The true villain of Mapleshade’s vengeance: Starclan? by Finchclaw

Finchclaw wonders who the true overarching antagonist of Mapleshade’s Vengeance was.

Hi, I’m Finchclaw! I’m here to defend not just Mapleshade, but Frecklewish too! In fact, I’m defending everyone except for one cat. One of the most heavily debated things in the warriors fandom is the villain of Mapleshade’s vengeance, but today i’m revealing my thoughts on who it truly is.

Let’s start with the reasons as to why each character is innocent.

Mapleshade (Partly-innocent)

She was driven insane by the sudden loss of not just her clan’s respect, but her kits and mate. Hallucinations took control of her and not a single cat could grant her help. The clan’s prejudice of Kittypets made her refuse Myler’s help.

Frecklewish (innocent)

Frecklewish was dealing with severe grief at the time from the loss of her brother, alongside the anger of her best friend being a codebreaker. She was sent to the dark forest for something Starclan didn’t even try to stop themselves.

Appledusk (slightly innocent)

Appledusk is in the wrong, but I don’t think he’s a villain. A selfish cheater? Yes. a villainous cat? No.

Reedshine (innocent)

She never knew of Appledusk’s cheating or how it made Mapleshade feel; she just wanted a happy family and in the end; she got what she wanted.

Perchpaw (the most innocent)

He was just an apprentice, he just wanted to avenge his mentor.

But with Ravenwing, Oakstar and Darkstar? This is where things get interesting.

Ravenwing (partly-innocent)

He was simply following the orders of Starclan, you can’t blame a cat for that!

Oakstar (slightly innocent)

Once again, he believed starclan wished them to go.

Darkstar (slightly innocent)

She must’ve believed that Starclan would be against Mapleshade staying.

I’m seeing a pattern here, aren’t you?

Starclan sent down the sign that got them revealed, starclan didn’t help Mapleshade’s kits survive, starclan didn’t say a thing when Mapleshade wasn’t taken into Riverclan. They sent her to the dark forest, then they sent Frecklewish too; a cat that did nothing wrong.

Starclan brought Mapleshade upon themselves. I believe that Mapleshade’s upbringing was a punishment from Starclan, like Brokenstar and Tigerstar.

Starclan is the true villain of Mapleshade’s Vengeance.