Shrewfur

**Shrewfur** is a muscular, dusky light brown tom with broad shoulders and amber eyes.

## History

A young warrior, Shrewfur struggles with his emotions, constantly feeling sad and worthless. He puts up walls around him that no cat is able to break down - except Talonclaw. At first, Shrewfur pushes him away, which only furthers Talonclaw to prod him further. Eventually, this blossoms into a friendship, and soon the two are so close that they can guess what the other is feeling without asking, the bond between them never able to die. Talonclaw was the only cat who was able to bring Shrewfur out of the darkness that threatened to swallow him up.
When Lionstar dies, Talonstar names Shrewfur deputy, which was not a surprise to any cat in ShadowClan. Shrewfur and Talonstar lead ShadowClan together, with Shrewfur's sharp mind and nobility corresponding with Talonstar's strength and courage. Shrewfur comes up with the idea of "strength and honor" being ShadowClan's code, and Talonstar agrees. Shrewfur shows himself to be every ounce of a capable and strong deputy that Talonstar always knew he could be. Despite this, Shrewfur sometimes comments that his only purpose in life is to be Talonstar's shadow, to live and die for him. Talonstar constantly berates him for this, sensing that this is when the darkness threatens to consume him, and pulls him out of it. Shrewfur is ever grateful to Talonstar for this, and decides that he will live, not just for Talonstar, but for himself too.
When Dapplestar declares war on ShadowClan, Shrewfur is constantly out on patrols trying to deal with the invaders. However, in one of the skirmishes which eventually escalates into a battle, with both Talonstar and Shrewfur fighting, many young RiverClan warriors gang up on Talonstar. Talonstar fights like TigerClan, but he is alone. Shrewfur comes to his aid, and takes a killing blow. The RiverClan warriors, realizing they just killed the ShadowClan deputy, retreat.
Talonstar swears to avenge Shrewfur, and loses himself after his death. When Dapplestar sets fire to his territory, Talonstar takes it upon himself to challenge Dapplestar one on one. He brings Nightfire, his deputy, with him. Talonstar approaches Dapplestar, who had set a trap for Nightfire. Talonstar sees this, and attempts to rescue Nightfire, but Dapplestar jumps and attacks Talonstar. Forgetting about Nightfire, Talonstar fights fiercely, with all the strength and honor a cat could ever ask for, to avenge Shrewfur, his dead warriors, his Clan. However, Dapplestar manages to kill Talonstar, removing his head afterwards.
Shrewfur and Talonstar reunite in StarClan. Shrewfur quietly tells him that he did not regret what he did for a moment.
## Trivia

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## Personality

Shrewfur is peaceful, just, and level-headed, compared to his leader's more abrasive and quick-tempered personality, always able to calm down Talonstar and speak to him reasonably. He is able to see arguments from all sides, and usually chooses a balanced path. He is able to calm down his Clanmates in a time of crisis, and is often looked to for a neutral point of view. He is extremely loyal to Talonstar and his Clan, willing to give up his life for them.
## Quotes

**Nightfire**: "*Usually Shrewfur would be here telling us off. Where is he?*"

**Snakenose**: "*I'm not sure, Maybe hunting?*"

**Owlfang**: "*He's with Talonstar. Whenever he has a bad night, Talonstar lets him stay in his den.*"

**Cactusclaw**: "*Poor Shrewfur. What's wrong with him?*"
**Snakenose**: "*Shrewfur has something we call the Great Sadness. He gets into a depressive state, even when things are going well for him. But it's not his fault.*"
**Cactusclaw**: "*Can't the medicine cats give him herbs for that?*"
**Snakenose**: "*No, it's not something that can be healed by ordinary practices. But the comfort of good friends can go a long ways. That's why he needs to visit Talonstar when he becomes sad.*"

—Cactusclaw and Snakenose about Shrewfur

"*I have failed... Forgive me...*"
—Shrewfur

"*Why do you weep? Did you think I was immortal? Did you think I could live forever? I thought dying had been harder.*"
—Shrewfur's last words to Talonstar