These Cat Warrior Illustrations Might Be Adorable, But They Will Defend You with Their Lives

Did you ever read the Warrior cats series as a kid? If you never did, let me fill you in: it was basically Game of Thrones for kids. The books were about a bunch of stray cats that had formed clans deep in the woods of some suburb. These books were fraught with violence, betrayal, and political intrigue. The main series followed the life of a "kitty-pet," a domestic kitten, that hopped a fence and ended up in this hidden kingdom of cats. Despite being discriminated against for his origins, he eventually became a clan leader through his strength, wit, and will. Yeah, it was really intense.
Below, you won't find fan art for the aforementioned YA book series, but you will find adorable illustrations of kittens clad in armor and wielding a wide array of interesting weapons. Illustrator @fryprai's wild imagination and creativity give each warrior cat a unique vibe. If you've been waiting for your own cat in shining armor, look no further!

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Dungeons and Dragon fans might be able to spot the different classes of cats; there are cat rogues, dwarves, wizards, druids, and barbarians.
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These cats are so adorable and whimsical! The illustrator made them really cute, but if you were to encounter any of them in real life, they would be quite terrifying.
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