Jayfeather

Main article: Jayfeather/Alternate universe

***Spoiler warning:** Plot and/or ending details follow.*

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## Book appearances

### Living

*Power of Three*, *Omen of the Stars*, *A Vision of Shadows*, *Lost Stars*, *The Silent Thaw*, *Veil of Shadows*, *Darkness Within*, *Super Editions*, *Novellas*, *Field Guides*

**Jayfeather** is a gray tabby tom with blind blue eyes.

**Jayfeather** is a ThunderClan medicine cat that has served under Firestar's, Bramblestar's, the impostor's, and Squirrelflight's leaderships in the lake territories. He was born as **Jaykit**, and is one of the children of Brambleclaw and Squirrelflight, alongside his siblings Hollykit and Lionkit. He was apprenticed to Brightheart to train as a warrior, becoming **Jaypaw**. After discovering an extraordinary ability to connect with other cats' feelings and walk in their dreams, he was urged by Spottedleaf to train as a medicine cat. He eventually agreed to train under Leafpool. While walking in the dreams of Firestar, Jaypaw heard about the Kin of Your Kin prophecy, realizing he and his littermates were destined to be powerful.

He earned his medicine cat name, **Jayfeather**. When a fire erupted in ThunderClan's camp, it was forced out by Ashfur that Squirrelflight and Brambleclaw were not his true parents. The truth was eventually revealed that Leafpool and Crowfeather were their parents, causing a strain on the family. Shortly after Hollyleaf vanished, he and Lionblaze realized that she was not one of the Three and the prophecy was predicting the Dark Forest's rising.

Fulfilling the prophecy, he, Lionblaze, and the third cat, Dovewing, helped the Clans fight off the Dark Forest in the Great Battle. After the battle, Jayfeather, Lionblaze and Dovewing lost their powers, and Jayfeather gained an apprentice, Alderheart, whom he grew very close to. After Bramblestar's revival, he was adamant about punishing the codebreakers. Jayfeather was one of them and was forced to swear an oath of loyalty. He was later exiled by the impostor and joined as a refugee in ShadowClan. He returned to being a medicine cat of ThunderClan after the impostor was taken down.

## History

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### *Power of Three*

> I'm here to *heal* you. If you want sympathy, go to the nursery.
>
> Jaypaw to Birchfall about his injury, Dark River

Jaykit is born to Brambleclaw and Squirrelflight with his siblings Lionkit and Hollykit, and they are the grandkits of Firestar, the Clan leader. He is desperate to become a warrior apprentice despite his blindness and gets frustrated when any cat fusses about him. He is apprenticed to Brightheart as Jaypaw and scoffs when her training methods are handicapped for his lack of sight. He discovers his special power to travel in cats' dreams. When Spottedleaf visits his dreams to insist his destiny is to become a medicine cat, he argues with her and is determined to become a warrior. However, he eventually agrees and becomes Leafpool's apprentice.
Jaypaw discovers he and his littermates are destined to become powerful cats after walking in Firestar's dreams. As a medicine cat apprentice, he is a natural healer with powerful visions, but is often impatient with his patients and argues with Leafpool frequently. He finds a stick and uses it to communicate with Fallen Leaves and Rock from the ancient cats. He visits them by living through Jay's Wing, his previous incarnation. He meets Half Moon and guides the ancient cats to the mountains. He is given his full medicine cat name Jayfeather after helping his Clan during a bought of deadly greencough.
During a fire, Jayfeather and his littermates are trapped in the blaze. Squirrelflight tries to save them but is prevented by Ashfur who uses the opportunity to take revenge on Squirrelflight. In an attempt to save them, Squirrelflight reveals Jayfeather and his siblings are not her kits. Jayfeather puts together fragmented memories from his kithood and help from Yellowfang to discover his true parents are Leafpool and Crowfeather of WindClan. He reveals the truth to Leafpool who insists he move on. Hollyleaf reveals the truth at the Gathering, and Leafpool steps down with Jayfeather the only medicine cat. Though he is distraught when Hollyleaf supposedly dies in the tunnels, Jayfeather is ecstatic the prophecy will still be fulfilled through Whitewing's newborn kits.
### *Omen of the Stars*

> This will not be the end of the Clans. As long as I have breath in my body, the Clans will be safe.
>
> Jayfeather vowing to protect the Clans, The Forgotten Warrior

Jayfeather stresses about being the only medicine cat to take care of the entire Clan. Lionblaze's apprentice, Dovepaw shows signs of being the third cat, and Jayfeather tests her abilities before informing the young cat of the prophecy. When Jayfeather follows Poppyfrost to the Moonpool, Breezepelt, his half-brother, attacks him with the help of Brokenstar from the Dark Forest. Yellowfang and Spottedleaf warn him of the rising power of the Dark Forest. He is determined to keep Briarpaw alive when a tree crushes her spine and comes up with some exercises to keep her strength up.
He, Lionblaze, Dovepaw, and Ivypaw conspire Ivypaw to spy for them in the Dark Forest while she trains. He tries with no avail to save Flametail, the ShadowClan medicine cat, when he falls in the ice. Rock insists it was Flametail's time to die, and Dawnpelt, Flametail's littermate, accuses Jayfeather of murdering him. Jayfeather returns to the Tribe of Rushing Water and once again relives his time as Jay's Wing. He and Half Moon develop feelings for each other and he wants to raise a family with her, but Rock insists Jayfeather cannot stay. Reluctantly, Jayfeather says goodbye to Half Moon and appoints her the first Stoneteller.
He is pleased to see his sister alive when Hollyleaf returns to ThunderClan. When he is told to find the fourth cat, Jayfeather believes it is Flametail. However, the fourth cat turns out to be Firestar. During the battle against the Dark Forest, Jayfeather treats the injured and is horrified when he couldn't save Hollyleaf. He is briefly reunited with Half Moon, and comforts Dovewing when Firestar dies. After, the Three lose their powers.
### *A Vision of Shadows*

> I know where I belong. It's with you, you grouchy, difficult, dedicated furball. And with ThunderClan.
>
> Alderheart thinking about Jayfeather, River of Fire

Jayfeather and the other medicine cats receive a message from StarClan to find the shadows in order to clear the sky, and Jayfeather is frustrated about the unclear message. He and Leafpool are also informed about Alderpaw's destiny to become a medicine cat, and Jayfeather gains him as an apprentice. While not the most patient mentor, Jayfeather knows Alderpaw is gifted, compassionate and strong, and the two grow close. He grows frustrated when Twigkit follows Alderpaw around and insists he should focus on his training. He is impressed by his ability to stand up to WindClan to fetch the lungwort to heal ShadowClan and gives him his full medicine cat name Alderheart. Jayfeather grows wary when Alderheart shows feelings for a visiting kittypet named Velvet, but is pleased when Alderheart stays. During this time, Briarlight, whom he had grown close to and helped heal, succumbs to a sickness ravaging ThunderClan. Jayfeather, in particular, is devastated and blames himself for potentially causing her death.
### *The Broken Code*

**Bramblestar's impostor**: "*I promise I will always obey my leader without question. And I will do whatever I'm asked for the good of the Clan.*"

**Jayfeather**: "*As if we didn't before.*"

—Jayfeather getting snarky with the impostor *The Silent Thaw*, page 204

Jayfeather is now ThunderClan's head medicine cat with the death of Leafpool and remains just as grouchy. He chastises his grandniece, Bristlepaw when she insults StarClan but is stopped by Bramblestar. Jayfeather is also mentioned as a "codebreaker" by a StarClan spirit to Shadowsight, along with several other cats. When Bramblestar dies, Jayfeather is heartbroken and blames Squirrelflight for trying Shadowpaw's unusual method to cure him, but is relieved when his adopted father suddenly comes back to life.
When he is informed that he is a codebreaker, he becomes angry that he and Lionblaze are being punished for being half-WindClan, something they had no control over. He later, though very reluctantly, swears an oath of loyalty to Bramblestar's impostor with Lionblaze and Twigbranch. The impostor exiles him, Lionblaze, and Twigbranch for being codebreakers. He temporary joins ShadowClan as a refugee and helps take down the impostor and returns to ThunderClan along with the other exiles after the impostor is taken down by the Clans.
### *Super Editions*

*This section summarizes Jayfeather's significant Super Editions appearances. If you're looking for a full list, find one here!*

> Breezepelt tried to kill my brother. He said he was glad that Hollyleaf was dead, and that none of us should ever have been born. Lionblaze might have forgiven Breezepelt, but Lionblaze is a nicer cat than I am. Or a more stupid one. I can't forgive Breezepelt. I can't forgive you.
>
> Jayfeather to Crowfeather, Crowfeather's Trial

In ***Crowfeather's Trial***, after the battle against the Dark Forest, Crowfeather occasionally thinks about his ThunderClan kits, and how he often found Jayfeather prickly. He visits ThunderClan in hopes of consulting Leafpool about the stoats, but Jayfeather appears instead. Jayfeather agrees to talk to Bramblestar and Crowfeather grimly wonders where his ThunderClan son got his attitude from. He later visits Jayfeather to ask for help with Breezepelt who is gravely injured. Jayfeather sharply insists he cannot forgive Breezepelt for what he did in the Dark Forest, but cannot let any cat die without doing anything.
In ***Bramblestar's Storm***, Jayfeather creates a memorial to remember the fallen warriors who died during the Great Battle called the Stick of the Fallen. Strong winds destroy much of Jayfeather's herbs supply, and Jayfeather worries it could be a bad omen. He is displeased when Bramblestar brings kittypets to the camp, and Bramblestar tells him his dream about blood rising. Bramblestar reflects about raising Jayfeather and his siblings as kits, and how proud he was being their adopted father.
In ***Squirrelflight's Hope***, Squirrelflight fondly remembers raising him and Lionblaze, and knows that she will always love them even if she isn't their mother. When Squirrelflight nearly dies but is brought back, he, Squirrelflight and Lionblaze mourn the death of Leafpool.
### *Novellas*

*This section summarizes Jayfeather's significant Novellas appearances. If you're looking for a full list, find one here!*

In ***Leafpool's Wish***, Leafpool gives birth to Jaykit and his littermates. He is named after his blue eyes which are the color of jay wings, and Leafpool thinks he will be named Jayfeather when he grows up after his father. When Squirrelflight and Leafpool discover that Jaykit is blind, Leafpool is fiercely protective of him, and insists he will have a normal life like any other cat. She holds a special place in her heart for him.
In ***Dovewing's Silence***, Jayfeather accompanies Brambleclaw to the Moonpool to receive his nine lives. He is very stressed treating the injured after the Great Battle. He is in shock after realizing privately he lost his powers, but tries to bury his concern by treating his Clanmates. When Foxleap dies, Jayfeather growls that StarClan has given up on them. He meets with Lionblaze and Dovewing to discuss their powers, and Midnight and Rock reveal their powers are no longer needed, and assure the Three will be successful without them.
## Detailed description

Jayfeather is a lean, mottled, pale gray tabby tom with blind, pale blue eyes like a jay's wing. He has thin and silky fur, and a scar running down one side.

## Personality and Relationships

Main article: Jayfeather/PR
Jayfeather is a sharp, sarcastic, and wise medicine cat. He is not afraid to make scathing remarks to anyone and everyone, including his Clan leader. Despite his attitude, Jayfeather has strong relationships with those close to him, including Lionblaze, Alderheart and Briarlight. For more of Jayfeather's personality and relationships, click here!
## Family

Main article: Jayfeather/Family
Jayfeather's parents are Crowfeather and Leafpool, but his adopted parents are Bramblestar and Squirrelflight. His littermates are Lionblaze and Hollyleaf. For more of Jayfeather's family, click here!
## Appearances

* *Sunset* (Indirect mention only)
* *Leafpool's Wish*
* *The Sight* (First appearance)
* *Dark River*
* *Outcast*
* *Eclipse*
* *Long Shadows*
* *Sunrise*
* *Hollyleaf's Story*
* *The Fourth Apprentice*
* *Mistystar's Omen*
* *Fading Echoes*
* *Night Whispers*
* *Sign of the Moon*
* *The Forgotten Warrior*
* *The Last Hope*
* *Mothwing's Secret* (Mentioned only)
* *Dovewing's Silence*
* *Crowfeather's Trial*
* *Bramblestar's Storm*
* *The Apprentice's Quest*
* *Thunder and Shadow*
* *Shattered Sky*
* *Darkest Night*
* *Tigerheart's Shadow* (Mentioned only)
* *River of Fire*
* *Tawnypelt's Clan* (Mentioned only)
* *The Raging Storm*
* *Squirrelflight's Hope*
* *Lost Stars*
* *The Silent Thaw*
* *Veil of Shadows*
* *Darkness Within*
* *Graystripe's Vow*
* *A New Beginning*
* *Cats of the Clans*
* *Battles of the Clans* (Mentioned only)
* *The Ultimate Guide*
* *After Sunset: The Right Choice?* (Indirect mention only)
* *Beyond the Code: Brightspirit's Mercy*
* *The Clans Decide*

## Trivia

Main article: Jayfeather/Trivia
Did you know Jayfeather is the second known cat in the series to be referred by the prefix of his name as an affectionate nickname? For more trivia about Jayfeather, click here!
## Quotes

Main article: Jayfeather/Quotes

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## External links

* Jayfeather's profile on the *Warriors* official website (backup link)
* Warrior of the Week Gallery #76 - Jayfeather on the *Warriors* official website (Warrior of the Week #76) (backup link)
* A Legacy of Fire on the *Warriors* official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
* A Different Path on the *Warriors* official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
* Character Spotlight - Daisy on the *Warriors* official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
* Honoring the Mother Cats on the *Warriors* official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
* Pick a Plush: Round Two on the *Warriors* official website (Poll winner)
* Introducing your chosen plush on the *Warriors* official website (backup link)
* Blood Isn't Everything on the *Warriors* official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
* Outpacing other 'Paws (and Mentors) on the *Warriors* official website (backup link)
* Character Spotlight - Squirrelflight on the *Warriors* official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
* Apprentices: A Fresh Perspective on the *Warriors* official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
* A Weakened Code? on the *Warriors* official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
* The Warrior Code: An Outdated Relic? on the *Warriors* official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
* Codebreakers: Brainstorming *The Broken Code* on the *Warriors* official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
* Evil Lives Forever on the *Warriors* official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
* The Journey So Far: *Lost Stars* on the *Warriors* official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
* *The Silent Thaw* on the *Warriors* official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
* The Ancient Cats on the *Warriors* official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
* A Common Bond on the *Warriors* official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
* Clan or Kin? on the *Warriors* official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
* Unexpected Storylines on the *Warriors* official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
* Kin of Your Kin on the *Warriors* official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
* Reading the Omens on the *Warriors* official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
* When Omens Are False on the *Warriors* official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
* Beyond Our Borders on the *Warriors* official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
* Writing a Good Prophecy on the *Warriors* official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
* Exclusive! *Veil of Shadows:* Excerpt on the *Warriors* official website (backup link)
* A Mistake That Should Never Be Made? on the *Warriors* official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
* More Than Life Itself on the *Warriors* official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
* Forbidden Romance on the *Warriors* official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
* Winds of Change on the *Warriors* official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
* Pick a Large Plush: The Sequel on the *Warriors* official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
* The Journey So Far: *The Silent Thaw* on the *Warriors* official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
* *Veil of Shadows* and *A Warrior's Spirit* on the *Warriors* official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
* The Role of a Medicine Cat on the *Warriors* official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
* Nothing But Stories on the *Warriors* official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
* New Mini-Plush Heads for Jayfeather, Graystripe and Mistystar on the *Warriors* official website (backup link)
* Asking a Great Deal on the *Warriors* official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
* More powerful than hatred on the *Warriors* official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
* Too Much History on the *Warriors* official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
* Try out our new Warrior Cat Masks on Instagram! on the *Warriors* official website (backup link)
* Exclusive! *Graystripe's Vow*: Excerpt on the *Warriors* official website (backup link)
* Wander the world on the *Warriors* official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
* Exclusive! *Darkness Within*: Excerpt on the *Warriors* official website (backup link)
* Winners of the September Fan Challenge + New Challenge Announcement on the *Warriors* official website (backup link)
* Warrior Cats Minis Revealed! on the *Warriors* official website (backup link)
* Warrior Cats Minis: Coming Monday, November 23 on the *Warriors* official website (backup link)
* Ashfur: Did StarClan Make a Mistake? on the *Warriors* official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
* The Cats of *Power of Three* on the *Warriors* official website (backup link)

## Notes and references

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