#mantisclaw

CW: (somewhat) GRAPHIC WOUND, BLOOD

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am i correct in thinking that prairiepaw / frost isn’t a villain or anything they just misinterpreted a random berry as being a prophecy because they were like. going crazy with starvation? and they thought that starclan would bring back the prey if they listened to the prophecy? do we know how rowan feels about this as a starclan cat? are they still angry at prairie or did dying give them perspective? or was rowan never angry?

and also was mantisclaw toxic/abusive or was the breakup mutual? is there lore on that?

i’ve been following for a while but i just did a re-read and i love murkclan :) murkclan forever murkclan till i freaking die sorry these are such odd questions

Don't be sorry at all, these are great questions!! Tysm for sending them!! :D

Yes, you're right! The intention was never to make out Prairiepaw/frost as a villain. She was already feeling very doubtful of herself and like she didnt belong in MurkClan. She did, in fact, misinterpret random berries as being a prophecy because of the starvation as well as her low self-esteem. For her, fulfilling this prophecy was a way to prove she was good enough to belong in MurkClan.

It hasn't (yet) been established how Rowanstripe feels about this in comic, but to put it in short, he doesn't blame her. He's not an aggressive cat (hence why he didn't fight back) and knows that Prairiepaw was suffering from her intense starvation. This fanart actually describes their relationship pretty well! And this ask might be useful too!

I loveeee talking about these two. I've been having a lot of fun exploring Prairiefrost's guilt and how much this murder affects her day to day life.

Mantisclaw was not abusive! He and Shadowspore just got into a romance way too quick and it didn't last. Actually, if you look back in the breakup moon, Shadowspore was the first to start the argument! They were both frustrated that they couldn't see each other as much as they wanted and just didn't make it as a couple.

Goldenpaw - An optimistic and kind tom. Goldenpaw can’t wait to see what the future holds for him, he can’t wait to get his full name and be a warrior. He doesn’t mind doing any task, and even though he won’t admit it to the other apprentices, he loves doing things for the elders, he’s become very close to all of them and he will bring them prey or get rid of their ticks whenever he can, 14/10

Embertail - An intelligent and serious she-cat. Embertail is highly organised with a strict set of morals, she is an efficient and loyal warrior and she is greatly valued by her leader and clan. She is generally diplomatic but she will threaten violence if needed, she’s all for peace as long as it doesn’t compromise her clan or make it look weak,13/10

Rainflank - A skilful and determined she-cat. Rainflank will never give up on something she has committed to, and she will do whatever it takes to see it through. Dodging is her specialty, she likes to tease her opponents by dodging their swipes and lunges before she strikes when they are at their most fustrated, 14/1”