[CW GORE] My Name Is Carnival: COMPLETE Warrior Cats VILLAIN RAVENPAW AU MAP

Gods, there are no words to describe how proud I am of this MAP! All the artists are EXTREMELY talented and they worked hard to create the masterpiece that is the final result. It was a pleasure to collaborate with them all! Also, a lot of them are amazing people and having the opportunity to get to know them better on the Discord server was great.
So, why this AU (alternate universe scenario)? Since I read Warriors for the first time I thought it was all too predictable. How cool it would be if someone as cute and innocent and Ravenpaw turned out to be the villain instead of the very obvious choice that was Tigerstar?
Here's a document describing the AU: docs.google.co...
Here's the MAP script: docs.google.co...
If you want to make fanart/pmvs/maps of this au and expand it, please feel free to!
There was also a thumbnail contest, which was won by Dear Crow! Congratulations!
Participants:
0. Nightfall and Starcheopteryx: / @nightfall6824
/ @starcheopteryx
1. Snappleapple: / @snappleapple3064
2. Dear Crow: / @dearcrow
3. Maxe2Fun: / @maxe2fun861
4. Kiara Plays: / @twigle
5. Grook: / @stagspire
6. Pixel Paws: / @amandapalmer2775
7. Lonely Kitten: / @lunaloaff
8. PetitPoisson: / @petitpoisson2577
9. Tiger Light: / @tigre_luz
10. Chino: / @kiit2975
11. Frostlii: / @frostlii655
12. Baph-Blood: / @baph-blood
13. Class Felidae: / @classfelidae
14. Chookai: / @chookatrice
15. Cinnabarlab: / @cinnabarlab
16. Blaky: / @blakykarol
17. BarnaTheBarnuch owo: / @willowen1071
18. Hummingmousy: / @aaaaaaaaahsg
19. Deer Blue: / @deerblue9070
20. Mary_MS_Jay: / @mary_ms_jay233
21. Brightpelt: / @brightpeltx
22. PeriodicallyPeri: / @periodically-peri
23. moldypaw
24. mya0767: / @myama0767
25. CharChar: / @char835
26. RedBear: / @elkemistical
27. moldypaw
Song used: My Name Is Carnival- Stranded Horse
Song credits: Crazy Man Michael- Birch Book

[@moldypaw6134]

Unfortunately I made a little editing mistake and didn't include Shmurple Purple's amazing thumbnail entry. You can check it out here: instagram.com/p/CA3E5oFHCwn/?

[@aspen-1277]

It’s beautiful:3

[@flame1949]

OMG IT’S FINALLY OUT!

[@tuxedocat4338]

Just a question, I saw this map a while ago and I still wonder, what happened to Scourge and his rouges? Were they killed and chased off too?

[@andyzyaire8268]

i know Im randomly asking but does someone know a tool to log back into an instagram account?? I stupidly forgot my account password. I appreciate any tricks you can give me

[@ansonzakai2062]

@Andy Zyaire Instablaster ;)

[@firestarisurgrammpa8725]

The ending is heartbreaking. Firestar having to kill his friend no matter how evil he was he was still a friend

[@AFUniversCat]

then you have the same story-telling opinions then i do.

[@sofijagorovenko6288]

I agree grampa

[@berryselection9381]

I mean, he was evil, (in this au) so he had to kill him. friendship didn't really matter at that point.

[@firestarisurgrammpa8725]

Laila Flores sorry I’m slightly dyslexic

[@bittertoothig]

EXACTLY AAAH 🥺🥺😭

[@bluesheep7]

I honestly prefer this Ravensong being the last boss thing. I always thought Scourge was a very out of nowhere villain. Having little Ravenpaw around from the very beginning and watching his transformation from tiny evil hints would have been cool. Great job everyone!

[@meevins]

I say this as a massive Scourge fan: You're correct. I felt like his appearance and death was so out of nowhere. Really wish he got more time but Ravenpaw becoming a villain would be so much cooler. I always thought it was lame he was basically written out of the story.

[@brinana3629]

Have you ever read the manga and the mini series about who he is and why he’s there?

[@Chiradez]

I'm pretty sure they did read the manga, without it wouldn't it feel even weirder? He appears randomly in the sixth installment of the first arc it's so weird, it's like they forced out a villian

[@user-pd4co1sl1j]

Sometimes the books can be very rushed.

[@JabiAll]

I support this, but I give credit to Scourge mah boi mafia cat He was the perfect deus ex machina

[@HanaNoMachi]

Canon Ravenpaw: **giggling to himself** Barley: “What’s so funny?” Ravenpaw: *You wouldn’t get it*

[@hannahhaugen9095]

LMAO

[@d0gbonezz]

Ravensong : “we live in a society..”

[@albabelen5628]

Hahah Not Ravenpaw himself would believe it, a fan AU where he's brave and evil

[@JasperGleam]

the end actually made me tear up a little, imagine having to kill your own child hood friend, poor fireheart

[@tropix1679]

IT'S YOU!😂

[@ne0njuice782]

THAT WOULD ACTUALLY MAKE FIRESTAR A BETTER CHARACTER, I mean.. he already is a really good character with a good character arc, but it would make him a better character even more than he already is.. im no Firestar hater.

[@AnimationRAPTOR]

It’s firestar

[@ghostdagreat]

Listen if Ashfur went to cat heaven bc he "had too much love" than Raven *has* to be accepted in

[@voidvacancy6948]

-《 stacy qwp 》- BEFORE BEGING THIS PROPHECY WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR SPONSOR ASHFUR SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER IT TAKES THE VILE OUT OF EVIL

[@0blacklynx002]

@@voidvacancy6948 xD i caNT

[@lollivee6770]

Riley Richards Anyone with common sense/probably Squirrelflight Jayfeather Lionblaze and Leafpool: But- he tried to kill 4 people and succeeded killing One once-

[@cosmofire5657]

@@lollivee6770 dude shut up, you're just jealous of his glam hairstyle

[@lollivee6770]

dog Nah I’m just pointing out facts- I like my hair the way it is

[@xdailyvelvetx5691]

"The fat woman" *shows FireStar*

[@Slippery_Fire]

Should’ve been Graystripe

[@livingmachine9872]

@@Slippery_Fire Oop

[@amy_the_pastel_kitty2648]

Pfffft XDDDD

[@mooneatsworms]

Fat Firestar headcanon.

[@wisperskulls3642]

Laugh too much

[@fliptuna1441]

SEEING MY BABY BOY RAVEN LIKE THIS HURT ME BUT THIS MAP IS WONDERFUL AHGSHSBA SNSJN

[@missingdeskription8545]

SAMEEE

[@alicalice8743]

Sameeee

[@hi.587]

YES IT HURT ME PERSONALLY..... but it was a great map

[@makaylareynolds8617]

SAMEEEEE

[@sproutsproutsasprout722]

Same

[@f0rsakenariss182]

2:39 omg that’s such a good part?? Although there were all OUTSTANDING of course !!

[@d0gbonezz]

I THOUGHT SO TOO

[@Luna2231ytb]

Love the fact that he's still friend/in love with Barley even though he is the villain in this AU! Beautiful MAP.

[@aris0up]

I love Ravenpaw but this AU is really interesting. I don’t like how they just left him at the barn and that was that, like his character really became one note... seeing this innocent shy little cat that was there from the start and friends with the mc become the villain instead of a completely unrelated cat like Scourge or the obvious like Tigerstar would’ve been so much more interesting to see

[@makaylareynolds8617]

@McKayla Marille I kinda wish Ravenpaw was the villain instead of Scourge too cause Scourge kinda appeared in the first series out of nowhere lol. I know there is a Rise of Scourge manga but I'm talking of the first series. No hate to Scourge though. He is a great character but I think it would be more interesting if Ravenpaw was a villain as well.

[@-ailoe-601]

This might be my faviorate au now

[@avac2272]

it’s definitely mine

[@anunusedaccount.2137]

My fav au is "mary did you know white storm au

[@sketchyartz5167]

Mine too

[@curlypalweiu]

Same.

[@unluckyclover3690]

Same

[@ryin1959]

I had the same Idea for a evil Ravenpaw AU! Except in mine, Firepaw and Graypaw dont believe Ravenpaw when he says Tigerclaw Killed Redtail. He is continuously called a lair and in my AU world, he gets a scar on the nose from Tigerclaw. He decided that nobody cared, right? So he follows Tigerclaw. When he becomes a warrior, he is named Ravenfang and sets his goal to kill his former mentor. During the ambush when Tigerclaw tries to kill Bluestar, Ravenfang tells Fireheart to got help other warriors and kills Tigerclaw. Bluestar makes him deputy, and then a few moons later she dies of poison from death berries Raven put in her vole. He becomes Ravenstar, he immediately exiles Fireheart. “Go back to your Twolegs, Kittypet.” He says. Fireheart leaves and Ravenstar puts Darkstripe as deputy. He becomes mates with Sandstorm. After he has kits with her they are named Tigerkit and Geckokit. Both toms. After that life is pretty good until Ravenstar and Graystripe are on patrol, Ravenstar smiles and tells Graystripe his past sins, that Triggers Graystripe and he runs to twoleg place and tells Rusty (Fireheart) what Ravenpaw- i mean star has done. Fireheart returns to the clans and they kill Ravenstar. They tell the clan what he did. Fireheart is chosen as Leader because nobody trusted Darkstripe because he was a Ravenstar follower. Firestar chooses Graystripe as deputy and life goes on. Hope you like my idea! Its just something I threw together at like 3AM one night, Im planning on making a animatic of some sort for it! :)

[@moldypaw6134]

Oh that's cool too!

[@grapejuciedog]

that's hella interesting :00

[@laclara4020]

@McKayla Marille YOOO that's such a cool concept!

[@beingweirdisnormal1404]

Oh, I do love that idea! Nice one.

[@laylaencinas6669]

Me writing a whole fan fic about this: "Hold on I can't keep up"

[@ParkadeParade]

DONT TELL ME I WAS THE ONLY OEN THAT SAW THE POSTER FOR ASHFUR HAIR PRODUCT AND HIS BEAUTIFUL BLONDE HAIR RIGHT- 3:07

[@daring6983]

I have been pranked...

[@tea_tenegrimm]

God, I love this MAP. It hurt my heart to see my favorite character turn evil like this, but I still like the idea of this ending. Tigerstar was an obvious villain, but everyone was just too stubborn to see it. Ravenpaw would've been a much more subtle choice.

[@dragonburst3035]

HERE IT IS, FINALLY! It looks so good! DID I SEE A BLONDE ASHFUR REFERENCE?! The poster at 3:13

[@bellad0nna145]

omg

[@dragonburst3035]

@@bellad0nna145 so I'm not crazy after all

[@ifreann7522]

If they’re the products Ashfur uses, you know they’re good quality.

[@dragonburst3035]

@@ifreann7522 a greater truth has never been spoken

[@cutiepatwotea5723]

Oh my gosh I thought it was something else

[@sophiehansen7164]

I swear to got i have rewatched that end scene three times in a row and cried each time. It's just so freaking well done. How as Fireheart is killing Ravenpaw, there's just blurry flashbacks to when they were friends, and how after, he looks desperately and shocked at Ravenpaw's dead body, as if he instantly regrets it and wants him to come back, despite the monster he became. It's genuinely so sad to watch.

[@honeystaranimates]

Ok I legit cried when Firestar broke down in tears on Ravenpaws body

[@beingweirdisnormal1404]

I didn't cry, but I felt bad for him

[@kiit2975]

GOOD JOB EVERYONE! Edit: I already saw all the parts basically but AAAAA EVERYTHING TOGETHER IS JUST SO AMAZING!!! I'm so happy I got to be in this map, especially for my first one!! EVERYONE DID AMAZING!

[@dinofroggie1279]

omg i'm absolutely IN LOVE with the whole ravensong AU u came up with, the name u chose for him and everything agh i rly wish this is how it could've been in the books, it's so good!!!! and all the animators portrayed everything amazingly, u should all be proud

[@princespeipei2317]

That damn ending brought me to tears, seeing Firestar kill Ravenpaw, one of his best (and first) friends, it shattered my heart. No matter how evil he was, he was still a close friend. The flashbacks of their friendship too... Damn it shattered my heart. Seeing Graystripe and Firestar crying and mourning their lost friend, made me so sad.

[@scourgethehedgehog2283]

Amazing map, great job everyone! Also, I don't know why but I just really like the way you draw teeth on cats- 3:16 - 3:24

[@bellad0nna145]

this kid's not just a circus, he's the entire carnival

[@PatheticBurntGhoul]

I absolutely love the ideas of ravenpaw being evil

[@susamnuma5730]

Me: YES IT’S RELEASED! Mother: wut Me: the warrior cat map I wanted to be finished Mother: *stop talking about warrior cats. You do that every. single. day.*

[@susamnuma5730]

I also have another joke RAVENPAW HAS CHOCOLATE EYES YA’LL! THE FANDOM THINKS HIS EYE COLOR IS GREEN, PURPLE AND ORANGE. GREEN + PURPLE + ORANGE = CHOCOLATE BROWN ACCORDING TO GOOGLE

[@F1SHB0NEZ_]

Me: Whoo hoo! WARRIORS AU! Family: Can you like, _not_ talk about murder cats for once?

[@ghost_in_training]

M o o d

[@littlefairygirl161]

Omg never stop talking about Warrior cats!!

[@imagine778]

Nuuuu!! How dare she!!! Warriors is *amazing*!! Should be talked about all the time! Don’t listen to her. Edit: sorry was trying to make amazing in bold letters but it didn’t work RIP 💀

[@meIIohi]

3:08 NOW WE KNOW. NOW WE KNOW ASHFUR'S SECRETS TO HIS FABULOUS BLOND LOCKS! I LOVE THAT DETAIL!

[@HooshDoodles]

I think this is my comfort multi-animator project. I keep coming back here over and over

[@kitkataubz5124]

Omg I’m so happy it’s done! This was the first thing that came up when I typed warrior cats

[@emmabaldwin3440]

3:07 IS THAT ASHFURS HAIR COMPANY WHEEZE

[@nonamenoname9322]

An au where Bluestar is a leader who actually listens to her clan when they come to her with accusations of Tigerclaw’s abuse, instead of brushing them off or dismissing them like she does in the books.

[@alyssabullock6421]

I love how RavenPaw and Barley still end up being love birds in a way uwu Everyone did amazing in this, as well!! There's definitely alot of fresh art styles here! _(Edit was for a typo)_

[@imagine778]

Always BarleyxRaven even in Au’s ❤

[@smorge7435]

It's strange seeing Tigerclaw caring about Redtail's death

[@Lunaloaff]

AAA tysm for letting me join this gorgeous map!! Everyone did a great job! qwq

[@Sun_thebugcl0wn]

God I have been waiting this for along time and finally is out

[@dontthrowoutmy]

Imagining Raven being evil genuinely makes me sad, he's one of my favorite characters from the first arc and he's just a precious lil baby

[@duskstudios2289]

IVE BEEN SO EXCITED FOR THIS IT LOOKS SO AMAZING-GREAT WORK EVERY SINGLE ARTIST HERE!

[@goldenriver5479]

What if there where some in couple?

[@natt731]

it feels weird hearing the whole song together after watching all the parts over to many times

[@pippincerealboi6234]

Okay,dear crows art is SO realistic! How?!

[@puppiesrock7895]

This is definitely one of my favorite AUs, usually most others have Tiger being completely innocent, which I've always found really odd. This also shows how even the littlest things can affect you later in life in such a vulnerable stage.

[@Elkemistical]

AUGH ITS DONE!!! Its absolutely STUNNING. Everyone did so well and the au is so well thought out and I just :')) tysm for letting me be a part of this

[@aidensilver7762]

Is it me or does this song have a weird vibe? I mean i really like this song but, there's something i can't explain about it.

[@braveheartthewarriorcatajClare]

Same and bruh I just realized this song was from the joker movie

[@user-xl2ru5dq6r]

this is amazing! Also at the end we can see Raven's sinister smile on his corpse. also, if there is like a sequel or something, like Raven in the DF, that would be _amaziinngg-_

[@meowmeow535]

I’ll give sum suggestions: Song Cat(s) This is Our Time-Sundrown place cats Something just like this-Lionblaze to Cinderheart 7 years-Firestar Before you go-Crowfeather I’m in love with you (Finn)-Jayfeather to half moon Lmk if u want more

[@imsavivira7951]

This looks quite stellar, and I might say that I actually like the chosen thumbnail. Good job to everyone who put away time to create art for others to enjoy.

[@BlakyKarol]

OH MAN THIS CAME OUT SO GOOD. EVERY SINGLE PART IS SO AMAZING AND AAA. I really love the whole map idea and everything and I was super excited so see it come out!! I'm so happy to be part of this map!

[@Notherernbyeebyrevejene]

3:11 okay but is no one gonna talk about that poster on the left? XD

[@dragontoonsart]

I was in a call with my friend watching this and they heard (I had the volume up really high) and they asked what I was watching and instead of saying what I was gonna say which was 'Oh, I'm watching A Ravenpaw Warriors MAP' I actually said 'Oh, I'm watching a Villainpaw Raven MAP'

[@voidopall548]

YES ITS FINALLY OUT! :D I’ve been waiting for this ever since I saw the map call! I’m exited to see how this looks :3

[@kali9399]

I still cant get over about how good this AU is!!! I watched it so many times and I really wanna say good job to everyone! It turned out so well and oml I cried ToT

[@thedarkoverlordofall]

Summary: Ravenpaw goes goth and it’s not a phase

[@killthebees2198]

I wish we were blessed to live with this as cannon

[@foxoftheshadows9272]

OH MY GOD- Everything is so beautiful, and the story is so great!! The designs and the animations were top, and the ending almost got me crying. The emotions were so palpable, and the backgrounds so amazing, I'm so impressed! The music is good, and goes well along. I love everything about this, amazing work, all animators!!

[@candlelight7600]

OH YEAH THIS IS AS AMAZING AS I HOPED IT TO BE HECK YEAH

[@theefallen9058]

Hi Candle!

[@KittenOfTheWoods]

YYYEEEESSSS!!!! ITS SO GOOD EVERYONE DID A GREAT JOB!

[@pinapplesonpizza1588]

And I thought nothing will top ideas and story in Prophecies Began... Oh, how foolish I was :,) I hope you'll make more AUs in the future. Also music, artist, thumbnails(offical one and submissions) and atmosphere were all great

[@kedicurly]

I didn’t even think this would be completed in all honesty so it’s amazing to see it’s finally done! I’m super happy you didn’t cancel it or anything because it was definitely worth the wait

[@moldypaw6134]

Tbh this one went rather smoothly for a map. Took around 2 months to complete when my previous maps were taking at least twice as much, so I'm pleasantly surprised

[@ashenfire749]

i clicked this literally so fast EDIT: THAT WAS AMAZING!!! Every part was beautifulll

[@sweeyangchen3710]

I saw the thing that was asking for parts for the map, and i almost feel proud of how good it is knowing i was there in the beginning.... im so goddamn bad at animating if i wasnt i would totally have signed up to this creative idea

[@willowdown3028]

ahhhhhh it’s here! I’m so thankful for this map! Everyone done such a good job!

[@voidvacancy6948]

Yeah I was waiting for this

[@artisticgarbage708]

I honestly loved the whole concept of this map. I am a sucker for evil characters and I'd love to know the full story of this. Great job, Moldy :)

[@sm0lcatfish]

I've never been so excited for a map, being honest. Even though I love my pure baby, there is no denying the sheer work spent on the animation, and the amazingly written au.

[@local_garage_enthusiast]

Wow this was absolutely amazing! Everyone did so well!

[@alyssabullock6421]

Im still shocked this doesnt have a million view, tbh. It's a genius idea

[@gavvronk9355]

i'm not crying u r crying but honestly I love this au so much, it's very interesting!! and everyone did so great

[@mbby1742]

Yes! I’ve been waiting for this M.A.P to come out! Ever since I saw the first few map parts, I’ve been counting down the days! Everyone did so amazing and this is definitely one of my favorite AU maps to be created❤️

[@chrysalisshard]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS MAP TO BE FINISHED FOR SO LONG!!!!!!!!! It’s amazing!

[@siena5959]

Oh my god... this AU is amazing. But it made me so sad. :(

[@prounce1358]

This map and AU is amazing. All of the animation styles of the different animators genially worked together. Definitely one of my favorite maps and au’s ever.

[@Cybog-Mantis]

This map is amazing!! I love the part with Ashfur's make-up company lol!

[@braver80]

Its done!! Its looks great and just WOW!!

[@Mikesh-]

I love RAVENPAW VILLAIN. I even have an idea for some raven VILLAIN map. This is definitely the best warriors fanfiction

[@DarlaIsSilly]

THE ASHFURS BLOND HAIR POSTER AT 3:08 BABAHHAHAHAAHHAAHHA

[@alanticq7136]

I loved the last thumbnail tho xD RavenPaw in the doge meme form wearing a yankee with no brim

[@ZEPHAINEx]

I think this is my favourite AU now, that was amazingly done

[@mataschmata]

WOW. Firestar and Greystripe crying over him at the end actually got me,, what a beautiful MAP

[@spotty7820]

Ugh, I wanna write a fanfic loosely based on this now. It's so amazing; everyone did an amazing job.

[@Lanarostisseraychicken]

This has gotta be the best AU I’ve seen so far, really gives me chills! The animators did so well!

[@hawkfrosttheownerofthebeau9576]

Actually I Think This AU Was Incredibly Original And Amazing! Congrats to every artist! It was amazing. A true MasterPiece!

[@lovetigers606]

Theres so much thought put into this and the art is amazing, I love this, well done! Almost makes me wish this was cannon lol

[@HannahTheInsomniac]

Omg everyone did amazing! This turned out so cool! I love the au ❤

[@s0pershiny]

this is nice and it was glad to participate in the thumbnail contest (vv late comment and im danny dog for context) everyone in the thumbnail and part participation did very well and deserve a praise + subscribe!

[@moris_floor_pizza4464]

So sorry for what my brother posted on here this is amazing work and one of my fav maps! :] villian ravenpaw is awesome

[@Theamazingspidermanfan]

I love the hair product sign hanging on the side of the building next to Scourge...love how it has ashfur and his long blonde hair lol

[@miko6217]

I was a back up for this amzazing map. This is a truly amzazing map

[@Faultliness]

Worth the wait 100%

[@Tigre_luz]

Woahhhhhhh AHHH IS IMPRESSIVE!!!!!!! OHHHH :0

[@lemonytrash584]

AaaAaAa This is an amazing map! This is my favorite Warrior Cats AU, I hope this map never gets forgotten, the animation and just everything is so beautiful!

[@albinomexicankurt]

Yaayyyyy it's here!!

[@CastorRae]

yes yes yes this is amazing! i was so excited for this map from the moment the map call went up. it's so great ahh i can't even vocalize it. i just love this. everyone did such a great job.

[@henrycheesecakepotato5042]

Chino did amazing! I love that they have hairdos!

[@meggidussmith1290]

Omg yes, a AU where Ravenpaw's brave and evil!

[@nothingfordarkness]

this is my favorite map now. the animation bops. the music bops. everything bops.the word bop bops

[@milosingleton1367]

easily one of my favorite au maps! everyone did such great work!

[@sunlitwaters]

I love this map! Everyone is underrated and I’m shocked! Beautifully done everyone! I love this au

[@hollyshadedraws3070]

Ack this MAP might be one of my favorites! The art is amazing, the tweening is pristine and the AU is so creative! I love the idea of a villain Ravenpaw, I haven't seen that before.

[@digitallysalty2316]

before I wasn't very interested in waiting on this map when it was out for calling but now- HoLy CRab I almost cried watching this because how amazing and well thought it is.I honestly wouldn't mind this as a book!Although I do love Ravenpaw as he is but still- 👏👏

[@redrum4944]

This map turned out so well, all the artists parts looked so amazing and fit well together, good job

[@zhyrny_hitler]

The part with Scourge sitting in front of Ravenpaw in city... Can you see that beautiful advertisement on the left side to Scourge? That's Ashfur😂

[@Lmswho]

I was playing WCUE and someone suggested this to me bc my rp name was clown ‘ carnival AND I LOVE THIS MAP EVERYONE DID SO GOOD