Canine Warriors: Heroes of the Pawlands

Canine Warriors: Heroes of the Pawlands is a Musou styled hack and slash game with cartoonish visuals. The game is centered in the Pawlands, a fictional world where it’s main residents are dogs, cats, and other animals are at a major dispute with each other. 
The game was first revealed at E3 2021, which later launched in September 2021.
Alongside it base game, the game received the Season Pass, which includes four DLC packs. The game launched on PC, Mac, XBOX Series X, and the PS5. A Linux and Nintendo Switch port will be released at a later date. A definitive edition of the game, Canine Warriors: The Pawlands Saga, released for retail. 
The idea is by Claybear11.
== Gameplay ==
Like most Musou games, such as Dynasty Warriors, the game features two large armies fighting against each other in real-time combat. The game’s playable characters help the character the player is playing as from different points across the map, and can be ordered by the player to another spot. Depending on the mission, a different amount of playable characters can be chosen, up to four. The player can switch between them at anytime. If any of them lose, the mission ends in failure.
Different defeat and victory conditions exist in the battle, such as win by defeating this enemy, and defeat by losing your base. These conditions change depending on the mission. There are bases scattered across the battlefield, which can be captured by either army by defeating enough enemies in it, and then its leader. The player can also collect spells and equip them. Up to four spells can be equipped.↵
== Setting ==
According to the game’s lore, the world of the Pawlands was created by the Seven Spirits in the Era of Beginning. As time progressed, the inhabitants of the Pawlands evolved into separate Packs, which evolved their own society: a world where Sword, shield, gun, and magic coexist. Guardian spirits roamed the land, creatures known as Dragans roamed about and were said to be created by the Spirits to keep peace and order to the Packs. The known Packs that exist to this day are: The Dogen, the Wolf Kingdom, The Fox Tribe, The Coyote Nation, and the Feline Union.
These lands were not without their problems, as when night fell, the supernatural roam the land, the undead, spirits, and more, while monsters ruled the day. And in the recent years of when the game takes place, an unusually large amount of monsters roam the land, scourging the poor people, resulting in the soldiers of the Packs to fend them off, one by one. The Dogen knew they had to find the source of this outbreak of evil, as they had experienced the worst of it.
And that is where our story begins. Because little does he know it, a young solider is going to do something much bigger than he thought...↵
== Plot ==
=== Barc 1 ===
The first “barc” begins with soldiers of the Dogen training. Training with with swords, spears, rifles, and SMG-like guns, training is going smoothly. Until the Dogen alarm, the Call to Paws, sounds. The soldiers are rallied to the front gates of the Dogen City. Monsters are leading a siege onto the Dogen City, and the soldiers must fend them off to keep the peace for their people. The soldiers march out into the Bark Forest to stop the monsters onslaught. The cutscene ends with one soldier readying himself.
==== Bark Forest - Looming Shadows ====
The player character, a soldier named Cooper, readies himself and joins his fellow army-dogs on the battlefield. Armed with a sword and an SMG like gun, he manages to take out a few monsters. After slaying a few, a strong monster appears, and the soldiers struggle to contain the beast. Thankfully, Cooper dispatches it easily. The other soldiers are impressed with him, as even they have struggled to slay a monster that strong. In order to sustain safety in the Forest, they find the three residential areas in the area and take them from the monsters. Midway through their mission, the soldiers receive a distress call somewhere in the northern forest. Cooper examines it, and finds a rifledog named Lear in trouble. Cooper helps him with the monsters. As thanks, Lear offers to help him win the battle for real. After taking the residential areas back, the Dogen army gets ambushed by a magic-powered enemy. Cooper defeats the enemy, causing most the monsters in the forest disappear.
Afterwards, the Dogen General Shepherd congratulates Cooper and Lear for their bravery as they preformed better than the other soldiers. Before the cutscene ends, the General is informed of the source of that last monster’s magic, saying it might have come from the Old Yorkenshrine. The army sets to head out there, and quickly to stop the monsters.
==== Old Yorkenshrine - Maddened Dragan ====
The Dogen Armies reach the Old Yorkenshrine, and find a peculiar sight: the carcass of a Dragan, the Guardian spirits of the Pawlands. Knowing that the road ahead to stop the monster invasions would be rough, the army proceeds with caution. Here, the player can play as General Shepherd. Fighting off some monsters, they stop for a spot of rest in the Shrine’s entrance. There, their relaxation was cut short. A crazed Dragan, with a muderous look in its eyes, charged in, lusting for dog blood. Wielding its massive sword, it charges towards the army, who have to retreat. Going further into the shrine, they open the door it’s deepest room. There, they find a strange person in a hood, casting spells. They catch their attention revealing himself as a cat. The cat wizard runs, dropping a spell on the way out. Before he leaves, he screams a spell, and teleports. Afterwards, the room shakes, with the same Dragan from before charging in. Convinced that the cat wizard was controlling it, they still had to stop the Dragan. Despite their strength, the Dragan wouldn’t fall. In an act of desperation, Cooper grabs the spell the wizard dropped when fleeing. Using it, he managed to use a flame spell, which dazed the Dragan. Lear bolted in, shot his rifle, and broke it gemstone on the creatures head, making it vulnerable. After the near impossible battle, the Dragan was slain, and fell over.
Afterwards, Cooper and Lear were promoted as Royal Knights, some of the most elite warriors in the lands. Even managing to damage a Dragan was nothing short of a miracle, but managing to slay one was a real accomplishment. Knowing that the road ahead would be tough, the King of the Dogen requested that they seek help from the other Packs. Lead by the General Shepherd, Cooper, and Lear, a small army heads out, to seek an alliance with the other Packs.
=== Barc 2 ===
==== Foxtail Glade - Brothers in Paws ====
The Dogen journey to Foxtail Glade, the lands where the Fox Tribe, a small country that thrives off of magic, took residence. However, on the Dogen’s way to the Tribe’s central settlement, they are ambushed by monsters. Cooper, Lear, and Shepherd managed to fight off the monsters, but their troops are overpowered by their attackers. However, coming to save them is the Fox oracle, Rena. Wielding her spiritual bracelet charm, she uses it to help fight off the monsters. At the end, they reach the settlement gates, being attacked by a strong monster, a Ramhorn, a goat monster with a large hammer. They manage to slay the Ramhorn, saving the settlement.
Afterwards, they meet with Chief Chuf, the leader of the Fox tribe. He agrees to help to Dogen in their battle to protect the Pawlands. Afterwards, Rena becomes playable for the next few missions in the second Barc, if the players ever so wants so.
==== Howling Mountains - Missing in Action ====
Journeying through the mountains, the Dogen meet with the Wolf Kingdom, a people who thrive on medieval technology. General Shepherd meets with Queen Allie, who agrees to help the Dogen with the mysterious monster uprising. However, she gets news that many more monsters are heading towards the Wolf City, and must be defended. Partnered with Shepherd, Cooper, and Lear, the team manage to slay the monsters and save the city, only to find that a pup has gone missing, and is presumed to be kidnapped. Fearing for the poor pup, Allie marches into the mountainside caves to find to missing pup. They find the young pup, cornered by a fierce wolf named Agemo, who has terrorized the wolves for weeks. They defeat him and rescue the pup. The pup has no name and his held under the care of Allie.
Afterwards, Allie decides to help their cause.
==== Wagged Frontier - Monster Cleaning Service ====
As Shepherd and his cohorts enter the frontier, they are met by Kane, a renowned monster-slaying Coyote in the steampunk Nation. He asks for help from Cooper’s team: to help clean out the monsters plaguing the Coyote Capital. They must travel around the city to stop monsters and save civilians. However, they find the Palace is breached, and they must find the Minister. They reach the top of the tower, and find Minister Callie, being beaten up by what is non other than soldiers of the Feline Union. Cooper and his allies defeat the Feline Captains, saying “for the King!” while retreating.
In the aftermath, the dust has settled and Kane has agreed to assist with his troops to help protect the Pawlands, from both monsters and any potential trouble the cats may stir up. Meanwhile...
the scene changes to cat soldiers bowing to a figure. The figure scolds them for their failure at finding “the ones reborn”, while a soldiers tries to defend himself. The figure calls it off. He clenches his paw, saying that it won’t be long, while dark energy emanates from his hand.
=== Barc 3 ===
==== Central Pawlands - Monster Mash ====
While on their way to the Dogen Capital, the newly assembled team run into a monster ambush. A few Dragans appear to help the fight. They manage to secure the settlements and attack the monster fortress. Within it, is another magic-enchanted monster, leading the attack. After the team defeat it, they find the strange wizard cat from before behind a cauldron. He gets noticed and runs off. They see where he was heading, and mark it down.
==== Dogen Capital - Cats! ====
During a meeting between the representatives of the Packs, they think that the cat wizard may be working with the Feline Union. It makes sense, considering the tension in between the Dogen and Feline Union. King Alpherd, the leader of the Dogen, insists that they siege an assault on the wizard’s retreat. However, they are attacked by soldiers from the Feline Union. King Alpherd helps the cause, using his staff as a weapon. Cooper, Lear and all the warriors fend them off, but they are met with one last opponent, General Tyger. They defeat him, causing the entire cat army to retreat.
The team take a moment of rest. After preparation are finished, they depart for the wizard’s lair. King Alpherd becomes playable at any point now.
==== Wizard’s Retreat - On the Cat’s Tail ====
Following the wizard cat to his hideout, they find it protected and armed to the teeth with monsters. Leading the assault is King Alpherd. The army must destroy the strongholds within the hideout to proceed. They also manage to destroy some strange machines creating monsters. Afterwards, they enter the Wizard’s domain, and find him working on a machine. The cat notices them, and panics. He then turns on the machine and hides. Cooper and his allies must then fight the Steamsteel Titan. After an enduring battle, they destroy the titan, leaving it nothing more than a smoking crater. The wizard cat runs away. The soldiers corner him, and finally see him good. Surprisingly, he is actually a rather young kitten. (Around the same age as a 9 year old human.) He notices Lear and Cooper and gives them bizarre look. He then teleports away, and leaves a research book behind. They give it to the Coyote researchers to translate the mysterious text. After a day, they obtain some information about it:
A horrid upcoming event will happen when “all darkness combines and brings all to their knees.” This event is called the Day of Darkness. In order to stop it, they must find the reborn Spirits who created the world, Light, Fire, Water, Thunder, Wind, and Nature. When this event will happen is unknown, as the text was not fully translated. Determined to prepare for this disaster, the Packs begin to search far and wide for the reborn Spirits.
=== Barc 4 ===
==== Caneen Heights - The Increasing Threat ====
The Dogen Army is immediately called as a major town at the Caneen Heights is under attack from the cats. The cats have closed the gates to the town, forcing the army to go the long way around. The manage to reach the town within and fend off the cats from dognapping the villagers. The cats have taken over the Town Tower, under the control of General Tyger. They defeat him, saving the Town from certain danger.
Afterwards, the Dogen ask the villagers what happened, whom they say that the cats were interrogating the villagers and asking where the “ones reborn” are. The Dogen have had enough with this, and decide to take the fight to them.
==== Catnip Forest - Countercattack! ====
The Dogen march to the Catnip Forests, the land that borders the Dogen territory with that of the Feline Union. The cats have set up a fortress on the Dogen’s side. They march unhesitatingly towards the base to stop the assault. With the help of the Dogen Demolition team, they break down the gates, and weaken the cats from within. At the lowest point of the fortress, they encounter Sargent Sam, a fierce warrior of the Feline Union. However, he is proven to be fierce no more, after Cooper defeats him. The cats then retreat back to the Feline Citadel, after they surrender. Meanwhile in the aftermath, a hooded cat runs away from the battle scene towards the Dogen territory. Cooper tries to catch her, but she escapes. Nevertheless, the Dogen continue their search for the reborn Spirits.
==== Old Yorkenshrine - Prelude of Darkness ====
The Coyote researchers translate more of the mysterious text, and find something good and bad. The good news is, the armies can find hints to the Spirits within the Old Yorkenshrine. The bad news is, is that the Day of Darkness is said to happen in the coming week. Knowing that certain doom might happen, King Alpherd and the other Pack leaders ordered their people to evacuate the villages. Cooper, Lear, Shepherd, And the others tried to check to the Old Yorkenshrine, but to no avail, as most of the ancient inscriptions on the walls have been broken or removed. Their spirits down, they are then ambushed by monsters. Fighting their way through and cutting of the monster’s assaults, they escape the shrine once more, albeit empty pawed. The Packs then wondered what to do then....
==== Dogen Palace - Day of Darkness ====
The once lively city of the Dogen is now barren, since all of its denizens have evacuated. The Dogen army has separated across the Pawlands to help the Packs prepare for the Day of Darkness, which is said to happen tomorrow. Lear volunteered to help the Fox Tribe with preparations, and left. Cooper and Shepherd stood at the ready at the Dogen Palace, the clock closing in on midnight. After the clock tower rang it’s first bell of midnight, it begins. The castle is then suddenly struck by purple lightning, causing parts of it to collapse. Cooper fell into the basement floors of the castle, separated from Shepherd. Cooper runs along, encountering injured soldiers, soldiers who have met an even worse fate, and above all, monsters infused with Darkness. Cooper fights his way through the castle. After meeting with Shepherd, he and the survivors all decide to evacuate. They reach the gates of the castle. However, Cooper refuses to leave and goes back. He runs up to the throne room and finds King Alpherd, fighting a robed figure. Cooper intervenes, and encounters the trident-holding figure. The figure is King Lirant, the king of the Feline Union. Cooper tries to fight him off, but he is no match for the king. Lirant charges to deliver the finishing blow, but is stopped as a tree suddenly sprouts in front of him. A hooded cat is seen holding out her paw, as if she summoned the tree. Lirant scoffs, and says that this merely a prelude of the coming events, as soon, the Pawlands will be in his paw. Lirant disappears. The hooded cat helps Cooper. She reveals herself to him as Savanah, the reborn Spirit of Nature. She quickly says that every pack is in mortal danger thanks to the oncoming threat. A small team, consisting of Cooper, Savanah, King Alpherd, and General Shepherd depart to help their allies.
=== Barc 5 ===
==== Pawlands West - Blazing Winds ====
In the western Pawlands, The Wolf Kingdom and the Coyote Nation are fighting the monsters of darkness, whom are being led by evil Dragans. Queen Allie and Kane are fighting in two separate locations, trying to protect to safety shelter where all the evacuees have hidden themselves in. Fighting through hordes of monsters, Cooper reunites with Kane, who is fighting a Dark Dragan. During the fight, Cooper is thrown off guard, and is about to be crushed by the Dragan. However, a blast of fire suddenly burns the Dragan. Turns out the fire came from Kane, who now can control fire, showing that he is the reborn Spirit of Fire. The two destroy the Dragan. Now they have help Queen Allie, who is fighting the sinister Agemo once more. Upon entering the room where she is, Agemo tries to surprise attack Cooper, but is pushed away by a gust of wind. The wind gale came from Allie, who is now known as the reborn Spirit of Wind. With her newfound power, they defeat Agemo, causing him to flee. With three reborn spirits found, hope is seeming now starting to replenish across the land.
==== Pawlands East - Thundering Waves ====
Lear And Rena are fighting more monsters in eastern Pawlands. However, they are seriously outmatched. Coming to rescue them is Cooper’s team. They reach where Rena is first who is fighting a Dark Ramhorn. Urging to protect her people, she summons a massive wave of water, pushing the beast back. Rena is now the Spirit of Water, reborn. Slaying the beast, they proceed to wher Lear is, who is surrounded from every side by monsters. Upon seeing Cooper again, his confidence sparks up. Then, his rifle suddenly starts shooting lightning bolts. Lear is the reborn Spirit of Thunder. Destroying every last monster, the Fox Tribe is now safe for now.
With Five Spirits, hope glimmers across the armies. However, they are missing one spirit: Light. Savanah says that they should press on and maybe something will happen. Suddenly, the wizard cat from before is seen hiding behind a rock. Savanah notices him and calls him Max. Everyone else is confused. It is revealed that Max is actually the little brother of Savanah. He was trying to control an army of monsters to attempt to overthrow Lirant. The team then ask who she really is. Savanah, seeing how they have time to spare, decides to tell them everything.
Savanah and Max were actually the prince and princess of the Union, and the children of the former monarchs Queen Empest, and King Whisk. Savanah, ever since she was a kitten, was blessed to be the reborn Spirit of Nature. She used her powers unknown to the public. Only her family and staff of the castle knew about it. And one day, a fierce knight of the Union, named Lirant, who sought nothing but praise, saw an opportunity. Using the princess’ ability of nature as proof, he convicted the royal family of harnessing “demonic magic used for evil”. He told the public about this. Seeing the undeniable proof, the public of the Union forged a revolution, seeking the kill the entire royal family, even the princess and little prince. During the chaos, Queen Empest escapes with her children, while the king tried to fend them off. He was outmatched, and eventually, the innocent executed by his citizen, for supposedly having a power he never had. Worse, the prince and princess saw it. Grieving, they family escaped, while Lirant became the new, albeit usurper, king of the Feline Union. Afterwards, the three trekked through the Whiskey Woods, but only two emerged. The queen’s fate is unknown. And now, Lirant, the reborn spirit of Darkness, now became the tyrannical King he is, and began a siege upon the entire Pawlands, just to take them over.
Savanah wishes for the downfall of the villainous Lirant, but their forces currently, are too weak. Afterwards, they hear of an attempt to turn the battle: by rallying the soldiers at the Schnauzer Stronghold, a military fortress where a fair amount of the armies retreated. Then, the scene transitions to Lirant, standing over a bunch of dead cat soldiers. Ones he killed. He then orders Sgt. Sam and his colleagues to step up and report. Sam tells him that they have indeed found the reborn Spirits. And that they soon begin an attack on the Union. Enraged, he swings his trident, with a impact noise off screen. Outside the window, General Tyger watched in horror, seeing his troops murdered by his own leader.
=== Barc 6 ===
==== Schnauzer Stronghold - A Glimmer of Hope ====
In the nick of time, Cooper and his allies reach Schnauzer Stronghold, under siege from an army of dark monsters. They scour the areas outside, helping the injured soldiers from the various Packs. After saving enough, they enter the Stronghold and save those inside. Within, the find the Fox Chief Chuf, hiding within its deepest room. The Reborn Spirits then combine their powers and clear out the interior and surrounding exterior of the Stronghold from monsters. But the threat is not over, as they must slay the oncoming Dark Dragans. After doing so, they receive an urgent message, saying that Kanis Keep, protecting the shelter where the evacuees are, is under attack, and the siege on the Stronghold was a diversion. Without delay, they head for Kanis Keep.
==== Kanis Keep - Kindling the Light ====
Cooper’s allies finally make it to Kanis Keep, where the largest monster siege is occurring. They know that, if Kanis Keep falls, the monsters will take the shelter as well. They must not let that happen. They proceed to prevent the monsters from breaking down the gate. However, a Dragan has made it over the wall. The reborn Spirits tell Cooper that he must take care of it, while the others take care of the monsters trying to get over the wall. Cooper slays the Dragan, and sees his friends. They seem to be getting defeated by the monsters. Cooper notices this and rushes to save them. Thinking he can’t make it, he despairs. Then, he yells for them, causing his body to glow. The entire field glows a bright light, weakening the monsters. The reborn Spirits take notice of Cooper, whose weapons are now a brilliant gold. No doubt about it; Cooper is the reborn Spirit of Light. Using his newfound power, Cooper aids his allies on the field, slaying the monsters left and right. Defeating the monsters, the Keep is safe once more. The smoke subsides. The armies are gathered. But the impending threat of Lirant remains. Then, someone approaches Cooper and Savanah. General Tyger And Sgt. Sam with the remaining Feline Union army. They joins their cause, wishing to stop Lirant, since he killed their allies. The armies allow him to join. And now, they prepare for the oncoming battle. Agemo, Chief Chuf, And Prime Minister Callie also join the fight against the Union.
=== Barc 7 ===
==== Meow Forest - Seige on the Feline Union ====
United in the Meow Forest, the armies of the Dogen, Fox Tribe, Wolf Kingdom, Coyote Nation, and the Feline Union who fought against their kingdom gathered, preparing for an attack. Everyone, Cooper, Lear, Shepherd, Rena, Kane, Allie, Alpherd, Savanah, Max, and General Tyger all gathered together and began their attack. The Feline Citadel is surrounded by dark-enchanted monsters and Dragans. Everyone slices and shoots through the monster horde, destroying them. They manage to break through the gates to the Citadel, and find it completely barren, except for monsters. They fight their way through, as hordes of dark energy emanate from the castle. They destroy the castle’s guardian, and enter the castle, determined to end this war.
==== Cat Castle - Liberating the Pawlands ====
The final battle begins. The united Pawlands army invades the Cat Castle, hoping the stop King Lirant. In order to do so, they must slay the Dragans there, blocking the way. After slaying them, and other monsters, the path to the observation room opens, with an enhanced Lirant waiting. No matter how much damage one deals, he will shrug it off and heal it. In order to stop him, Cooper must go around the castle and destroy the sacrifice sets, freeing the sacrifice offering. (Who is an innocent cat.) After freeing them, Lirant is weakened, allowing him to be defeated. He refuses defeat, and retreats to the throne room. They make chase to him, and confront him one last time. But Lirant’s power has gone up extraordinarily, causing him to transform into Dark Emperor Lirant. Wielding two large axes, he challenges the warriors. It seems impossible at first, but as the fight goes on, they weaken his defenses, allowing him to become damageable. After a teeth-gritting, near impossible battle, Cooper defeats Lirant, landing the final blow on him. The reborn Spirits then use their powers to finally put an end to the reborn Spirit of Darkness. In the end, he is turned to nothing more than a statue of crystallized darkness.
==== Ending - Pawlands at Peace ====
That’s that, then. The war is over. Lirant is defeated. The monsters have weakened. Savanah and Max become the princess and prince of the Feline Union once more. Everyone goes home, and Cooper devotes himself to help the Pawlands as much as he can. And with that, the game ends. More side quests become available, and Lirant becomes playable. The end...?
== Characters ==
Quoted from the in game codex.
* Dogen Soldier, Spirit of Light Reborn: Cooper 
“A dedicated soldier of the Dogen, Cooper wields a fierce sword and gun. Fighting to protect his people and friends held dear, he is best known to never fall back, even during impossible odds.”
* Cowardly Rifledog, Spirit of Lightning Reborn: Lear
”Despite his cowardly nature, Lear is a good friend to anyone, and an even better soldier in the infantry. With rifle in paw, he dedicates himself protect the Pawlands no matter what. If only he wasn’t a coward....”
* Dogen General: Shepherd
“His family was nothing more than simple farmers, but Shepherd picked up a paw-made great sword, and his family’s shotgun, hoping to financially help his folks. Now, he’s become a dependable leader of the Dogen armies, thanks to his determination. Almost no one wishes to fight him.”
* Fox Oracle, Spirit of Water Reborn: Rena
”A kindly and beautiful Fox, Rena is spiritually attuned to those from beyond, and uses their will to protect her people. Her kindness to all goes far beyond the Fox Tribe; almost every pack goes to meet her for good luck.”
* Fox Tribe Chieftain: Chuf
”A larger than life chief of the Fox Tribe, Chuf is a close friend to the leaders of the other Packs. He allows beings of any Pack to enjoy the hospitality the foxes also enjoy.”
* Wolf Queen, Spirit of Wind Reborn: Allie
”A fair and beautiful queen of the Wolves, her bravery exceeds far beyond any of her people, and her prowess in combat can almost be unmatched. She knows who is innocent and who isn’t, making her one of the best monarchs in the history of the Pawlands.”
* Lost Child: Nameless Pup
”Rescued from the clutches of Agemo, this nameless child attempted to fend off the monsters himself. He was unhesitatingly brought to the care of Queen Allie, as her merciful nature simply could not let him be out there alone.”
* Wolf Exile: Agemo
”Exiled for a heinous yet unspeakable crime, Agemo wishes for vengeance against the Wolf Kingdom. His incredibly barbaric nature has caused him to lose a grip on his wolfanity.”
* Coyote Warrior, Spirit of Fire Reborn: Kane
”A strong as steel, yet soft as fur warrior, Kane does not hesitate to help anyone in need. Almost every one in the Coyote Nation, even the prisoners, are good friends with him.”
* Coyote Nation Prime Minister: Callie
”A rather knowledgeable leader of the Coyotes, Callie has lived a rather spunky, yet carefree life, ever since she was a pup. She does not look forward for combat, and is said to be researching violence-free ways to settle wars.”
* General of the Cats: Tyger
”Tyger commands his troops with a discerning voice, and does not stagger in the face of danger. He is the older brother of Sargent Sam. Despite his tough side, he is actually quite soft when one gets to know him.”
* King of the Dogen: Alpherd 
“The king of the Dogen, Alpherd cares for his people, and will fight to the very bitter end. In the midst of this crisis, he is resolved to end the war against the forces of darkness.”
* Insecure Right-Paw Cat: Sgt. Sam
”The little brother of Tyger, Sam tries to live up to him. However, he is insecure about himself, and unsure if he can truly be the gruff yet respected leader that is his brother.”
* Usurper King of the Cats: King Lirant
”With control over evil and formidable power, Lirant stole the throne from the Feline Union. He “exposed” the royal family of dark magic, resulted in the Union’s citizen to execute their king, orphaning the princess and the little prince. Determined to take over the Pawlands, he will do anything to get his way. Anything.”
* Cat Princess, Spirit of Nature Reborn: Savanah
”Gifted to be the Reborn Spirit of Nature, Lirant used this knowledge to his advantage, and exposed the royal family of “evil magic”. Determined to avenge her mother and father, Savanah uses her powers to fight for the Pawlands.”
* Little Prince of the Cats: Max
”A very young prince, Max has harnessed the power of magic. He created an army of monsters to try and over Lirant, but his ack of experience resulted in them attacking the other Packs. Now, he uses his powers to fight alongside his big sister.”
* Spirit of Darkness Reborn: Dark Emperor Lirant
”In a fit of rage, Lirant’s power of evil expanded hundredfold, transforming him into a being of evil itself. Despite the odds seemingly being on his side, Cooper and the other spirits overpowered him and promptly petrified him for seemingly, an eternity.”
== DLC ==
=== Pack 1: Story of Shadows ===
Released December 2021
A prequel about Lirant’s rise to power. Also adds level based after the struggles Max and Savanah went through prior to the game. Adds the weapon Feline Sword for Lirant. Adds the Dark Quests, a series of hard side quests.
=== Pack 2: Dogen and Dragan ===
Released February 2021
Adds two new characters: Fado, a Dogen swordsdog, and Drake, an infant Dragan. The quests begin before the main story begins, and ends during the story. Also adds the Dragan Tooth sidequests, where an effect known as Dragan Tooth, which makes clearing quests harder.
=== Pack 3: Pantheon of Pain ===
Released May 2022
A post-game story where the Pantheon of Pain visits the Pawlands. Cooper and the other spirts, and warriors from other worlds unite to fight in the pantheon, and protect their world. Adds the characters Canava, Benne, Zoe, And Lord Fredrick. Adds new sidequests.
=== Pack 4: Spirits United ===
August 2022
Following the Pantheon of Pain, the reborn Spirits meet the original Spirits, and fight alongside them to put an end to the evil tormenting the Pawlands. The spirits, Lumin, Blaze, Sean, Durnthur, Gale, Blossom, And Shade, are added alongside another new ally, alongside horde mode, an endless fight against hordes of monsters without healing.
== DLC Plot ==
=== Story of Shadows ===
==== Meow Forest - “For Glory and Honor” ====
The mission begins similar to the first mission of the base game. The player controls Lirant as a soldier of Feline Union. Using his sword and powers of darkness, he slays the monsters attempting to break through the gates to the Citadel. After slaying monsters and rescuing stranded civilians, the mission ends. Afterwards, King Whisk gives all the soldiers the same equal praise. Lirant became mad that he was not acknowledged whatsoever. Meanwhile, in his chambers, he became mad, saying that he has spent years without anyone acknowledging him or his powers. He considered himself to be the greatest cat that ever lived. Then, he snaps. He realized something. He then insanely laughed about it.
==== Cat Castle - Long Live the King ====
In the Feline Citadel, Lirant rallies up the public and screams blasphemy against the royal family. He says that the princess is in control of a mysterious power. Lirant says that the king will use this power for his own greed and ruin the respect and honor of the Union. Everyone isn’t convinced. Then Lirant is seen clenching his fists with dark energy emitting. Then, everyone starts supporting him. They all take arms and begin the raid on the castle. Lirant leads the assault, wishing death upon the royal family and anyone loyal to them. After fighting through the castle and taking over the minds of enemies who encounter him, Lirant confronts King Whisk. Lirant reveals his true intentions to the king alone: Lirant craves respect and praise for the power he was gifted, and the only way to do so was to become ruler of the Union. After a grueling battle, Lirant brings the king to his knees. Whisk calls him a monster, which Lirant replies, “I’m the best monster. And that monster will get what he deserves.” He then swings his sword, killing the king.
In the aftermath, some rebels tell Lirant that they failed to kill the prince, princess, and queen. Lirant merely says that the swamps will consume them. Afterwards, Lirant with his charisma becomes the new king of the Union. He then says one thing, that every cat will pick up a weapon and enlist in the Feline Army. He says the the previous royals have made the Union soft, making them seem like weaklings to the canines in the rest of the Pawlands. But Lirant says that they will take what they deserve: respect. He says that the Union will invade the rest of the Pawlands, and become the greatest kingdom ever seen. 
==== Caneen Heights - The Invasion Begins ====
During the events of the game, Lirant, General Tyger, And Sargent Sam lead an assault on Caneen Heights, in hopes to garrison it and make the armies stronger. Lirant destroys the soldiers there with ease, and defeats their captain. Lirant makes his leave and leaves the General in charge, telling him to make plans to attack the united Packs at the Dogen City.
Lirant is then seen in his chambers, rambling. He says that “those who have their powers” have been found. He reminisces that the Day of Darkness is coming soon, where his powers will enhance hundredfold. He says he’ll soon control every monster, and soon, every kingdom. He then laughs, saying “it’ll be over soon.” Before crushing a photo of Cooper.
==== Dogen Palace - March of the Dark King ====
This mission takes place during the Day of Darkness. Lirant’s power has expanded drastically thanks to the event that has occurred. Lirant then takes control of the Dragans and monsters, and proceeds through the Dogen Palace, fighting the weakened soldiers. Lirant eventually reaches the throne room, where he encounters King Alpherd. The two fight, but Lirant ultimately becomes victorious. Before he finishes the king off though, General Shepherd is heard yelling off screen, then the mission ends.
==== Hissing Bog - Amid Despair ====
Taking place before the start of the game, this event details the escape of Savanah, Max, and Queen Empest. Savanah uses her powers to clear the monsters swarming the swamps. After fighting through, they eventually run into a large monster. Queen Empest distracts the beast and leads it away from her children, allowing them to escape. Her last known words were “Hurry! Go the Pawlands! The canines can help us! Go!” before not being seen again. Her fate remains unknown, but it is implied that she died.
==== Catnip Forest - Is There No Hope? ====
Taking place close to the start of the game, Savanah and Max make it out of the swamps and into Catnip Forest. However, they are found by Feline soldiers, who have been tasked to kill them. After fighting through the forest, the siblings reach a gate that goes into Dogen territory. However, it is closing. Before it closes all the way though, Savanah throws Max under it before it fully closes. She tells him to go find help to stop Lirant, lest the Pawlands itself is in danger. She is then dragged away by soldiers. Max runs away, following his sister’s wish. Savanah is then seen escaping and hiding somewhere in the forest. 
=== Dogen and Dragan ===
==== Pupena Prairie - The Epic Tale of Fado feat. Drake(tm) ====
Taking place at the start of the main story, this tale begins with Cooper’s brothers; a swordsdog named Fado, and a very young Dragan named Drake. Fado starts his morning reading the news, and learning of the battle occurring at Bark Forest. Not long after, monsters invade the village. Knowing they mustn’t back down, Fado grabs his two swords, and Drake grabs a sword made from the tooth of a Dragan. The two fight monsters attacking the village, and confront their leader, saving the village. In the aftermath, the two wonder how their brother is faring out there.
==== Schnauzer Stronghold - A Hidden Ambush ====
Available after clearing the third barc, this mission take place during the armies assault on the mysterious wizard cat. On his way to the capital, Fado and Drake meet an injured messenger, who is trying to deliver an SOS message to the Dogen Armies. Knowing that they are currently occupied with other matters, Fado heeds the message, and assists the soldiers at the Schnauzer Stronghold. The Stronghold is being attacked by the cats of the Feline Union. After helping the soldiers, the two confront the commander of the attack, Sargent Sam. After defeating him, the soldiers flee, and the Stronghold is safe.
==== Bark Forest - Relentless Assaults ====
Rumors of an oncoming apocalypse, a “day of darkness”, began spreading around the Pawlands. The fact that monster attack upsurged unnaturally as an omen to this dark day strengthened this belief. Hearing cries for help from Bark Forest, Fado and Drake help repel the attack once more. This time, however, the monsters are unnaturally stronger than ever. After many tough battles, the monsters retreat and the Forest is safe yet again.
==== Wagged Frontier - Let’s Vamoose! ====
Across the Pawlands, conformation of the Day of Darkness spread as it was confirmed to take place by the end of the month. The prepare for this dire day, all the Packs were urged to evacuate. They had all fled to the shelter being protected by Kanis Keep. The Coyote Nation still needed to evacuate, so Fado and Drake assist the evacuees. However, the path to refuge was under assault by monsters once more. Fighting through and escorting the Prime Minister Callie and her people, the coyotes are safe. However at the end of the mission, the sky turns purple and unnatural lightning strikes the Dogen Palace.
==== Kanis Keep - The Knight and His Soldier ====
Drake and Fado had no choice but to flee to Kanis Keep to keep their own tails from being lost to the darkness devouring the Pawlands. However, by the time they reach the keep, it is under attack by monsters. Assisting the captains there, the two brothers fight against dark monsters and Dark Dragans. At the end of the battle, the two confront an unnaturally overpowered Dark Dragan. With no other option, the two brothers destroy the Dragan. After destroying it, the two see a few characters being under fire from an army of Dragans. The two run towards them, but Fado hears someone familiar scream, followed by a massive light blinding everyone on the battlefield. 
The mission ends with Fado silently saying, “Cooper?”. If the player has cleared this mission but not the seventh barc, Fado and Drake can be used on the seventh barc missions, even if they had not been cleared yet.
=== Pantheon of Pain ===
==== Corrupted Grounds - Invaders from Beyond ====
The mission begins with a cutscene of an unknown silhouette holding a magic orb. The character silently says to themselves, “it’s time I concede the throne. I am not ready.” The figure then completes the spell. An unknown time later, a massive portal appears in the sky. With it, massive chunks of land attached to chains descended and became part of the Pawlands. The entirety of the Pawlands themselves have been attached by massive chains as well. The Dogen army advances to a place where these chained lands intersect.
Upon reaching, Cooper’s team is immediately greeted by a bellowing voice, screaming “Welcome to the Pantheon of Pain! Will our newcomers secure the status of their kingdoms being free? Or Will they join our traveling colosseum? Let’s find out!” Then, many different foreign soldiers appear, ready to fight the army of the Dogen. The Dogen is locked in a four-way battle against: the stolen village of Bakenit, lead by their chief Canava, the kingdom of Zeckena, lead by Queen Zoe, and the country of Puggull, lead by Minister Benne. The Dogen advance and defeat each leader, which results in them teaming up. Afterwards, the United Army has to fight the Pantheon Folk Soldiers. After defeating them, the mysterious voice congratulates them, saying that the battle has only just begun.
In the aftermath, the four side talk to each other and learn about the Pantheon of Pain. The Pantheon is a mysterious competition where it’s Master, Lord Fredrick, literally steals kingdoms and forces it to fight against other kingdoms the kingdom that wins the Pantheon gets what they want and is free to leave. The ones that lose stay enslaved by the Pantheon and are forced to fight. However, these action are not unprovoked, as someone in that kingdom has to make a deal: give a representative of the Pantheon something, and they’ll give their end of the deal. However, it is not stated that the contractors’ Kingdom has to be gambled. So, that means someone in the Pawlands made a deal with them and unknowingly brought catastrophe. 
==== Central Pawlands - Her Own Mistake ====
After the first battle, the Pantheon begins sending foreign monsters as a way to battle the Unified Armies. It seems the Pantheon has a secret agenda against the Pawlands, as this wasn’t the case with the other stolen kingdoms. It is almost as if they are trying to find something, but what?
Regardless, they must assist their allies, no matter what. During the tussle, the find Feline Union soldiers taking most of the beating, as the monsters focused most of their attacks on them. They also find out that Allie, Kane, Rena And Lear have been weakened of their Spirit powers, but not completely drained. After unifying with their allies, they still have to find where Savanah is. Using the help of Tyger and Sam, they push forward, and eventually confront a powerful monster controlled by the Pantheon. Cooper tries to fight it off, but it far too powerful. During the fight, however, when it seems like they are overpowered, Cooper’s team is saved by Savanah, who tells to monster to get away from “[her] Cooper”. Allied with her now, they manage to defeat the enemy and win the battle.
In the aftermath, Savanah is seen breaking down, and blaming herself for everything that has happened. Cooper tries to comfort her, with the latter eventually explaining how the Pantheon managed to come to the Pawlands. 
Following The Pawlands War that occurred some time ago, Savanah was told that she would have to become Queen of the Feline Union. However, Savanah wasn’t prepared to be such, not for years. And she barely had any knowledge on how to do, and wouldn’t be able to learn anything about how to do so, because Lirant killed her mother and father. Because of this, she was worried she wouldn’t be able to rule the Union properly, and maybe even become a corrupt ruler as Lirant.
However, she was approached by someone who could help ease her troubles by helping them complete a spell, which required her to give up some of her spirit magic. She agreed, unaware of the consequences: the entire Pawlands.
==== Dogen Capital - Defying the Pantheon ====
With the Pantheon still standing, the United forces must form a plan to kick them out of the Pawlands for good. To do so, they play along in the next battle by going along with it, then causing a distraction. This allowed the forces to sneak out of the arena and make their way to the leader of the current match. With the opposing forces refusing to fight, they all band together and rebel against their captors, resulting in an all out war. Afterwards, the armies tear their ways to the colosseum of Lord Fredrick.
==== Lord’s Colosseum - Master of the Pantheon ====
After defying their captors, the armies reach the lair of Lord Fredrick, the leader of the Pantheon. After getting split up across the entire battlefield, they manage to reunite and confront Fredrick himself, who is preparing some kind of heinous ritual with the spirit magic he stole, even from Lirant’s petrified remains. After an excruciating battle, they manage to defeat Lirant, but he gets the last laugh as the ritual finishes, causing everyone to get sucked into the strange vortex it makes.
The DLC then ends on a cliffhanger ending, setting the scene for Spirits United.
=== Spirits United ===
Following the Pantheon of Pain, the heroes awake atop a hill overlooking the Pawlands, a bizarre storm forming above the land, with the eye of the storm forming above the remnants of Fredrick’s Lair.
==== Ruined Grounds - The Aftermath ====
The fractured remains of the unified armies are scattered all over the center of the Pawlands, forcing the team to mobilize. The forces encounter the remains of the Pantheon People. After fighting them, the armies are reassembled somewhat. 
In the end, the Pawland Forces learn about something occurring at the Old Yorkenshrine. Without time to lose, everyone makes haste to it.
==== Old Yorkenshrine - Vile Rituals ====
==== Dark Forest - Spirits and Shadow ====
==== Dogen Capital - Facing the Creator ====
==== Genesis Chamber - Liberating the Kingdoms ====
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