♱Mary On A Cross♱ // Complete Warriors AU MAP

♱Trailer brought to you by the lovely @socksthebonecat and myself♱
• MOAC trailer
When Leafpool has her kits, Squirrelflight agrees to claim and raise them as her own, both cats agreeing to take the secret to their graves. Unfortunately, Ashfur obsesses over Squirrelflight, and starts a fire in the camp to threaten her kits and convince her to leave Bramblestar for him. Not only does Squirrelflight refuse, but she defends her kits with her claws, still refusing to spill her and her sister's secret.
In the battle, Ashfur is crushed by a tree, made unstable by the raging flames. He pleads out to Squirrelflight for her help, only for her to turn away from him, leaving him to perish in the flames as she takes the kits to safety.
It is only when the kits are grown that Ashfur reveals Squirrelflight's actions that day, speaking to Jayfeather in a dream. Jayfeather is appalled that his mother would leave a clanmate to die, and reveals this fact to not only his siblings, but the clan as a whole.
Bramblestar, stressed from leader duties already, faints, which gives Ashfur the opening he needs to possess Bramblestar's body. Once in his body, Ashfur takes revenge on Squirrelflight, using Bramblestar's strength to throw her off of the highrock, killing her on impact. Ashfur then leaves the scene, not knowing he was being followed by a very angry and vengeful Hollyleaf, who wants to avenge her mother.
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I don't think I have the words to explain how proud I am of this map and everyone who participated,,,, I never imagined that my silly Ghost-themed warrior cat map would garner such a positive response, so thank you all, from the bottom of my heart ❤❤❤
Also yes, the story is going to be continued!! I need to take a small break as I am quite burnt out, but I would love to make a sequel map to tie up some of the things teased about in the credits!
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Individual parts (GO SHOW THEM SO MUCH LOVE): • Mary On A Cross [parts]
♱Participants♱
Genny_Animates
Xiao
Avakii
Raven's art verse
pacifikings
Rizdravens
Sunset Salix
Peachkunn
Pogostickz
socksthebonecat
Chaiiskies
Mephitis_Cerasus
Helianthanas
SaltyPepper
Loboloko
Finzsays
Hiroshy_
롼니_Lonely
Pebblespeck
Fournerr_, Isy_Akf_animation
ObsidianClawed
chaiwhisker
LockandKeyHyena
WereClancy
Dustlicious
CrispyyWheat
DrawsomeJulia
Pip0wl
Wolfie_WantsToDraw
Rainesartcorner
Acedemonz_
Lauritonas
batcvlts
ObsidianClawed
LeafGem
Leowo
FlashingSpark
Freak KaerlF
Selma-Josephine
Double Guyzer
StoryOfAnArtist
Fenmirth
Nutella Cat
Halxq
Dalfyno
☆ The Griffin Arts ☆
tootall buggy
Regan Calamity
SanicMegmog
Dalfyno
Songs are by Ghost!
♱Mary on a Cross♱
♱Ghuleh/Zombie Queen♱

[@Piratepawz3]

I AM OBSESSED WITH THESE DESIGNS, THE ONE ON ASHFUR'S FACE TO REPRESENT THE SINGER'S MAKEUP, THE CROSS MARKINGS ON LEAFPOOL AND SQUILF!!! THIS IS CHEF'S KISS

[@RavenLunatic517]

I just had that click for me like a minute ago! I love Ashfur's face markings too! I saw a Ghost concert live just a week ago which is what got me into the band,

[@CometWasHere]

Also Jayfeathers pupils are crosses!

[@rushifableep8752]

BrambleStar has a cross marking on his tail too!

[@lavenderkitten4212]

And hollyleaf has crosses under her eyes! 1:55

[@theavanarum1427]

squirrelflight has a cross on her back thigh, bramblestar oh his forehead, i see crosses everywhere!

[@Mothcat.]

I love that with the AU it seems that Hollyleaf is the only one who knew the actual truth about the fire scene, how Ashfur was left to die because he actively tried to murder Squilf and her kits. It seems like Ashfur only mentioned the part of being left behind at the fire and not his actions before that, manipulating Jayfeather because he yknow couldn’t see what actually happened. It makes it understandable for Hollyleaf to then attack Ashfur because he knows what he actually did and like in the description, she wanted to avenge her mother. It’s so well thought out with Ashfur treatment of Squilf and the kits, and I love the idea of the fire scene happening much earlier in their life and being caused by Ashfur. It just AG all of the parts were filled with emotion and it is truly a work of art

[@alyssagross5360]

AG?

[@Auto.fluffa]

did anyone realise that squilf was carrying a dead crow? (I think) That could symbolise the fact that these are crowfeather's kits? Just an idea

[@Rosiewarriorscats]

Cool

[@JustToke]

Wait ur only something maybe ashfur had a squirrel because he thought they were squilfs kits and squilf knew they were crowfeathers

[@yanialarios470]

😮

[@najpotenicewolf934]

So Holly not only kills Ashfur at that moment but also likely Bramblestar, who basically raised them along with Squirrelflight. As a result, both end up dead, which makes it even more tragic overall.

[@talonsandtails501]

When interpreting this song as someone feeling they’ve been unfairly persecuted and not, you know, sex, it fits Squirrelflight very well.

[@birdsareyes]

This is an awesome AU! I love the symbolism with Ashfur hunting a squirrel in the beginning! Did anyone else notice that?

[@fizzydizzystudios4768]

Yeah that part gave me chills!

[@Rosiewarriorscats]

Yep! Made me VERY worried for Squirrelflights safety

[@copilotpikachu284]

I honestly saw that but didn't think it was a symbolism for anything but it's a neat little idea but then again this whole MAP is pretty cool imo lol

[@Mimi._kyu.]

I JUST REALISED WHEN ASHFUR POSSESSED BRAMBLESTAR THE CROSS TURNED UPSIDE DOWN (for people that don’t know crosses keep demons away but when they are flipped upside down they attract demons)

[@Rosiewarriorscats]

Ohhh yeah I see that now when I look at the amongus imposter Bramblestar at the end

[@Faithful-sketch]

Technically false it’s just a horror movie thing. When a cross is flipped it means nothing it’s just a horror thing. The first person who did it (I think in the Bible) meant to symbolize respect to God by flipping it upside down. Fact check me. :3

[@wolfiathesavage268]

​@Lesfideles1 it's called the Cross of Saint Peter, but yes in the Bible one of Jesus' Disciples was put to death to the cross but he didn't feel worthy to die like he [Jesus] did so he requested to be hung upside down, where the upside down cross comes from (correct me if I'm wrong)

[@alyssagross5360]

His star-cross?

[@skyberrr1491]

Omg you killed Squilf how dare you. In all seriousness, amazing map, I how how right before Ashfur dies, when he looks at the blood on his paw, his paw pads look like a heart with the steak of blood going through it, amazing little detail. Also I’m totally laughing imagining Ashfur talking to Jayfeather and being like “so we where talking in a fire-“ “wait, why in the word where you guys talking in a fire?”, “uhhhhh no reasoooon.”

[@mental_static2431]

I never thought the line "tickle you internally could be so menacing"

[@kindness_cat6212]

What does it mean?

[@ZK-ib2wp]

It always sounded menacing to me, I hate being tickled

[@BeanKally]

@@kindness_cat6212I always assumed it was like a s3x thing but idk might be wrong

[@Lukewarriorcats2]

@@BeanKallyit’s religious

[@jjsstikbotvideos4421]

@@BeanKallyLol yeah, that line is definitely a sexual thing

[@xXSunStrikeXx]

Ashfurs tears at 2:08 looks like makeup. Cool detail man 😭

[@Galaxy_Gamers0]

I thought i was the only one who noticed! Also, hi SunStrike! (Im a big fan lol)

[@xXSunStrikeXx]

@@Galaxy_Gamers0 Oh, wow, hi!

[@Galaxy_Gamers0]

@@xXSunStrikeXx :)

[@crowborn666]

OMGOMGOMG ITS DONEEE! Everyone did such an amazing job, and watching the makings of this map was a delight to experience!

[@M4DOKAM1]

0:40 WAS DUDE SNIFFING HER ASS 😭😭

[@BeanKally]

I’M CRYING RN 😭 Honestly seems like an Ashfur thing to do

[@thatcomfyfairy]

ikr😭

[@flannelfables]

One detail I really like is when Squirrelflight clawed Ashfur, his blood on her paw dropped on to Hollyleaf. I love the foreshadowing >:)

[@sluggiestofall]

By far my fav AU of Ashfur and the designs are AMAZING I like how there are crosses on the markigs and Ashfur being killed by Hollyleaf in Brambleclaw’s body is something I never thought of plus I love Ghost so much and this is my fav song from them

[@doubleguyzer]

This was a pleasure to be a part of! The host was so considerate and managed the map very well! Everyone did so well and so much talent went into this. Im so excited for the full complete map to premiere soon!! EDIT: i just watched the full thing and wow!! It turned out amazing :) EDIT 2: noo my heart got removed cuz i edited it i forgot it does that :((

[@doubleguyzer]

Noo my heart got removed bc i edited my common i forgot it does that :(((( rip

[@tootallbuggy]

Heart restored

[@doubleguyzer]

@@tootallbuggy yay!

[@allimartin3129]

@doubleguyzer can you give the time you made it i would love to see it (I'm too lazy to look)

[@doubleguyzer]

@@allimartin3129 im not there for long, i animated the paw scene at 3:22 :)

[@lucasysusamigoscatsUwU]

1:38 Silly Jaykit i love he

[@Your_LocalVibez]

My fav part was 2:04-2:06! I love the murderous blood on his face for some reason and him seeing it to unleash the claws. I’m a huge Ashfur fan and I love this map!

[@Foxy01013]

Bruh poor jayfeather he was just sleeping

[@StudioHolocene]

Gotta love how Ashfur’s tears are black like he’s earring makeup, it just gives him this over dramatic emo feel and I love.

[@thedubas2677]

1:02 is so smooth! 3:17 aswell 3:25 I love the lip sync!

[@ellevlogg]

This is VERY creative, and everyone did an AMAZING job! I love the cross shapes in the cats' fur, and the crosses in Jaykit's eyes. I also love when Ashfur wiped the blood off his fur, like a moment of realization. Everyone is phenomenal!

[@gren8te319]

1:08 this bush quickie really nails how the erins get couples banging past the radar

[@duckeatsrice]

ITS FINISHED!! love all the animations and the charecter designs!!! the AU is actually a really well written one, and one that makes a lot of sense! 3:28-3:31, the movement and lypsync is gorgeous and Holly’s paws are so smooth at 4:12!! every animator did amazing!!!

[@hunter_deamonne]

CHAINS BREAKING REACTION IMAGE... WE DID IT! IT TURNED OUT INCREDIBLE

[@copilotpikachu284]

I like that the fire scene takes place where the three are still kits that's a neat idea

[@The_Lost_And_Found]

being a fan of ghost and seeing this video, made me tear up with happyness you even got tobias's makeup and little hints of ghost bands signiture cross in it, we need more of these types of videos, makes my day to have watched this early(ish). well done to the animators! well done

[@Theoriginal_Divly]

When I saw ashfur: OMG LOOK! IT'S PAPA ASHFUR III

[@xmikeyx270]

“Your Beauty Never ever scared me” hit me hard man 😢

[@kittalinequeen8281]

Omg i love the little cross details everywhere, especially on jayfeather's eyes!

[@SaltyPepper]

YEAHH IT'S FINALLY COMPLETE!!! Thank you so much for letting me be apart of this amazing project!

[@MniamiKajzerka_WCUE09]

03:16 This words... Fuck... Im crying...

[@spriingscrap_]

GHOST AND WARRIOR CATS?? THIS IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING OMG THE DESIGNS ARE SO COOL TOO AAADJDBCJBJ THE CROSS MARKINGS AND ASHFUR’S FACE BEING SIMILAR TO PAPA’S IS JUST SUCH A COOL DETAIL I LOVE THIS MAP SO MUCH YOU HAVE NO IDEA GHOST IS LITERALLY MY FAVORITE BAND THANK YOU FOR THIS

[@Kheluichollow]

Im so excited to see everyone’s hard work in this! (I’m in discord as A thumbnail entry person/spectator) everyone worked hard on theirs and I’m glad it’s going to be shown to the KZbin warrior cats community

[@whoamibeingrightnow]

3:32 the facial expression there, its just.

[@WarriorCats00341]

That one part on 1 : 52 where ashfur goes, "I will tilckle you in entirety" got me rolling on the floor 😂

[@deewhitefay_]

Warrior cats is such a unique series! I haven’t read much of the books, only a few.. but I have been a fan for a long time since I was little. And I could never find any of the books.. that’s why I never have read a lot lol- Anyway, I have too say that the Warrior cats fandom is so talented! Haters are just so jealous of you guys!! I mean- look at this video.. so much animators who have talent and creativity

[@StoryOfAnArtistYT]

HOW EXCITING!! great work everyone, seriously! this was such a pleasure to be apart of and im honored to work alongside such talented artists

[@earth_to_river8732]

I WAS WAITING FOR THE DAY A WARRIORS MAP WAS MADE WITH A GHOST SONG AAAA THIS IS SO GOOD!! I LOVE HOW COPIA'S FACE PAINT WAS FEATURED IN ASHFUR AND POSSESSED BRAMBLESTAR

[@TwoHeadedTy]

The ghost-inspired designs are so sick

[@bambootriangle]

Oooo I like this AU! It's so dramatic and at the same time has much better motives behind characters actions (such as: Ashfur holding grudges because of being left to death, not just a failed relationship)

[@midnight_manx]

GHOST SONG WITH A WARRIORS MAP OMGG

[@tattortalk5092]

I've watched the parts separately before the MAP came out, I was so excited to see them all together!

[@ghostlyscales411]

GHOST AND WARRIOR CATS??? Never thought I'd see the day, I absolutely love this!!!

[@Sirius_Iris]

Those designs must have been a pain in the ass to animate, but god I love them

[@loserhunny]

I love how Ashfur’s fur pattern on his face looks like the actual Ghost singer’s!

[@purpleponyfreak9372]

OMG??? /POS, THE DESIGNS!! I LOVE HOW THE DESIGNS ARE, WITH ASHFUR HAVING THE MAKEUP AND SQUIRRELFLIGHT, JAYFEATHER, LIONBLAZE, AND HOLLYLEAF HAVING CROSSES IN THEIR DESIGNS! AND ALSO I REALLY LOVE THAT BRAMBLESTAR HAS THE SKULL/MAKEUP MARKINGS BUT ALSO THE CROSS!!

[@CatSnap_SlaArc]

♱ Mary on a cross ♱

[@SharkfinsPiratehat]

OMG !!! This is amazing ! You can tell all the effort each individual animator put into their piece and the storyline is such a unique twist on the original. This needs to blow up

[@Ranly_Lonely]

I was so honored to participate! This map is so cool

[@wendig00theanimator]

OH MY GOD A GHOST MAP AND WARRIOR CATS?!?! IM GOING TO EXPLODE OMG

[@corridge]

THIS MAP LOOKS SO GOOD!! the character designs are just beautiful, and the way bramblebad was using the same words whilst talking to squirrel rlly put into perspective how much time and dedication the host put on making the script as perfect as could be. The way squirrel realized it was ash was just so satisfying to watch. DEF ONE OF MY FAVE MAPS❤❤

[@LockandKeyHyena]

an absolute BLAST to work on my part, so excited that it’s finished- everyone did such a fantastic job!

[@Blackstar_Warrior]

SGUIRRELFLIGHT " i'm here! " SGUIRRELFLIGHT " i'm going to push a branch through you. You can run along it to escape before it catches fire " LIONBLAZE " Right, we'll be ready " SGUIRRELFLIGHT " Help me push it into the fire! " SGUIRRELFLIGHT " Ashfur, get out of the way" SGUIRRELFLIGHT " Let them get out! " ASHFUR " Brambleclaw isn't here to look after them now " LIONBLAZE " What have you done with my father? " ASHFUR " Why would I waste my time with Brambleclaw? " SGUIRRELFLIGHT " Your guarrel with Brambleclaw has to stop" SGUIRRELFLIGHT " Too many moons have passed. You have to accept that i'm Brambleclaw's mate, not yours. You can't keep trying to punish Brambleclaw for something that was always meant to be " ASHFUR " I have no guarrel with Brambleclaw "

[@That_one_weirdasf_dude]

Holy $hi/ 🤯 That was awesome the religious undertones were perfect, showing that bramblestar, squirrelflight, Jayfeather, and (I forgot his name somehow) are Cristian, but you dont see anything on ashfur, the closest is how the ashfur is all black and his face is white So I would guess hes an atheist. And then when he possesses Bramblestar all of the crosses are upsidedown in a hint that ashfur was always against starclan/Christianity or again an atheist. Overall a major W, I love this AU. Keep up the great work!

[@MurderDronesFan420]

I love how squirrelF has green ears, tongue and nose and I love how ash fur has a face like the singer

[@xx1derqueeniexx]

As a Ghost fan and Warrior Cats fan....i love this! I like how Ashfur resembles Papa Emeritus a bit in his design which is cool.

[@sir..nightmaree]

I JUST NOTICED ASHFURS DESIGN

[@GeryFlinthorn]

OOH I HAVE A GOOD SONG FOR IF YOU CONTINUE song: one hundred sleepless nights Artest: (idk man)

[@christinechavez5681]

I am in love with Ashfurs makeup 😂 he looks like a cat version of Terzo

[@SwisSarmYGHoul]

I think it looks more like emeritus iv

[@christinechavez5681]

@@SwisSarmYGHoul At this point all the papas had the same makeup 💀

[@rainy-wcue]

I can’t believe this is finished, I heard about this projects months ago and I didn’t forget about it! This is impressive and I was incredibly intrigued by the animating and storytelling alike!

[@Stinkywolfy125]

YASSS NOW THIS IS MY FAV MAP AND THIS JUST LOOKS SOO GOOD AND THIS IS ALSO SONG THATS FROM MY COUNTRY BUT A POINT FROM THAT THIS LOOKS AMAZING

[@peachkunn]

I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS IS FINISHED AAAA!! it was very cool to be here, I was so happy to be on this map with other VERY WONDERFUL artists! TYSM for letting me participating here, this is a great project, it took a long time and finally we are all here together ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Nutellacat]

AHHH thank you for the opportunity!!

[@JustToke]

4:14 I have no words ITS SO BEAUTIFUL

[@KatieLeDerp]

YEEEES. GHOST AND WARRIORS IS ALL I EVER WANTED IN LIFE

[@Wolfie_WantsToDraw]

AAA!!! This MAP was absolutely breathtaking, tysm for having me in the incredible project!!

[@Halxq]

I am so, so happy I was able to take part of this MAP!! I remember the happiness I felt when I got into the Home MAP, and it’s so crazy looking back a year later now in another MAP of yours! Everyone worked so hard, and everyone involved was insanely talented. Thank you for letting me be take part of this project!

[@ravensartverse]

OMG OMG OMG OMG I'm so excited to see this finished! I know everyone did such an awesome job at it and it's definitely awesome!! Thanks you for having me and congrats to everyone!!! 💕🙌🎉🎉🎉

[@Rainix769]

Everyone did an amazing job!❤

[@fournerr_]

Points I’M IN THAT!!! Fr tho, this MAP was so much fun to participate in and I’m super glad I could snatch up a part and finish it! Thank you for letting me be a part of this absolutely wonderful MAP ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@garevka]

I don't think I've seen any of the individual parts for this map beforehand but I'm so so happy youtube recommended me this and has done so this early - this project turned out really, REALLY amazing!! I adore the whole concept of this map, the song choice, the designs which compliment said song and the whole AU idea is really solid:] That being said, the execution of it is just as great and if any participant happens to read this comment, then know that you did a fantastic job bringing this map to life, all of you are so skilled!!

[@peggsnbacon]

hell yeah ! came out sick as hell!

[@SnowEarDraws]

I remember seeing so many of the parts appear in my KZbin. I’m so happy to finally have seen this project completed. The animation of every part looks absolutely stunning and the story is wonderful!

[@HiroXX]

IT LOOKS SO COOL, WOW, I'M THRILLED! ALL THE PARTS LOOK SO COOL, THANKS TO THE HOST FOR SUCH A WONDERFUL IDEA, YOU'RE REALLY COOL! I'M GLAD WE WERE ABLE TO FINISH THIS AMAZING MAP!!!

[@pencilcase99]

YOOOOO IT'S DONE!!! IT WAS SO COOL SEEING THIS MAP COME TOGETHER AND EVEN COOLER SEEING IT ALL FINISHED! ALL THE ARTISTS DID SUCH A GREAT JOB :D

[@R8o0]

Oh my god this is amazing!! Everyone did awesome!

[@Darklight1087]

ITS DONE! This is amazing, cant wait to see part two!

[@lucashine2954]

This is awesome! Keep up the work to everyone who attended this!

[@chaiwhisker]

AHHHH SO HAPPY TO SEE THIS MAP FINISHED!!!! everyone did such an incredible job and i felt so honoured to be a part of this project and work with so many talented artists!!! 💕💕💕

[@LenaHyena]

I’ve been a Warrior Cats fan for yeeeaaarssss and I quite literally just go into Ghost a week ago- The timing of this MAP drop is surreal 👀

[@Blueyvolt]

HECK YEA!!! So glad it’s done i was waiting for this map to finish since it came out!!!

[@warcatfurever101writeroffanfic]

Omggggg why do I love this so much. The designs, the art, the song choice!

[@parasiticals]

OMG IT'S FINALLY! FINISHED THIS TURNED OUT ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! ❤

[@goldlikestodraw3230]

Omg I’ve been waiting!! It looks so good!!!😭🥳

[@ohnomysombrero]

AMAZING! Excellent AU with an interesting twist, excited for its future!

[@Crispyywheat]

I absolutely had a blast getting to work on this!! I learned new stuff and watching everyone’s progress was amazing: truly a brilliant map!!!💕✨

[@Amphibian125]

This was such a wonderfully made MAP. The way the designs were, it was overall beautiful and stunning to watch. I'm glad to have seen it.

[@cupcakekitcat]

this is so awesome!

[@fenmirth]

absolutely wonderful work from everyone! it was a pleasure to join in on this MAP

[@hauntedme6727]

IVE BEEN LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS!! It came out amazing!!!!

[@batcvltz]

YESSS ITS DONE!! everyone did so fantastic, thank you so much for letting me participate in this amazing map!

[@brandyfox984]

So amazing

[@annahomberger6006]

I had to wait as my internet reloaded, and every second was worth it for this MASTERPIECE!!

[@almondsun]

AAAh this project was INCREDIBLE!!!! I adore the atmosphere & the character designs so much, kudos to all the fantastic participants!!!

[@Starfruit_Animations]

This was incredible! The collaboration was amazing

[@fadedandfriends5612]

This is great

[@Leav3ye]

fire song choice. good job to everyone that participated!

[@jellymoon5899]

when bramble was possessed he had ashfurs face pattern if im correct 2:55 is when he had his pattern and then 3:08 is when you can see it was different

[@Ada-ZRoach]

WAAAAHHH AFTER BEING NERVOUS WAITING IT HAS COME! Going right down into my fav maps now. GREAT STORYBOARD AND ANIMATORS!!

[@Lauritonas]

Amazing work from everyone ❤

[@leafgem]

Yooo this turned out so good!!!

[@_lunisgaming_2827]

The style of the characters here was really interesting! Great animation work too🎉♥️