Splashtail

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

The pixel artwork is fanart based on the canon description; undefined traits are left to the artist's interpretation.

## Affiliations

### Current:

 RiverClan
 ShadowClan

## Book appearances

### Living

*The Broken Code*, *Graystripe's Vow*, *Daisy's Kin*, *River*, *Sky*, *Shadow*

**Splashtail** is a thick-furred brown tabby tom.

**Splashtail** is a RiverClan and ShadowClan warrior under Tigerstar's supervision in the lake territories. He was born as **Splashkit** to Sneezecloud and Havenpelt alongside his sister, Fogkit. As an apprentice, **Splashpaw** was originally mentored by Softpelt. However, after Softpelt's death in a battle caused by the impostor, Splashpaw's training was completed by Minnowtail. As a young warrior, **Splashtail** befriended Frostpaw, RiverClan's medicine cat apprentice, when she was picking RiverClan's newest leader following Mistystar's and Reedwhisker's unexpected deaths. After Owlnose was chosen to be leader, he selected Splashtail to be his deputy, and the young tom's decisiveness and resolve balanced Owlnose's uncertainty. When Tigerstar forcibly took over RiverClan, Splashtail was one of his strongest oppositionists and strongly advocated for Frostpaw to resume her medicine cat apprenticeship when she decided to train as a warrior.

## History

### In *The Broken Code* arc

#### *Lost Stars*

Splashkit is a RiverClan kit and the son of Sneezecloud and Havenpelt alongside his sister, Fogkit.
#### *The Silent Thaw*

He is now an apprentice by the name of Splashpaw, and Softpelt has become his mentor.
#### *Veil of Shadows*

Splashpaw's mentor, Softpelt, has died during a devastating battle between the Clans.
### In the *A Starless Clan* arc

#### *River*

"*You should have faith in yourself. You're a bright, talented medicine-cat apprentice, and StarClan wouldn't guide you wrong.*"
―Splashtail to Frostpaw River (book)

He is now a warrior named Splashtail. Splashtail goes on a hunting patrol with Reedwhisker, Fognose, Podlight, and Curlfeather. At some point, Reedwhisker goes missing, and the rest of the patrol assumes he either got lost or returned to camp without them. However, to their surprise, Reedwhisker is not in camp and Mistystar is dead. When Frostpaw learns of Reedwhisker's whereabouts from Leopardstar and leads the patrol to find him, Splashtail and Gorseclaw are doubtful of Frostpaw's capabilities. They find Reedwhisker dead in a ravine, and Splashtail and Gorseclaw dip their heads in respect. As they carry his body out of the ravine, Splashtail wonders what will happen to RiverClan.
Splashtail escorts Frostpaw to the Moonpool to ask StarClan who their leader should be, and he reassures Frostpaw, having found a new respect for her. Frostpaw reflects how they used to be friends since they were young, and while his sharp words hurt when they were searching for Reedwhisker, she's glad he think she's capable. Frostpaw doesn't speak with StarClan, but finds a curled feather on the path near the Moonpool. She interprets it as Curlfeather should be their leader, and excitedly tells Splashtail that they should return to camp. When they return, Splashtail is exhausted and Frostpaw thanks him for his help. After Curlfeather's death, Mothwing and Splashtail help Frostpaw to her den, and he suggests that Mothwing should pick some senior warriors to lead, but Mallownose shoots that idea down.
#### *Sky*

"*We can't appear vulnerable. The other Clans must believe for now that Owlstar has StarClan's blessing. I'm sure it won't be long before he does.*"
―Splashtail standing up for his leader Sky (book)

Splashtail attempts to encourage Frostpaw to eat while she grieves for her mother's death and explains how Mothwing is organizing patrols while the Clan is still in shock. When a ShadowClan patrol arrives asking for catmint to treat Rowankit, Splashtail and Mallownose aggressively confront them until Snaketooth convinces them to allow the ShadowClan patrol to see Mothwing and Frostpaw. After Mothwing explains they don't have any catmint to spare, she sharply tells them to leave, and Splashtail and Mallownose esort them out of camp. When Frostpaw reflects about who to choose as leader, she briefly thinks about Splashtail but notes he's too young to lead. Splashtail visits Frostpaw again after she's made her decision, comforting and reassuring her that she's made the right choice. When Owlnose stumbles over organizing patrols, Splashtail prompts him on who to send. After, Splashtail compliments Frostpaw that she's made the right choice.
Later, Splashtail helps Brackenpelt to the medicine den after she hit her head on the riverbank when it collapsed. Owlnose blames himself for not knowing about the unstable riverbanks before ordering his warriors to cross, though Splashtail defends him. He also suggests sending larger patrols to make sure all of the riverbanks are stable, though Duskfur and Gorseclaw notice how Owlnose tends to rely on Splashtail. After StarClan doesn't show up to grant Owlnose his nine lives, Splashtail wonders if StarClan is waiting until Owlnose has led for a while. Mothwing prompts Owlnose to pick a deputy and he picks Splashtail since they work well together. His decision is criticized by most of the Clan since Splashtail is young and hasn't mentored an apprentice, though the Clan is interrupted when Tawnypelt arrives with news of an emergency Gathering that night.
Owlnose and Splashtail's newest roles causes a stir at the Gathering, and Owlnose and Mothwing lie that Mistystar died of greencough and Reedwhisker died before he could get his nine lives. After the Gathering, Splashtail and Owlnose struggle to organize patrols until Mothwing steps in. Splashtail notices Frostpaw watching worriedly and she shares her concerns about Owlnose's indecisiveness. Splashtail hopes he and Owlnose will get better over time, and he reassures Frostpaw that she's doing a great job. Frostpaw briefly wonders if she has feelings for Splashtail, but Fidgetflake interrupts them. When Frostpaw, Mothwing, and Owlnose return from the Moonpool, Tigerstar arrives with a patrol to attempt to help RiverClan under his guidance. Splashtail angrily refuses Tigerstar's offer, insisting he must leave or fight. A battle erupts in RiverClan's camp, though it quickly ends when Tigerstar has Duskfur pinned down. Splashtail insists that no cat shall die today. He angrily glares at Tigerstar as the ShadowClan leader insists this is for RiverClan's own good now that he's in charge of the Clan.

## Kin

### Members

**Mother:**

Havenpelt: Living (As of *Shadow*)
**Father:**

Sneezecloud: Living (As of *Shadow*)
**Sister:**

Fognose: Living (As of *Shadow*)
*See more*
**Grandmother:**
Graymist: Living (As of *The Last Hope*)
**Uncle:**

Mallownose: Living (As of *Shadow*)
**First cousins:**

Brackenpelt: Living (As of *Shadow*)
Jayclaw: Deceased, residence unknown
Owlnose: Living (As of *Shadow*)
**Second cousins:**

Frostpaw: Living (As of *Shadow*)
Mistpaw: Living (As of *Shadow*)
Graypaw: Living (As of *Shadow*)

## Appearances

* *Lost Stars* Template:1sta
* *The Silent Thaw* (Allegiance only)
* *Veil of Shadows* (Allegiance only)
* *Darkness Within* (Allegiance only)
* *Graystripe's Vow* (Allegiance only)
* *Daisy's Kin* (Allegiance only)
* *The Place of No Stars* (Allegiance only)
* *A Light in the Mist* (Allegiance only)
* *River*
* *Sky*
* *Shadow*

## Trivia

### Interesting facts

* Splashtail was made deputy despite the fact he never mentored an apprentice before.

## Quotes

**Splashtail**: "*Making such a big decision was a real responsibility. The past few days must have been hard for you.*"

**Frostpaw**: "*StarClan guided my thoughts.*"

**Splashtail**: "*Of course. You're our medicine cat. Whoever you choose, RiverClan will support you.*"

—Splashtail to Frostpaw after she's made her decision on who should be leader Sky

"*What does it matter now how they died? I'm more interested in why they chose cats like* these *to replace them! For StarClan's sake! They might as well have chosen* kits*!*"
―Harestar about Splashtail and Owlnose Sky (book)

*End of spoiler warning*
## External links

* Exclusive! *Veil of Shadows:* Excerpt on the *Warriors* official website (Allegiance only) (backup link)
* Exclusive! *Graystripe's Vow*: Excerpt on the *Warriors* official website (Allegiance only) (backup link)
* Exclusive! *Darkness Within*: Excerpt on the *Warriors* official website (Allegiance only) (backup link)
* Exclusive! *The Place of No Stars* Except on the *Warriors* official website (Allegiance only) (backup link)
* Exclusive! *A Warrior's Choice* Excerpt on the *Warriors* official website (Allegiance only) (backup link)
* Exclusive! *A Light in the Mist*: Excerpt on the *Warriors* official website (Allegiance only) (backup link)
* Exclusive! *River*: Excerpt on the *Warriors* official website (Allegiance only) (backup link)
* Exclusive! *Sky*: Excerpt on the *Warriors* official website (backup link)
* Exclusive! *Shadow*: Excerpt on the *Warriors* official website (backup link)
* The journey so far: *Sky* on the *Warriors* official website Template:Mo (backup link)

### Fan content

* *Shadow*: A look at the most popular fan theories on the *Warriors* official website Template:Mo (backup link)
* Template:WGallery (backup link)

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Revealed in *Lost Stars*, allegiances
2. ↑ Revealed in *Shadow*, page 60
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Revealed in *The Silent Thaw*, allegiances
4. ↑ Revealed in *River*, undefined
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Revealed in *Sky*, page 199
6. ↑ Revealed in *Graystripe's Vow*, allegiances
7. ↑ Revealed in *Shadow*, page 12
8. ↑ Revealed in *Sky*, page 35
9. ↑ Revealed in *Dark River*, allegiances
10. ↑ Revealed in *Dark River*, page 134
11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Revealed in *Bramblestar's Storm*, page 56
12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Revealed in *River*, page 18
13. ↑ Revealed in *Sky*, page 200
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