Why did Mothwing leave RiverClan?
Mothwing left RiverClan because she was exiled by Mistystar, the leader of RiverClan, due to her codebreaker status, as her parents were not of RiverClan. This decision was heavily influenced by the impostor, who pressured Mistystar into banishing Mothwing from the Clan, leading her to take refuge in ShadowClan and become a medicine cat for the rebels.
Background and Context
Mothwing’s journey and the reasons behind her exile from RiverClan are deeply intertwined with the complex politics and beliefs within the Warriors world. Understanding her background and the events leading up to her exile provides insight into the motivations and challenges she faced.
Exile and Aftermath
After being exiled, Mothwing had to navigate a new life outside of RiverClan, facing challenges and making decisions that would impact her future and her connections with other Clans. Her experience as a medicine cat and her beliefs about StarClan played significant roles in her journey.
FAQs
1. Why was Mothwing named a codebreaker by the impostor?
Mothwing was named a codebreaker by the impostor because her parents were not of RiverClan, making her birth questionable according to the impostor’s standards.
2. Who is Mothwing in love with?
Mothwing is often associated with Leafpool in the context of the Mothpool ship, a femslash relationship between the two medicine cats from the Warriors fandom.
3. Why did Graystripe leave RiverClan?
Graystripe was exiled from RiverClan by Leopardstar after he refused to attack Fireheart, showcasing the complex alliances and conflicts within the Clans.
4. Who is the current leader of RiverClan?
After Crookedstar, Leopardstar became the leader of RiverClan, playing a significant role in the Clan’s decisions and actions.
5. What happened to Mistystar?
Mistystar died after collapsing in camp, following a confrontation with some of RiverClan’s warriors who were unhappy with the changes she had implemented as a Light in the Mist.
6. Why doesn’t Mothwing believe in StarClan?
Mothwing initially questioned StarClan’s guidance and existence, partly because she was encouraged by Hawkfrost to fake her belief to be accepted, which she refused to do, wanting to be honest with her Clan.
7. Did Mothwing ever believe in StarClan?
After the Great Battle, Mothwing acknowledged StarClan but continued to question the legitimacy of their knowledge, displaying a nuanced view of the spiritual world of the Warriors.
8. What is Mothwing’s relationship with Hawkfrost?
Hawkfrost and Mothwing are siblings, with Hawkfrost choosing a darker path that contrasted with Mothwing’s role as a medicine cat.
9. Is Mothwing related to Leafpool?
Mothwing and Leafpool were close friends since they were apprentices, bonding over their roles as medicine cats, although they are not biologically related.
10. What breed of cat is Mothwing?
Mothwing is described as a dappled golden tabby she-cat with amber eyes, characteristics that can be found in various cat breeds, including the Norwegian Forest Cat.
11. Why did Ravenpaw decline a place in StarClan?
Ravenpaw chose not to join StarClan after his death, preferring to remain wherever Barley was, showing his loyalty and bond with his companion.
12. What happens when a cat dies in StarClan?
Cats in StarClan remain there forever, watching over the Clans, and once a cat is in StarClan, it cannot be killed again, highlighting the unique nature of the afterlife in the Warriors series.
13. Which Clan is considered the weakest?
WindClan is often regarded as the weakest Clan due to various factors, although their connection to StarClan and their spiritual and physical strengths contribute to their resilience.
14. Is Snowtuft deaf?
Yes, Snowtuft was born deaf, which initially raised questions about his ability to become a warrior due to his condition.
15. Who killed Spottedleaf in StarClan?
Spottedleaf was killed again in the living world by Mapleshade during the Great Battle, resulting in her spirit fading away forever, a rare and significant event in the Warriors series.