HAWKSTORM [Complete Hawkfrost mid-western gothic themed Warriors MAP]

I’m in SHOCK!! I cant express how honored I am to have my artwork included in this incredible project. I’m reading through the comments mentioning it already and I can’t say how much pride I feel. Thank you so much to all who enjoyed the art, it really was so fun to illustrate and I’m happy with it. Every entry to this MAP was incredible and captured the atmosphere so well, and every artist should be proud. This MAP touches on so many subjects I love, both visually and writing-wise. Hawkstorm is going to remain in my mind for a long time, so this truly means a lot. This project is going to be absolutely incredible!

THE FACT THAT HAWKSTORM SPECIFICALLY CARRIES HOLLYLEAF, THE ONE THAT LOOKS LIKE TADPOLE, BACK CAREFULLY

I like how Firestar’s design makes him look sort of like a fox. It gives true meaning to why Hawkstorm wanted to save the Three from the fox. It gave him deja vu from when he lost his kit brother because a cat that looked like a fox stopped him from helping, and he didn’t want to hurt any other kits the same way.

The fact that Hawk picked up Hollykit when he saved the kits and then later looking at her reminds him of Tadpole is genius.

ARE WE NOT GONNA TALK ABOUT THAT HAWK COVERING HAWKSTORM AT 3:05 GIVING HIM HAWK WINGS? ITS SUCH A COOL CONCEPT

cheeteh z maps never miss

Bramble really went, "I'm sorry Hawk, but you've 'ohed' your last 'na na.'" Proceeds to stab Hawk with the stick

One thing I noticed is that it is only Hawkstorm who ever lipsinks to the song. Whenever other characters speak they are not saying the same things as the song, while Hawkstorm ONLY says the words of the song. It puts us even further in his perspective. That he is deaf to the words the others say, instead we only hear him. Same as whenever Hawkstorm is looking at Firestar he is stoic and cold, painted as a villain, but when he turned away, Firestar just looks concerned. I find these really neat details.

There's so much hidden symbolism in this map, but the most heartbreaking parts for me are the fact that when Hawk saves the kits, he chooses to pick up Holly can carry her to safety. She was the kit that most looked like Tadpole, and he was able to do for her what he couldn't do for his brother. Another sad fact are the flowers Hawk leaves at Tadpole's grave. Its the same type of flower that used to be in his fur, and possibly represents that Hawk keeps giving up a part of himself for his lost sibling, always placing a piece of the past on his grave.

god, i adore how a plank falls in front of tadpole when he reaches out. that plank WOULD have killed tawnykit, but fireheart prevented that from happening. we already knew fire wanted to save him, but this is extra proof that he definitely would have died if he went after tadpole

OK I'm in love with the scene of tadpole clinging to hawkstorms arm and disappearing into it as he raises it. the dual symbolism of hawkstorm attempting to avenge tadpole while doing the exact opposite of what he would've wanted it beautifully done

i love how clearly you can see tadpolekit saying “we need to go” in the barn!

6:28 When you realize now that the green glow could be from Sol's time/space portal

I love how upon the end you can tell that all these parts of Tadpole wasn't him wanting vengeance against the person who didnt save him but instead he wanted HawkStorm to move on and find peace. But it was his presence that drove him to not move on at the end of the day. Hawkstorm hung onto it and grew bitter and resentful and for that he paid.

oh my god the last scene with Tadpole being revealed as the shadowy figure broke my heart. I should've guessed given all the hints, but jesus it brought actual tears to my eyes. Tadpole was just trying to show Hawk that he didn't blame Fireheart for his death, and that Hawk shouldn't either.

I absolutely love the detail at 3:23, right before Hawkstorm (Tawny) was about to kill Firestar. As Hawkstrom raised his paw Tadpolekit rapped around his paw. It was like he was saying, "This is for Tadpolekit." It hits even closer to home that Tadpolekit wanted him to save Firstar so he can overcome his guilt but his emotion was just to strong and took him over. This shows that Hawkstorm was intentionally trying to kill Firstar for not letting him save Tadpolekit all those years ago.

Oml,, the comparison at 5:36 of the sheer size between them. It really solidifies how young they were. Tadpole is so small, especially compared to Hawkstorm, who seems huge and menacing next to him. The contrast of innocence and vengance. Wow.

3:22 the animator drawing Tadpole being distressed and trying to get help just broke me. anyway goodnight going off to sleep with crying

3:20 where the ghostie grabs his arm then gets like thrown off is such great yet subtle symbolism!!

Tadpole: “Come on help him out!” Hawkstorm: “Sooooo kill him?” Tadpole: “What no I don’t want you to kill him!” Hawkstorm: “Got it. Kill him.”