Ludicrous Lunatic | Moonflower's Lament: Warriors Storyboarded MAP Call (BACKUPS OPEN) @ludicrouslunatic | Uploaded 5 months ago | Updated 3 hours ago
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In the wake of Moonflower's death, her daughters Bluepaw and Snowpaw are crushed by the devastation. As they deeply mourn the loss of their mother, the sorrowful spirit of Moonflower watches. Before she passes on, she makes one last wish for love and prosperity to come her children's way... but will that wish come true?

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Hello everyone! This is the long awaited release of my very first (and hopefully not last) MAP call! This project first came into being all the way back in 2021, and I had written a loose script and made a design for Moonflower. However, my life was way too chaotic for me to have the time and commitment for a project of this scale, so I kept it in the backburner until the beginning of 2024. Here we are now, my thoughts and plans brought into a completed physical form!

I've always been immensely inspired by the MAP scene for the community's dedication and love for their respective series, and I had always dreamed of hosting one of these projects myself, so here we are!

This MAP is first and foremost a love letter to my favorite book in Warriors, Bluestar's Prophecy. When listening to this song I always envisioned Moonflower (Bluestar's mother) singing a lullaby to her children, wishing them fulfilling happy lives as she moves on to the afterlife. As readers of the books will know, unfortunately their lives were instead filled with hardship and pain, especially for Bluestar. The intended theme of this MAP is the sad, cruel irony of the song mixed with the source material.

I want to give a huge shout-out to my friend Luyeshin for all of her help with this project! She's stuck around since its inception back in 2021, giving me the encouragement and support I needed to see this through! I also have her to thank for helping frame out the last minute of the storyboard, she really helped me bring those scenes written in the rough draft script to life! Here's her channel, please support her amazing work! youtube.com/@Luyeshin?si=s1wO_9_j-7g4OCG9

View the parts playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrNhI-o4bryVFIFZU3FjmcwGdgYNE5tY9&si=OE4WuT6e5ql4xr_k

Discord is required for participation in this MAP! Feel free to join the dedicated server whether you're a potential participant or a spectator. Everyone's welcome!
discord.com/invite/KwgUMDTQBt

This MAP is open for everyone, regardless of skill level! Just be sure to read the rules and guidelines to make sure you are able to participate! Read the rules and guidelines here:
docs.google.com/document/d/1nNJ2dQROHj5shNQ6gvOPpdTM6CLiEazHUlL03wy_rlU/edit?usp=drivesdk

Read the script here: docs.google.com/document/d/158pqT4YlSnFRjPBHHlKvWcdt6ZkY31P-IZx6wKqm2t0/edit?usp=drivesdk

For character designs and other resources, click here: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PcKHjbUSwbwYUPB8skPx_UlxsLdRAubA?usp=sharing

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask in the comments! Thank you!

Programs used: Clip Studio Paint (illustrations + animation) and Videoleap (editing)

Song used: Sleepsong by Secret Garden
youtu.be/T19_-ycPYjk?si=KjFr_yxXyETsXHd4