Whitestar

## Book Appearances

### Living

The Cursed Blood, The Cursed Blood: The Wild Flames, The Cursed Blood: The Shadow Fold

## Appearance

Whitestar is a gray and tan tabby tom with white ears, short whiskers, green eyes, and long hindlegs, which is a characterist of a pure GustClan cat. He is not formidable looking, but he is definitely on the larger side of GustClan cats.

## Personality

Whitestar is a very laid back tom, preferring to watch and wait instead of acting. He doesn't enjoy political plays, and enjoys long walks around his territory with his mate or any warrior that will join him.

## Appearance in Books

*The Cursed Blood*

Whitegorse does not appear formally but is listed in the allegiances with one of his sons, Dirtpaw, as his apprentice.

*The Cursed Blood**: The Wild Flames*

In Chapter Fourteen, Whitegorse hails Shadestar after the Gathering and tells him that Kestrelstar wanted to speak with him, hoping that their Clans could accompany one another as they traveled to their respective territories. When he agrees, Whitegorse goes back and shares the news before he melds into the crowd.

In Chapter Twenty One, Kestrelstar names Whitegorse the next deputy of GustClan after the battle that killed Windstorm. He responds in surprise, getting to his paws and perking his ears. It is noted then that he is Kestrelstar's son, and that his lineage could be trailed back to the very first leader of GustClan. Whitegorse orders his Clan to sleep, promising that tomorrow they will hunt. In the morning, Whitegorse exits the medicine den alongside his daughter, Butterflywing, and dips his head gratefully to the NightClan cats. He thanks them, and Havenflower notes that his voice is deep, but not as deep as Casper's, and that he looks as if he aged enough over night to join the elders den. His eyes were full of grief as he says it's time they head back to their own territory, stating that he needs his warriors to return as soon as possible to help rebuild the Clan. Whitegorse hails Creektooth and asks if they had trained together as apprentices, and the spikey tom agrees and reminds him that they had their names announced on the same night as well. Whitegorse vaguely begins to say that he trusts Creektooth with information since they shared something as special as announcing their names on the same night, shuffling his paws, and upon encouragement, tells the NightClan cats that Kestrelstar passed her ninth life. Whitegorse frets that he doesn't know how his Clan will react upon finding out, and Creektooth says that the NightClan cats will stay until the GustClan cats return, and hope glimmers in Whitegorse's eyes as he says that. Whitegorse quickly thanks them and then names the new deputy as Rainstride before he and Butterflywing leave to the Moon Grove.

In Chapter Twenty Three, Hornetstripe laments about the new GustClan leader having it rough, and Casper agrees that Whitestar lost his adoptive brother and his mother in one fell swoop, and that it could change him.

*The Cursed Blood**: The Shadow Fold*

In the Prologue, Whitestar rises from his branch to give GustClan news, but Shadestar abruptly cuts him off. He twitches his ear in annoyance but sits back down, dipping his head for Shadestar to go ahead.

In Chapter Three, Shadestar asks Casper if Whitestar wanted to speak with him. Casper states that Whitestar didn't wish to make this public with other Clans, giving respect to Shadestar for all that he has done to help GustClan in the past, with the news that a NightClan tom has taken a GustClan she-cat as a mate, and she is now expecting.

In Chapter Eight, Rainstride explains that Chasingstorm is not present at the Gathering because Whitestar did not want to embarrass both Clans. Whitestar is seen standing on his branch after Driftstar gives his announcement, and tells the Clans that they had two new apprentices before sitting back down. It is mentioned that Whitestar was approached by several StreamClan cats and apologized for what they had done, and Whitestar forgave them as they were warriors following orders. When the news of Chasingstorm leaving NightClan popped up at the Gathering, Havenflower was confused as she thought Whitestar wanted to respect Shadestar and not tell.

In Chapter Thirteen, Whitestar was about to lose a life to Shallowpool, a Shadow Fold warrior before Archstar had called a retreat.

In Chapter Twenty, Whitestar was noted to be devastated once he learns of Scorpiontail, who was his son, having died in the battle with the Shadow Fold.

*The Coming**: Into the Storm*

In Chapter Four, Whitestar commanded the attention of the Clans, speaking first. He announced that they had two new warriors and two new apprentices before sitting back and giving the attention to Smokestar.

In Chapter Twenty Whitestar thanks Shadestar for giving him the floor, and dips his head before standing. He announces that they have three new apprentices before sitting back down. He then addresses Shadestar, asking if he's certain if he has no news then they should leave, but he is interrupted by Firstorm. As she addresses the issue of overcrowding, she looks over at Whitestar and finds that he is looking uncomfortable when acknowledging the state of his Clan. Whitestar then asks how Firstorm plans on finding her medicine cat, as they were a rare and very sought after breed. He asks if he knows who she will have, and she responds by showing Sootpaw. Whitestar flicks his tail to show his unease about his suggestion on proving if Firstorm actually has lives, and says that what he's suggesting breaks the unspoken rule of leaders, but that if she could describe the ceremony then they would believe her. He is shot down by Milkstar, and Whitestar licked his chest uncomfortably saying that he didn't like his suggestion, but it was the only one he could think of. Whitestar is seen exchanging a glance with Milkstar before agreeing to Shadestar's conditions. He stops Firstorm from leaving and asks if she's chosen a deputy. Firstorm addresses Whitestar and says that Lynxtuft will be her deputy. When the leaders are confronted about lying about the death of Lynxtuft, Whitestar is seen looking guilty and apologetic, seemingly knowing that the she-cat who had been talked about being dead was actually alive. Whitestar is seen jumping from the branch to gather his Clan to lead them back home.

In Chapter Twenty Two, Butterflywing mentions Whitestar's ceremony having a sign of acceptance from StarClan. Sootheart spies a GustClan cat in StarClan with long hindlegs, reminding her of Whitestar.

In Chapter Twenty Four, Whitestar greets Firstar merrily, congratulating her for receiving her nine lives. He explains that his patrol spotted Firstar looking exhausted coming back from where the Moon Grove was, and that he knew that it must've meant she got her lives. He is patient as the Gathering begins for Firstar to scramble up the Magnolia. Whitestar announces that a litter has been born before stepping back and allowing another leader to come forward.

In Chapter Twenty Seven, Snapclaw announces that Whitestar was not aware that she came to either fetch back Redrain and her litter from StormClan or join if retrieving them failed.

*The Coming**: Hunters and Hunted*

In Chapter Three, Whitestar and Firstar sit next to one another. He is withdrawn from the she-cat, not making much conversation due to the incident with the pregnant Redrain, but it is noted that the tom is once more warming to the StormClan leader. After Milkstar spoke, Whitestar stated that all was well before gesturing toward Firstar. When Shadestar insults the other leader's warrior's loyalties, Whitestar is seen bristling along his spine at the jibe.

In Chapter Eleven, Whitestar comments that the White Wanderer let his Clan know of a skulk of foxes attempting to settle in their territory before referring to Shadestar. Whitestar then agrees to speak with Firstar in private and watches with his deputy and medicine cat as Sandyfield takes GustClan back to their camp. Once the Clans have left their leaders behind, Whitestar asks Firstar if she is unwell with how she is looking. Whitestar tips his head to the side once he learns about Glass and the Hunters, and tells Firstar that it is worth the risk to go to the rival camp, as she is a leader and has lives to spare. Milkstar looks at Whitestar and agrees with the GustClan leader.

In Chapter Seventeen, Whitestar ushers the meeting on as the newly named Cypressstar and Smokestar butt heads. He questions about territorial disputes with warriors traipsing all around, and Milkstar answers him. With Firstar going to the Hunter's camp, Whitestar offers Butterflywing and her herbs in case anything goes wrong.

In Chapter Twenty, Whitestar is seen coming down the slope to the Gathering place with Butterflywing, Rainstride, and Sandyfield. Whitestar and Milkstar exchange a worried look as Smokestar is late to arrive, and the GustClan leader questions if the Hunters had gotten through to CloudClan. As Dakota and Gracie explain the situation with their former group, Whitestar sighs and asks what about the number of cats that he has. He states that they need to know the plan to attack that the Hunters were going to perform. When Cypressstar mentions something cryptic, Whitestar calls him out on it, asking what he means. It's then that they realize that the kits of Archstar have a link to the Shadow Fold. As the group comes to terms with this knowledge, they being to plan on where to transfer the cats who can't fight, and it's determined to take them to the StreamClan camp. Whitestar asks when they would take them, as a big group of cats migrating would alert any watchful Hunters. As Dakota mentions the likelihood of when Glass will attack, and Whitestar breaks off to chat with Milkstar. When they come back together, they agree to go on the days they are allotted to move their elders and kits. When Smokestar huffs that they could take care of their own, Whitestar snidely remarks that his Clan couldn't fend off a minor attack, losing an apprentice and warrior. Whitestar states that he's fine with going last with moving his cats, and offers to share Butterflywing's herb supplies, which Birdwing gratefully blinks at and he purrs in response. After the meeting, Whitestar begins to lead his Clan back up the slope toward his camp.

In Chapter Twenty Four Whitestar is noted to be late, and Milkstar explains that there was a hole in the battle plan that could leave those in the camp open to a hostile attack.

*The Coming**: Eye of the Storm*

In Chapter Three, it is noted that a warrior came and got Whitestar while in the middle of the fight, and he took his warriors and fled back towards his territory.

In Chapter Six Whitestar appears in the StreamClan camp with a hunting patrol and begins to pass out the prey they had managed to catch. He is approached by Echopad, who asks if they are winning. Whitestar hesitates and tells the NightClan queen that he honestly doesn't know, but relays the information that his deputy died killing a battalion leader. He presses his nose to Ferncry's ear and says that they all still have faith. He then announces he's going back into the fight and asks those that could still fight to follow him, and he takes a battered patrol back out.

In Chapter Seven Whitestar is waiting with the other leaders to speak with Firstar after a wave hit them. He is seen looking at each leader as he scratches markings in the dirt with his claws. When Firstar comes over, he greets her with a tired mew. He winces along with Milkstar when Firstar comments about her death, and he then announces that he and a patrol of cats found Smokestar dead and being eaten by a few Hunters. He says that they killed them, and quickly buried the leader's body where it laid, as no warrior should ever see their leader the way Smokestar was. He moves closer and whispers that he's overheard that CloudClan cannot find their deputy either, and that the senior warriors who are in the know are trying desperately to fill the holes that the two cats had left. He states that it's a mess only StarClan will be able to sort out once all is said and done. Firstar asks Whitestar if he's aware of his deputy's death, and Whitestar is seen with his eyes full of grief as he acknowledges that they will honor his life once the battle is over. At the news of the Hunters knowing where the camp is, Whitestar sighs and slumps his shoulders, stating that they have so much more to fight for now as the camp will be evacuated. He is noted to be looking moons older, and is realized to be the oldest living leader now.

In Chapter Eight, Whitestar and Milkstar are creeping up behind Firstar as back up, as she is called out by the leader of the Hunters. When the Hunters attack again, Milkstar and Whitestar leap out in front of Firstar to take the brunt of the attack for her.

In Chapter Thirteen, Whitestar set out with a group of cats to find the ones that fled to bring them back. He is surprised and rears back in shock as Sootheart launches herself down the slope and attacks him, blinded by the rain. He calls her name and tells her that it's Clan, and confirms himself when she asks his name. He purrs and catches her by the scruff when she buckles, and drags her back up to standing to praise her on her courage, despite her overwhelming fear, and that not a lot of warriors could've done what she did. He says that he heard her screech that she didn't want to die, and says that it's natural to fear death. He allows for the StormClan to lean on him while he leads his patrol into the barn where they had taken shelter. As Leafnose and Sootheart discuss Firstar, Whitestar excuses himself to check on the other cats in the barn.

In Chapter Fifteen, Whitestar accompanies Firstar as the StormClan tells Redrain that her mate, mother, and most of her kits had died. He thanks her for all that she had done for the Clans, and promises that they will cherish the lives that were lost to both of the Clans. When Redrain asks if she's alone, Whitestar tells her that her father may pull through, and that Mossflick was going to be okay. He comforts her with a tail on her shoulder, and dismisses himself when she stares dully back at him, as if she's a hollow shell.

In Chapter Twenty Eight, Whitestar is sitting on the lowest branch of the Magnolia at the Gathering, and he give Firstar a fatherly lick around the ears in encouragement after she struggles to get up the tree trunk. Whitestar gets to his paws and announces that they have no new queens, litters, warriors, or apprentices, but that the prey is getting fat and slow at running before he sits down and allows Firstar to speak. Whitestar bows his head as Firstar calls for another moment of silence, and echoes her prayer of StarClan for her lost Clanmates.

## Trivia

* He's known to be mischievous at times, stealing apprentices away from their mentors to train and putting burrs in his grandkits nests so that his children have to pick them out.
* His lineage dates back to the first leader of GustClan, Guststar.
* He never expected, nor wanted to be leader.
* He held no grudge against his adopted brother, Windstorm, for being his mother's favorite.
* He trained his own kit, which is very rare in the Clans.
* He has been mistakenly referred to as a white tabby instead of a tan and gray tom.
* His mate has been mistakenly stated as Sandyfield.
* Whitestar's current deputy, Curlewfeather, has a lineage with Guststar as well.
	+ Curlewfeather's mother is Sunflower, who is a cousin of Whitestar.