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Everyone is getting along! I can't believe it! This totally will last forever and there will never be any discourse at all in Plagueclan!

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#vin? does vin count? maybe not she kinda grabbed for it#also CAZARIL#FUCKING LUPE DY CAZARIL IS THE PATRON SAINT OF THIS TROPE#AND ISTA HOLY CROW I ALMOST FORGOT ABOUT ISTA#…though to be fair neither of them are exactly rogues#more of the ex-soldier and ex-saint type but their acceptance of the hand of divinity on them is pretty apt -@icequill

you are quite right - these are all great examples of people to whom the trope does not quite apply. Caz and Ista very much have the “life gets hijacked by divine plans” aspect, but neither is a rogue, and that does matter to how much I love this trope - you need the selfishness of a rogue, and the…pettiness? Sneakiness, expert in small things and secrecy, in contrast to the grandness of the thing they will get caught up in, the Principles and the legenariness. Caz is closer, but still not quite.

Vin is trickier - it’s kind of that she grabs the power, but eventually they all do, that’s the climax of the character development. It’s more that…she knows what she’s getting into? Not really, but kind of. She knows she’s supposed to be some sort of Chosen One pretty early on. And, honestly, she’s not as much a rogue as everyone else on the list? I know that’s trickier ground, but, to me at least, Vin just never was…quite duplicitous enough? And she’s sneaky, but she’s involved in this HUGE, EPIC, GOING-TO-BE-LEGENDARY thing from the very start. That’s not this. I would actually not put Kelsier on the list, not for what we see in the original Mistborn trilogy - it’s “Secret History” in which he is so very this trope.

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icequill replied to your post: //OKAY! I NEED YOUR HELP TO DECIDE THIS THING! I’M...

fullmetal alchemist: brotherhood for sure! trust me it’s amazing

//I Saw already! And I loooove it! It's amazing *o*

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Moon 1!!!

Daisypaw/fleck heavy because he's my little boy and I love him...also because nothing else happened since its moon 1.

Return to the pixelated lineart since I really love that style. I may swap between it for bigger lore comics, since I found it hard to put the detail I wanted in the prologue comic with the pixelated lines. Anyways, next update on Wednesday!!!

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Two new guys in a row? Hot dang, this is getting crowded! A little peak at Shoreclan territory, which is such an aesthetic. Would you guys be interested in lore about the former clans? I kinda wanted to write some backstory for each of the founders and maybe the beginning of the plague (starting with Shoreclan and ending at Peakclan). Anyways, enjoy old lady Brindletail. Reference and information on this old gal under the cut!

Brindletail-A medium-furred pale gray tabby she-cat with green eyes.

She/Her;263 moons;Compassionate/Somewhat Clairvoyant/Natural Intuition

AA (susceptible non-carrier);CHA:14,INS:16

Once a kittypet, Brindletail became a loner once her owners mysteriously disappeared, replaced by crazed twolegs looking to harm her. She was already old, so she struggled to survive by herself on the plains. She holed up in an abandoned twoleg den, comforted by the familiar smells, and planned to stay there as long as possible. One day while singing to keep herself busy she was visited by Goldenrose, Icequill, and Tigershadow. The patrol kindly invited her back to their home for a meal, and Brindletail was overjoyed at the prospect of being surrounded by others and joined them.

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Yikes!!!

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Wuh oh, this isn't looking good!

Trying out a few things, ignore any shading or coloring changes as the comic continues, I'm trying to find out how much effort is too much effort.

Now that everyone has been introduced: Bearstar, Hailheart, Icequill, and Lynxbite are from Peakclan and Tigershadow and Flamefeather are representing Shoreclan. No one from Meadowclan is here to fight...hmmmmmm, I wonder why....

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Ch 1 Pg 1

First Page of the reboot! We're going back in time to watch the last stand of the clans, featuring the familiar faces of Icequill and Hailstar, though she hasn't gained her leadership yet! Bearstar is Peakclan's leader at the moment, don't get too attached.

I'll be reordering some stuff on the blog, so don't get scared if things get posted randomly, I'm trying to figure stuff out. I'll see you guys next Sunday for page 2!

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New guy! New guy alert! Palebrush was so fun to design, he's just a dude!

Also, the bird featured here and in the last issue is a Mourning Dove! Totally not symbolic at all!

Palebrush ref under the cut!

Palebrush-A short-furred light brown tabby tom with cyan eyes.

He/Him;24 moons;Adventurous/Good Fighter/Fast Runner

AA (susceptible non-carrier);CHA:15,INS:9

Palebrush lived as a loner since he was a kit, and was pretty good at it too. Even when the infection started spreading and cats started being less than welcoming, he was able to scrape out a living and survive. However, that was until a monster struck him while crossing a thunderpath. He lay injured for two days before a Plagueclan patrol found him and brought him back to camp for treatment.

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Page 2 of Plagueclan's Prologue! Maybe I shouldn't spend so much time on backgrounds...

Icequill is "playful" in the sense that she'll play with your emotions and bully you.

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New style! Also adult form of Cricketpaw since they get their warrior name next update. Don't look too hard at Cricketpaw and Hailstar, I used the wrong size brush for lineart so they look different than the others. Anyways, this will be the new style we're working with going forwards!

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Plagueclan Founders

Before the infection, 3 clans filled the valley; Shoreclan dominated the beaches by the ocean, Peakclan teetered on the edge of the mountains that shadowed the valley, and Meadowclan populated the flower fields in between. When the infection began, it started in Shoreclan. As the survivors moved into Meadowclan territory, they brought the illness with them and it spread further and further, even making its way up the mountains to Peakclan where the survivors made their last stand. When the dust settled, only a handful of cats remained. Battered and bruised they headed back into the valley and created a camp, hoping to find a cure to fight the disease and survive.

The Survivors:

Hailstar-A medium-furred black tabby and white she-cat with pale green eyes.

She/Her;106 moons;Insecure, Incredible Runner, Steady Paws

Aa (susceptible carrier);CHA:10,INS:13

Originally from Peakclan, Hailstar was once an average senior warrior. That is, until the infection began and swept through the other clans like a wildfire. When Peakclan finally faced the plague, Hailstar, then Hailheart, ran in fear and left her clan to defend itself without her. Now, Starclan has chosen her to lead the survivors to the confusion of not only her new clanmates but herself as well.

Tigershadow-A medium-furred dark ginger and black tortie she-cat with yellow eyes.

She/Her;78 moons;Wise,Valuable Insight

Aa (susceptible carrier);CHA:8,INS:16

Tigershadow was once a warrior of Shoreclan. She was a well-loved cat amongst all three clans and thankfully survived the initial outbreak. She lost many loved ones and as the first clan to fall, she watched the entire first wave play out in horror. She survived through it all, though, and while many others think she should've been made leader of the survivors, she is thankful to not have the heavy weight of their survival on her shoulders as Hailstar does. She supports the other she-cat loyally and backs her up on every decision.

Nettlebloom-A medium-furred light brown and dark ginger tortie she-cat with green eyes.

She/Her;96 moons;Bloodthirsty,Trusted Advisor

aa (immune);CHA:14,INS:17

Nettlebloom was once the medicine cat of Meadowclan and served them loyally for many years. However, once the plague began something inside her seemed to change. She became colder and didn't seem to have the same fight for helping her clanmates survive as she once did. Through the protection of her clanmates due to her status, however, she managed to survive the initial outbreak. Now she is intent to find a cure, no matter who she must experiment on to do so.

Tawnystripe-A short-furred gray and golden brown mottled she-cat with hazel eyes.

She/Her;56 moons;Thoughtful,Fast Runner,Talented Swimmer

aa (immune);CHA:8,INS:14

Tawnystripe was a warrior of Shoreclan alongside Tigershadow. She found Cricketkit on the way to Meadowclan after Shoreclan had been defeated and decided to take care of the kit herself. She followed the survivors all the way up the mountains to Peakclan, however she was horrified when they were attacked and Cricketkit was bit. She was not going to sit back and let anyone harm the kit, though, and stood over her with her claws and teeth bared at the ready for days, waiting for a sign that it was the end and vowing to finish her off herself if it came to that. But it never happened, and Cricketkit recovered, proof that there was some sort of defense against the infection. She tends lovingly to the kit still, treating her as a child while giving any cat who comes too close a vicious glare.

Icequill-A long-furred dorsal-striped silver she-cat with blue eyes.

She/Her;54 moons;Playful,Unusually Strong Fighter,Great Kitsitter

Aa (susceptible carrier);CHA:13,INS:7

Icequill was a strong and well-liked warrior of Peakclan. When Peakclan was attacked, she watched in horror as Hailheart ran away, leaving only her and two other warriors to protect the survivors. She fought viciously and was the last one of Peakclan standing. Once she saw that Cricketkit was bitten, she decided she would take the heavy burden of killing the poor kit, a merciful task. However, she was viciously attacked by Tawnystripe and was strangely beaten by the maternal she-cat, something that had never happened to her before. She was shocked when Hailstar was made leader, and angry that Starclan would choose a coward to protect the survivors, however she does respect Tigershadow and hopes Hailstar gets what's coming to her quickly.

Goldenrose-A long-furred white and speckled pale ginger she-cat with gold eyes.

She/Her;27 moons;Calm,Talented Swimmer

AA (susceptible);CHA:9,INS:11

Goldenrose and her brother, Daisypaw, are the last survivors of Meadowclan other than Nettlebloom. Goldenrose is terrified of the she-cat, knowing what her goals are and what she would do to any of the survivors if she had the chance. She stays far away from the medicine cat and quietly tends to her brother, who has been traumatized from the plague and the loss of the rest of his clan. She is uncomfortable amongst so many strangers but knows if she strikes off alone with Daisypaw there is little to no guarantee they would both survive.

Daisypaw-A short-furred white and speckled cream tom with green-yellow eyes.

He/Him;10 moons;Compassionate,Formidable Fighter

aa (immune);CHA:16,INS:11

Daisypaw sticks close to his sister, Goldenrose, who also forced her way into being his mentor. He is a bleeding heart and is overly attached to anyone who shows him any kindness due to the loss of his clan. He has a great interest in Nettlebloom due to her familiar face but is constantly dragged away from her by a terrified Goldenrose. He keeps to himself unless speaking to Goldenrose, but Cricketkit seems to be one of the only other cats to be able to get him to crack a smile.

Cricketkit-A short-furred white and masked silver tabby she-cat with pale yellow eyes and a bite scar on her neck.

She/They;3 moons;Compassionate

aa (immune)

Cricketkit was abandoned at the start of the plague. Tawnystripe found her and took care of her as the remainder of the clans gathered in Peakclan. However, during the attack on the last fortress she was bitten. Sure the worse was about to happen, Icequill stepped forwards to do the sorrowful task of killing the young kit. Tawnystripe defended her brutally, however, wrestling Icequill to the ground until the she-cat and all the rest of the clan agreed to wait. How much damage could an infected kit do, anyways? It was a miracle and surprise when nothing happened and Cricketkit recovered from the bite. Tawnystripe tends lovingly to the kit, defending her from any attempts by Nettlebloom to use her for "experiments".

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Here it is...the last page of the prologue...I am free

Not really though, because next week we start moons! The first will be posted on Sunday, March 24th and then we'll be going to a 2 updates a week schedule, with Wednesday and Sunday being update days until further notice.

At this point, feel free to send asks to myself or any characters and I will answer as promptly as possible. Thank you all for your support so far and I can't wait to actually get into it!

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Soooo I got sick...again. Here's moon 3.5, which was supposed to be a mini update but is going to have to serve as a regular update today.

To make up for it, I did add a little lore and our first glimpse of an infected cat. This guy is oddly familiar to Icequill. Also, he's at a relatively early stage of the infection, the first few look a lot worse off than this...

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Page 3 boys!! 2 more then we can get started on moons!

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Page 4! Sorry for it being a little later in the day, I've been sick (again).

One more page before we can start posting moons! I hope to also fill in these gaps with some lore/background things like territory art, family trees, etc.