, his stomach twisting with guilt as he remembers seeing her dead queen, her kits crying by her body.

#### Chapter 29

Sunripple is one of the cats that Iceslide thinks about while waiting for Bone Shred to arrive. He silently tells him that he hopes he's with Dreamwhisper now, and he's sorry he couldn't stay and watch his kits grow up.

### Shadows of Blood

#### Allegiances

Starpaw is listed under Allegiances as medicine cat apprentice of Windclan, being mentored by Silverberry.

Starfaith is listed under Allegiance Update 1 as medicine cat apprentice of Windclan, being mentored by Silverberry.

#### Chapter 7

At the gathering, Swiftpaw tells Bloodpaw that the pretty yellow she-cat that Dewstorm is speaking with is Starpaw of WindClan. Dewstorm looks happy and content as he speaks with her.  Bloodpaw notes that she certainly is pretty. Her yellow pelt shines under the moonlight, eyes to match. Swiftpaw says that she's Silverberry's apprentice, pointing out the silver she-cat behind Starpaw.

#### Chapter 13

When Depthstar rushes out of his den and startles Bloodpaw, he anxiously breathes that Starfaith just told him that something has happened to Dewstorm. Bloodpaw is confused, noting that Starfaith is WindClan's medicine cat, and certainly isn't here. He knows that the medicine cats would be at the moonstone tonight, but should all be back at their camps now. He freezes as he wonders why Dewstorm hasn't returned.

They've almost reached the moonstone cave when Depthstar gasps "No!", and Bloodpaw freezes when he sees the scene. Starfaith is laying against one of the rocks, her fur soaked in so much blood, it takes Bloodpaw a moment to recognize her. Not far from her, Dewstorm lays in a pool of his own blood.

Bloodpaw feels dizzy with fear and sick at the heavy scent of blood, but forces herself to stumble over to Starfaith to see if she's alive. He leans over her, and his stomach turns. Blood pulses heavily from a wound in her throat, and her eyes are wide and glazed over. He hesitantly touches her shoulder with his paw, but she doesn't move, and her body is cold and stiff.

He solemnly calls out to Depthstar that she's dead. He says he knows, sounding as though he'd known all along. Suddenly, Bloodpaw understands and realizes that she must have visited Depthstar to tell him about Dewstorm.

When Dewstorm awakes, he moans Starfaith's name and shakily tries to raise his head, saying she needs help. After Bloodpaw and Depthstar find cobwebs for him, he croaks and asks where Starfaith is. When Depthstar doesn't answer, Bloodpaw rasps that he's sorry and tells him she's dead. Dewstorm stares at Bloodpaw for a moment, as though processing this, then lets out a low wail and drops his head to the ground again as he falls unconscious.

When Depthstar says they need to get back to camp, Bloodpaw asks "what about Starfaith?", casting a glance at the dead she-cat. Depthstar pauses and looks over at her body and pads over. Bloodpaw instinctively follows, though when he gets there, he realizes he shouldn't have, it was meant to be a private moment. Depthstar lowers his head and touches his nose to her ear, thanking her for leading him to Dewstorm, and wishing she walks safely among the stars. After a moment, he turns away to meet Bloodpaw's solemn gaze. He tells Bloodpaw that they need to take care of Dewstorm first, and asks him to bring Starfaith's body into the cave where she'll be safe until her clanmates arrive.

Bloodpaw nods and steps closer, gently grasping Starfaith by her scruff. He's surprised at how light she is as he pulls her over to the cave. He hesitates before entering, as this is a place for leaders and medicine cats. He wonders if StarClan will be angry with him for being here. He thinks about this as he drags her through the tunnel and decides that they'll understand.

He gently rests Starfaith beside the moonstone, the light reflecting off her pelt and giving her a pale yellow glow. He hesitates, figuring that he owes her the same words Depthstar had given. He thanks her for all of ShadowClan.

Starfaith's voice speaks beside him, telling him that his path has been a difficult one. Bloodpaw nearly leaps out of his fur and looks aside, gasping when he sees Starfaith's spirit standing beside him. Her pelt is shimmering with stars, her eyes glowing like the moonstone. He looks from her body to her spirit, numb with shock and unable to speak. She purrs that Dewstorm believes in him, so she knows that she can believe in him too. All of StarClan is watching him.

Bloodpaw can't breathe. He's met a StarClan cat before in his dreams, but in reality, it feels stranger than before. Starfaith softly tells him to have no fear, StarClan has set him on the right path, but he must have the courage to follow it. Bloodpaw asks what she means, unable to take his eyes off her as he asks what path. She murmurs that revenge will guide him. Bloodpaw's spine tingles as she speaks the same words Poppywing has, and asks if she knows about the prophecy.

Depthstar yowls Bloodpaw's name, and he looks back toward him, then swings his head to Starfaith, about to speak, but she's gone. Depthstar asks what's taking so long, as Dewstorm doesn't have much time.

Bloodpaw hears Starfaith breathe "save him" in his ear. He looks at her body for a moment, then races out of the cave and says he's coming.

When Depthstar, Bloodpaw, and Dewstorm return to camp, Depthstar quickly explains tp Cobratail that it looks like Dewstorm and Starfaith were attacked by rogues, telling him that Starfaith is dead and Dewstorm is badly injured.

Depthstar tells Cobratail and Cliffshade that he needs them to go at once to WindClan and tell them that Starfaith has been killed at highstones, as they need to fetch her body.

#### Chapter 14

Bloodpaw explains to the ThunderClan guards that there was a rogue attack at highstones, and Starfaith is dead, while Dewstorm can't hold on for much longer. When Strawberrystar appears and asks what's going on, he repeats the story. She twitches her ear and asks how this is ThunderClan's problem.

As Bloodpaw and Spicewhisker run to ShadowClan, Spicewhisker says he can't believe this happened, as he just got back from highstones a while ago. Bloodpaw asks why Dewstorm and Starfaith were alone, thinking the other medicine cats would be with them. Spicewhisker tells him that Dewstorm and Starfaith stayed behind to talk alone for a moment. Starfaith told Silverberry she'd catch up, and the rest of them left.

Depthstar tells Bloodpaw that after tonight's attack, he's fairly certain that Maplefur and Milkblaze were killed by rogues, just as Hawkfeather and Starfaith were. He meant to tell Strawberrystar this at the next gathering and apologize for their actions.

Depthstar calls a clan meeting and tells the clan about the attack at highstones, that Starfaith was killed, and Dewstorm was close to joining her in StarClan, but has been saved by Spicewhisker.

#### Chapter 15

It's noted that as Dewstorm recovered, he explained to the clan that he and Starfaith had been speaking together when they were attacked by three rogues. Depthstar pressed for information on their appearances, but Dewstorm said it was too dark and everything happened too fast for him to tell. He said he'd been trying to defend Starfaith when he was attacked by more rogues that arrived. Dewstorm hadn't seemed surprised when Depthstar explained that Starfaith had told him to go to highstones. Since that night, Dewstorm continues to claim that Starfaith is the reason he hadn't died there.

#### Chapter 17

Depthstar calls a meeting and says he's dismissed this issue long enough, noting the many rogue attacks they've suffered since last season and listing the cats they've lost, including Starfaith. He says enough is enough, and he can no longer dismiss that the clans are under attack.

#### Chapter 18

As Bloodfur questions his belief in StarClan, he recalls seeing Starfaith at the moonstone. But he thinks it may have just been his mind playing tricks.

#### Chapter 20

Deserve praises Papercut for his successful idea to attack the medicine cats- Dewstorm and Starfaith, at highstones. Tornadowind grumbles that Starfaith was killed, but Silverberry is bound to take another apprentice soon due to her old age.

Deserve says the medicine cats must be eliminated and puts Bloodfur in charge of the mission. Bloodfur decides that all of the medicine cats are probably like Hawkfeather and agrees to it.

#### Chapter 21

When asked about his plan to kill the medicine cats, Bloodfur says that Papercut's attack on Dewstorm and Starfaith at highstones went well, and wishes to lead a second attack there tomorrow night.

#### Chapter 22

After Otterpelt is killed, Silverberry spins to face Mottledface furiously, calling him a murderer and guessing they're the same ones who killed Starfaith.

#### Chapter 23

When Depthstar questions the medicine cats about their attackers, Dewstorm says he believes they're the same cats who attacked he and Starfaith.

After offering to fill in as WindClan's medicine cat, Dewstorm confesses that he and Starfaith were in love and sneaking away at night to see each other. He feels that he owes WindClan and Starfaith for saving his life.

### Starfaith's Fate

#### Allegiances

Starpaw is listed under Allegiances as medicine cat apprentice of WindClan, being mentored by Silverberry.

#### Chapter 1

Starkit is sitting in the entrance of the nursery, excitedly waiting for silverpelt to appear in the sky. She feels that she longs for the open air more than her clanmates. Blazingkit and Petalkit inquire about what she's doing, thinking they're just stars. Starkit is a bit hurt and responds that Silverberry says they're the warriors of StarClan watching over them. She feels it's an amazing thing. Her siblings urge her to play with them, noting that she never does.

Starkit sighs, thinking they'll never understand. It's noted that she doesn't like playing or exploring the camp like other kits. She's quiet and spends most of her time thinking about StarClan. She doesn't care that some cats look at her strangely and don't understand her- StarClan does.

When Featherblaze calls for the kits to go to sleep, Starkit is disappointed, as she wanted to see silverpelt and doesn't want StarClan to think she doesn't appreciate them. She reluctantly lays with Blazingkit, Petalkit, and Featherblaze.

It's noted that Featherblaze isn't their real mother- Dreamwhisper was, and she was killed by one of Bone Shred's rogues. It's one of Starkit's only memories of that time, and she wishes she could forget it. She and her siblings were taken in by Dreamwhisper's sister, Featherblaze. Their father, Weaselnose, often came to visit before he was killed. For a while, Starkit felt alone and afraid without her parents, until Silverberry promised her that Weaselnose and Dreamwhisper were watching over her from StarClan, as well as countless other StarClan warriors. The thought comforts and fascinates Starkit.

Though Featherblaze loves Starkit and her siblings as her own, it isn't the same as having their real parents here. Starkit can still remember Dreamwhisper's scent and misses her. She decides to try to sleep, hoping she'll dream of StarClan.

Starkit is restless and eventually decides to go outside. She sneaks out of the nursery and gazes up at the stars in wonder. She spots Silverberry outside her den, watching the stars as well, and Starkit excitedly goes to her, asking if StarClan is speaking to her. She startles Silverberry and feels guilty, but Silverberry reassures her. As she and Silverberry gaze at the stars and talk about StarClan, Starkit is certain that she's going to be a medicine cat.

Moons pass, and Gladestar calls a clan meeting. Starkit excitedly knows it's time for her to be apprenticed and starts forward, but Featherblaze stops her to give her a grooming. Starkit protests that she's always clean because she doesn't play like Blazingkit and Petalkit do. Her siblings are sad that Starkit is going to be a medicine cat, and they won't train together. She's sad for a moment, but warmly purrs that she'll still be here, and teases them about getting into trouble. Starkit and her siblings head to the base of the boulder where Gladestar sits. Silverberry gazes at Starkit warmly, and she meets her gaze, excited to train as her apprentice.

As Gladestar begins the meeting, she adds that Dreamwhisper and Weaselnose would be proud of them. Starkit remembers that Gladestar is their kin and that she must be very fond of them. She wonders if they remind her of Dreamwhisper.

Starpaw is overjoyed when Gladestar apprentices her to Silverberry. The medicine cat warmly tells Starpaw that she already has the true spirit of a medicine cat. Blazingpaw, Petalpaw, and Featherblaze watch her proudly. Starpaw and Silverberry head to the medicine den to make her a nest and begin training.

#### Chapter 2

Starpaw stands outside the medicine den, excited to make her first journey to the Moonstone. She has been a medicine cat apprentice for a moon now. Her mind races with questions, and she wonders if she'll see Dreamwhisper and Weaselnose. Gladestar and Featherblaze wish her a safe journey.

On the way to highstones, Starpaw admits she's a little nervous, but more excited. She curiously asks Silverberry about her first visit to the Moonstone. Starpaw is disgusted by the thunderpath and frightened when Silverberry describes the monsters.

When they reach highstones, Starpaw feels awkward among the strangers as Silverberry greets them. Ryeheart asks who she is, and Silverberry proudly introduces Starpaw. The other medicine cats greet her, and she is polite, but feels small and shy. Silverberry seems to notice she's uncomfortable and reassures her that in time, the other medicine cats will feel as though they're her own clanmates. Otterpelt agrees and points out that as medicine cats, they share a bond and will. Starpaw is a little comforted by this and thanks Otterpelt.

Starpaw is excited as she and the others head into the Moonstone tunnel, and the tight space nearly sends her into a panic, but she calms herself, knowing she's in a place sacred to StarClan. Starpaw is awestruck by the Moonstone's beauty.

Silverberry holds the medicine cat apprentice ceremony, presenting Starpaw to StarClan. She feels warm and proud knowing StarClan recognizes her as a medicine cat apprentice now. As the other medicine cats settle and touch their noses to the stone, Silverberry advises Starpaw to do the same. She's nervous, and Dewpaw warmly tells her not to worry, and StarClan will welcome her. Starpaw is comforted by his words and closes her eyes, touching her nose to the stone.

Starpaw is amazed to find herself in StarClan's beautiful hunting grounds. She's in awe at the sight of her first StarClan warrior, who introduces himself as Hivepelt. He comments that Silverberry made a great choice in her, and Starpaw thanks him, honored and hopes she'll be a great medicine cat.

Another voice speaks, agreeing, and though Starpaw can't place it, she recognizes it from distant memories- Dreamwhisper. She cries her name and rushes forward, embracing her mother. Dreamwhisper lovingly purrs how proud she is of her, and Weaselnose steps to her side, agreeing. Starpaw happily touches noses with him, her heart swelling as she gazes at her parents and tells them she misses them. Dreamwhisper says they're always with her, even if she can't see us.

Starpaw sees a pair of yellow eyes in the bushes behind her parents and asks who it is. Weaselnose dismisses it as prey, though Starpaw isn't sure she believes him. Dreamwhisper tells Starpaw to follow her heart and serve her clan well.

Starpaw awakes, amazed at her experience. She tells Silverberry about it, then Dewpaw. After Dewpaw tells her he saw his father, Stormstar, Starpaw says he must be very proud of him. Starpaw and Silverberry say their farewells to the others before heading home. Starpaw feels warm, noting that meeting StarClan was more amazing than she could have imagined, and there's nothing better than being a medicine cat.

#### Chapter 3

Silverberry is quizzing Starpaw on chervil, borage, and dock leaves in the medicine den. She correctly names them all, but forgets what the other uses for borage are. Starpaw worries that she should have known this, but Silverberry assures her she's a very fast learner.

Starpaw notes that she's been an apprentice for two moons now, and the training is more than she'd been expecting. She had no idea how many herbs and remedies there were, and finds it amazing that the forest offers so many plants that can cure almost anything. The thought warms her that it's a gift from StarClan, as they gave the Clans a home full of prey and herbs.

When Driftrunner arrives with a sprained paw, Starpaw fetches him elder leaves. When he winces, she is alarmed and thinks he needs poppy seeds, but Silverberry assures her that the elder leaves will help, and he isn't in a lot of pain. Starpaw relaxes, embarrassed, noting that she doesn't like to see cats in any pain.

When Driftrunner leaves, Starpaw apologizes for overreacting. Silverberry tells her not to be, for seeing a cat in pain is never easy. She tells Starpaw that she has a natural instinct to help others, and that's what a true medicine cat needs. Starpaw feels honored by her praise and thanks her, adding that she's doing her best.

Silverberry asks Starpaw to go collect some goldenrod, as they're running low. She's glad to leave the medicine den, feeling she could use the fresh air and open sky. In the camp, she sees Howlstorm and Dandeliontail and is glad to see they've settled in well, recalling how they were Bone Shred's rogues.

Blazingpaw and Petalpaw call her over cheerfully, and Starpaw purrs as she goes to see them. She tells them she's great, and Silverberry has been teaching her about every herb in the forest. Petalpaw comments that it sounds boring, and Blazingpaw scolds her, as Starpaw likes being a medicine cat. Starpaw isn't offended by her sister's words, knowing she's never had a connection with StarClan. Blazingpaw asks Starpaw if she's received any messages from StarClan, to which she says no. He sympathetically tells her it'll happen. Starpaw is unsure if she wants it to or not. Though she's always dreamed of receiving a message from StarClan, Silverberry told her it's rarely about good news, often warnings of danger.

Starpaw then goes to collect the goldenrod. Across the ShadowClan border, she sees Dewpaw sniffing at some leaves. She notes that they've met three times at the Moonstone now, and at the past two gatherings. She thinks he's a very nice cat and sees no harm in saying hello. She greets him and is surprised to see he looks sad, concerned and wondering what's upset him. Dewpaw tells her his mother, Silverblossom, died.

Starpaw sympathetically offers her condolences and wants to touch noses with him as she would to comfort one of her clanmates, but is unsure if he would welcome the gesture. She knows what it's like to lose both parents and tells him Silverblossom is watching him from StarClan, noting that this is the thought that comforted her when she was a kit.

Starpaw can't bear to see him so upset, and unable to resist her instinct, she rests her paw over his. Dewpaw blinks and she awkwardly apologizes, but he warmly tells her it's okay, and thanks her. He then tells her how a kit named Deserve killed Snakekit, and Starpaw is shocked that a kit would kill another kit. She hopes that StarClan cares for Snakekit.

When Dewpaw tells her he went to the forest because he wanted time alone, she apologizes for bothering him, but Dewpaw purrs that he's glad he ran into her, and feels a little better now. She jokes that it's good seeing him in the daylight for once. Starpaw gives him some goldenrod, promising there is enough in WindClan, and he thanks her. As they go their separate ways, Starpaw wishes for StarClan to light his path. She feels warm as she thinks that Dewpaw is a great cat, and if only he were in WindClan, as he would be a great friend.

#### Chapter 4

Starpaw and Silverberry are on their way to the quarter moon Moonstone meeting. This is her fourth time, and she has met again with Weaselnose, Dreamwhisper, and Hivepelt, as well as Windwhisker, Fallenhope, and Dappledawn. She finds it amazing that despite never knowing them in the living world, they've become dear friends to her. She now considers the other medicine cats her friends, and feels closest to Dewpaw.

When they reach the others, Starpaw purrs a greeting to them and then touches noses with Dewpaw. He tells her things are much better in ShadowClan now. She sits near Dewpaw while they wait for Ryeheart.

Starpaw and Dewpaw both start toward the tunnel at the same time, and she prompts him to go on, but Dewpaw insists "she-cats first". Starpaw gratefully steps in.

Despite having been to the Moonstone many times now, it continues to amaze her. Starpaw crouches in her usual spot between Silverberry and Dewpaw, and dreams her way into StarClan. She feels at peace and warm there.

Starpaw happily greets Dreamwhisper and Weaselnose, who have decided to tell her some truth. Starpaw nervously wonders if it's a prophecy. Sunripple steps out, and she realizes he was the cat watching her from the bushes. She's surprised at how lovingly he gazes at her, wondering if she's supposed to know him. She quickly identifies his RiverClan scent.

Dreamwhispers tells Starpaw that her real father is Sunripple. She is shocked and begs Weaselnose to tell her it's not true, but he sadly says it is. Sunripple tells her he always wanted her to know the truth and be there for her growing up, but it wasn't possible. Weaselnose adds that he loves Starpaw and her siblings as though they were his own. Starpaw is stunned, and Dreamwhisper licks her head, understanding it's a lot to take in. Sunripple understands that it will take time, and wants to be part of her life.

Starpaw is horrified as she realizes she's half RiverClan, which is against the code StarClan created. She's shocked when she awakes, feeling as if her world has been turned upside down. She realizes the only cat she's comfortable sharing this with is Dewpaw, and privately tells him about her RiverClan father.

They are interrupted when Hawkfeather calls them, as the medicine cats are ready to leave. Dewpaw suggests they meet at the border tomorrow night to talk about it, and she agrees. He promises not to tell anyone, and Starpaw trusts him to keep the secret. She doesn't think she can tell anyone else about this, not even Blazingpaw or Petalpaw.

### Mistybreeze's Choice

#### Allegiances

Starfaith is listed under Allegiances as medicine cat apprentice of WindClan, being mentored by Silverberry.

## Quotes

*"Your path has been a difficult one, Bloodpaw."*

-Starfaith to Bloodpaw in *"Shadows of Blood",* chapter 13

*"Dewstorm believes in you, so I know I can believe in you, too. All of StarClan is watching you."*

-Starfaith to Bloodpaw in *"Shadows of Blood",* chapter 13

*"Have no fear, young one. StarClan has set you on the right path. But you must have the courage to follow it."*

-Starfaith to Bloodpaw in *"Shadows of Blood",* chapter 13

*"Silverberry says they're the warriors of StarClan watching over us. Don't you feel how amazing that is?"*

-Starkit to her siblings about the stars in *"Starfaith's Fate",* chapter 1

*"It's a gift from StarClan.* The thought warmed her. *They've given us a wonderful home filled with prey and herbs. Everything we could ever need."*

-Starpaw's thoughts in *"Starfaith's Fate",* chapter 3

*"There's nothing better than helping others. Not all wounds are on the outside. I like to try to heal the ones on the inside too."*

-Starpaw's thoughts in *"Starfaith's Fate",* chapter 3

*"B-but that's against the warrior code! The code that our ancestors created to keep us safe. It's against the will of StarClan to find a mate outside their clan!"*

-Starpaw when she finds out she's half-clan in *"Starfaith's Fate",* chapter 4

## Trivia

* Starfaith can't stand to see cats in pain, even if it's just a little.

## Gallery

Starfaith designStarfaith on the cover of Starfaith's Fate
## Character Development and Origins

Starfaith was created as one of my earliest Warriors OCs in 2011. She looked about the same as she does now, but had no story. I just knew she had a close connection with StarClan.

For a short time, I identified with her as a sort of fursona.

Around 2013, I decided to write a story about her, *Starfaith's Story*, which can be read here. She is described as a thin, feathery furred golden yellow she-cat with a yellow star shape on her chest, a yellow fluffy tipped tail, and yellow eyes.

In *Starfaith's Story*, she is Starpaw, the WindClan medicine cat apprentice, mentored by Silverberry.

Starfaith, Blazinglight, and Petalflame were originally the kits of Sunripple and a cat named Honeyfrost.

In the planning stages of *Shadows of Blood*, the WindClan medicine cat was a cat named Cherryfeather. Starfaith and Silverberry were the SkyClan medicine cats.