Jagged Peak

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Jagged Peak is a small, lithe, thick-furred gray tabby tom with blue eyes, and a twisted, limp hind leg.

Jagged Peak was the son of Quiet Rain in the Ancient Tribe. After his sister Fluttering Bird’s death, Jagged Peak followed the group following the sun trail, and later chose to live with his older brother, Clear Sky, in the forest. However, his brother exiled him after Jagged Peak broke his leg. Jagged Peak initially believed he was incapable of becoming a contributing member of the group until Holly taught him otherwise. Holly gave birth to his kits, Storm Pelt, Dew Nose and Eagle Feather, and the family decided to live in the pine forest with Tall Shadow and later in WindClan.

Dawn of the Clans

 * "What if what? You can't protect them forever. You can't protect any cat forever, Gray Wing, no matter how hard you try to. That's a lesson I must learn, too."
 * ―Jagged Peak to Gray Wing The Blazing Star, page 100
 * Jagged Peak was a member of the Ancient Tribe from Quiet Rain's second litter. His older brothers are Gray Wing and Clear Sky, and his sister is Fluttering Bird. As a kit, he is much stronger than Fluttering Bird, and mourns her death before sneaking out of the cave to follow the group following the sun trail. Gray Wing is sent to follow him, and the two later meet up with the rest of the group. They arrive at their new home, and Jagged Peak decides to live in the forest with Clear Sky.
 * Jagged Peak was a member of the Ancient Tribe from Quiet Rain's second litter. His older brothers are Gray Wing and Clear Sky, and his sister is Fluttering Bird. As a kit, he is much stronger than Fluttering Bird, and mourns her death before sneaking out of the cave to follow the group following the sun trail. Gray Wing is sent to follow him, and the two later meet up with the rest of the group. They arrive at their new home, and Jagged Peak decides to live in the forest with Clear Sky.


 * While on a hunting patrol with his brothers, Jagged Peak breaks his leg falling from a tree and Clear Sky outcasts him from the group for failing to contribute. In Tall Shadow's group, Cloud Spots develops exercises for him, but Jagged Peak doubts his value to the group. He spends time with Turtle Tail's and Wind Runner's kits and watches over them during the Great Battle.


 * Holly, a newcomer, pushes Jagged Peak to overcome his disability, and trains him for the battle against One Eye. Holly is soon expecting his kits. She falls ill to the sickness, and while searching for the blazing star, Clear Sky apologies to Jagged Peak for sending him away. Holly recovers and she gives birth to Storm Pelt, Eagle Feather, and Dew Nose. When the group decides to split up again, Jagged Peak and Holly decided to move to the pine forest where their kits will be safer from the snow.


 * Quiet Rain and Sun Shadow arrive from the mountains and his mother his horrified to see Jagged Peak's lame leg and his kits' poor behavior. Holly defends her mate, and Jagged Peak and his brothers spend time with Quiet Rain before she dies. He visits Gray Wing after his kits are born, and Gray Wing reflects how grateful he is for his younger brother. After they rescue Black Ear from Slash, Jagged Peak stays by his brother's side as he dies.

Super Editions
''This section summarizes Jagged Peak's significant Super Editions appearances. If you're looking for a full list, find one here!''


 * Jagged Peak: "Mixing with other Clans is dangerous."


 * Moth Flight: "Why? You've lived with the forest cats and on the moor and in the pine marsh with Tall Shadow!"


 * Jagged Peak: "Which means I've learned how important it is to remain in one place. Your loyalty should be with us."


 * —Jagged Peak confronting Moth Flight Moth Flight's Vision, page chapter 18
 * —Jagged Peak confronting Moth Flight Moth Flight's Vision, page chapter 18
 * —Jagged Peak confronting Moth Flight Moth Flight's Vision, page chapter 18
 * —Jagged Peak confronting Moth Flight Moth Flight's Vision, page chapter 18
 * —Jagged Peak confronting Moth Flight Moth Flight's Vision, page chapter 18
 * —Jagged Peak confronting Moth Flight Moth Flight's Vision, page chapter 18
 * —Jagged Peak confronting Moth Flight Moth Flight's Vision, page chapter 18
 * —Jagged Peak confronting Moth Flight Moth Flight's Vision, page chapter 18
 * —Jagged Peak confronting Moth Flight Moth Flight's Vision, page chapter 18
 * —Jagged Peak confronting Moth Flight Moth Flight's Vision, page chapter 18
 * —Jagged Peak confronting Moth Flight Moth Flight's Vision, page chapter 18
 * —Jagged Peak confronting Moth Flight Moth Flight's Vision, page chapter 18
 * —Jagged Peak confronting Moth Flight Moth Flight's Vision, page chapter 18
 * —Jagged Peak confronting Moth Flight Moth Flight's Vision, page chapter 18
 * —Jagged Peak confronting Moth Flight Moth Flight's Vision, page chapter 18
 * —Jagged Peak confronting Moth Flight Moth Flight's Vision, page chapter 18
 * —Jagged Peak confronting Moth Flight Moth Flight's Vision, page chapter 18
 * —Jagged Peak confronting Moth Flight Moth Flight's Vision, page chapter 18
 * —Jagged Peak confronting Moth Flight Moth Flight's Vision, page chapter 18
 * —Jagged Peak confronting Moth Flight Moth Flight's Vision, page chapter 18
 * —Jagged Peak confronting Moth Flight Moth Flight's Vision, page chapter 18
 * —Jagged Peak confronting Moth Flight Moth Flight's Vision, page chapter 18
 * —Jagged Peak confronting Moth Flight Moth Flight's Vision, page chapter 18
 * —Jagged Peak confronting Moth Flight Moth Flight's Vision, page chapter 18


 * In Moth Flight's Vision, Jagged Peak and his family have moved to WindClan. He challenges Moth Flight when she decides to visit the other Clans, though Moth Flight insists he lived in three different groups. Jagged Peak mentions how he learned his true loyalty to WindClan. He later challenges her loyalty when she's expecting Micah's kits, causing an argument with his own children. He participates in the battle in SkyClan's camp and objects when Moth Flight wants to take the gravely injured Wind Runner to the Moonstone.

Family

 * Main article: Jagged Peak/Family


 * Jagged Peak's mother is Quiet Rain. His older brothers are Gray Wing and Skystar, and his littermate is Fluttering Bird. Jagged Peak's mate is Holly, and Eagle Feather, Storm Pelt and Dew Nose are their children. For more of Jagged Peak's family, click here!

Appearances

 * The Sun Trail (First appearance)
 * Thunder Rising
 * The First Battle
 * The Blazing Star
 * A Forest Divided
 * Path of Stars
 * Moth Flight's Vision
 * Thunderstar's Echo (Allegiance only)
 * Shadowstar's Life (Allegiance only)
 * The Ultimate Guide

Author statements

 * Kate stated that Jagged Peak and his family moved to WindClan because he never really settled in ShadowClan, found the pines too oppressive, and wanted his kits to grow up in the wind and weather, more like mountain cats.

Mistakes

 * His name has been mispelled as "Jagged peak".

Quotes

 * "We'll be okay. We have each other now! And did you see how I fought off that eagle? You'd have been chickfeed if it wasn't for me!"
 * ―Jagged Peak about journeying with Gray Wing and the eagle The Sun Trail, page 73


 * Clear Sky: "I'm sorry Jagged Peak is hurt, but the good of the group is what's important. Every cat has to contribute, or none of us will survive. I gave Jagged Peak time to recover, but it doesn't look like he'll ever be able to hunt again."


 * Gray Wing: "But he's family!"


 * Clear Sky: "That's exactly why I had to be tough with him. The other cats won't trust me if they think I'll make exceptions to the rules for my own kin."


 * —Clear Sky and Gray Wing after Clear Sky turns Jagged Peak away from his group The Sun Trail, page 286


 * Clear Sky: "And you? What have you done to prove yourself? Well, you survived. That's as much as you can do now."


 * Jagged Peak: "Actually, I was responsible for looking after the camp and the cats who-"


 * Clear Sky: "So you stayed behind where it was safe."


 * Gray Wing: "Jagged Peak is being really useful, injured leg or no injured leg. He protected the cats who stayed in the hollow. In case you didn't notice, he did an excellent job of welcoming your cats into our camp. We need him, Clear Sky."
 * Clear Sky: "I'm sorry. I take back what I said."
 * Jagged Peak: "It's too late! You clearly think I'm a waste of space. Why else would you have thrown me out into the forest? And now that I'm beginning to prove myself, you need Gray Wing to tell you what I've done. Will I ever be good enough?"
 * —Clear Sky and Jagged Peak Thunder Rising, page 162

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