LANTERN LEAVES || Complete Fallen Leaves & Hollyleaf MAP

HOLLYWEEN Playlist Link: • Hollyween
Lantern Leaves SILLY Videos: • Silly Lantern Leaves
The depths of the earth are an unforgiving place, and Hollyleaf was unfortunate enough to get trapped there. She discovers hope of escape when a curious (and timid) spirit, Fallen Leaves, offers to be her guide. He has the power to glow, providing Hollyleaf with the light she needs to navigate the tunnels.
This power isn’t unlimited. Fallen Leaves’ whiskers burn up the more he uses it. When the two get separated in the tunnels, Fallen Leaves uses up his whiskers in an attempt to find Hollyleaf. The drawings on the wall come to life, reflecting the spirit’s panic. Hollyleaf is more calm when lost, working gradually through the tunnels in search of her guide.
Hollyleaf finds Fallen Leaves when he’s used up all his lights and fading away. Fallen Leaves comes to peace in his final moments now that he’s reunited with his friend. Perhaps they would’ve been able to escape together if Hollyleaf searched faster, or if Fallen leaves rationed his lights out more.
“It’s a tragedy.”
- Hermes, Hadestown
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The project was conceptualized on November 12th, 2021, when I was listening to "Doubt Comes In" during my Digital Media class. It's a song that makes me emotional each time. I've learned a lot from the MAPs I've been hosting and it felt appropriate to use Hollyleaf and Fallen Leaves for the narrative of Eurydice and Orpheus (... again). Although Eurydice is the one we lose in the original myth, I felt this version of the story worked better if it was Fallen Leaves who passed on. Pre-production started in June/July of 2022 and I'm grateful my friends were enthusiastic to help. A lot of changes happened to the story and art direction, but a theme that remained constant was love and light. Fallen Leaves inspires Hollyleaf to gain confidence and acts as a beacon of hope.
It was a pleasure to work with all of the participants. I met a lot of artists and they truly gave the project their all. I hope you all will see passion and dedication everyone put into this MAP.
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✧ Thumbnail Art: Zuomerika
✧ English subtitles and Spanish translation by @imnotacat2112
↳ Subtítulos en inglés y traducción al español por @imnotacat2112
✧ PART PLAYLIST: • Lantern Leaves MAP
✧ MAP PARTICIPANTS: docs.google.co...
✧ SCRIPT & INFO OVERVIEW: docs.google.co...
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"Doubt Comes In" and "Epic II ('They Danced...')" from the Hadestown Soundtrack.

[@ccowpoke]

Mum that cats whiskers are glowing again

[@BabyButter.]

MOM THE CATS WHISKERS LOOK LIKE THEY ARE ON FIRE!

[@doesthequeenhavethatgyattt]

Found a Aussie

[@ccowpoke]

@@doesthequeenhavethatgyattt im english actually !!! GRRR grrr punts /j

[@doesthequeenhavethatgyattt]

@@ccowpoke uhhh OOF

[@WizzygetsdizzyXD]

I'm very very late but I'm just here to say- I sound like a Aussie but I just watch to much damn bluey@@doesthequeenhavethatgyattt

[@CheetehZ]

NO FUCKING WAY!!!!!! LANTERN LEAVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@PCCATISLAND]

I know! I am so excited!

[@DarkWing-]

YES

[@milktea6676]

It’s here!! it’s finally here!!! 😭🫶

[@stick_smeren]

YOU TOOK THE WORDS FROM MY MOUTH!

[@stew1873]

I KNOW ALl THE ANIMATORS DID SO WELL

[@didgiwolf149]

Dang- I almost cried during this one. The symbols mixed with the art is amazing! By the way the murals on the walls move to represent how Lanturn Leaves feels and Holly picking up the firefly in the caves and setting it free in the wild, like she was freeing Lanturn leaves from the caves. All the animators who worked on this are amazing. I tip my non-existent hat to Hollyfawn and Lanturn leaves for an awesome Hollyween :)

[@Liamtoon]

I love the detail of fallenleaves slowly losing whiskers throughout the map

[@popkatgamkng1654]

This was so emotional. I feel so bad for FallenLeaves, it’s sad that they found each other but got split up again. Hollyleaf is having a good time yet FallenLeaves is so alone and scared, his death scene was just AAHH WHY DID YOU HAVE TO DO THIS :(( this was amazing, happy HOLLYWEEN!

[@demy9755]

I think he died another time to save hollyleaf when she needed it, and vanished forever

[@GulpGulp.the.Kitten]

Lantern leaves was sooo good. Holly leaf is my second fav character and my black cat with green eyes watched the map with me. This was amazing

[@LettuceBettuce]

I'm glad you two saw the MAP together :)

[@estellemus7180]

i cried so hard at this 6:33 part man it just hit me right in the feels 😭I CANT STAND THE LALALA’S!!! this map is jusst so amazing! 😭 im very greatful to be in this map and everyone did such an amazing job 🥹💜

[@LettuceBettuce]

You did an outstanding job with your part! Thank you so much for participating in the MAP

[@archaeopteryx7387]

I love the little details put into it! At first, fallenleaves had 6 luminous whiskers on his face, but when hollyleaf is drinking water he has has sad look for a moment as one of his whiskers had vanished already When he started to lalalala he only had 3 whiskers left, and when he curled up before fading away the light was coming from his last whisker

[@LettuceBettuce]

Great catch ;]

[@marijougonzalez8437]

when he started to lalalala 💀

[@pianopickles_]

I feel honored to be a part of this incredible project! Everyone did their absolute best to bring this MAP to completion and the results are TRULY BREATHTAKING!!

[@Gold_Pup]

LAA LA LA LA LA LA LAAAAAA Tysm for letting me be apart of this project! It was an honor and the final MAP came out amazingly!!!!

[@cloroxart]

I LOVED THIS! The designs were so fun and unique, yet not too complicated! Everyone's parts were so smooth, and I loved the raw emotions behind the ending. The firefly flying into the sun as a way to still "watch" Hollyleaf is so cool

[@yagurlains]

I absolutely adore the Warriors MAPs we get nowadays. The way they do different themes and picture how it would be in this way and different ways it could've happened in this different area, story take based off of old tale, or MYTH! So it's quite amazing to see this take based off of the Greek tale. I think.

[@StarsOfCats]

THIS WAS AWESOME, I'M SO HONORED TO HAVE PARTICIPATED! EVERYONE DID SUCH A GREAT WORK HERE😭💖

[@Aeroofle]

This MAP is super neat- I noticed that as Fallen'Leaves was losing hope she started losing whiskers, so that's cool.

[@Milkfake]

I didn’t know anything about this MAP before watching it in full, but WOW this is easily one of the most consistent and transformative MAPs I’ve seen. I love Hadestown to absolute bits and the story and direction completely changed the context of this song for an equally compelling story. Speaking of the direction, AMAZING environment for this MAP. It feels huge and all together at once, which is so hard to do across so many styles and colors.

[@Elcrafts]

I AM SO GLAD TO SEE PEOPLE USING HADESTOWN SONGS FOR MAPS!!!! THEY ALWAYS TURN OUT AMAZING! THE IDEA BEHIND THIS MAP IS AWESOME AND EVERYONE DID AN AMAZING JOB

[@fatimaanimales]

The designs, the plot, the music, the aesthetic... this MAP gives me the vibe of an indie game like The Journey or Rime. Another spectacular experiencie

[@SierraNevada2]

THIS IS BEAUTIFUL, the art the way it was all portrayed all the creators did A STUPENDOUS JOB!!! The music really matched well to, and the concept is really cool to, the way that fallen leaves is searching frantically, and hollyleaf doesn’t mind to much that she’s lost, but Fallen leave is using all he has to find her. And they both pay the prices. It’s really good, made me kinda tear up🥲

[@HiHi-lt1cb]

OK THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!!! It would make a FANTASTIC platformer game!! The concept is amazing and heartbreaking but so hauntingly beautiful!! AMAZING JOB EVERYONE!!!

[@kittyyoutuber9]

Agreed! But instead of Lantern Leaves being unable to grow back his whiskers, he’ll have to recharge them. Kind of like the move _Flash_ from ori and the will of the wisps.

[@NettIefang]

THE AFTER CREDITS MADE ME SO EMOTIONAL AHGWUFUWH

[@idonthaveanygoodusernameid7713]

StarClan Should have given him more whiskers

[@kittyyoutuber9]

Or at least give them more longevity.

[@alejandrogarciarivera9121]

Me before the vídeo: yeahhh is gonna to Start, yesss!!!!!! Me after the vídeo: OMG. This was better that I was expected, i'm crying right now, by the story. Incredible, a Big subscribe and a applause to this jewel of animation

[@NettIefang]

LETI THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE. YOUR MAPS ARE ALWAYS BANGERS. EVERY TIME I'M ASTOUNDED. YOU ABSOLUTE LEGEND YOU. GORGEOUS ANIMATION AND ART DIRECTION ALL AROUND

[@goodday2826]

So many details hidden in the cave drawings in the end credits, here is Sol from the Hollyween playlist 6:02

[@flutteringflora]

This was such a creative and sweet concept! Everything flowed together beautifully and it ended up being very emotional

[@pyriteplates2378]

ZIV IF YOU SEE THIS IM YOUR BIGGEST FAN IN THE WORRLDDDD IM SO EXCITED TO SEE YOUR PARTS I DONT KNOW ANY OF THESE STRANGE CATS

[@Dalfynoo]

THIS WAS FANTASTIC. I loved this and Hollyfawn such unique maps I love them both! The story telling the song that was picked and I loved how the animators animated this

[@pasta_exists]

This is seriously such an honour to be apart of a MAP like this. I missed the premier but omg everyone's parts were beautiful and it all came together so well. This MAP almost made me cry, I knew it was coming but damn it got me. This is just. I love this MAP it's beautiful and amazing and just wow. I wish you luck on further MAP hosting and I'm super glad this one came out as well as it did.

[@Riinkun]

getting emotional over this map again fr :'DDDD I love all the symbolism, designs and art direction on this map so much, it all works together so well.. all the participants' work has been amazing to watch as well, everything from the characters to the backgrounds and effects have all been a treat to watch. The credits sequence had me sat there for a second too it was so emotional :'D Huge kudos to everyone on their work & to Leti for hosting this, and tysm for letting me be a part of it (and letting me draw the eggboy)!

[@Hydedearest]

As a participant of this map I may be a little biased but this is definitely one of my favourite maps, 100% cried

[@Esparrago135]

lantern leaves when the caves start to sing three-part harmonies

[@Sunbird_]

Letti i just gotta let you know ive watched this like 10 times in the past 24 idk why but the brain went 'lantern leaves hours'

[@golden__value]

This turned out so beautiful! A true joy to have been part of this project. Such a touching ending

[@scribbly07]

Seeing this right after being able to see Hadestown in person made this so much more impactful to me. This is a gorgeous map full of emotion and wonderful artists.

[@seineevee]

Yes!!! Super excited, glad to have been part of this :D everyone did wonderfully

[@pokefan1241]

LANTERN LEAVES SWEEPPPPP!!!! the whole map turned out absolutely gorgeous but god something about the credits + post credits section and the buildup of it all really tugs on my heartstrings. leti lettucebettuce you are so epic thanks for hosting such an emotional and gorgeous project im so honored to have been a part of it!

[@LettuceBettuce]

POKE SWEEP!! I'm so happy to hear the project moved you emotionally. It's always awesome and an honor to work with you, Poke!

[@StarsOfCats]

OMG i can't wait to watch this!!! Also the thumbnail is so pretty WOOO I'm so honored to be a part of this🤧

[@lucidmonke1517]

This was absolutely gorgeous. Honestly, the visuals, the aesthetic, and the story- how it blended with the song. This exceeded my expectations ❤ and I’m so happy it’s now engrained in the algorithm. Everyone should see this

[@FalseFields]

Everyone did an incredible job, and really honored I was able to participate. I still love the use of the cave shadows for the storytelling in this.

[@Alfazoing]

AAHAGAHA YESS IM SO HAPPY SEEING THIS DONE !!! TYSM FOR FEATURING ME ITS SUCH AN HONOR !! :D

[@xiaofan3377]

you know that i cried so hard when i just saw the animatic... i will cry even harder now

[@shiskaoo]

Aaaaaaa i want to see it now 😭 can't wait! 🥺 It must be Perfect 💖

[@duckeatsrice]

forgot to leave a comment on this map, it’s absolutely gorgeous and i love the storyline!! the animations are stunning and the character designs are so cool!!

[@warriorstale8360]

Absolutely LOVED this MAP! Here's hoping each of these underrated artists and animators get the love and attention they deserve for their amazing parts

[@PixylMawthz]

SOBBING ITS HERE!! I've been looking at everyone's parts as the project was coming along but it did not prepare me for how beautiful the final was! This was such a blast to work on and I actually almost cried at a few of the scenes. Splendid job from everyone, I'm really glad to have been able to work on this with you all!

[@windmillwolf5969]

It turned out so beautiful!!!!! Thanks so much for letting me be part of such an amazing project!!

[@ratsyrat]

ahahshshsgsh!!! The thumbnail is so pretty omg,,

[@Rulose]

THIS WAS SO COOL!! I ADORE THIS IDEA SO MUCH!! LOEVLY WORK EVERYONE! HOLLYLEAF FANS KEEP WINNING TODAY

[@AlionaNight]

Being a part of this project was an amazing experience! Everyone did an amazing job, and it was so cool to see the behind the scenes of how an awesome map like this gets made.

[@SnugMuffinn]

YESSSS I CANT WAITTTT!!! I’m so so happy that I was able to be a part of this project!!💗💗

[@TADYR]

This came out INCREDIBLE! Props to every participant, and to the host!!

[@fishystickys]

Such a beautiful and cohesive final project. The storytelling and emotions are top notch. And the end credits!!!

[@Birdisjell]

This came out so BEAUTIFUL!! What an incredibly gorgeous map... enamored by the amount of emotion that came from it. So lovely to see everyone's parts together at last... AND THE END CREDITS. TY FOR MAKING MY WALK CYCLE LOOK SO STUNNING OMG. Thank you so much for having me!! What a pleasure to have been a part of this map and see everyone's beautiful work come together!!

[@nixsol3163]

this project is so overwhelmingly gorgeous I'm so grateful that I was able to be apart of it! Thanks so much again for all your help answering questions and giving advice toward my animation progress!

[@Vampviz]

Just a beautiful map all around, thank you again for letting me be part of this project, everyone did amazing!!

[@StarLupus]

I absolutely can’t wait for this! This is going to be incredible I just know it Edit: this is incredible! The character designs are perfect and the concept is just so interesting! The animators did an amazing job ^^

[@luna_cak3s]

I literally cried during this😭everything abt this was amazing! The colour theme, the artworks and just everything fit so well into this💗

[@Pogostickz]

TYSM FOR LETTING ME NAB A PART lantern leaves turned out crazy beautiful please the ending is so sad 😭💔

[@doodlebird858]

6:14 did anyone notice among the paintings there's a cat with antlers? that's probably Hollyfawn making a cameo

[@lune_falls]

absolutely beautiful aesthetic this map went for AND PULLED OFF PERFECTLY!! GOOD JOB GUYS! thanks for hollyween! 🦌🕯

[@MDLPS]

YESSS LEZZ GOOOOO IM SO HAPPY TO PARTICIPATE HERE THANK U FOR LETTING ME IN IT!!!!!!!!

[@avinator5898]

This was such a gorgeous and inspiring concept! Actually made me super emotional

[@Firefly_TheArtist]

This MAP turned out amazing! Everyone did incredible, and the designs btw are so unique

[@gumgrunt]

THIS TURNED OUT SO BEAUTIFUL!!! Everyone's parts are so good 😭❤❤❤ Thank you for giving me the chance to animate on this MAP!!!

[@FitKat]

latern leaves my beloved

[@doodlebird858]

Finally it’s finished! I’m really excited for this!

[@Isabelly.C]

AFTER DECADES!! FINALLY ARRIVED 😭💖

[@GulpGulp.the.Kitten]

This is gonna be AMAZING. Hollyleaf is my second fav character

[@violetfern1427]

Such a wonderful map :D! Awesome to be a part of it, thankyou for having me :D Edit: Aww i just noticed all the submissions were on the wall at the end thats so wholesome :’D

[@1Nickel-Pickle]

My entire soul screams for this map

[@McCakey]

Ack! This map was so pretty!! I love the concept of this

[@DragonwolfRooke]

Gosh this is a gorgeous MAP :') Heartbreaking and beautiful. I Love love love Fallen Leaves' design, he's so precious and sad. This is a work of art!

[@susivoi]

I can't wait to watch the complete map later tomorrow night!

[@Hawktalon07]

Ah!! It looks wonderful! I'm glad I got to submit a thumbnail for this amazing project!! Everybody did a great job!

[@Goldenriser]

FRICKIN HYPED UP OMG

[@lilithanabelle6690]

I am ao very excited to see the final product! It was an honor to be a part of this map

[@cloudmousealt2334]

WHY EVERTHING I HAVE TO WATCH SO SAD... great MAP tho! >:]

[@ParsureArts]

Let’s goooo!!! I’ve been following this for a while, and it looks so beautiful always-

[@ParsureArts]

*already, woops. Much love to the participants!

[@lucid2957]

This is such a beautiful MAP, I didn't expect to nearly cry watching it.

[@amberestie6605]

This whole thing was beautiful but I am truly learning to love credit scenes with maps lately ❤️ amazing job everyone!

[@Polygonyall]

i cried real loud. every part is amazing and so much hard work went into this. yall should be proud. ty for letting me participate!

[@Noctali_Volkova]

I know this isn't the story but I interpret it somewhat that he isn't able to find her cause he's kind of trapped between the limbo and real physical realm, getting lost. He's also kind of trapped and getting confused about the past so his spirit manifests the past and he is unable to solidify himself in the present to be around Hollyleaf. And the lights part too, he just uses too much of his energy conjuring lights, and fades. I hope its okay to integrate such an interpretation here ^^

[@LettuceBettuce]

I really like that interpretation :) A limbo could definitely make sense, especially given how blue is a magical + ethereal color. I've always thought the cave drawings were other spirits: Fallen just got lucky with fireflies giving their power to him. Thank you for sharing your theory, it makes me so happy to see people interpret the story their own way!

[@Noctali_Volkova]

@@LettuceBettuce I'm glad you like it too x) I couldn't help but share.

[@JaneFlowerbird]

Everyone: Omg beautiful map!! Me: oh dang this is great so far- *IS THAT PUGSLEY FROM DEAD END--*

[@ducky_milktea627]

Awww this is adorable! I love the theme and style. A bunch of amazing Hollyleaf maps have been coming out recently lol.

[@lolliputbug]

its here and its amazing! i love all the imagery in this one, beautiful map, well done to everyone who participated

[@queencharlene]

ahhhh another hadestown map!!! it's gorgeous!

[@skylarmeece6954]

This is literally my first time hearing the song and I LOVE IT 😻😻 I love this entire MAP the song fits them so well!

[@random_axol0tl]

lantern leaves is amazing. I really loved it, and it was amazing to watch progress of! I cant wait for more :)

[@Albertfingernoodle627]

THIS IS SO UNDERRATED

[@equally.marketable]

GOD I forgot this used Hadestown music and I was NOT prepared! this is incredible, amazing job everyone

[@elazayth]

So amazing to have my favourite ship MAP follow the greatest Hollyleaf map of the century after just a few minutes!

[@blacktabby6975]

This hit me in the feels

[@milktea6676]

Finally!!! I been wait along time for this one!!! 😆👏👏👏 amazing job to all the talented artist 🫶

[@Kensuke22]

Can't wait for this one!

[@kitraptor]

WOOOOO!!!!!

[@NickieLimie]

OH DANG, THIS CAME OUT BEAUTIFUL

[@Noctali_Volkova]

Most beautiful WC map I've ever seen. Dang great job to all the artists. :) Thank you for bringing us this masterpiece. Edit: Can't stop coming back to this aaa

[@LettuceBettuce]

Thank you so much!! I’m glad you’re revisiting it

[@Muffled_calzone]

OMG AAA LANTERN LEAVES I CANT WAIT THIS IS SOOO DAMN GOOD! X3

[@estellemus7180]

YEEEE!!! Im so exited!

[@ravenscoft1715]

This was the best holly leaf and fallen leaves map I've seen YET!!!!! I luv it!!! Amazing job!!!❤️‍🔥😻🌱🍂🍁🍃

[@LettuceBettuce]

Thank you! I'm very happy with the work all the participants put into the project :)

[@ravenscoft1715]

They all did an amazing job. I know this is hard to do...especially animation, so cheers to you all!!!!❤❤️‍🔥❤️‍🩹