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Universal Blood War: Confrontation Arc

The **Universal Blood War: Confrontation Arc** is the seventh story arc of the *Naruto, Bleach, Fairy Tail and Fullmetal Alchemist* crossover series. This arc covers the early and middle stages of the Universal Blood War.

With a captured Hinata, Rukia, Lucy and Yukino, the Ryuha Armament Alliance and the Dark Alliance plan to use their powers for the final stage. However, a Rescue Team lead by Naruto stage to resuce them while the entire Allied Forces fight both alliances to buy the team sometime. Facing dangerous foes and dark ordeals, the Universal Blood War will be the final battle everyone faces.
Xiao-Mei

**Xiao-Mei** (*Shao May*in the English Dub) is May Chang's pet panda and traveling companion. Due to a disease that severely stunted her growth, Shao Mei was abandoned by her pack as a cub. Xiao-Mei was found and cared for by May as if she were family and, therefore, has a particularly strong bond with the little girl. The two are constantly together and, as a bit of comic relief, Xiao-Mei frequently mimics May's actions whether it be in expression, practicing alkahestry or performing martial arts, taking whatever pose her master takes and moving in synchronized union with her. Due to their unfamiliarity with pandas, most Amestrians mistake her for a cat.

## Physical Appearance

Shao Mei takes the appearance of a panda bear, though is small due to the disease that severely stunted her growth.

## Personality

Though cute and friendly like any other kind pet, Shao May is rather vicious and fiercely protective of May Chang, using her strong panda jaws to bite anyone unworthy who comes too close to her master's presence, including Yoki and Edward. She seems to begrudgingly accept Scar's existence, as she has not attacked him (perhaps picking up instinctively on his good nature as May does), and also accepts Alphonse's existence because she shows love towards the younger Elric alongside her master and has even bonded with him when the latter mistook the former as a stray cat.

## Relationships

### Friends/Allies

* Elric Brothers
	+ Edward Elric
	+ Alphonse Elric
* Scar
Firsa Roofshadow

Firsa Roofshadow (often Roofshadow or just 'Shadow) is one of Fritti Tailchaser's companions throughout the novel.

## Appearance in *Tailchaser's Song*

**This page contains spoilers for the novel. Read on at your own risk.**
She travels alongside Fritti and Pouncequick from Fritti's first advent to Firsthome until they return there from the Vastnir Mound.

She first appears at Firsthome, having befriended Pouncequick, who introduces her by her face name, Roofshadow.

Pouncequick seeks her help when Fritti becomes ill. Roofshadow tells him that it was caused by catmint and that they can only wait for him to recover.

After the Court of Harar dismisses Fritti, leading him to leave Firsthome, Pouncequick and Roofshadow insist on following him, at which point she confides in him her backstory; Roofshadow had been the daughter of Slipwhisker, an elder of the Forest-Light Clan, alongside many siblings. A desire to avoid the arrogant toms who would wish to make her a mate led her to wander, occasionally with her nest-brother, Snufflenose. On one such excursion, she had left the ill Snufflenose and returned to find him and most of the Forest-Light Clan dead and torn apart. Every cat whose body was not found had vanished, including Slipwhisker. Regaining her composure after a long while, she had traveled to Firsthome to speak to the Court, who insisted that Garrin had killed them, though Roofshadow didn't accept this answer. Hearing this, Fritti agrees to have them follow him.
Mother Rebum

Mother Rebum is a supporting character of the frog-folk.

## Appearance in *Tailchaser's Song*

**This page contains spoilers for the novel. Read on at your own risk.**
Tailchaser meets Mother Rebum in the Pawdab Marshes, hearing her sing a song of power, meant to bring Fritti traveler's luck. She was asked by Lord Firefoot to assist him. She asks him to relay his tale, and then offers him cryptic wisdom, before departing.
Zanjutsu

**Zanjutsu**is the fighting style for the Zanpakutō and is one of the four basic fighting styles of the Shinigami.

## Techniques

* Hikotsume: Nadegeri (*The First: Killing Stroke*)
* Daini: Agitowari (*The Second: Chin/Jaw Splitting*)
* Daishi Afurete (*The Fourth: Overflowing*)
* Dairoku: Ryodan (*The Sixth: Bisection*)
* Daihachi: Hien (*The Eighth: Swallow in Flight*)
* Daiju: Suikawari (*The Tenth: Watermelon Splitting*)
* Juichi: Senmaioroshi (*The Eleventh: Thousand-Page Wholesale*)

## Notable Users

### Master Swordsmen

Byakuya KuchikiGin IchimaruIchigo KurosakiIkkaku MadarameIsshin KurosakiKarin KurosakiKaname TosenKenpachi ZarakiKisuke UraharaRenji AbaraiShinji HirakoSosuke AizenSoi FonToshiro Hitsugaya
### Expert Swordsmen

Izuru KiraMomo HinamoriRangiku MatsumotoRukia KuchikiShuhei HisagiYumichika Ayasegawa
Prince Redlegs

Prince Redlegs is a fictional cat-prince in one of Eatbugs' stories. As may be expected, this is another alias for Tangaloor Firefoot.

## Appearance in *Tailchaser's Song*

**This page contains spoilers for the novel. Read on at your own risk.**
His first and only appearance in the book is during a Song-telling session; Redlegs finds Rauro Bite-then-Bark commanding his forces to create a gate of bones. Redlegs promises to finish building it for him, in exchange for any one bone on the pile; when all is done, Redlegs chooses a bone at the very bottom of the pile and causes the entire gate to collapse. He flees from the kingdom of Dogs, permanently creating a separation between the Folk and the Growlers.
Pawgentle

Pawgentle is a background character in Firsthome. She is the mate of Glideswallow.

## Appearance in *Tailchaser's Song*

Pawgentle is mentioned by Howlsong. He asks Glideswallow how she's doing, and presumably gets a positive answer in return. Then, Howlsong turns to Fritti and Pouncequick, saying that Glideswallow is "doing the Dance of Acceptance" with "the most *unfortunate* little black-and-white fela."

She is also briefly chastised by Fencewalker for taking too long to groom.
Yugito Nii

**Yugito Nii** was a jōnin-level kunoichi from Kumogakure, and the jinchūriki of Matatabi, the Two-Tails.

## Physical Appearance

Yugito had long, straight, blonde, hair bound with taut bandages and dark eyes. She wore a short-sleeved black and purple blouse and black pants, both of which had a design similar to clouds on them, purple fingerless gloves and a chain of blue beads wound around her left hand. She also wore the standard Kumo forehead protector, sandals and kunai holster which was strapped to her right thigh. She also wore bandages around her arms and legs as well as a red belt around her waist.

## Personality

Yugito gained confidence in herself through hard work, making her a proud, wise, and courageous kunoichi. This was seen when she trapped two members of Akatsuki along with herself, vowing that they'd never leave alive. Also, it was said that she was firm, decisive, and thoughtful of her team-mates.

## Abilities

**Nature Transformation**: Yugito could use blue-colored Fire Release to shoot a ball of hair surrounded by fire that turns into the shape of a mouse and then breaks up into several single hairs on fire that can pursue the target. When using the Two-Tails' power, she could create a massive fireball that was powerful enough to destroy an entire building in a single shot.

**Taijutsu Master**: For close-ranged combat, Yugito could make her finger and toe nails grow to become long claws. Coupled with her natural taijutsu skills, Yugito could clash even with skilled sword users. She has been shown as being quite skilled in taijutsu, attacking first with her clawed hands to force her enemies to block with both arms, and then attacking them with her clawed feet.

**Keen Strategist**:

**Immense Chakra Power**:
Universal Blood War

The **Universal Blood War**is a major conflict between the Allied Forces, the Ryuha Armament Alliance and the remaining members of the Dark Alliance. The battle began on July 6th and lasted until sunrise on the 7th, with the victory of the Allied Forces, the ultimate collpase of the Ryuha Armament Alliance and the Dark Alliance, the sealing of Shin Uchiha, and the restoration of dimensional order between the four worlds.
Snifflick

Snifflick is a background character. His mate is Twitchnose. He is a Meeting Wall clan Elder.

## Appearance in *Tailchaser's Song*

**This page contains spoilers for the novel. Read on at your own risk.**
Snifflick was one of the Elders to Name Fritti Tailchaser and his siblings. He specifically Named Tirya Clearsong, Fritti's sister. When going to name Fritti, he stated that smelled the "wide water. The places underground" and called it a "strange sign". He also added that he "smelled a struggle with dreams". This is later revealed to be foreshadowing Fritti's journey.

Later, during the Nose-meet, Snifflick criticizes the Folk for yelling and panicking. And then, he brings up the idea to get help and deliver a message to the Court of Harar. When he states that he's going to be one of the delegates, his mate Twitchnose snaps at him, and accuses him of attempting to find a fela somewhere else. Bristlejaw saves him from her anger, and agrees that he stay behind.

After Bristlejaw chooses Jumptall and Earpoint to be delegates, he allows Snifflick to choose the third and final cat. He appoints Streamhopper. Then, he gives the three of them a message to give the Queen. He bids them good luck on their journey.

Snifflick is referred to as "ancient" by Tailchaser when comparing him to the later-imprisoned Jumptall in Vastnir.
Snaremouse

Snaremouse was a background character and dancer.

## Appearance in *Tailchaser's Song*

Prince Fencewalker took Snaremouse along with him, among others, to escort Tailchaser and his companions.

Snaremouse later did a dance for the hunters and Thanes to pass the time. His only physical description was having a "black nose".

Later, after the collapse of Vastnir, Fencewalker stated that Snaremouse died in the battle.
Kon

**Kon**is an **Underpod**Mod-Soul created during **Project Spearhead**. His name is short for **Kaizo Konpaku**. Kon typically inhabits a stuffed lion, but occasionally doubles as a Soul Candy pill for Ichigo Kurosaki, taking charge of Ichigo's Human body during Ichigo's Shinigami activities.

## Physical Appearance

Kon occupies the body of a small stuffed lion for most of the time. The doll has a light-tan body with seams running up and down the entire thing. The arms and legs each have four white, flat claws which serve as his fingers and toes. A button is placed in the center of his body where his belly button would be. He has two beady black eyes and small ears with pink inside of them. His head is surprisingly flat when viewed from the side and he has a brown, spiky mane atop his head. Hanging from his lower back is a small tail.

## Personality

Kon is quite perverted, being preoccupied by sex much of the time. He will often try to take advantage of his stuffed animal body to get girls to hug him to their chests. Kon is especially attracted to girls with large breasts, which makes Orihime the center of many of his fantasies. He also likes caramel. Kon can be cocky and sometimes refers to himself as the "King of New York".

Kon has strong views on the sanctity of life. Because he spent many years in the form of a pill, fearful that one day he would be discovered and disposed of, Kon has developed a moral stance that prevents him from killing anything. He will also risk his own life in order to save even the lowliest of creatures, and is angered to see people who belittle their creations and dispose of them off-hand.

## Abilities

**Expert Hand-to-Hand Combatant**:

**Enhanced Strength**:

**Enhanced Speed**:

**Average Spiritual Power**:

**Two-Way Holographic Communicator**:

## Relationships

### Friends/Allies

* Team Karakura
	+ Ichigo Kurosaki
	+ Rukia Kuchiki (Best friend)
	+ Uryu Ishida
	+ Orihime Inoue
	+ Yasutora Sado
* Renji Abarai
* Karin Kurosaki
* Momo Hinamori
* Mod-Souls
	+ Ririn
	+ Kurodo
	+ Noba
	+ Nozomi Kujo (Best friend)
* Tōshirō Hitsugaya
* Rangiku Matsumoto

### Enemies

* Ryuha Armament Alliance
* Sosuke Aizen
* Hollows
* The Arrancars
* The Espada
* Kageroza Inaba
* The Reigai
* Oko Yushima
Fela Skydancer

### Children

Prince Brightnail, Prince Climbfast, Grizraz Hearteater, Tangaloor Firefoot, Princess Treesinger, Viror Whitewind, Prince Wolf-friend, etc.

Fela Skydancer is the third deity of the cat religion. She is the mate of Harar Goldeneye. She's described as being beautiful, "like freedom, and clouds, and the song of travelers returned".

## Appearance in *Tailchaser's Song*

Skydancer was created alongside Harar Goldeneye by Meerclar Allmother after she banished the eternal night.

The Two bore and raised many children in the World-Forest during the Elder Days, including Prince Climbfast, Prince Wolf-friend, Princess Treesinger, and Prince Brightnail. Among these countless children, they raised the three Firstborn: Viror Whitewind, Grizraz Hearteater, and Tangaloor Firefoot.

After Whitewind was slain by Ptomalkum, which was raised and nurtured by Hearteater, Skydancer was rendered silent due to grief for the rest of her long life.

## Trivia

* Skydancer's heart-name "Fela" literally translates to "Female" in Higher Singing.
Hangbelly

### Appearance

Chubby and grizzled with stocky legs and a broad head, orange-and-black tabby (depicted here as a simple orange tabby).

### Dead?

No

Hangbelly is one of the First-walkers, working under the authority of Thane Quiverclaw.

## Appearance In *Tailchaser's Song*

Hangbelly is first seen travelling with Thane Quiverclaw's company, along with Eyeshimmer, Bobweave, and Scuffledig. He's mentioned to be old friends with the leading Thane. Later on, he sings the song of Snagrat.

The next time Hangbelly is seen is when he's battling at Vastnir. He's one of the few, alongside Quiverclaw, to survive.
Boneguard

The Boneguard are catlike creatures that are directly under Grizraz Hearteater's command. They live inside the Vastnir Mound, within the "House of the Boneguard." One of the members of the Boneguard, Bast-Imret, describe it as: *"The pipes play always, in the darkness, and the faceless, nameless ones sing in deep places (...) We dance in darkness, and we listen to the music of silence. Our house is deep and quiet."*

## Appearance

The Boneguard are said to be shadowy, catlike beings that are higher in rank than the Clawguard. They appear ethereal, with exposed bone.

## Known Boneguards

Bast-Imret

Knet-Mekri

## Trivia

* Boneguard names seem to originate from the Egyptian language.
	+ Boneguard names are made up of a prefix and a suffix. The prefixes derive from actual Egyptian words (Bast from the goddess Bastet, and Knet [possibly a misspelling of "khet"?] from the Egyptian measuring system [rod of Cord]).
	+ The suffixes seem to be possibly derived from Greek words, albeit mangled (Imret from the word "imaret," and Mekri from the word "mékhri").
	+ Boneguard names seem to stick to a certain length. The first word is four letters, the second is five.
* Only two Boneguards appear in the book.
Glossary

All words listed here are found within the book, at the very back.

Words with a \* next to them are words that are found in the book, but weren't included in the list.

## GLOSSARY / APPENDIX

Here is the List:

**A,** *to; at; toward*

**Akor,** *eagle*

**An,** *sun*

**Ar,** *yes*

**Az**, *cat; person*

**Az-iri'le,** "*we-cats:*" *the Folk*

**Az'me,** "*earth-cat:*" *tree*

\***Brzz,** *bee*

**Cef,** *water*

**Cef'az,** "*water-cat:*" *fish*

**Cir,** *sing; speak*

**Cu,** *sibling*

**Cu'nre,** "*heart-brother:*" *friend*

**E,** *hot*

**E'a,** "*toward-hot:*" *south*

**Erunor,** *sheep*

**Fa,** *jump*

**Fe,** *mother*

**Fela,** *female*

**Fik,** *loud, frightening*

**Fik'az,** "*loud-cat:*" *dog*

**Fikos,** "*terrifying badness*"

**Fla,** *run*

**Fla-fa'az,** "*run-jump-cat:*" *bird*

**Fri,** *small*

**Garrin,** *bear*

**Har,** *father*

**Hlizza,** *snake*

**Iri,** *I; me*

**Iri'le,** "*many-me:*" *we*

\***Jugurum,** *frog*

**Ka,** *spirit; soul*

**Krauka,** *raven*

**La,** *birth*

**Le,** *many*

**Ma,** *away from; out of*

\***M'an,** *"out of sunshine:" human*

**Me,** *earth*

**Mela,** "*birth-ground:*" *nest*

**Mela'an**, "*sun-nest:*" *sky*

\***Mela-mre'az,** *"nest-mouse:" to be cowardly; a coward*

**Me'mre,** "*food-soil:*" *droppings*

**Meskra,** *hawk*

**Mre,** *eat; food*

**Mre'az,** "*food-cat:*" *mouse*

**Mri,** *sleep*

**Mri'fa,** "*sleep-jump:*" *dream*

**Mri'fa-o,** "*good dreaming:*" *good night*

**Nre,** *heart*

**Nre'fa,** "*heart-jump:*" *dance*

**Nre'fa-o,** "*good dancing:*" *hello; goodbye*

**O,** *good*

**Oel,** *master; chief*

**Oel-cir'va,** "*Master Old-singer*"

**Oel-var'iz,** "*master seer:*" *Far-senser*

**Os,** *bad, incorrect; wrong*

**Praere,** *rabbit*

**Pril,** *salmon*

**Qu,** *big*

**Ri,** *head*

**Rikchikchik,** *squirrel*

**Ruhu,** *owl*

\***Sathan,** unknown (used in the sentence: *"... having bigger litters and hatchings sathan in other places ..."*)

\***Sirzi,** *a type of tree*

**Tesri,** *deer*

**Tom (ptom),** *male*

**Ue,** *cold*

**Ue'a,** "*toward-cold:*" *north*

\***Va,** *old*

**Va'an,** "*old-sun:*" *west*

**Vaka'az'me,** "*old-spirit-tree*"

**Var,** *sight; sense*

**Vez,** *young*

**Vez'an,** "*young-sun:*" *east*

\***Visl,** *fox*
Capricorn

**Capricorn**, "*The Goat*", is a Celestial Spirit that is one of the 12 Golden Zodiac Keys. His key was formerly owned by Layla Heartfilia. His key was later passed to Zoldeo, who took possession of his body, becoming a member of Grimoire Heart's Seven Kin of Purgatory known as **Caprico**. He was later freed from Zoldeo's control, and left Grimoire Heart to become one of Lucy Heartfilia's spirits.

## Physical Appearance

Capricorn is a tall humanoid, towering over all of his fellow guild mates, who possesses many goat-like traits: his body is covered in short, brownish white fur, with longer tufts covering his lower face, resembling a goatee, and the back of his legs, which greatly resemble those of a goat, being slightly bent backwards and ending in dark hooves. He has short, thin ears sitting on top of his head, with a distinctive, elongated oval form, and horns which curve downwards and jut frontwards framing his face. From his lower back sprouts a mildly long tail ending in a dark tuft of fur, and his fingers sport long and dark nails (initially portrayed as light in color), highly reminiscent of claws. His elongated face possesses marked cheekbones and a prominent, large nose; his eyes are always hidden away by a pair of black, mirror polished shades, which were initially portrayed as having distinct, separated lenses, with an elongated oval form, but were later given a more compact appearance, with the lenses fusing into a single one, possessing a hollowed part in order for them to rest on Capricorn’s nose. The shades, predictably, come with dark arms, which, however, aren’t shown resting anywhere, due to the Mage’s ears being elsewhere. Capricorn possesses prominent, toned abdominal, and, while initially portrayed as lean-built, was later given a more massive, muscular appearance. For attire, Capricorn wears a formal twin-tail butler suit that covers his arms and legs in his contract with Lucy Heartfilia.

## Personality

Capricorn is shown to be quite loyal to both Layla and Lucy, claiming that he "cannot give his power to Lucy as it already belongs to her". He is also very respectful as he calls everybody with the honorific "-sama". He also seems to appreciate the idea that Magic is based on love, as he compliments Lucy's interpretation of "The One Magic." In addition, Capricorn is highly skilled in teaching others about Magic, as Lucy summoned him so that he could instruct her on how to raise her Magic Power level.

## Abilities

**Expert Hand-to-Hand Combatant**: Capricorn has demonstrated great physical prowess, as he is both exceptionally fast and strong. He was able to elbow Hades in the face with relative ease. He can also deal series of precise punches with ease.

**Enhanced Strength**: Capricorn has demonstrated a good amount of physical strength, demonstrated by the fact that he was able to carry his owner, Lucy, in one arm and carry Natsu Dragneel in the other at the same time from Grimoire Heart Airship to Fairy Tail's campsite on Tenrou Island.

**Enhanced Durability**:

**Immortality**: As a Celestial Spirit, Capricorn cannot die, unless he is somehow forced to stay in the Human World.
Nipslither

Nipslither was a background character. He was a member of the Toothguard.

## Appearance in *Tailchaser's Song*

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Presumably, Nipslither was first seen telling Scratchnail that Hissblood wanted to see him.

He was next seen when entering Pouncequick's and Eatbugs' cavern to bring them to Hissblood himself. However, Scratchnail interrupted, and they got into a fight. The Clawguard succeeded in killing him.
Thinbone

Thinbone is a background character of the Meeting-Wall clan and a friend of Fritti Tailchaser.

## Appearance in *Tailchaser's Song*

He first appears greeting and teasing Tailchaser about eating from the bowl the Big Ones set out for him. They wrestle a bit, and then they both head to the Wall for Meeting Night.

As they enter the area, Fleetpaw and a gang of young hunters greet them and invite them to a game to Hop-in-the-Air. Thinbone decides to join them while Tailchaser looks for Hushpad.

Later during the Meeting, Tailchaser finds Thinbone and Fleetpaw listening to an Elder. Tailchaser beckons him aside, and Thinbone teases him yet again. In exasperation, his friend asks where Hushpad may be. Thinbone doesn't take him seriously, as he's never committed to a real Joining and has had many previous flings in the past. Tailchaser begs him to help him despite this. The dilute tortoiseshell agrees to it, but before they can search, Fleetpaw interrupts them to tell them that Bristlejaw was about to tell a story. The two immediately follow him to the Meeting Wall.

After Bristlejaw's song, Tailchaser and Thinbone stay behind briefly to discuss plans with Fleetpaw and other young hunters, and then take their leave. They hunt a bit before stopping at Fritti's porch, to which Thinbone bids him good dreaming and tells him that he'll help him search at Unfolding Dark. He then departs.

Thinbone briefly appears in a flashback. During Tailchaser's period of depression, he and some other hunters occasionally gave him food due to his inability to hunt.

The following day from Meeting Night, he assists Tailchaser in his search for Hushpad, but with no luck. This goes on for three days until Thinbone finally gives up, telling his friend that she was dead and there was no use in searching for her. Though Tailchaser believes what he said was true, he continues in his search.

Thinbone hears about Tailchaser's intentions to leave Old Woods and search for her, and bids him good luck.

He briefly appears in a nightmare of Fritti's.

Tailchaser mistakes Howlsong for Thinbone at first, before remembering that his old friend was still back home. He's mentioned a few times briefly after this, but he never makes a reappearance.

## Trivia

* Like Firefoot and Bristlejaw, his pelt coloration (tortoiseshell; dilute tabby in this case) is unlikely for male cats to possess in real life. This could imply that he's transgender, or it was due to poor research on the author's part.
Lore

Lore is a collection of information that a young hunter learns when they're still being raised by their mother.

## Hunting Lore

Hunting Lore is something taught by all mothers to their kittens. They are referred to as the "fundamentals of survival".

### Moves

**The sudden freeze:** Presumably when a cat freezes before pouncing on their target.

**The startling leap:** Presumably when a cat suddenly pounces, catching their prey off-guard.

**True-smelling:** Unknown.

**Clear-seeing:** Unknown.

**Quick-killing:** Possibly when a cat makes the killing bite by biting on the prey's jugular.

## Wood Lore

Wood Lore is taught by mothers to their kittens. It is the fundamentals of surviving in the forest, or Old Woods.

## City Lore

City Lore is taught by mothers to their kittens. It is the fundamentals of surviving the city.
Hissblood

Hissblood is a background character, and the Master of the Toothguard.

## Appearance in *Tailchaser's Song*

**This page contains spoilers for the novel. Read on at your own risk.**
Hissblood is first mentioned to Scratchnail by, presumably, Nipslither. He wants to know about the Clawguard's prisoners; later on, it's revealed that he specifically wants to know about Fritti, Pouncequick, and Eatbugs.

He's mentioned briefly yet again by Jumptall, and then by Nipslither to Pouncequick.

Skinwretch is seen talking to Hissblood, informing him of Roofshadow tunneling into Vastnir. He then calls upon Bast-Imret and Nuzzledark. They're seen again when he attempts to stop Fritti and Roofshadow's escape. After they fail to do so, Skinwretch mentions to Fritti (who goes by the alias Tunnelwalker) that "Lord Hissblood [...] was punished by the Lord of All", and then passed the punishment down to his subordinate.
Thane Squeakerbane

Squeakerbane was a background character. He was a First-walker Thane.

## Appearance in *Tailchaser's Song*

Squeakerbane was first seen in the Court of Harar. He informed the Prince Consort and Queen Sunback of Thane Brushstalker's death by Clawguard. He warned them of the appearance of the Vastnir Mound near Ratleaf, only for them to dismiss him.

Tailchaser, Roofshadow, and Pouncequick accompanied him and Prince Fencewalker to go traveling to the edge of the Rootwood border. He proceeded to tell the story of Lord Firefoot and Windflower. After separating from Fencewalker, Squeakerbane and Furscuff lead the trio to Grumbleroar, before departing.

He was seen again at the battle of Vastnir, wrestling with a Clawguard. He'd shouted defiance at Hearteater. That was the last time he'd been seen alive, as later, Fencewalker informed Fritti that the Thane had died fighting.

## Trivia

* It's mentioned briefly that Brushstalker was Squeakerbane's cousin.
Bitefast

Bitefast is a background character. He lives in the Vastnir Mound with the rest of the Clawguard.

## Appearance in *Tailchaser's Song*

Bitefast is first seen during Fritti Tailchaser's kidnapping, acting as one of the cats transporting him and his friends into the Vastnir Mound. He is later heard arguing with Longtooth.

Much later, he attends to Pouncequick and takes him out to dig. He is seen with a swollen face, apparently after being punished by Scratchnail for being lax.

He spots Fritti running away later in the book and takes him to "the Fat One" as a way of appeasing him. While escorting him, he meets up with Crushgrass and Snapjaw and argues with them for a while, bragging about how he's escorting an important prisoner. ("The only escape we've had, this one.")

He is last seen being approved by Hearteater and dismissed.
Streamhopper

Streamhopper was a background character. Before they were a delegate and prisoner of Vastnir, they were a member of the Meeting Wall clan.

## Appearance in *Tailchaser's Song*

Snifflick and Bristlejaw elected Streamhopper as one of the delegates to deliver a message to the Queen. Their only descriptor was being a "youthful hunter of three summers."

Later on, Jumptall informed Tailchaser that Streamhopper died alongside Earpoint due to the conditions at Vastnir.
Visl

The Visl, or foxes, are a species of haughty and sharp-tongued predators. Though foxes are no danger to grown cats, and the two seldom interact if they can help it, the Visl seem to show a vicious disdain for the Folk. The reasons for this are unknown.

## Speech

When speaking through Common Singing, the grammar and sentence structure of the Visl is actually fairly similar to that of the Folk. What their secondary language is is unknown, but it's possibly slightly similar to Higher Singing as well.

## Vocabulary

**Bark-scrabbler,** *an insult directed at cats*

**Pup,** *a young fox*

**She-fox/She-Visl,** *a female fox*

**Morning-dark,** *early morning; dawn*

**Moon-glimpse,** *a brief glimpse or sighting of something*

## Mythology

**Renred,** a mythological fox that is worshipped by the Visl; presumably incredibly fast

## Naming

There are only two known fox names in the entire book: Karthwine and Renred. It's unknown how the names are specifically formatted, though it's obvious they at least possess a prefix and suffix.
Bobweave

Bobweave is one of the First-walkers, working under the authority of Thane Quiverclaw.

## Appearance in *Tailchaser's Song*

Bobweave is seen travelling with Thane Quiverclaw's company, along with Eyeshimmer, Hangbelly, and Scuffledig. He is not seen after this meeting.

He's described as "not patient" but having "other qualities that more than compensate" by Quiverclaw. He seems to have a close relationship with Scuffledig, though finds his companion's teasing obnoxious, and is otherwise reserved and irritable.
Jumptall

Jumptall was a background character. Before he was a delegate and prisoner of Vastnir, he was a member of the Meeting Wall clan.

## Appearance in *Tailchaser's Song*

**This page contains spoilers for the novel. Read on at your own risk.**
Jumptall was first mentioned jealously by Fritti Tailchaser as he imagined him and Leafrustle flirting with Hushpad.

He was officially first seen at the Nose-meet, talking about Flickerswift and her kittens. He was later elected as one of the delegates by Bristlejaw.

The next time Tailchaser saw him was in the Vastnir Mound as a prisoner. He was described as being "shrunken" and "thin", and appeared to already be on the verge of death. He and Pawgrip informed him of Vastnir, and stated that Earpoint and Streamhopper had died already. He added that he himself was dying, too.

Later on, it was mentioned that Jumptall's health had been worsening. Tailchaser asked Pawgrip how he was doing. Jumptall was no longer was strong enough to live and was going to die soon. He was never mentioned again after this, and it can be assumed that he did pass away shortly after.
Lord Snap

Lord Snap is a background character, and the chieftain Rikchikchik of Old Woods.

## Appearance in *Tailchaser's Song*

Fritti is brought to Lord Snap after saving Mistress Whir. They discuss the killing of members of his colony, before the squirrel Lord and him set up a bargain. He informs him to search for his brother, Lord Pop, and assures him that both colonies will help Tailchaser on his journey.

Lord Pop finds Tailchaser, wounded and starved. Fritti mentions his brother's name, and discusses their bargain.
Toothguard

The Toothguard are catlike creatures that are under Grizraz Hearteater's command. They live inside the Vastnir Mound. They are lower in rank to the Boneguard and higher in rank than the Clawguard.

## Appearance

The Toothguard  are said to have sharp, ivory fangs and blind eyes. Loose, leathery, hairless skin adorns their bodies.They extend 's' sounds when speaking ('sssnake', 'ssso', etc.).

## Known Toothguard cats

Hissblood

Nipslither

Nuzzledark

Skinwretch

Slitbelly

## Trivia

* Like the Clawguard, their names are similar to Folk face names, but with a more ominous and sometimes grotesque way of describing the cat.
Ptomalkum

Kin

Ptomalkum was a demon-hound beast.

## Appearance in *Tailchaser's Song*

Ptomalkum was mentioned briefly in the introduction.

As the last of Venris' spawn, Grizraz Hearteater raised and nurtured it with his own hatred against the Folk. It slew many Folk, before itself was slain by Viror Whitewind. Whitewind, however, died hours later due to the beast's inflicted wounds.
Bristlejaw

Bristlejaw is a Oel-cir'va of the Meeting-wall clan. He is a tortoiseshell cat with a graying muzzle.

## Appearance in *Tailchaser's Song*

He is seen telling the story of Prince Ninebirds to his clan in the beginning of the novel.

He also appears in a flashback during Fritti's Naming ceremony alongside Snifflick. After the other young cats are Named, only Fritti is left. Bristlejaw turns to the other Elders to ask if they smelled "it", too. Snifflick agrees, while Earpoint impatiently reminds them to continue the Naming. Bristlejaw states that he smells searching. After a moment of discussion, they decide to give him the face-name Tailchaser. Just as Fritti is dismissed, Bristlejaw calls to him, his "eyes warm and kind" as he says, "All things in earth's season - only given time. Remember that, wont you?" With that, Fritti runs back to the meeting.

## Trivia

* Like Firefoot, his pelt coloration (tortoiseshell) in accordance to his gender is unlikely to happen in real life.
Eatbugs

Eatbugs is a scraggly tom who accompanies Tailchaser on his adventure.

## Appearance in *Tailchaser's Song*

**This page contains spoilers for the novel. Read on at your own risk.**Eatbugs appears during Tailchaser's journey and tells him and Pouncequick some songs to pass the time as they travel.

He runs off when the group meets a Thane, but returns afterwards.

It is revealed near the end of the book, when Vastnir Mound is collapsing and Tailchaser uses the phrase given to him by the Thane, that Eatbugs is truly Tangaloor Firefoot disguised.

## Trivia

* In one of his stories, he mentions a cat named Redlegs - this cat can be assumed to be himself, as Firefoot.
Hand Seals

**Hand Seals** (Naruto English TV "*Hand Signs*") are used to perform many ninjutsu, genjutsu, and other secret arts other than taijutsu. The exact amount of chakra necessary to perform a technique is manipulated through hand seals. There are different sequences of hand seals for every technique, requiring memorisation.

While techniques may require a number of hand seals to work, a skilled ninja can use less or even one to perform the same technique with great talent.
Elephant (Kipper)

**Elephant** is an elephant in The Rainbow Puddle. In the episode, the magic frog shows Kipper and they end up on the top of an elephant. The elephant drinks up the puddle, then the frog starts crying and moping, Kipper decides to use the last wish, he whispers the wish to the elephant and Kipper kisses the frog, then the puddle appears again and the frog has his puddle back again and a rainbow. The elephant then lets Kipper down.
Nightcatcher

### Appearance

Large, gray-green-and-black-striped brindle with a scar on his throat (depicted here as a tortoiseshell)

### Siblings

Dayhunter

Nightcatcher was one of Prince Fencewalker's hunt-mates. He was Dayhunter's twin brother.

## Appearance in *Tailchaser's Song*

**This page contains spoilers for the novel. Read on at your own risk.**
He is first spotted helping Fencewalker transport Fritti and Pouncequick to the Court of Harar. As he is mute, he is said to only speak through the Common Singing.

He is later mentioned to have passed away during the Vastnir Mound chaos.

## Trivia

* He is said to be indistinguishable from his brother, save through scent.
* Nightcatcher lost the use of his vocal cords during a fight with a maddened fox. Fencewalker proclaims that "[h]e did it for me, Harar keep 'im."
* Both he and his brother come from an old Court bloodline.
Snagrat

Snagrat is a cat from Hangbelly's song, *Snagrat and the Spirit-Mouse*.

## Appearance in *Tailchaser's Song*

As sung in Hangbelly's story, Snagrat liked to hunt rats, no matter the season or weather. One day he spotted a rat, to which he tried to catch. However, it was in fact a spirit-rat, and it threatened to haunt and hunt him for his attempts.

Terrified, from that day forward, Snagrat never ate another rat or mouse.
Prince Irao Skystone

Prince Irao Skystone was a former prince of the Folk.

## Appearance in *Tailchaser's Song*

He is referred to only twice, once in Earnotch's story, as well as by Tangaloor Firefoot. Skystone was the cousin of Lord Firefoot. He followed the dawn-star into the East, to the other side of Qu'cef, and had many descendants. Said descendants were said to live "in a land of great beauty and plentiful hunting."
The World

The World. A vast place!

The World is a place inhabited by Folk, M'an, and other creatures. It was said to be created by Meerclar Allmother in the time before Time existed.

## Landmarks

**This page contains spoilers for the novel. Read on at your own risk.**
### Rootwood

Rootwood, located to the north, is where Firsthome is found.

### The Caterwaul

A large canyon with a river at the bottom.

### Vastnir Mound

A place of pure evil, this holds an entry into Grizraz Hearteater's secret abode.

### Ratleaf

A forest to the east of the Vastnir Mound. Lord Snap the RIkchikchik lives here.

### Sunsnest Plains

Fields to the south of Rootwood. There is a song that includes the origins of the Sunsnest Plains and how they came to be called such.

### Southern Rootwood

A smaller woodland far south of Rootwood.

### Old Woods

The forest to the southwest. The Meeting-Wall clan lives here.
Growler

The Growler-folk, otherwise known as the Fik'az in Higher Singing, are a proud species who consider themselves the sworn enemies of the Folk. The history between cats and dogs goes far back, resulting in a deep-rooted hatred between the two. Growlers are portrayed as blundering, excitable, and none too bright. They're mocked by the Folk for finding companionship in M'an.

## Positions

**King,** the King of the dogs, similar to the Queen of the cats.

## Speech

The Growler-folk tend to speak in slightly broken Common Singing. Sentences aren’t perfectly structured, though it tends to vary from dog to dog (King Rauro’s grammar was more perfected compared to Huff-so-Gruff’s). When angry or excited they get more stammery, and tend to get stuck on certain words (”G-g-g-get that c-c-c-c-ursed c-c-c-cat! K-k-kill him!”) similar to barking or yapping.

## Mythology

**Barbarbar,** the City of the Dogs; the gate entrance to the city had been made of bones, before Redlegs destroyed it by trickery

## Naming

There are only two named dogs in the whole book, Rauro Bite-then-Bark and Huff-so-Gruff. It’s clear that they have a heart name, just like the Folk, as well as a face name. The face name has an “action-(filler)-action/descriptor” naming format, and often tends to rhyme or otherwise hold alliteration. The heart name is based on dog-like sounds.
Fleetpaw

Fleetpaw is a background character. He is a young Meeting-Wall tom.

## Appearance in *Tailchaser's Song*

Fleetpaw only appears briefly in the beginning of the novel.

During Meeting Night, he expresses joy in Fritti Tailchaser and Thinbone's arrival. He invites them to a game of Hop-in-the-Air until the elders arrive, to which only Thinbone joins him in.

As Thinbone and Tailchaser converse, he interrupts them. He teasingly insults them, and informs them that Bristlejaw is about to tell a story. He leads them to the Meeting Wall. After Bristlejaw's song, he, Tailchaser, Thinbone, and some other young hunters discuss plans for the next evening.

Just as Tailchaser is leaving, Thinbone mentions that he and Fleetpaw are jealous that he gets to depart, and tells Tailchaser that Fleetpaw and Beetleswat wish him good luck.

He's later mentioned by Pouncequick, and Pouncequick admits that Fleetpaw had a tendency to swat at him and bully him a bit.

## Trivia

* It's extremely likely that Fleetpaw's name was used as inspiration for the naming system in the famous book series, *Warriors* by Erin Hunter, which came out many years later.
Firsthome

Firsthome is a place situated in Rootwood. It's also home to the Court of Harar.

## Appearance in *Tailchaser's Song*

Firsthome was first created in the World-Forest during the Elder Days. Harar Goldeneye and Fela Skydancer birthed many of their children there, including The Firstborn, earning the place its name.

The Queens and princes of the Folk rule and live here.

Tailchaser first arrived here after a long journey to seek an audience with the Court.

## Ranks

The cats of Firsthome are lead by royalty. Those lower than them are simply referred to as "Firsthome cats".

### Queen

The Queen is the queen of all of the Folk. She resides over Firsthome and the Court. She presumably protects her subjects from harm and communicates with rival animal chiefs and leaders, though this part of the role has faded in the current generations.

### Prince Consort

The mate to the Queen. Sets up events/treaties, and is the one in charge of leading the Celebration every year. He is slightly lower in rank to the Queen.

### Prince/Princess

The child and direct heir to the Queen/Prince Consort. They become Prince/Princess Regent if their father dies and the Queen remains.

### Court Chamberlain

The second-in-command to the Queen, Prince Consort, and Prince/Princess. They help make announcements if their superiors are unable to. They also officially manage proceedings in the Court of Harar.

### Oel-cir'va

The Master Old-singer. Much like the ones in other, smaller clans, they protect the laws and traditions of Firsthome. They tell stories and songs to keep the history of the Folk alive, especially during the Celebration. They gain an apprentice to pass on the role once they reach a certain age.

## Known Residents

Bandyleg

Prince Blueback - Former

Prince Cleanwhisker - Former

Prince Climbfast - Former

Queen Cloudleaper (Fela Skydancer)

Dandlegrass

Dayhunter

Prince Dewtreader - Prince Consort

Prince Fencewalker - Prince of the Folk

Glideswallow

Queen Glitterfur - Former

Howlsong - Apprentice Oel-cir'va

Nightcatcher

Prince Ninebirds - Former (Regent)

Pawgentle

Pokesnout

Prince Redlegs (Tangaloor Firefoot)

Rumblepurr - Court Chamberlain

Prince Skystone - Former

Prince Sleekheart - Former

Prince Strongclaw - Former

Queen Sunback - Queen of the Folk

Queen Morningstripe - Former

Queen Satinear - Former

Smackbush

Snaremouse

Princess Treesinger - Former

Volenibble - Oel-cir'va

Prince Wolf-friend - Former

Queen Windruffle - Former
Mudtracker

Mudtracker is a background character. They are part of (to our knowledge) the nameless clan Behind-Edge-Copse.

## Appearance in *Tailchaser's Song*

**This page contains spoilers for the novel. Read on at your own risk.**
Mudtracker appears only briefly in the novel.

During the Nose-meet, Mudtracker tells the Meeting Wall clan that their colony is also experiencing disappearances.

As the conversation continues, and Snifflick states that they better send a message to the Court of Harar, they express amazement and excitement, saying that none of the Folk of Behind-Edge-Copse had ever visited.

## Trivia

* Not once is Mudtracker's gender ever stated.
	+ Because of this, it can be assumed that they're nonbinary.
Slipwhisker

Slipwhisker was Roofshadow's father, and an Elder of the Forest-Light Clan.

## Appearance in *Tailchaser's Song*

He's mentioned in Roofshadow's retelling of the Forest-Light Clan's destruction. He's described as having been a "respected hunter". He would sometimes tease his daughter because she had no interest in the males in the clan, but he was proud of her nonetheless.

Slipwhisker had been one of the ones to disappear after the Clawguard attack. It can be assumed that he'd been taken in as a prisoner of Vastnir.
Prince Ninebirds

Prince Ninebirds was a cat in Bristlejaw's story.

## Appearance in *Tailchaser's Song*

In Bristlejaw's song, Ninebirds is introduced as being the son and coregent of Queen Satinear. He was described as being "swift to anger", "mighty in battle", and "swollen in pride".

At his Naming, he was given the face-name "Ninebirds" due to the fact that in his youth, he had "slain a branchful of starlings with one blow of his claws".

One day, Ninebirds stated that he was no longer content with being Prince Regent. He invited all of the Folk to a Meeting, involving feasts and games, wherein he would assume the Mantle of Harar--despite Tangaloor Firefoot's former statement against it--and declare himself King of Cats.

During the Meeting, he announced that he would assume the Mantle, and questioned if anyone was against it. An old cat refuted, and the two fought over the royal seat.

During the violent fight, Ninebirds gradually lost his fur, and then his tail. Then, the old cat wedged him beneath a root of the Vaka'az'me. As the dust settled, it was revealed that the challenger was in fact Tangaloor Firefoot himself, and he commanded that there was no King of Cats. Then, he promptly pulled and stretched Ninebirds' body until it was thrice the length a cat's body should be.

Firefoot stated that now Ninebirds must bow to the Folk and do their bidding, along with his descendants. The Folk then drove him out, dubbing he and his children "M'an". From then on, M'an have served the Folk as Firefoot demanded them to.
Rikchikchik

The Rikchikchik, or squirrel-folk, are the among the strongest and bravest of the Squeaker-folk. They hiss and scold those who intrude on their domain, and even fight viciously when cornered. Though the Folk hunt them, facing off with an entire group is absolutely unheard of due to how violent they can be.

## Positions

**Lord,** the chief of the Rikchikchik.

**Master,** presumably high-ranking squirrels who carry out patrols, rituals, and attack parties. There is often more than one.

**Mistress,** presumably female high-ranking squirrels, similar to the Master rank.

## Speech

The squirrel-folk speak awkwardly through Common Singing compared to cats. Emphasized words are often repeated ("Liar-liar-liar! You-you! Are killer!") and their grammar is more broken than it normally would be ("Tails, teeth, lies. This is-is what cats is! Can trust? No."). Their speech is fast and excitable.

## Vocabulary

**Brrrteek,** *the language of the Rikchikchik*

**Chiknek,** *mate*

**Chiklek,** *squirrel young*

**Tooth-and-claws,** *predators; cats*

**Cat-folk,** *the Folk*

**Moon-last,** *last month*

**Sun-next,** *tomorrow*

**Root-in-Ground,** *long ago; beginning of time*

## Phrases

**"Spoiled seeds!",** an exclamation of despair

**"Unburied nuts!",** an exclamation of despair

**"Bones of birds!",** an exclamation

**"Marvelous Acorn!",** an exclamation

**"Sacred Oak-promise/pledge",** to promise or to swear by something by the law

**"Mrikkarrikarek-[Lord's name]"**, a call for help or assistance

## Traditions/Rituals

When a newcomer enters the main central tree to be evaluated by the Lord, the Master squirrel gives a chirping command. Squirrels perched on one side will then start to bang rocks and nuts against the trunk of the tree in a drum-like, organized beat. The squirrels on the other side will then answer with the same beats. This ritual will only stop when the Lord is finished approaching. Then, the evaluation and/or meeting will begin.

There is an undescribed list of laws, called the "Rule of Leaf and Bough".

When dealing with intruders, the Rikchikchik will band together in the shelter of the trees and throw nuts and rocks at the offender, either eventually beating them to death, herding them off into a river or cliff to their death, or driving them out of the territory.

## Naming

Rikchikchik names are based off of sounds. It is unknown if they have more than one name, like the Folk, and it's unknown how naming goes about.

## Known Rikchikchik

Lord Pop

Lord Snap

Master Click

Master Fizz

Master Plink

Mistress Whir