TO THE BLADE || Complete Stonefur & Hollyleaf MAP

After 3 years it's finally complete!
Thanks everyone for showing interest through the years!
And thanks to the participants for making this project come to life
This is project follows Stonefur and Hollyleaf finding out that they're halfclan and how their struggles with it.
This is an au where Stonefur watches Hollyleaf from Starclan and connects with her through their similar backgrounds of being born Halfclan.
They both go through the same experience but they act upon it differently.
Original script: docs.google.com/document/d/1P...
Character designs: docs.google.com/document/d/16...
PARTICIPANTS
Part 1 - viruswolf
Part 2 - Koheina & dark-yard
Part 3 - suSanTofu
Part 4 - Ignis Felis
Part 5 - Yeshika
Part 6 - Goldenwing
Part 7 - Tr33
Part 8 - Bosley Boz
Part 9 - DrBubbles & Sprinting Snail Studios
Part 10 - JooRamsey
Part 11 - ursiday
Part 12 - Blufyrein
Part 13 - Kloncey
Part 14 - Ghost to poltergeist, Dark-yard, kindlethistle
Part 15 - Mobiusghost
Part 16 - suSanTofu & Dark-yard
Part 17 - cy-raven
Part 18 - kindlethistle
Part 19 - NagalieArt
Part 20 - KimSxxiny
Part 21 - Pale Blank/Dark-yard
Part 22 - Blazewhisker
Part 23 - Shelly Key
Part 24 - Leucoves
Part 25 - Luyeshin
Part 26 - Morning Whisker
Part 27 - Pyralis
Part 28 - Kittson
Part 29 - ketrade
Part 30 - Kimi Cook
Part 31 - BeastyBby
Part 32 - BeastyBby
Part 33 - Pockypups
Part 34 - Dark-yard
outro: Dark-yard
Thumbnail winner: Rox
Music:
To the blade - Everything everything
Night of the long knives - Everything everything
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[@Idkidc2173]

Despite the fact that I appreciate Stonefur much more, because when he learned the truth about his mother, he knew how to control himself and he didn't do bad things. Hollyleaf is like him, but she's done a lot of bad things without being able to control herself. I love their similarities and I'm glad that the fandom notices it. Redemption Hollyleaf was good, but I think if Stonefur ghost had been involved in it, it would have been even better.

[@BingBongFairy]

It definitely wasn't out of character for hollyleaf to kill ashfur over it.. because she was already bold and hotheaded, but I do agree stonefur is more appreciateable lmao

[@yiny4ng275]

I feel like the hurt for holly leaf was even worse because she was so uptight about the warrior code and then she found out she’s the result of a medicine cat code AND warrior code being broken and it was way too much to handle so she did what she did? But she really didn’t have to basically murder someone because she then became just like her biological mother and father to herself and I think that just pushed her over the edge to continue destroying herself and her parents and siblings :,/

[@EllesGhost13]

Their situations were still quite different, hollyleaf felt backed into a corner with a need to stop ashfur from holding their secret over them, she'd been lied to by others who were much closer to her, and was younger, ofc it doesn't excuse her actions, murder is never ok, but if she hadn't felt betrayed by everyone and alone maybe she'd have had the support she needed, despite bluestars lie stonefur had a good support system, hollyleaf didn't, her brothers couldn't have provided the right support cause they were angry too

[@SilverScytheTheSecondYT]

Someone should make a fanfic of that idea Wiktory

[@Razor_18]

Hollyleaf deserves a medal of honor for killing Assfur

[@CrystalLightEevee]

Omg that's really amazing! I never I noticed how much Stonefur and Hollyleaf had In common They were both halfclan, Ambitious and loyal to their clans, and then they discorver that they are halfclan and their family lied to them, they both felt betrayed, they are very similar but their stories got a totally different direction, but in the end they both sacrificed themselves for their clans I really loved It!!! I love this AU where Stonefur is watching Hollyleaf and trying guide her for not making the same (or even worst) mistakes as him. Every animator did a really amazing job!!

[@lullabyehaze7193]

even down to both of their mothers having carried them through the SNOW to hide their illegitimated births! wildly similar!

[@oz_the_archivist]

Stonefur being a Patron Saint of half clan cats of sorts is such a cool idea!

[@HarvestBrook]

I think this is one of my favorite script for a map!! I had never considered the parallels between Hollyleaf and Stonefur before this, and you all did an amazing job telling their story!! And of course the animation of everyone was fantastic too!!! This is probably one of my favorite warriors maps now!

[@eeveeshinyhunter6176]

My favorite part was when Stonefur yells at Bluestar then chased her....only for Fireheart to intervene. And shows Bluestar with Mosskit, Stonekit and Mistykit while Stonefur and Mistyfoot's mouth is wide open in shock. Amazing!!! Stonefur is my favorite deputy so far in the books.

[@mikemaxsuniverse9219]

I love how you've managed to bring Stonefur into Hollyleaf's story without making this into a AU!

[@Frostwing]

OH MY GOODNESS IT'S FINALLY HERE?! This has been one of my most anticipated maps for years!!

[@pidgeonshidgeon]

A problem I see a lot with certain warriors MAPs is that it's not clear what's going on or what the story is, especially if it tells about noncanon events. This is not one of those MAPs! I knew what was going on the entire time and it was an absolute delight to watch. Fantastic job everyone!!

[@Marinin]

these 3 years of wait were totally worthy it!!!! Look at this?!!! everyone did their best on their maps, it's so flawless and so well animated! great job everyone! also the script and the AU are so interesting!!! I love when ppl see how two characters have so much in common and unfortunately they didn't get the interaction they deserved! Stonefur is a guy whose story is so good yet so underspoken. I love how you made him watching Holly over since their stories are so similar!

[@m0zarts-animation]

hi I'm just here to say that i found this song because of this MAP and I thank u for that because it absolutely SLAPS

[@LampP0st]

HYPEEE

[@biohazard9164]

I never thought about how similar they were, both half clan and are angry at their real mothers before forgiving them, and then dying protecting someone else. The only difference is that Stonefur was older and acted much more mature about it, he was clan deputy after all, and Hollyleaf was a young warrior who still hadn’t found her place in both her clan and the prophecy she believed she belonged to

[@motherhen592]

This map is absolutely amazing! I love to think that stonefur watched over Hollyleaf/half-clan cats. The ending with stone fur singing after the participant credits was very epic. That part gave that very nice final touch to the map. Thank you for hosting this map! Also, participants, you all did great! All your parts were fantastic, the shading, animations, and backgrounds were phenomenal. Thank you everyone for bringing this map together for everyone to watch!

[@LampP0st]

Everything everything is legit one of my favorite bands, and now it's combined with some of my favorite characters from warriors. 10/10

[@foxfaith24]

This has some of the best animation of the most recent maps. Well done.

[@Techyena]

Thank you to this map for beginning my process of falling in love w this band :0 The amount of times I’ve rewatched this map is also a thing, I have lost count This song fits these two characters so wellllll Beautiful

[@theincrediblebreeb3030]

THAT LAST PART TOOK ME OFF GUARD AND SLAPPED SO FUCKING HARD, MY JAW LITERALLY DROPPED

[@bangles7437]

Ah been looking forward to this for a long time!

[@6.RD.Pegasus2016]

I know right the exact same!

[@Pyralis]

This turned out fantastic! I'm so impressed with all the transitions, it makes the map flow so well ^^ Thx sm for letting me be part!

[@alyssabullock6421]

HDSFSG, GOTTA HOLD MY EMOTIONS- 3 years... 3 long years!! But my goodness, it was worth it!! It was worth is ten fold!! 😭 The work and patience put into this is incredible!! Well done to everyone, for real! Such an honor to have seen this💙

[@Hailpaws]

Damn, I can’t believe it’s here already. It felt like yesterday the map call was out even if it was a few years ago.. Wow

[@LarkspurYT]

Ok but this map is low key SUPER underrated

[@Yeshika]

WOAHAHAH HERE IT COMES!!! So excited to see it all together, thank you so so much for hosting Dark!!

[@giingersnaps]

MAN!!! This map has me so hyped!! Every single part flows together so well it’s honestly so exciting to watch!! And the credits animation is EPIC!!! Well done everyone! Legendary MAP!

[@Sparkle8205]

I love this Au, and I wonder how they’d both react to ashfur getting into starclan and then.. y’know all that.. *gestures*

[@lobathewolf3021]

the fact he actaully led hollyleaf to starclan and showed her around is shocking

[@jaguarjosie3002]

I really like this concept. It explains why holly was suddenly ok with everything.

[@mobiusghost]

awww yes shes finally complete!!!

[@tinydancerpresents1504]

I never thought about this, but this was a perfect comparison. I forgot how similar their sacrifices were

[@dearangel5163]

WOW! I'm looking forward to this creative work. The two characters in it are my favorite characters! I admire them very much! Can I share this work with my friends?

[@idi0tnati0n]

Lol I'm fairly sure you can, the only reason I know of this MAP's existence is because I found it posted nearly all over discord

[@amberstar7748]

you can 100% share this with your friends :)

[@dearangel5163]

@@amberstar7748 thank you very much

[@crazyclaw9088]

This is a genius AU and I am obsessed with it!!!

[@lauraspradlin2048]

only you understand me

[@lastspinosaur633]

oh man hype 👀

[@michaelshuttleworth9638]

I just realised how good this would look in a manga ❤

[@alyssabullock6421]

im sitting here in anticipation for the premier aaaa!! This is going to be beautiful!

[@laundrysauce354]

Yooooooooooooo I've been waiting for this one!!

[@randomanimeartist]

This is amazing!

[@owlspots4762]

everyone did so well! i love it sm!

[@miracilousmirica1994]

that was so good! everyone did such a great job!

[@thegriffinwolf]

This is literally amazing

[@FFlightRisk]

this is so amazing

[@Nettleray]

THAT WAS AMAZING! Everyone did so great!

[@naturerules8816]

It’s finally here! This turned out great 💖💖💖

[@CheriRumiko]

All parts was so amazing! This map is so stunning!! Good job all!

[@pebbledelor]

Oh em gee this is so frickin good!!

[@user-ry2ns9yi4q]

Hooray! I was waiting for this MAP)

[@kpcroxful]

This is so beautiful!!!

[@sun_whisker7746]

SHEESH I WAS WAITING FOR THIS FOR A LONG TIME

[@starryrealm4838]

THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!! Good work everyone!!

[@liljatupsu]

Woah! The storytelling in each part is just phenomenal! Everyone did such a great job and the animation in this is so creative

[@mothbutgay]

this is actually so amazing oh my god-

[@Ryeven]

HOLY HECKING CRUD THAT WAS AMAZING !!!!!! YALL DID SO GOOD :DDDD

[@sketch63]

DUDE IVE BEEN WAITING FOR SO LONG IM GONNA CRY

[@Icecyclone]

I love this so much!!! And that Hollyleaf howl is stuck in my head now

[@coffeebearcub9181]

Oh my god, I love this so much. So many times it feels like an emotional kick to the chest but in such a good way. I'm crying and euphoric...

[@TADYR]

THIS IS INCREDIBLE! I'm so excited to see this finished. It really feels like one of the classics

[@swirlshine]

WOW, I'm incredibly impressed by this MAP! The parts flow so well and every single part is animated beautifully!! Also I gotta say, those transitions take it to a whole new level!!

[@funkylyynx]

WOW WOW WOW! This map we’re so gorgeous and very pleasing to sight! Amazing work again Dark-yard!

[@warriorcatsaudios6304]

What an IMPRESSIVE map!!

[@FierceStar56]

Holy shit this is so well done

[@jeremy-loves-cherries]

Oh my god, the transitions, the animation, the style, it’s all so amazing!

[@BumbleTus]

Beautiful!!! The map flowed fantastically and everyone did amazing 🤩 loved this idea from the beginning and ye so wonderful to see the finished product

[@fishystickys]

Been following this MAP’s progress since it released and the final MAP is so beautiful and rhythmic!! Such flowing animation, I especially love the expressions of stonefur and holly throughout! The ending scene is a wonderful touch to see then finally interact :)

[@Zofetdraws]

HOLYMOLY IT TURNED AMAZING !after so long the result is spactacular! Everyone did their part so well!! And the feeling from the map itself brought me shivers! Live it!!! :D

[@WC.WCUE_Fan4Life]

THIS IS AMAZING!I CANNOT!AAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@katherinee.1213]

Gorgeous map

[@LightningStrike0KAR]

oh wow this is amazing!! kudos to everyone who took part in this map, I have loved this song for years and it's awesome to see it used this way!! 💖💖

[@Tr-iu9fo]

AHH YEA ITS DONE I'M SO HAPPY IT LOOKS GREAT!

[@tawnyfrogmouth2022]

oh my gosh!! the day has come, so worth the wait :D

[@yummko0oo379]

this is wonderful...

[@koshmareq]

Woah, can't wait to finally see it

[@lynxyleaf7061]

I love this map idea. It's great. The whole map is great. I also love how you helped a lot of people with their part, that's so nice

[@emschwartz8972]

This is breathtaking. This was the MAP that originally caught my eye, because of to the blade being m favorite EE song, and got my interested in warriors in the first place. I'm blown away! Everyone did an amazing job and it shows how much hard work went into this.

[@WolfaArtmation]

Omg Dark this map have been amazing! Every participants were fantastic! I hope to see more maps from you! And maybe try to sneak in :) ❤️

[@Echofrost5]

THIS WAS STUNNING!!! I’m a bit late but it’s better than never seeing it! Everyone did fantastic! Everything was smooth and flowed really well!! I never thought about Stonefur looking over Holly but this concept is great! I might HC this now.

[@milktea6676]

Congrats to all the amazing animators 😆👏👏🌟

[@drawinglee3184]

This is seriously impressive, I never realised these two could connect in a way, but I'm so glad you guys realised it lmao! The animation is amazing, the staging, backgrounds, all of it. I ADORE this map!

[@Spelladonna]

Such a creative MAP!!!!!!! I love how both Stone & Holly are put together to see their differences and similarities, it's SO well-done! Everyone did so awesome, with the colour scheme, designs and impact!!

[@kalkory]

HOOO MY GOD THIS IS OUTSTANDING SO MUCH TALENT AND SKILL!!! This project has the production level of a full-fledged short film and I can’t get enough of it!!! Every single artist put their heart into fleshing out the emotion and gorgeous character designs, and I’m so freakin excited with the result!!! You all did AMAZING!!!! 💖💖💞✨

[@SpectralPastels]

WOW WOW WOW This is absolutely gorgeous, the storyline is easy to follow and I absolutely love the concept for this project. Everyone did such an amazing job!

[@flaffle0362]

Oh my god this is stunning! I’ve never thought about Stonefur and hollyleaf that much but they are so alike now that I think about it! Everyone did such a good job on this and the concept is amazing!

[@Nxkova]

This has to be one of my absolute favorite maps, because of two things. The story-telling done by all the animators really caught my feelings, and the uniqueness of the similarities between these two characters that is getting the recognition it deserves. Well done!

[@kittson8385]

THIS TURNED OUT SO SO SO GOOD THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME BE A PART OF IT

[@Henkiwashere]

GOD I AM IN LOVE. BEST JUST FAVORITE MAP

[@susantofu4351]

thank you so much dark for organising such a great map!! I am very honoured I got to contribute alongside so many great artists, this map looks absolutely amazing, great work everyone!!

[@starryproxi]

YES!! Man, so many of these maps we thought were just left to rot, but they can make a big comeback! Everyone did so well with this one! 👍💌

[@mossysprout]

GGHHH OH WOW? Oh ive been waiting so long for this MAP, to see it complete is so nice! Everyone did so amazing! Wonderful job!!

[@elbdot]

YEEEEEEEESSSSSSSS IT'S HERE AND IT LOOKS GLORIOUS!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[@almondsun]

ITS BEEN TO LONG!!! Like 3 YEARS?? OMG This has been BY FAR the most anticipated for me, I've been following the progress for so long its SO INSANE to see it done?? Everyone did a FANTASTIC JOB, man I felt like crying on how good this looks and how happy I am to finally see it. Stonefur is my favourite wc character but I also love Hollyleaf dearly. Hands downs, THE BEST map of this year and in my top 5 favs of all time!!!

[@Not_Oat]

IM IN LOVE OMG YOU AMAZING PEOPLE

[@chifen_]

Can we talk about the outro animation? The improvement is 👏👏

[@peepawfart]

IM SO EXCITED THIS IS LEGIT MY FAVORITE BAND

[@Moonbeanie]

I love the contrast between Hollyleaf and Stonefur and I love the connection they have in this M.A.P!

[@DarkWing-]

THE OUTRO IS JUST SO GOOD THIS DESERVES 1 billion likes

[@crazyclaw9088]

ok I already commented but I am back again... because you're already one of my fav artists, and so is everything everything. and you used these songs expertly >:0 I am so in love with this concept, it's basically canon to me. and the way the beat drops on night of the long knives there?? AHHHHH. this vid is criminally underrated

[@Mimikyu007]

JUST SO FREAKING EPIC I LOVED IT-AHHHH EVEN HAS CREDITS!!

[@_lefabb]

PLEAS E THIS LOOKS SO FANTASTIC AND STONEFUR IS MY ALL TIME FAVORITE WARRIORS CHARACTER AND IM THE HAPPIEST PERSON IN THE WORLD RN I LOVE THIS SO MUCHHHH AAA

[@BezaYt]

I LOVE THIS

[@mellowmiu]

This is so beatyful

[@winterdusk6242]

Omg can’t wait :0

[@_blackmamba_6061]

Yessss i luv thissss