(CLOSED) Bottom of the River - Mapleshade MAP CALL (Content Warning after Intro)

[@eldritch_izzy]

I ADORE how you made Mapleshade almost look like a fox with snakes teeth, it plays really well into her unsettling and animalistic nature throughout the storyboard!!!

[@michellelopez2170]

The snake teeth seem to foreshadow how Frecklewish died too!

[@ratxentherat]

@@michellelopez2170i doubt

[@imaginarylivingbody7154]

I like how Mapleshade almost looks catatonic or in some kind of stupor when she’s crossing the river.

[@honeypots8787]

not an artist but looked at the script where it explains mapleshade is to NOT look at her children. god thats so creepy and so cool

[@jellydappler3081]

Why do you think Mapleshade not looking at her kits is creepy. For me, it shows that she is so caught up in her delusions and ambition; that she don’t realize that her kits are tired and in pain. What do you think?

[@funkyfelinefriend]

I cant speak for OP, ​@jellydappler3081 but Its unsettling because she "cares" so much for her kits and are using them as a excuse for her murders (they are also her kits) but she can't even look at them.

[@MoonShade-p9g]

⁠@@funkyfelinefriendThey aren’t an excuse, she was literally hallucinating and doing what she thought they wanted. She cares very much for her kits and wouldn’t have gone mad if she didn’t

[@J_IS2L4ZŶ4Y0Ů]

​@@MoonShade-p9ghallucinations are still not an excuse for murder.

[@Revenant_zz]

@@J_IS2L4ZŶ4Y0ŮNot an excuse sure but a reason

[@bashfulwolfo6499]

I love the inclusion of Maple digging up Raven’s corpse for the hawk, it’s genuinely one of my favorite moments. It just shows how spiteful Maple is, going out of her way to make sure Raven doesn’t rest peacefully.

[@DetectiveCalico]

Its such a shocking and gross part of the book (compliment), I'm confused why it's not included more often!

[@michellelopez2170]

@@DetectiveCalico That part genuinely made me wonder if I should have stopped reading at his death. I didn't but it freaked me out.

[@marguerite2286]

​@@DetectiveCalicowait , in wich page this happen 😭i didn't Saw this part

[@DetectiveCalico]

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[@ratxentherat]

can yoy read maples vengeance outside of those books with three in one??

[@Wolfnado]

I love love love how you portrayed Mapleshade’s insanity as her life slowly falls apart when she’s exiled! You really captured how unsettling this side of Mapleshade is, and I got chills when the ghosts surrounded her and her kits while she was leading them to their deaths. Just all around a super well done storyboard that sheds light on Mapleshade’s more insane side.

[@XqSinnyy]

Mapleshade almost resembles a snake in some of her movements (intentional or not) it's so cool !!

[@noviibutnotactive8385]

I love how in the final scene you include the kittens' bodies in the group shot of Mapleshade's victims, because she did kill them, even if by accident and willful ignorance. Overall, I just love how accurately you portrayed Mapleshade. Especially while guiding her kittens across the river, because lets be real, Mapleshade always had the capacity to murder cats, her kittens just gave her a justifiable excuse in her mind. I can go on and on about Mapleshade but I may end up rereading Mapleshade's Vengeance if I do end up doing that. 😅 Anywho, Very excited for this map! Can't wait to see the finished product.

[@Lollipop-en5jt]

No grief, no sorrow, no shame, no regrets, only selfish bloodshed its whole mapleshade character she's not mommy on grief of her baby's but monster with cold hollow heart. She's wanted everyone suffer does not matter who kit, another mother, warriors. She mentally tortured Crooked, discussed the murder of kittens with Broken, wanting to revel in the suffering of their mothers. Mapleshade is not about fair revenge, she is about a selfish monster who lived among her clanmates for many years until circumstances forced her to show her true face.

[@marshiimarsh]

This man. Mapleshade was all “those kits were helpless!” But basically called dibs on the nursery for the final battle 😭

[@ccowpoke]

I hate when people make out that Mapleshade loves kits and cares for each and every one of them. She was the one who literally MADE the plan to kill the kits in The Great Battle.

[@phantomcat7990]

AAAAA HER EXPRESSIONS!! Gosh this does such a good job of portraying her as someone who’s just completely beyond all reason. She’s lost it, she’s dangerous, and you can see it in her unblinking wide eyes and her sharp uncanny grin. Amazing storyboard

[@ToXieRat]

Applied! THIS STORYBOARD IS AMAZING! The first half is so freaking haunting, I love how this depicted Mapleshade as a crazed, and Selfish individual instead of a "sad grieving mom." It truly shows how far Mapleshade was willing to go to obtain that fantasy of her and Appledusk she had in her head. It really puts into light how truly far gone Mapleshade was during her exile.

[@WHISKEYTHROTTLED]

I absolutely love this! A lot of mapleshade fans think she’s innocent, and a lot of maps portray her in the same way. This is much more accurate to the books, especially omen of the stars.

[@dawnanimations8010]

Applied! This MAP gave me chills. I love how it illustrates maple in such a way where she isn’t in grief like most art/animation stances portrayed her.

[@imaginarylivingbody7154]

She was experiencing grief, deep grief, in the book though.

[@dawnanimations8010]

@@imaginarylivingbody7154I know that, but here after the beginning of the map, we can see how maple is almost in a crazed state. Like she’s enjoying all of the killing, which she is.

[@Capunderpants]

​@@dawnanimations8010 I head-canon that mapleshade did in fact deeply grieve the loss of her kits but felt so addicted to the feeling of avenging her kits that it was the only thing that mattered to her. In the end her kits deaths slowly faded into the background as her need for vengeance took over her mind and she no longer resembled the cat she once was. Long story short Mapleshade had problems but those problems got the better of her and twisted her into a monster. at least that's how I imagined it. Kinda like someone who was predestined to become a monster.

[@Capunderpants]

​@@dawnanimations8010 I think it also adds a creepy and eerie undertone to the whole story like the boogeyman bloody Mary or the myth of La Llorona a creepy tale to scare kits into listening to their parents. it fits mapleshade pretty well.

[@princeramblerose]

this is a really compelling spin on mapleshade’s vengeance! i can almost see this being an in-universe ‘retelling’ of the story of maple’s killings, warped by time and the horror of the situation to portray mapleshade as more of a monster than a real cat

[@DetectiveCalico]

It's a map that's more focused on her zealotry. Everything she does is motivated by her believing Starclan gives her preferential treatment, and an entitlement to Appledusk. Which is in the book 👀

[@mightyleafster]

Normally I heave an annoyed sigh at YET another Mapleshade map but this one finally portrays her in such a different light that I LOVE, yes she grieved for her kits but from the very beginning there was something wrong with her? And finally someone included what she did to ravewings grave, he died so young too poor guy. The chills that ran down my spine when she taunted Frecklewish as she was poisoned and the way she posessively grabs appledusk only to stop because she saw reedshine and just started beating her up like??? Oh my god. It definitely made appledusk’s death even more gruesome and heroic, I’m actually excited for a strictly Mapleshade map for once!

[@DetectiveCalico]

As a huge Mapleshade fan, I needed something reminding people she's a crazy zealot who isn't above digging up graves and leaving them for the birds. I could go on about the authors interesting choice in language for her too. I'm just sad I couldn't find good places to include Perchpaw, Nettlepaw, Darkstar, and Myler.

[@mightyleafster]

@@DetectiveCalico YESSS!!! The book is actually written so brilliantly because it tricks you into at first thinking mapleshade is just so misunderstood. But when you re read it and stare closely at details you are in horror at how actually insane she is, from what I recall she killed ravenwing just out of rage and that’s when she saw Larchkit’s “ghost”. This girl is cray cray. Again I really love how you depicted appledusk’s death it’s sooo dark and intense. And I totally get why it was a struggle to try and incorporate those character’s, in the end I’m super stoked to see this done whenever it is!!

[@DetectiveCalico]

She was also on the verge of sleep for at least two of those ghost visions too. But yeah she only targeted people who humiliated her personally. The moral greyness of the characters in question is another discussion, but she was never angry at people more powerful than herself, you know, the people actually responsible haha but thank you, I'm glad I could at least get the point across that Appledusk for all his flaws chose to die to save his mate. @@mightyleafster

[@mightyleafster]

@@DetectiveCalico I REMEMBER THAT, girl was losing her marbles. And yeah appledusk has so many flaws but he died a hero.

[@rowanrawlz1871]

Appledusk and heroic dont go together lol

[@verlicity6144]

I AM IN LOVE WITH THE EXPRESSIONS

[@raina-clipse423]

I saw this first on twitter and had been obsessed and inspired, I can't wait to see the full animatic 👀 Watched the whole thing and boy oh boy I love this Maple design sm, the insane expressions you can make but she still looks beautiful and somewhat elegant

[@DetectiveCalico]

Hope you enjoy! It cuts wacky

[@giingersnaps]

this is such a chilling and unique way to show maples story!! im insanely excited for this (applied for backup)

[@FunkyFoxxDraws]

Oh hey! I hope you get it ^^

[@hyphurr.rarelypostsifever1220]

I like to imagine that maple shade just straight up doesn’t blink the whole time. Anyways this looks PHENOMINAALLLL already!! I’m so excited!! Love it when Maple is depicted as absolutely batshit INSANE. I’m SO EXCITED!!

[@cosmichail]

This storyboard is INCREDIBLE! I love how unsettling it is, as the moment that Mapleshade gets exiled, it’s when it feels she starts to set in the realization as the craziness takes over as the storyboard feels like it depicts that she didn’t even realize that her focus on revenge were the cause of her kits’ death and yet, it faltered her as a whole to become this crazy murderer This storyboard is absolutely beautiful, I genuinely can’t wait to see the parts for it as time passes!!

[@Anamizuki]

Amazing storyboard! Details like the dead kits in the background floating while Mapleshade sees her delusions is such an eerie scene. I also like the VERY good script and directions for the animators. This MAP needs to hit a lot of very eerie notes just right and the direction should handle it.

[@Wolfie_WantsToDraw]

Applied!! This is such a cool idea, I've found that Mapleshade MAPs can be a bit repetitive at times, but this one is super unique!! I love the storyboard a bunch!

[@Taragatie]

Love how you acknowledged how young Ravenwing is on the size chart, making him the smallest adult cat.

[@icarus4302]

Although I'm a notorious Mapleshade lover, I still love this M.A.P., Mapleshade's Vengeance is the most complicated story ever, and you can see it any which way, so I love when people get creative with it The animatic alone would have convinced me, Mapleshade's stunning beauty contrasted with a blank smile is terrifying, along with the suffering of those around her further contrasting it, it really makes me think this is how future ThunderClan and other generations saw her as her legend was spread

[@DetectiveCalico]

Oh I'm a huge Mapleshade fan haha I wanted to touch on a bit more on some of the more messed up stuff she did in the book, and some of her zealotry. They get overlooked so often, and its easily one of the scariest things about her before Crookedkit is a thing. And thank you!

[@dakoivern]

Applied!! this is SO INTERESTING!!!! I love this take on mapleshade, like how she goes insane and fuelled by revenge. The storyboard is so expressive and the music choice IS SO GOOD GAHH

[@forsakenadventurer]

applied! I'm so exccited for this MAP; I just love how Mapleshade's madness begins before she even loses her kits, and how she's so struck with insanity that she hardly even notices the wave or her kits drowning. She's so focused on revenge that she isn't thinking of anything else at all (seriously, the wave gave me CHILLS). even if I don't get a part I'm so excited for this!

[@funnyavery9588]

I can not WAIT to see this MAP, the song works so well with her character!

[@annemeownie]

Applied! Gosh im in love with everything about this. The expressions, the background helping the atmosphere, the different body shapes of the characters, the Starclan cats, ugh 😩💕

[@TheLuckOfTheClaws]

This is cool and creepy as hell but mapleshade YEETING the snake is so funny to me

[@DetectiveCalico]

Its very cat of her

[@SoldiMoneyZz]

GRGRGRRRR APPLIED!! This storyboard is INSANE, I really admire the skills you got‼️ Very excited for the outcome of this project👀🙌

[@SnugMuffinn]

APPLIED!!! I can’t say it enough that your storyboards are just SOOO incredibly expressive and clear, such good storytelling 👏👏

[@Dragoz.]

This is literally the best mapleshade map ive seen in a while

[@FunkyFoxxDraws]

Applied! This map seems very neat and the expressions are amazing! I love the transition from Ravens death to the snake, I cannot wait to see that animated! This is drawn beautifully! MapleShades path to insanity is seen through the storyboard and I can't wait to see it come to life

[@bluesheep7]

I like this interpretation, where Maple goes mad right when Oak exiles her and her kittens. It explains why she crossed the river without thinking about how dangerous it was. Nice storyboard, good luck with the MAP!

[@jaymadesmth]

It was a beautiful MAP and the script, designs, and overall artist direction is very exciting. I look forward to applying and seeing this work complete. ^^ Thank you for your hard work, Im greatful to be able to experience this.

[@Merlot-]

I genuinely love this take on Mapleshade's character so much, she's so insane and I'm absolutely here for it!

[@Mewshrooooooom]

APPLIED BABY!! THHESE EXPRESSIONS ARE SO COOL BUT ALSO TERRIFYING??? I LOVE THIS ALL SO MUCH!!! Its giving massive horror vibes and I AM ALL FOR IT!!

[@Birdisjell]

Your boards never miss!! They are so incredible. This is so haunting and such a cool depiction of Mapleshade's story aaaa!!! Very excited to see this project progress, it's going to turn out fantastic!!

[@DetectiveCalico]

Thank you so much!!

[@immortes]

Ooh I love the connection between the song title and what I presume is the Styx? The styx is the separation between living and the underworld. Usually Charon is the one who ferries the dead souls across - but that would imply the kits were dead before she crossed, thus being more of a hallucination.

[@DetectiveCalico]

@immortes It's a fun comparison! Rivers have a lot of connection with the dead. But no they were alive, she's not hallucinating, she just has a very warped perception of reality. She only looks at her kittens after they're dead because none of her choices had them in mind until they were dead. When they were dead, they appealed to her unhinged fundamentalism.

[@Partyboxd]

2:15 I JUST REALIZED YOU CAN SEE THE KITS DEAD BODIES IN THE BACKGROUND I love how in the map it shows her just, not caring for her kits lives

[@play_aliska_play]

You know the complete M.A.P will be good when the actual map call is a masterpiece!❤🎉 You nailed this! I cant stop watching😂

[@vivirrins7909]

Calico you've done it again!!!!! I applied, but I'm VERY excited to see the end results no matter who gets in cause this already looks fantastic

[@bunnivyx]

I applied! The storyboard looks incredible and I can’t wait to see this MAP completed!

[@skylarconlin7596]

These silhouettes are amazing!! They remind of the book series tale dark and grim, and the Tim Burton movies.

[@marshiimarsh]

Applied!! I’m at absolute sucker for stylized maps man. I love how each character looks different and especially how creepy mapleshade looks here!

[@defectiveaffect]

With how much i just adored the storyboard i cant WAIT for the full map this looks incredible

[@KATSUK3_SILL1]

1:59 It's giving Crullela devil vibes(i cant spell her name lol its late rn) Like in the og version when she's in her car with ghe crazed eyes

[@bluebyPiie]

Applied! I just recently read the book and I loved it so much! This map really brings it to life and seems like such a fun project to work on

[@Owltrix]

Eagerly applied! The overall cinematography in this animatic is breathtaking. The way some of the shots are positioned/framed really emphasize feeling in each shot. Plus all of the creative storytelling that is used to convey the plot is astounding!! I would love to be a part of such a wonderful project!

[@KupkakeUnifox]

APPILED ❤❤❤❤ THIS STORYBOARD IS HELLA INTENSE AND AMAZINGGG ✨️✨️✨️

[@simachely]

APPLIED!!!! The storyboard, concept , Mapleshade's expressions, all of this is perfect🤩

[@Priscistarr]

APPLIED! This map will be gorgeous and I know it! RAHH can’t wait to see it done!!

[@aris_thecubecat1704]

Applied! I saw part of storyboard for this MAP on Kimmys server back in November and I was hyped since! I how you draw expressions- especially how well you captured Maples insanity and your transitions are just the best! I can't wait to see this project finished ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@ASoftshell]

Would apply, but I am far too early in my animation journey to even consider trying out for a project like this. BUT, this MAP looks absolutely STUNNING and I am SO excited to see how it turns out! :)

[@evee1105]

This is stunning!! Not gonna apply but I definitely wouldn't mind trying my hand at a thumbnail!! This is such an amazing concept!!!

[@Meksc0]

I'm so glad I wasn't the only one that thought this song was perfect for mapleshade, can't wait to see the finnished map :D

[@LuvHaebom]

applied!! I'm AMAZED by this storyboard!! the movements and emotion is so strong, and it's so incredibly ominous!!

[@kalublah]

CALICO I'VE BEEN ON FIRE WAITING FOR THIS SO LONG I AM RUNNING TO APPLY HOLY HELLLLL.

[@SolFerreraLua]

APPLIED!!! God this map is so cool it literally gave me chills and MAPPLESHADE HERE IS PRETTY yet absolutely terrifying. Really fits here fr

[@Nightsh-App]

I applied for a cover art contest! I like your map idea, I like the song and the script for the map! and the designs are also very beautiful, I like everything!!!

[@DetectiveCalico]

If you're shining_bright etc etc your link isn't a link I'm afraid! Try uploading your entry to imgur and linking that.

[@lune_falls]

the storytelling is so phenomenal?! i'm so so hyped for this i absolutely adore delta rae and this is my favorite song from them!

[@IcestarZ]

Applied! The storyboard is incredible!

[@kubochaos]

Just submitted a thumbnail! So excited to see this done!

[@nevadaarnold562]

I love your ''I hope so'' series! just love it! As soon as i saw your channel on my home page i clicked bc of how good the story is!

[@kat-Artz]

I have applied! I love the style of this so much and mapleshades creepy stare! And omg those storyboards are immaculateee!

[@Red_Nuggitz]

Found ya

[@mossypaw_]

Applied!!! I am so excited to see this map be completed whether I am in it or not, the transitions in the storyboard alone are just insane! That part where the water is flooding was so eye pleasing to look at

[@Jellyfishcat73]

I want a jawline like Apple dusk

[@FloweryFruitFangs]

Applied! I LOVE the designs here and the script, this has to be my favorite depiction of Appledusk and I love how unhinged Mapleshade is throughout the whole thing.

[@StinkySmellySmegma]

OH MY GOD I LOVE THIS.

[@NittleBrittle]

Applied! I LOVE MAPLESHADES EXPRESSIONS IN THIS SO MUCH! Everything about her feels so raw and I absolutely adore it. Would love to be a part of this fantastic project!

[@krispest-bear]

RAAAAHH APPLIED!! HOLY COW THIS IS INCREDIBLE!! It really shows how much emotion Mapleshade experiences during this time in her life. I love the way you draw storyboards too its just so pretty aaaaaa!!

[@IceyMoonShards]

OMG OMG THIS MAP LOOKS SO COOL!!! Applied! I’m so hyped to see this finished!

[@MariaDaengelium]

YES- I've been waiting for this song to be used for a Mapleshade project for years-🎉

[@Toast-Friend]

APPLIED!! This is stunning, came here from adore :))

[@thezodiaclord1929]

Applied! I absolutely adore this storyboard sm

[@No0neSpec1al]

Omgg I love this song :D If I could animate I'd totally take part, but I can only draw traditional :'>

[@Solariium]

Applied!!! Oh my gosh the EMOTIONS in this are absolutely amazing!

[@aprilpelt]

good luck with this map. i wish everyone the best :)

[@ssilverink2849]

Applied! Holy schmoley I cannot fully explain the excitement with how you pushed the expressions here to fit the eerie feeling. Especially with such a 'warm' but strong song. Excited to see where this goes!!

[@ssilverink2849]

Having a hard time finding the discord though, ahh. Hopefully I see it somewhere

[@kat-Artz]

@@ssilverink2849discord is private and only for participants + backups

[@FanOfLionKing]

i cant wait!! i cant wait for the complete animation! THIS IS SO AMAZING STORYBOARD!! Mapleshade is my fav villian OF WC!!

[@kumosukesaiko4231]

ah yes, I love this song and I'm glad to see it being used in an upcoming map!

[@TeddyStarlight]

Applied!! I was to the premiere yesterday and could NOT stop thinking about this MAP all day/night, gosh its gorgeous!!

[@Vampviz]

Applied!! I adore these shots and expressions it's awesome!

[@radiospark]

I LOVE THIS SONG. I've been waitjng for someone to make a map with it. The final map will look gorgeous ^^

[@GigglingPsycho]

I'm loving the La Llorona vibes this version of the story has.

[@Crispyywheat]

Applied!! God I love this sm!! My horror fanatic brain is going crazy over it!!! It’s so creepy and unnerving I love it when Maple is portrayed this way!!!

[@ramonsanchez6903]

I love the animation great video

[@sparrowtail21]

I’ve applied and Omg whether i get a part or not this map looks fantastic!!! I love the every expressions and use of shadows in the storyboard!

[@sandywarriors8858]

Applied! This MAP looks awesome! The idea of Mapleshade already being unstable before her kits died is really interesting.

[@ludicrouslunatic]

I've applied! This is an amazing storyboard and I'm looking forward to the finished version!

[@prehistoricorchid3455]

holy hell this is insane. I cannot wait to see this finished

[@nerdyscifibirdy6488]

Applied!! I love Mapleshade’s unhinged expressions so much!!

[@Snofxl._.]

OMFGG ITS LIKR A PMV/LIKE ITS FINISHED IN ITSELF AAAAAAA GOD I LOVE IT SOOO MUCH

[@LadyCallow]

APPLIED!! The storyboard is absolutely stunning and I’m so excited for this omggg

[@DawnCatScribbles]

Applied! This song is so good and I can't stop watching this, love the concept!

[@Ember_Cerbrus]

If I could animate better I would fully love to take part in this. This is beautifully thought up.

[@lavendertoastmoth]

THIS IS IS BEAUTIFULLY UNSETTLING I’m IN LOVE

[@IamNotaTeslaBot]

I love how she takes more of a snake's appearance as the animation continues!

[@ChiliPupper5]

APPLIED!! I ADORE THIS MAP ALREADY SIWHEBF everything is just so unsettling and really manages to set a tone :00 Cannot WAIT to see it finished >:DD

[@Helen_Art]

Applied! I enjoyed how sinic she can be with her crazy selfish unredeemed character, this is something different that I am excited to look up to. Plus... I like creepy stories, so, this got me instantly.

[@Revenant_zz]

GOD I LOVE HOW MAPLESHADE LOOKS KINDA LIKE A SNAKE WHEN SHES GRINNING WIDE, AND THE VOICE MATCHES HER SO MUCH!! I LOVE THIS CANT WAIT FOR IT TO BE DONE, also out of curiosity, I know fake parts are not allowed but can I make a fan animation? With my own audio and scene

[@DetectiveCalico]

I would love that! Thank you so much! Be sure to tag me when you post it please!

[@Tragss-1_2_3]

I have applied for this map! This is going to be fun!