Chapter 1-Clouded Moon: Shifting Roots

[@blueskies81]

I'll be honest, hearing Moonkitti's voice as Rainstar was a jumpscare

[@KittiesByTheMillions]

I was so shocked despite knowing I burst out laughing enough to startle my family.

[@backbak100]

Lol, when I heard her voice I was like “Ugh, another annoying cat, an annoying person” *credits* “MOONKITTI IS RAINSTAR? SORRY IM SO SORRY MOONKITTI” is what I was like, and my puppy just barked when I said that so no one herd :>

[@shoam8255]

same I was like: moonkitti gets to be evil >:3

[@kamos548]

Love moonkitti Hate Rainstar

[@IDK098]

ikr

[@fragrantbeetsootsauce1324]

I adore Spottedshadow and Peachpaw's relationship, they don't feel like a mentor and apprentice, more like a couple of friends or a big sister with her younger sibling, really cute

[@solangegriffin5894]

You are so right about that. I agree with you 💖

[@sgtruru]

agreed, i was going to comment this exact thing.

[@solangegriffin5894]

@@sgtruru really?

[@madiluvsyou69]

FR

[@solangegriffin5894]

@@madiluvsyou69 really?

[@skystrike41508]

7:07 Hawkstar: "I do not bring any good news tonight" *Sad Poolpaw Noises*

[@zoe.b.8548]

poor pool paw :(

[@randomtraveler4149]

I have a headcanon at 8:45 Hawkstar realized they never mentioned Poolpaw-

[@randomtraveler4149]

@@ep1l3psy94 "I just became an apprentince today!" -Poolpaw

[@randomtraveler4149]

@@ep1l3psy94 It's cool

[@vixiyan2654]

I heard Pooppaw

[@texasred8424]

Rainstar sounds like she wants to talk to Elmstar's manager.

[@candicejokegetanystupider6804]

If Rainstar were a human, her name would be Karen and Frozenpaw (her niece) would be her bratty child that has a mental breakdown in the LEGO aisle at Walmart.

[@Robin.xxbinn]

It sounds like she wants to talk to the manager of all the clans.

[@raven_2911]

I would love to see Karenstar dominate the clans

[@allybennett284]

Yall just out here roasting moon 💀

[@Starlit_Onion]

@Ally Bennett "Hate the cat not the person" Well considering you didn't say anything about I have a new person on my hitlist

[@thebunnygamer9838]

No one: Goldenpelt: I'm going to be so incredibly toxic

[@schizobyers]

LMAO

[@timberdew]

PLEAAAASE 😭😭😭😭 LMAO

[@inrained]

yes your pfp is amazing

[@wjjekehdjs]

I LOVE YOUR PFP

[@jessysmum]

Heyo I don't know you but I love ur profile pic, Mammon's great

[@disloqate8063]

That scene when she said "Can a badger maul a warrior until his own mother can barley recognize him?" hit me really hard IDK why.

[@TADYR]

Hawkstar's VA really sells it there, and the animation is so pretty!

[@northstarcoyote6392]

Same

[@whitefang1400]

I think it was because Sunfire may have been her son. Dawnfrost wanted to give Hawkstar her condolences for Sunfire’s death. But we know one other cat died. This may imply that Sunfire was more to her than just another warrior.

[@TADYR]

@@whitefang1400 Yep! Sunfire is Hawkstar's son, Tennelle talks about it in his ShadowClan drawing a blank episode

[@orchidpawuwu335]

Hit me harder than that truck hit cinderpelt

[@Moonkitti]

This is so genuinely fantastic that it's hard for me to put it into words. The fact that we can have this level of professionalism and quality in an animated animal project like this is impressive on it's own... Water, Snapdragon, Avalon, Tennelle, and everyone else involved, you did great. ;;

[@kittyrainno2752]

And you did great as Rainstar 😁

[@wingedqueenlynx8380]

You guys have done great ❤

[@crystalmoonlgdc]

And you, my pal, did a really great job on voicing Rainstar.

[@tumbleturtles2451]

omg i love u as an evil charachter lol made me happy! suprized u didnt say "so is thunderclan undefend-d-d--d-d-d-d. i wouldnt attack thunderclan, look at this cute little heart on my forehead."

[@skylarlee9691]

Great job on voicing Rainstar (a bit of Tigerheartstar, Yellowfang, and normal Moonkitti in there!)

[@Cl0wn_01]

Most people: Rainstar is evil and strict, she must have a deep woman voice! Moonkitti: *HAH*

[@MAIRCA]

I feel like moonkitti's voice actually fits her! It sounds so arrogant! (Not moonkitti, Rainstar. It fits)

[@testerwulf3357]

@@MAIRCA Rainstar sounds so flamboyant and mocking, like the classical meangirl who thinks their better than everyone

[@emilyplett2871]

Rainstar's just arrogent not evil (Lol can't spell)

[@EmilyStars2036]

I love how we can all recognize the people voicing the characters! XD Moonkiti's voice is perfect.

[@zea_animates_it]

@@MAIRCA I agree

[@minkcoral]

Spottedshadow: *Casually snuggles with a cat from a different Clan in front of everyone* Everyone: I’m gonna pretend I didn’t see that.

[@NyctoLion]

Lol

[@moved7119]

Lmao

[@backbak100]

Imao lol SXD

[@justanmexicanappletun7371]

LMAO

[@xxsphynxnightmarexx7478]

XDDDDDDDD

[@alecrunner7914]

I know most of the comments will be about the gathering and everything but I want to point out the animation in the credits. Goldenpelt is following Spottedshadow from a distance, enough so she can’t see or hear him behind her. He looks proud and determined, even if you can’t see his face. Spottedshadow looks almost defeated, tired and sad. She seems to be pondering about something, oblivious to anything Goldenpelt is doing. She doesn’t notice him closing in on her. We already know he is manipulating Spottedshadow, but this animation really shows it in a way that most people would overlook. Like it’s from Spottedshadow’s POV.

[@annamorgan7232]

Pretty sure they used those animations from Tennele’s “Soldier Poet King” animation meme. He said that he animated Goldenpelt to look confident as he strode through his territory, while Spotty was looking downward, thoughtful, tired, and slightly melancholy as she strides through the moorlands at night. If you haven’t checked out Tennele’s “Soldier Poet King”, I’d highly recommend!

[@alovelydeadfish]

Aren't they the walk cycles from soldier poet king

[@annamorgan7232]

@@alovelydeadfish yeah, they are, but Golden’s tail is different from SPK.

[@annamorgan7232]

@Taylor_the_confused_potato Ah, sorry! Still getting used to it. Still haven’t figured out how to edit comments on mobile, though. I’ll change it as soon as I figure out how!

[@alecrunner7914]

I have watched the Poet soldier king meme and the drawing a Blanca episodes they made for the animation. He discribed both Spottedshadow and Goldenpelt’s walk, but the animation in the end doesn’t look the same to me, even If they are why put Goldenpelt behind Spotty from a distance?

[@anaselejan932]

Let’s admit, this project will unite us all, warrior cats fans or not. Edit: Feel free to disagree! But I’m glad some of you in the replies agree with me, this project is really good and I hope we’ll see some new faces in the fandom❤️

[@feathertail8996]

I have a throey that Spotty is only attreacted to cats with a lot of floof to make-up for her own lack of floof. Wildfur, Dawnfrost, Peachpaw, Mistysnow. All those are cats with a lot of floof. The reason why she doesn't like Goldenpelt is because he lacks floof.

[@zeethegodofcheese4933]

I support this theory wholeheartedly. Skinny cat likes the f l o o f

[@dragonshards8261]

YeSh

[@infinitepossibilities2862]

makes sense

[@amberfeather2780]

- gasp - you’re right!

[@lucianavillanuevagudino741]

😯

[@nugget8967]

Wolfthorn’s voice is so.... perfect is such a strange way. It’s not what I thought it would be, but I honestly love it

[@hannah-gm4bl]

same. i love it now that i heard it

[@kaitkatbar177]

The voice acting is top notch altogether

[@peepc1850]

idk why but it kinda reminds me of sykunno's voice but deeper

[@cosmox1x]

@@hannah-gm4bl And Elmstar, they're all so perfect x3

[@arex1072]

It was for me lol

[@Finchwing]

my goshh this fandom is so awesome ToT you guys did such an amazing job, made me feel like an old fan again watching nice warrior story animations ;o; so inspiring to see

[@foxbean4363]

I agree.. It definitely makes me grateful for this community. It's amazing to see how much people can collaborate to make things like this

[@yeet9546]

Agree with both of yall.

[@jasonguan132]

I agree! Plus this vid got 100k views which is well deserved. This project will be great, I just know it!

[@nightskye889]

I agree so much I NEED ANOTHER ONE TO LIVE

[@backbak100]

Yes, yes, yes yes YES! YOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@yourlocaldork4497]

I love how Goldenpelt hasn’t even had a line of dialogue and everyone already hates him XD Edit: This is a joke, obviously this is not how everyone views Goldenpelt

[@cdragon7583]

Yeah XD

[@jadetheace]

I think it’s because everyone knows what to expect from him

[@jittercritter]

I love him!! I love villains, I can’t wait for the inevitability devastating impact he’ll have on our girl

[@fizzydizzystudios4768]

This fact is true and I find it funny. I’m really looking forward to Goldenpelt tho.

[@SchnauzerMoon]

Ikr

[@chervilfire3228]

WHY IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT MOSSPAWS VOICE FITTING SO WELL WITH HER DESIGN.

[@longwaveforecasters]

Idk

[@isitlucia]

Moonkitti’s voice for Rainstar is pure perfection. It’s the right amount of the “Oh. I did not expect that.” And amazingly annoying with the dialogue.

[@michaelaporteous4743]

I couldn't agree more

[@mswolfy811]

It's just Moonkitti's normal voice but snarky and I love it I hate the character so much but it just makes me love the voice more cuz the voice helps that tone so amazingly

[@maryreilly8282]

purrrrrrrrrrfection

[@Rhiannon117]

Oh that’s who she voices

[@pixelpaw1725]

I cant agree more, i- i cant decide weather to like or not… 555 likes… urg such a difficult decision

[@ry4876]

If KZbin was just for warriors, this would be trending

[@backbak100]

Yea, sadly there is not WarriorTube

[@SillyString27]

But there IS a toothpasteTube, so be thankful for that

[@coromotosalomon7670]

@XWolfWorld X What really?! xD

[@lunalovegood4570]

Totally

[@rociotorresgalan8260]

Nobody's talking about how much Forestleaf's voice suits her????? I stan

[@fizzydizzystudios4768]

Here we stan Wubcake as Forestleaf

[@vin4518]

WE STAN SPOTTEDSHADOWxWILDFUR

[@backbak100]

ME STAN PEACHPAWXPOOLPAW

[@vin4518]

SPOTTEDSHADOW

[@user-pd4co1sl1j]

Forestleaf never even spoke in this episode wym lol.

[@insanityonsteroids]

"Can a badger maul a warrior until his own mother can barely recognise him?!" That gave me chills man-

[@layla_lps1965]

SAME

[@M00nB3e]

Yeah-

[@bananabird69]

FR

[@rejta858]

Scary stuff

[@kermitonyoutube2128]

Tbh I think it was HawkStar that did it, or if it shredded them then it would have to be either Bloodclan came bak with bone as their lead or a dog ripped them or a rabid bever

[@roserredd3563]

No one gonna talk about how peach paw is like “I know you loOoOvE him” AHHH it’s just so perfect, I love how spotted shadow and wild fur are so cute together and they look like proud parents and they turn away and blush and- AHHH this is amazing❤️

[@lionlover4296]

Yeeesss they are so cute together

[@tabataba9986]

@Aidan Simpson lol ikr

[@shinyshade8026]

Peachpaw saying "There aren't enough cute Shadow Clan apprentices" just made me laugh! Oh Peachpaw is 50% Fluff and 50% cute in this episode

[@harperthegoblin]

Peach and Spotty are awesome together.

[@lemoncardboard3270]

Lol I’m so stupid I thought their name was Beechpaw lmao but I agree haha

[@THE_littleguy14]

Lol, no, Peachpaw is 70% fluff at this point

[@ecouity3327]

I don’t really get the joke lol..

[@jittercritter]

@@ecouity3327 I think it was a playful jab at Spottedshadow and Wildfur’s relationship. Like “why do you get a cute Shadowclan boyfriend and I don’t?”

[@AGR04]

The chemistry between Hawkstar and Elmstar is so cute. The fact that he is pained to see her so so distraught, and that although she rejects his sympathy, it's hard for her to push him away at the same time. This may be a stretch, but...is Elmstar the secret father of Sunfire?? Is his pained look more than just sympathy, but also heartbreak?? Just speculating. If their relationship is purely platonic, that is perfect too :)

[@moved2799]

It’s never been said, I’ve been a patreon of StarClan Battles, and he’s only had 2 mates, one mate to have Rowanstorm, and his most recent mate to truly love, since he’s homosexual. I think they’re just really good friends, and it’s totally platonic

[@otterbanana1556]

Or there brothers because like twig and violet and they kept it a secret and they don’t know and Sun fire will learn it in StarClan and tell Rowan storm and in the clip dawn frost said “I want to say something to hawk star I knew sun fire well” 🤷‍♀️

[@moved2799]

@@otterbanana1556 Incorrect, just because dawnfrost said that doesn't confirm anything. They could be border friends, since thunder and shadow border with each other. I don't think they are siblings, i doubt Sunfire and Rowanstorm have any relation.

[@otterbanana1556]

@@moved2799 ok

[@lucasmakelberge2750]

I would love it more if its purely platonic tbh

[@effieb2837]

not to be dramatic, but I would DIE for Elmstar. he is the SWEETEST FRIEND

[@fallenflame1940]

SAME HES MY FAVE

[@purplepawdraws442]

omg rainstar is now my favorite character just because of her attitude and the fact that Moonkitti voices her

[@shrimpzystinkies]

“ Beauty before age” THAT IS WHY RAINSTAR IS MY FAV NOW

[@randomalex5119]

Omg I almost died when I heard her!

[@northstarcoyote6392]

Unpopular opinion, but I dislike her. It is interesting to see a Clan leader with a different personality, though.

[@randomalex5119]

@@northstarcoyote6392 same

[@_ok4aii]

"Beauty before age, of course" ~Moonkitti 2020

[@ccowpoke]

LMAO STOP

[@abidaabida1624]

wait the river clan leader was MOONKITTI? they played it so well i didnt even recognize them.

[@bombintheseeinq]

moonkitti: aged

[@layla_lps1965]

exactly

[@rowanheart8122]

The ending credits of the silhouettes of Spottedshadow walking tiredly and Goldenpelt walking behind her gives me chills. And I love all the foreshadowing and set up. Like how eager Rainstar is to dismiss the deaths of two ShadowClan warriors as from a badger, how Dawnfrost and Wolfthorn look at eachother when they first see eachother at the gathering, with Wolfthorn watching Dawnfrost intently and Dawnfrost trying to ignore Wolfthorn. But after a few minutes, they look at eachother fondly. The fireflies casting the gathering in an orange light is just how I imagine gatherings to look light. "Beauty before age" Rainstar savage. Also all the leaders have visible scars except for Rainstar. Hazelstar and Elmstar have torn ears, and Hawkstar's scar is a bit obvious. But Rainstar is also scarred, it's just a little less visible especially to people who don't know about how Frozenpool treated her and Iceclaw(that's his name, right?)

[@solangegriffin5894]

I really think that it looked very interesting and very fascinating to see that

[@iexistyes_]

I think Rainstar sent a river clan warrior to kill the two shadow clan ones, or she did it herself. I’m calling it now!

[@solangegriffin5894]

@@iexistyes_ cool

[@annamorgan7232]

@@iexistyes_ looks like Rainstar’s shadow/silhouette

[@rowanheart8122]

@@iexistyes_ it was probably Iceclaw

[@zofiusz7099]

2 years and we are still waiting for second episode

[@izaander_123]

😞

[@peacefulkitty-9053]

Yep..😢

[@Omega_WoIf]

Yeah… but at least they’re working hard on it!

[@juliaswierzewska2583]

Yea😭😭😭

[@LifeInSonaria]

@@Omega_WoIfAre they? I have legit thought the project was abandoned

[@chessiruu6505]

POV: You just watched the trailer for the 90 millionth time as you anxiously await for the premiere

[@oliviab.9194]

I wear this same hat

[@roibiiin]

yes

[@evelynnefritzsching2467]

Same

[@ravensixxle]

Yes

[@starcycle4308]

XD

[@jaelyyymar8071]

I love how when Redleaf is announced, Wolfthorn is looking at Dawnfrost with pity and sadness. Not anger, or hope. He feels awful she didn’t achieve her dream, not hopeful she will leave with him or angry it came out for nothing. I love Wolfthorn already.

[@fabplays6559]

I think it was more that Brackenfoot died. Brackenfoot was Dawnfrost's father.

[@quicksilverchaos4122]

@@fabplays6559 To be fair, Dawnfrost never had any kind of relationship with her father and is stated to have felt excitement after he died, with the thought that she might get the position, though she was ashamed to have felt it.

[@fabplays6559]

QuicksilverChaos Oh! Very interesting stuff, I like the unusual approach to typical tropes.

[@testerwulf3357]

@@fabplays6559 Yea, her father only had kittens to have kittens (something about doing it to fill his duties?)..he didn't love his mate nor his kits being distant from them, the cold shoulder kind of guy

[@hi.587]

The late Christmas gift we all desperately needed

[@harperthegoblin]

The subtle touch of Wolfthorn and dawnfrost looking away from each other when Spotty and Wild snuggle is so awesome. It's the subtle touches that make this so good.

[@itshardbeingthefavourite6804]

Okay, but like, why does Wolfthorn sound so perfect? Like- I'd trust him with my life? As well as Wildfur?? Was that intentional???

[@shibastudios2445]

ikr it’s just like Sol

[@cheyennes4221]

Ikr they did such a good job choosing voices for the characters

[@northstarcoyote6392]

And Elmstar

[@MatiNuva1724]

I bet WolfThorn already has simps Cannot blame 'em tho-

[@FabledHorizon]

I literally was thinking the same thing. Their voices are so Soothing. I would definelty trust wolfthorn and Wildfur with my life, ANY DAY!

[@kichipoppi140]

Not going to lie, I DID NOT expect Rainstar's voice to be that high pitched 😂 it was a nice surprise though Edit: Ahhh so it was Moonkitti. Okay now that makes sense. I like it though 😄

[@nollowollo]

I’m trying with all my strength to take Rainstar seriously but the fact that Moonkitti is voicing her just makes me see her as a small adorable baby

[@littlefox_100]

Yus

[@FuzzySockZ]

Same lmaoo

[@michaelaporteous4743]

But she does the role well

[@nollowollo]

@@michaelaporteous4743 yes she does

[@solar3027]

Omg same

[@theletter_A]

*me* "I love sunfire! I can't wait to see him interact in the series!" *Sunfire is dead before the first episode* *me* " *oh ok* "

[@iamxpresso8346]

I'm confused. Why does everyone know what's going on? Is there a book I'm supposed to read?

[@Weirdanimalboy]

@@iamxpresso8346 Tennelle Flowers did a bunch of videos displaying character histories throughout the story, as well the Patreon for this project has a lot of in depth character studies

[@fallenflame1940]

@@iamxpresso8346 omg ikr, everyone knows more than the episode tells you! They even know spoilers somehow??

[@PurgatoryProductions1]

redtail type beat

[@theletter_A]

@@PurgatoryProductions1 FOUL

[@keqing292]

"There aren't enough cute shadow clan apprentices" 😂

[@samanthahavixbeck6490]

IKR?! It’s that touch of humour that rly gets me, I was just thinking that Peach totally sounded like a middle school kid gettin her flirt on ;3

[@Amanecer458]

Peachpool

[@moved7119]

Like mentor like apprentice

[@resonance4804]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate all the attention to detail with the characters? All the cats react to everything being said, even if it’s not directed at them, and you can easily tell how they feel about it. I learned so much about the characters just by seeing how they respond to things. Some of them are so subtle, like a sideways glance or a raised eyebrow but it just adds so much.

[@susiepilled]

yeah ikr!!

[@art-n-animals6724]

IKR- EVERYTIME I WATCH IT THERES SOMETHING NEW!

[@art-n-animals6724]

Like at the part of "How are you guys- "we are... Good" Inbetween "we are" and "good" dawnfrost subtly shakes her head then nods after he says good!

[@feshadre305]

Everyone:*concerned about the cats that were torn to shreds* Me: *IT WAS A LAWN MOWER*

[@gold3n.ros3s]

YO THAT'S WHAT I THOUGHT AT FIRST-

[@cynthiawilkinson3341]

LOL

[@lunalovegood4570]

Lol

[@BeanKally]

Wait what if it’s true-

[@suchomimustenerensis]

HUMANS WHYYYYYYYYYYYY

[@dani_manic]

Watching this after the lore change makes me... Feel.... Weird... But i can't wait for the first episode with the new lore to come out!

[@mollymichalak5130]

“I urge you-“ “It’s was a badger! We ran one from river clan just this morning!” “Hold your tongue you prideful toad! *THIS PART*

[@babybanjo1358]

LMAP

[@aquita1ne90]

@@babybanjo1358 l m a p

[@Ash-yl3zc]

I was waiting for someone to put her in her place

[@jae1147]

Spottedshadow: *races past him* Goldenpelt: ...and I took that personally

[@lunalovegood4570]

Lol

[@dragonshards8261]

lol didnt even take a glance

[@eeveepersoproductions1694]

XD Yesss

[@Blossomeclipse44]

Lol

[@leafybreeze1078]

Up until this point I had completely forgotten that moonkitti was the villain and *my god* does she play that role well, overall loved the animation and the people that voice acted the characters, thank you for making today even better than I thought

[@cosmox1x]

Yeah, the way she says stuff fits Rainstar's personality so well! And as for the rest of the stuff you said... y e s

[@bloopthecat5181]

Ikr the voice of moon is perfect for rainstar

[@itz_cinnamon6826]

@@bloopthecat5181 I love ur name :3

[@blaketheflake9224]

Forestleaf’s voice was just perfect 😍

[@flosseagan8542]

Ikr!

[@Inno4138]

“Hmph, RiverClan camp is *Always* well-guarded” Yea sure you reincarnated cat version of a moody teenager.

[@averyscott9467]

Breezepelt: you called?

[@oliviathewolf255]

@@averyscott9467 Lmao XD

[@aquita1ne90]

@@averyscott9467 BREEZEPELT!!

[@tackxzverin6433]

FACTS

[@Dg-nk5it]

She said that because SHE is the one who killed them! I think.

[@PatchesStudios]

I can not express my adoration of this entire project, the characters are well thought out and have distinct personalities, designs NEVER fail to be SO GORGEOUS I just cannot even- it's all so perfect and is probably going to become one of the best things the fandom has ever seen

[@acebf_]

This is incredible- I’m not even into Warriors anymore but like- D a n g

[@isabellp.5730]

Same, the talent is 💯

[@acebf_]

@@isabellp.5730 for real

[@acebf_]

@sweeze w o A h

[@acebf_]

@sweeze W o AH

[@viktor_ious7182]

@@acebf_ w O a H

[@Steamedcatfish]

Holy moly I saw this 2 years ago, and forgot about it. I forgot exactly how amazing this episode was! And just somehow it ended up in my recommended.

[@shinkoryu14]

This is really well put together, the characters are all very expressive, and in twelve minutes it does a really great job introducing most of the main cast, hinting at their relationships with one another (such as the obvious strain between Wolfthorn and Dawnfrost, and the easy closeness between Spottedshadow and Peachpaw), and introducing conflict with Hawkstar's dire warning... and the reactions from the other leaders give us a pretty good glimpse of their personalities. (I like that Hazelstar is polite enough to acknowledge Hawkstar's warning, but can't quite resist throwing out a cocky dismissive comment of his own, whether from legitimate lack of concern or to make WindClan seem stronger. And Elmstar clearly wants to say something to comfort Hawkstar, but when she flinches away he respects her desire to be alone with her grief... and you can see a momentary flash of guilt from her at taking out her grief over her loss and anger at Rainstar and Hazelstar on him.) Kudos also goes to the voice actors, they all did really well. It's interesting to hear some of these familiar voices in such a different context, like Tom who is usually pretty boisterous playing someone so subdued and serious as Hazelstar. Moonkitti is absolutely devouring the scenery as Rainstar, and it fits the character spot on. I also really love the voices for Peachpaw and Forestleaf in particular. Peachpaw sounds young and sweet, and Forestleaf has the perfect mix of a beautiful and threatening. Can't wait to see what the future holds for this project! Sorry Working Partners is forcing you guys to have to retool it to avoid DMCA nonsense, but there is clearly a lot of pride and passion going into this, and I know you'll continue to make a fantastic product.

[@gabimcclurkin6074]

I wonder what the monster that killed Sunfire was???

[@ivystar2823]

Preach

[@somebody_ate_alaska]

Moment of silence for Poolpaw, my man never got this name announced.

[@dragonshards8261]

OH YEAH LOL I FORGOT ABOUT THAT

[@Robin.xxbinn]

But are we gonna forget Icepaw who wasn’t even mentioned :(

[@elmonpawz4843]

OHHH Poolpaw nuu!

[@rejta858]

Pool Paw got mentioned

[@BEhSTaES_R_sLaY]

@@rejta858 not when they introduced the apprentices

[@humangarbage3019]

I would trust Elmstar with my life,also HIS LITTLE *HEAD-SHAKE* AAAA Redleaf as well,his little tail flick is so cute.

[@azrele2973]

@Sofia Cinnamon 5:44 I think

[@testerwulf3357]

@Sofia Cinnamon 4:48 probably haha

[@campingdonny]

I love it. It's so great and when Rainstar said" Yes, lets begin the Gathering." Moon's voice caught me off my guard great voices to everyone. Edit Rainstar is has the sassiest voice every (No offense to Moon in any way)

[@pyrrhus1129]

Theory: In the trailer, the shadow of a beast looms over the characters. This is likely the same beast as the one Hawstar mentions and the one in the theme song. This shadow is also seen on the original cover of Moonrise, where, if you don't remember, a mountain lion is the main villain. What if the beast that killed Sunfire and Breezeheart is a mountain lion... Edit: It's bear, or at least it was in the original script.

[@annamorgan7232]

If you look in the trailer, it seems the cat stalking Sun and Breeze is Rainstar, based on the shape of the silhouette. Might be wrong, but I’m just guessing based on the trailer.

[@TheRibottoStudios]

I'm guessing its a bear from the silhouette

[@pyrrhus1129]

@@TheRibottoStudios That's what I thought first too, but it's oddly similar to the one on the cover of Moonrise, so I thought it was worth it to point it out

[@lpspeanutbutterproductions2453]

(Possible Spoilers? I’m not sure how many people have watched Tennelles video pages on the characters, so if you haven’t go do that before reading) For me personally I don’t think it’s either a mountain lion or a bear, like many people are guessing (well sorta, I’ll get back to this). I think it’s a certain character that you will probably only know about is you watch Tennelle’s Wolfthorn video. In the video Tennelle talks about a character named Brother (or Brother of a Starless night) and he spends some time with Wolfthorn while he was away from the clans. Wolfthorn when going back to the clans feels like Brother never left, even though they had taken different paths. And when looking at the shadow in the trailer that followed the patrol bois, it looked extremely similar to the shadow of Brother shown in Tennelles video! So, it seems like Wolfthorn wasn’t wrong about him feeling followed. Though the shadow shown in the into didn’t look that much like Brother, which means either two things to me. One: The shadow was purposely drawn like a different animal to throw people off. Or... Two: Brother has the ability of controlling over animals and maybe even cats, and is using that power to get some beast to kill the clan cats. Though there is that third option, which is “its not Brother” which I definitely don’t think is true. There’s just too many hints that’s it’s him, or he’s involved in it somehow.

[@xxblackdahliaxx6490]

@@lpspeanutbutterproductions2453 That would be really interesting, I'd love to see Brother for real in an episode. @Everyone in this thread pretty much. But let's not forget that it would likely not even be Rainstar either. It was said by Tennelle himself that Iceclaw does all the dirty work- even sneaking off to twoleg place to find Kittypets and small dogs to kill. Rainstar would likely not want to get her paws dirty.

[@Thedragonpaint]

The way Spotted shadow and wild fur's faces light up when they see each other 😍 wholesome

[@lionlover4296]

Spotted shadow x Wildfur 🌹🌹🌹

[@QuotesForYouDaily]

Claim your 'Marking a historic moment in the Warriors fandom' here

[@atree9284]

Claimed

[@hi.587]

Claimed

[@PatchesStudios]

Gladly claimed

[@Jtheartnerd]

Eeeeeeeee

[@aslan5601]

Claimed

[@axelf9947]

Swiftmask is such a mood. He was watching Spottedshadow and Wildfur be all lovey-dovey with an angry frown, but he still ain't gonna say a word to anyone about it.

[@dragonstouch1042]

You know, if Swiftmask is a “I don’t agree with it, but it isn’t my business” type of cat, he’d definitely rise up my list for Riverclan warriors

[@jittercritter]

@@dragonstouch1042 He’s Riverclan

[@issacsgarden9743]

Also Timber and Peach’s interaction is so much more playful when you realize Timber is Peach’s older brother.

[@The_Mind_Electric_number_1_fan]

I'm sorry whoes timber I forgot XD

[@The_Mind_Electric_number_1_fan]

Hey who's timber I forgot lol

[@starstrixx_owl]

@@The_Mind_Electric_number_1_fan it's timberleg the brown cat you see at the beginning

[@The_Mind_Electric_number_1_fan]

@@starstrixx_owl thanks

[@The_Mind_Electric_number_1_fan]

@@starstrixx_owl both the new lore and just the fact that this is the first chapter is throwing me off. Plus it took me a couple days to watch the live stream becuse I couldn't catch it live

[@katec708]

bruh... hawkstar's face changing from stoic to somber the second she was alone on the high branch HURT me

[@testerwulf3357]

Keeping a brave tough face must of been hard..It cracked a bit before all the leaders left and elmstar looked so sympathetic!

[@blink997]

*hawkstar hugging intensifies*

[@kahlifontaine6950]

Elmstar shaking his head is possibly the cutest thing I've ever seen

[@tyarawilliams8492]

Ikr

[@cloudpuff4577]

YES

[@zephyr4864]

Elmstar is adorable

[@anachronist420]

Ahhhh, yes! At least I'm not the only one thinking that!

[@blink997]

Best leader ever! Change my mind

[@woodlow1676]

It's a crime KZbin didn't recommend this to me sooner! My dream of an animated warrior cats story is coming true and I can tell that this one is only going to get better! :D

[@VivianaSilverback]

It's not warrior cats anymore lol It has different lore now

[@Thedragonpaint]

I love how Wildfur doesn't sugarcoat it and just gets straight to the point and calls GoldenPelt a peice of sh- XD

[@eidolonetchings9134]

I love how clear it is that all these cats have histories and pre-existing relationships.

[@mcytfan1415]

MY THOUGHTS: Peachpaw and Spottedshadow have a HELLA cute friendship Goldenpelt seems to be a grump! He should hang out with Jayfeather! Wildfur is baby. MOONKITTI AS RAINSTAR IS FRICKING FANTASTIC HOLY HECK!!!!! All the designs are epic!

[@thishuman1621]

Yes Moonkitti killed it!

[@movedtothreemoonwatchers]

I think Mosspaw is babee too!!! (But yes, Moonkitti as Rainstar was just... (Chef kiss)

[@mossyberryjuice9340]

100% agreed!

[@mcytfan1415]

@Wowie Zowie Goldenpelt: *exists* Jayfeather: *where's my death berries, I hope he's hungry*

[@itz_cinnamon6826]

@@mcytfan1415 Lmao

[@marnawohlfeld6438]

When is the next chapter? it’s been 3 years.

[@chishiyaspartna3433]

Hawkstar: *insulting Rainstar* Me: You go pal 💅🙈 - “I think- there aren’t enough ShadowClan apprentices!” miSs GiRl oOP

[@BeanKally]

XD

[@crumchylettuce]

Poolpaw: I still can’t believe Sunfire is dead. He was a great warrior. Breezeheart: 👁👄👁

[@dragonshards8261]

LOL POOR BREEZE BOI

[@Lost_Eclipse]

@@dragonshards8261 Breeze Bois are always forgotten or hated. no one gives love to Breeze Bois :')

[@arieslopez4996]

FRRR (this dragon shards on my phone)

[@WooffzTheCoon]

Breezeheart from the grave: dude…

[@Bingus_boingus810]

Wolfthorn's voice actor is perfect for him

[@mckinleymrshll]

This is why I am proud to be apart of this fandom. Everything in this episode, from the large details to the diminutive, is put together so captivatingly. It was like my eyes were glued to the screen! Thank you Tennelle and/or anybody who contributed to this masterpiece. Catch 'ya on the flip side, McKinley

[@balladbeetle]

I was expecting Rainstars voice to be sharp and intimidating. Then I heard Moonkitti's voice and I was rolling!😂

[@ednaescoto76]

Did anyone get shiver down there spine when she said “can badger maul warrior until her own mother can Bareilly recognize her”

[@RossThePuppyCat]

esp cause hawks their mother :(

[@lyxacii]

Sorry, I don't understand stupid.

[@Ash-yl3zc]

@@lyxacii Theres really no need to be offensive. So they made some grammar mistakes, so what?

[@cynthiawilkinson3341]

Yup

[@cynthiawilkinson3341]

Rude

[@theshaddowedsnow6838]

Man I love this and the voice acting, and I was simultaneously anticipating and was thrown off by Moonkitti voicing Rainstar

[@insertnamehere4710]

wait what

[@oliviab.9194]

@@insertnamehere4710 Idk. I'm assuming this person is maybe a patreon?????

[@otterbanana1556]

Menacing rain star as moonkitti

[@aslan5601]

Yea I expected some low, raspy voice but honestly Moonkitti oddly is a perfect fit for Rainstar

[@otterbanana1556]

So I’m not the only one creepily waiting for it

[@sarahsobx]

Every cat’s like: “Great StarClan, i can’t believe Sunfire’s dead.....“ *Sad Breezeheart noises*

[@dragonshards8261]

ikr

[@mel3216]

But Breezeheart dead to :/

[@sarahsobx]

@@mel3216 ikr lol

[@kingced741]

I like Hawkstar's reaction to the genuine respect and seriousness HazelStar and how he didn't even make a dig about her situation.

[@alecrunner7914]

Hazelstar lost his daughter, remember? Whitebelly was killed by a fox. Hazelstar would never shame a grieving parent for an outburst, in fact he probably thought of Whitebelly when Hawkstar mentioned Sunfire.

[@kingced741]

@@alecrunner7914 my man this is episode 1 please link me my bro

[@canned.flowers]

I honestly didn’t expect Rainstar to have such a high pitched voice... but it’s amusing in a good way

[@fabplays6559]

Moonkitti is awesome! :)

[@sweetflower5174]

I don’t know what the Thunderclan leaders name is but I will protect him with my life! He seems so sweet!

[@DearJulietWhyRomeo]

Big baby boi Elmstar

[@Spectorwing]

@Fox Tales elmstar protection squad! I love it!

[@MatiNuva1724]

We need that sweet grandpa in Our lifes

[@galaxydeathskrill5607]

Count me in

[@Starlit_Onion]

Rainstar: "Beauty before age of course" Elmstar: *speaks before hawkstar* Me: "so elmstar is hotter than hawkstar ok ok..."

[@numberjacksoctonauts7138]

I think Rainfall was just being prideful and the other captains just went when they were ready.

[@Starlit_Onion]

@Numberjacks Octonauts It's called a joke

[@backbak100]

I always laugh at “River can *PRROSTPERS!* this green-leaf”

[@boyinblue.]

I just came back to watch again and it makes me cringe, moonkitti makes rain a bit awkward/over dramatic and it's hilarious.

[@testerwulf3357]

@@boyinblue. Apparently that's how they want rain to be! Flamboyant, showy, and a splash of arrogance/rudeness.

[@berengerdietiker22]

It's nice to see Shadow Clan with a female leader for a change. River Clan's leader radiates arrogance, and her voice is so grating! She sounds like an anime character, actually.

[@queensara8554]

That would be moonkittie, she is the best lol

[@emilybland8696]

U mean moonkitti right?

[@playdoughmaster808]

Moon being Rainstar fits perfectly, she just has so much sas

[@karinaakrap9443]

why is no one talking about Forestleaf's voice? it's just so great

[@Ebonyfire]

Yeah i think it works great with her character

[@Halxq]

I commented this on Wolfthorn’s vid, but I wanted to share my theory here: What if Brother/Brother of a starless night was the murderer of Sunfire and Breezeheart? Here’s my clues: 1. Tennelle and his crew wouldn’t just abandon a charcater, it doesn’t seem like something they would do. 2. "and although Wolfthorn came to trust Brother, he never really knew what Brother wanted from him, or even exactly what Brother was. Wolfthorn couldn't be sure that even after they parted ways, Wolfthorn thought he could catch glimpses of the massive black cat in his shadow." What if Brother wanted to follow him back to the clans? What if the reason why Elmstar found a strange scent on SC’s border because of Brother being a loner/not a cat (ex: "or what exactly Brother was"). 3. Why would they make Wolfthorn so suspicious if nothing was up with Brother? Like it was implied he wasn’t sure what he wanted from him, and he saw glimpses of him when going back to the clans. Hm... sus! 4. The silhouette following Sunfire and Breezeheart seemed like Brother’s silhouette, though I could be wrong. That’s my theory!! Ima be so surprised if it’s canon-

[@SunnyBur]

This is EXACLY what I was thinking! My reasoning didn’t go very far beyond that the silhouette resembled Brother. I also recalled that Wolfthorn kept seeing a large black cat on his way back to the clans and the trailer shows Brother more than once.

[@sheeprose7383]

@@SunnyBur oh my God u r absolutely right

[@michellekent1289]

Were can we find this video with brother?

[@dragonshards8261]

i heard snap dragon say it was a bear so........sorry if im bursting ur bubble that what i heard might not be cannon any more! if ya wanna know where i heard that it was in ep 3 or 2 of oh snap

[@brandonpierson3510]

OMG! Maybe but those are really good reasons I never thought of it like that

[@pyrrhus1129]

I'm so excited about this! I'm a huge fan of so many of the people working on this project and seeing them collaborate, animate, and voice a project together is a dream come true! Thank you so much for putting so much time and effort into this, I'm so excited to watch this!

[@pinkajou656]

Agreed!

[@fablednorth3011]

who isn't excited 😆

[@rudyproductions1226]

Everyone be like: Rainstar❤️ And I’m here like: Elmstar❤️

[@northstarcoyote6392]

Same And Wildfur ❤️

[@reverieprince]

i’m here like: wolfthorn❤️

[@ladyvulpin]

Peachpaw❤️

[@itz_cinnamon6826]

Peachfloof ❤️

[@lucasmakelberge2750]

nono not love for rainkitti its berries for the rainkitti

[@MelonTartVA]

I hope this is still being worked on. I know my friends and I have been waiting for the next episode for a while.

[@scribblelid2589]

can’t believe ill be able to say i was here when this epic series premiered their first episode

[@rebecca2903]

I feel like a lot of other voice acting things just don’t completely click right. But the voice acting in this is STUNNING! It isn’t awkward in the least bit and sounds really nice and natural!

[@moaPro]

I think some of the audio quality could be improved, but other then that I think it works well

[@jjohnson8549]

I forgot Moonkitti voiced Rainstar and it gave me whiplash.

[@susiepilled]

ANZMS

[@quesospoon3787]

The subtle head shake that Dawnfrost gives at 2:22 is just really nice-

[@platypusbunneh]

I DIDN'T EVEN NOTICE THAT Great detail. And great catch.

[@jittercritter]

Yeah, I wonder what she was asking him to hide?

[@raijyn2452]

I never noticed that before!

[@Nobblost]

THE THUNDERCLAN LEADER IS MY FAVOURITE PLSS HE IS SO WHOLESOME

[@FabledHorizon]

Yeah he's an awesome and honorable leader. My least favorite is Rainstar. BUT MOONKITTI VOICEACTING AS HER IS SOOOO FUNNY.

[@TRISKELKION]

I got such a surprise when I heard Rainstars voice. I thought her voice would've been deep and husky but honestly her cannon voice is way better. The animation is absolutely gorgeous, the voice acting and designs.

[@fanpet3912]

I look forward to continuing to follow this project. Not for the people, but for the product.

[@riiversins]

So I’m low-key starting a Rainstar hate club who’s with me? But for real, I can’t wait to see how much damage she causes and how the plot will develop

[@hannah-gm4bl]

ikr. she’s so annoying lol- moonkitti did great with her voice

[@beccacroce7380]

I think I expect a similar effect to Anemy from Feral Pride, but not as strongly since Moonkitti's voicing her.

[@frostycrow5023]

A prideful toad

[@lexibutkovich175]

I can already tell this is gonna be epic

[@sydkitty9832]

10:30 Love the subtle differences in Spotted and Peach’s walk cycles. Peach’s is more bouncy and excited while Spotted’s is more grounded and flat. Really reflects on who they are as characters :)

[@Functionally_Extinct]

I'm just going to be doing a POV of Spottedshadow from 2:10 to 3:01 and I honestly don't know what I am doing... The island were full a flickering fireflies, illuminating the shadows of cats. Spottedshadow stepped quickly onto the slippery tree that was a bridge to the island, scanning the crowd with Peachpaw beside her. She spotted some the cats whom she were searching for, wondering where Wildfur was. Perhaps Shadowclan were coming late this full moon. She shrugged it off, for now it was a blessing to be with her friends. "Dawnfrost! Thornheart!" Spottedshadow called out, happy to see the cream she-cat and brown tabby tom as she padded toward where they were sitting. "How have you been?" "It's been too long, Spottedshadow." Thornheart replied, his ears going back a bit. He exchanged a quick glance with Dawnfrost, the kind Spottedshadow knew had been drilled into almost every cat here: Don't reveal much information of your clan, anyone could plan an attack and use that knowledge against you. "We have been......." Thornheart paused. "Good." Dawnfrost gave a slight nod, and Spottedshadow suspected something had happened, but Dawnfrost changed the subject quickly. "Who's this, Spottedshadow?" Dawnfrost asked, amused. "Did Hazelstar give you another apprentice already?" She teased lightly. "He did!" Spottedshadow replied, smiling. "Peachpaw has been my apprentice for a few moons now. I would have told you sooner, but Hazelstar and Forestleaf have been keeping me from gatherings lately." She quickly changed the subject, knowing it would be awkward to discuss it in front of Peachpaw. "How are your apprentices?" She asked. "They both became warriors today." Thornheart said, pride glimmering in his eyes. "Larkwing and Aspenbreeze. We're so proud of them." Dawnfrost nodded, flicking her tail. "They will be strong warriors of Thunderclan." Dawnfrost mewed. Spottedshadow purred. "With you as mentors, what else could they be?" For a few moments, there were only the hubbub of voices as cats shared news and enjoyed the temporary peace. Spottedshadow wished she could just have this relative peace forever. Soon, pawsteps sounded, and the scent of Riverclan drifted over. AAAAAND.... CUT. Hope you liked reading this, I am sorry if this stuff is inaccurate. Heh....... my writing is horrible.

[@xeclipticwolfx8763]

"Hold your tongue you prideful toad!" Damn. Rainstar just got vibe checked faster than Breezheart and Sunfire did

[@snowyvoidproductionsxx]

Oooooh Nice one

[@JustAnotherSatanist]

"You look terrible Hawkstar! Don't you Shadowclan cats ever groom yourselves?" Me: SPEAK FOR YOURSELF 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@alphaellie]

I just thought Elmstar was a type of cat with shaggy fur 😆

[@old8761]

This was too good. The animation is so smooth, the voice acting perfect, and did anyone catch the Soldier Poet King walk animations at the end for Spottedshadow and Goldenpelt? Ahhhh I so wish I could’ve auditioned for this, it was amazing.

[@Cat-Tea-Nights]

can we just take a second to embrace that Moonkitti was the sassy leader's voice

[@sodaboi2154]

Peachpaw’s little jump gave me LIFE I’m so happy this series’s first chapter is already out!!! ^^