EDIT: HEED THE TRIGGER WARNINGS. Your wellbeing is way more important than a cat video, and I want to make sure all of my viewers are safe, happy, and healthy always - I would hate to be responsible for that not being the case. If anything mentioned in the video TW, or the description TW (which has been updated), seems too much for you, DO NOT WATCH THIS VIDEO. If there is even a doubt in your mind, DO NOT WATCH THIS VIDEO. I have other videos that do not involve these horror themes that I'd love you to watch.
!! EDIT FOR NEW TW (1/2): Just to emphasize the title, this video is about Brindleface's death. Specifically, the moments leading up to her murder at Tigerstar's hands (err, claws). This PMV involves her pleading for her life with him, him killing her, and the grief that takes over ThunderClan after that. Please keep that in mind when watching. !!
!! TW: loud noises (screaming: 0:52 - 0:57), flashing lights, blood, gore, animal death, general horror imagery and vibes !!
!! EDIT FOR NEW TW (2/2): Someone commented (though I think it is deleted now) that I should specify more about the song itself, in case that is triggering for anyone. The story of this song, from the album Preacher's Daughter (a concept album where the characters and events are entirely fictional), is of a woman begging a man not to hurt her, and screaming for him to stop (multiple times) when he does. It is implied that this character is murdered in this song. Her voice is quiet and trembling throughout the song, until the end where she screams. It's a scary song to listen to. Again, all of this is fictional, but in case the idea of hearing that in music form frightens you, do not watch this video !!
If I missed any TWs or important notes, please let me know ❤️ and thank you to everyone who does let me know what I should add/edit/etc!! It's really important to me to keep this a safe space where people know what they're getting into and, above all, have fun.
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EDIT: Thank you everyone for the new views, subscribers, and comments! It is so heartwarming to see, I never thought this would be possible, and I'm so excited for continuing to share my work with y'all. ❤️
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… Well, this is a different tone that what I usually do! But I was listening to Ethel Cain and thinking about warrior cats… and this came to mind. I was looking for a shorter-term project to work on, and this was perfect! Not enough Brindleface content out there, IMO.
Also, the bit at the end with Ashpaw - I know canonically the whole drama later is more about his obsession with Squirrel, and he doesn’t really care about Bramble at all… BUT, I feel like everyone in Arc 1 is so freaked out about Bramble’s likeness with Tigerstar (even when Bramble’s a BABY), and I feel like that energy would probably reach and plague the mind of a grieving Ashpaw. It’s another reason for him to dislike the guy alongside what happens later in the series with his jealousy and obsession.
EDIT: Thank you to ‪@_loststorm_‬ for pointing out that Ashfur DOES bring up Tigerstar's murder of Brindleface, and the connection to Brambleclaw, when talking to Squirrelflight! It DID reach and plague his mind!
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General inspiration & video recs that are related to this PMV:
• pigeonleap (tumblr) made a drawing in august about leafpool and the song Sun Bleached Flies and it has lived rent-free in my mind since: www.tumblr.com/pigeonleap/726...
• woodlandcore (youtube) has two Ptolemaea animations that are great, and I found while I was working on this PMV. my favorite is their moldspot one here: • ptolemaea (moldspot) T... (tw for being really well done but also a bit scary!!)
• shout out to everyone who HAS made Brindleface amvs / pmvs/ etc. you get me!!
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Song: Ptolemaea by Ethel Cain
Programs: Paint Tool Sai (drawing) & Clip Studio Paint (animation & editing)
Instagram: @gak_illustrates
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For those who read this far, characters in order of appearance:
Brindleface, Tigerstar, Redtail, Ravenpaw, Bluestar, Runningwind, Graypool, Swiftpaw (Brightpaw in background)
The big clan scene, from left to right, top to bottom:
Foreground: Whitestorm/Frostfur (your choice!), Brindleface, Fernpaw, Ashpaw, Willowpelt, Goldenflower
Mid-ground?: Cinderpelt, Cloudtail, Tawnypaw, Bramblepaw
Background: Fireheart, Bluestar, Dustpelt, Sandstorm, Greystripe, Longtail, Mousefur