About Derailed
Derailed is a horror and fantasy story, built on the framework of the 'Warriors' series.
Having relied on a train for just about everything, the three clans in this story are thrown for a loop when it stops coming. It becomes a fight for resources and survival in a matter of moons. To make things worse, those who are sent out to find the train never come back. On top of that, creatures have begun to stalk the territories.
The narrative is told through four main characters, each giving their own point of view as their home falls apart.
An exiled deputy, two lost siblings, and an egotistical leader. Some look to scrap up the remains of what they can, while others are trying to actively escape. Each has their own stance on the situation as a whole.
The story as a whole is a more casual endeavor, being told through various pieces of media- writing, art, etc.
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The Cast
Flowerpaw is the newest member of CliffClan. Having lost a leg in a train scuffle, he's often treated like a kit, much to his dismay. He tends to view the clan with contempt, much like they do with him. Despite the hardships that he faces, he's determined to find the whereabouts of his lost family.
Rosepaw is PerchClan's newest apprentice in their ranks. After the death of her father and the supposed loss of her mother, Rosepaw is trying to prove herself in a clan that hardly values her. On top of that, she's starting to uncover some unsavory things the clans do as a whole to save their own skins.
Oddrunner was exiled from DuneClan after housing a dangerous warrior in his clan's territory. Though grateful for the freedom, he isn't sure how to cope with a lack of purpose in his life. Alongside his friend Beetletail, he's looking to find a way out of the valley for good.
Archstar is a cat tackling many issues all at once. On top of his destructive ego, he needs to manage the whole of DuneClan. His clan is starting to fall apart due to his sheltered way of thinking. Despite this, he doesn't seem keen on leaving the valley anytime soon.
The Setting
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The valley Derailed takes place in. It's far away from most civilization, and inhospitable for human life. Its title comes from its importance in trade, since trains come and go through the place. This is a great thing for the clans inside it, who raid the train often for supplies and food.
The Overgrowth
The Overgrowth is a tunnel where twolegs used to funnel in from. After moons of neglect, earth has begun to reclaim the sprawling traintracks. Moss and grass cover the wood and stone, making it easier for small animals to cross. The traintracks have melded and shifted with the ground, some parts twisting left, right, up and down. The train no longer takes this tunnel.
Cliffside Treeline
Contarary to its name, this Treeline doesn't include trees. Rather, it's made up of countless towering support beams that hoist up cable cars, having been long abandoned. They dangle over melting glaciers and steep cliffs, presenting a challenge to any opposing clan trying to worm their way in. No one has tried to balance on the wires, but the idea has been tossed around.
Bridge Outpost
With no place for the train to stop, DuneClan cats often get the worst hand when it comes to train supplies. This outpost is a bridge that crosses two drygrass slopes, rickety and worn from age. It's one of the few manmade structures in the dry fields DuneClan calls home.