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Leadership Ceremony
When the former leader dies, the new leader goes to the BLANK, where they touch their nose to the stone and commune with StarClan. Nine cats give the leader his or her nine lives, each, saying these words:
Life-Giver: (Touches nose to the top of the new leader's head) With this life I give you (gift). Use it well (to, in, as, for, etc.) (use of gift)
When each life has been given, the previous leader comes forward and says these words:
Previous Leader: I hail you by your new name, _____star. Your old life is no more. You have now received the nine lives of a leader, and StarClan grants you the guardianship of ____Clan. Defend it well; care for young and old; honor your ancestors and the traditions of the warrior code; live each life with pride and dignity.
Deputy Ceremony
A new deputy must be made at moonhigh after the previous deputy was killed, exiled, retired, or became leader!
The leader comes before the Clan to name the new deputy and says:
Leader: I say these words before StarClan, so that the spirits of our warrior ancestors (or former deputy name) may hear and approve of my choice. The new deputy of (Clan) is (warrior's name).
Medicine Cat Ceremony
A medicine cat apprentice may serve more moons of training than a warrior apprentice, as their mentor must decide when they are ready to become a full medicine cat. When they are, the two come before the BLANK and say:
Medicine Cat: I, (name), medicine cat of ___Clan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. (He/she) has trained hard to understand the ways of a medicine cat, and with your help (he/she) will serve (his/her) Clan for many moons. ___paw, do you promise to uphold the ways of a medicine cat, to stand apart from rivalry between Clan and Clan and to protect all cats equally, even at the cost of your life?
Apprentice: I do.
Medicine Cat: Then by the powers of StarClan I give you your true name as a medicine cat. ___paw, from this moment you will be known as (new name). StarClan honors your (virtues), and we welcome you as a full medicine cat of (Clan).
Medicine Cat Apprentice Ceremonies
When a medicine cat apprentice is chosen, there are two ceremonies: One in front of the Clan and another before the BLANK. In front of the Clan:
Medicine Cat: Cats of (Clan), as you know, I will not be around forever. So it's time I took an apprentice. I have chosen a cat who has shown (virtues). Your next medicine cat will be (apprentice).
Leader: (Apprentice), do you accept the post of apprentice to (medicine cat)?
Apprentice: I do.
Medicine Cat: Then at the half-moon, you must travel to the BLANK to be accepted by StarClan before the other medicine cats.
Leader: The good wishes of all (Clan) will go with you.
At the BLANK:
Medicine Cat: (Apprentice), is it your wish to enter the mysteries of StarClan as a medicine cat?
Apprentice: It is.
Medicine Cat: Then come forward. Warriors of StarClan, I present you with this apprentice. (He/she) has chosen the path of a medicine cat. Grant (him/her) your wisdom and insight so that (he/she) may understand your ways and heal (his/her) Clan in accordance with your will.
Warrior Ceremony
When an apprentice has finished six moons of training, they are given their full warrior name and are welcomed as a full member of the Clan:
Leader: I, (Leader name), leader of (Clan), call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. (He/she) has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend (him/her) to you as a warrior in (his/her) turn. (Apprentice), do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?
Apprentice: I do.
Leader: Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. (Apprentice), from this moment you will be known as (new warrior name). StarClan honors your (virtues), and we welcome you as a full warrior of (Clan).
Apprentice Ceremony
When a kit reaches six moons, they are made into an apprentice. This ceremony can also occur if a cat joins a Clan, as very rarely does a Clan make a rogue a full member immediately. The following words are said:
Leader: (Kit), you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as (new name, ending with "paw"). Your mentor will be (name of warrior or medicine cat). I hope (name of warrior or medicine cat) will pass down all he/she knows on to you. The leader calls up the warrior he/she has chosen as a mentor.
Leader: (Warrior), you are ready to take on an apprentice. You are an excellent warrior (or "You had received excellent training from (former mentor)") and you have shown yourself to be (quality) and (quality). You will be the mentor of (apprentice), and I expect you to pass on all you know to (apprentice).
New Mentor Ceremony
When an Apprentice's mentor can no longer fulfill their responsibilities because they are injured, or even died, a new mentor needs to be assigned. This is done in a Clan meeting by the Clan Leader who chooses a new mentor.
If the old mentor has only minor injuries or is traveling away from the Clan and will return, the Apprentice will be given a temporary mentor until they are fit to be the mentor again, this does not require a ceremony.
Leader:
"I call upon my Warrior ancestors to give this Apprentice a new mentor. [Apprentice's name], you have lost your mentor, so your new mentor will be [Chosen new mentor's name]."
The mentor touches noses with the Apprentice, and the Clan greets the new mentor by calling out their name in a chant.
Dying/permanently injured Apprentice Ceremony
Sometimes tragedy can come upon an Apprentice, where they are striped of the chance to become a full Warrior in an accident.
If an Apprentice is dying or is injured and unable to become a full Warrior, the Clan Leader can perform a special ceremony where they give them their Warrior's name even though they will never truly live as one. This gives the Apprentice spirit of the Warrior they could have been and if they are dieing means they can join StarClan as a Warrior.
This ceremony isn't usually done in a Clan meeting, it is done by the Clan Leader who will usually visit the Apprentice in the Medicine Cat den.
Leader:
"I ask my Warrior ancestors to look down on this Apprentice. [He/She] has learned the Warrior code and given up [his/her] life in the service of [his/her] Clan. Let StarClan receive [him/her] as a Warrior. [He/She] will be known as [New Warrior name]."
Name Changing Ceremony
In rare cases a cat may change their name. If the Clan Leader feels their name no longer fits them, they can change it in a special ceremony. This usually may occur after an accident, common examples being the loss of part of a cat's tail or an eye which would result in a new name such as Halftail or Oneeye.
The Clan leader will Call a Clan meeting and perform a ceremony giving the cat their new name.
Leader:
"Spirits of StarClan, you know every cat by name. I ask you now to take away the name from the cat you see before you, for it no longer stands for what [he/she] is. By my authority as Clan Leader, and with the approval of our Warrior ancestors, I give this cat a new name. From this moment on [he/she] will be known as [New chosen name], for [Description for why the name is being changed]."
The Clan will then call the cat's new name in a chant.
Elder Ceremony
When a warrior finds himself or herself to be unable to continue their everyday duties, they become an elder. This ceremony is held with great respect for said warrior. No lazy cat becomes an elder, however. The leader says these words at the ceremony:
Leader: (Warrior), is it your wish to give up the name of a warrior and go to join the elders?
Warrior: It is.
Leader: Your Clan honors you and all the service you have given to us. I call upon StarClan to give you many moons of rest.
When the former leader dies, the new leader goes to the BLANK, where they touch their nose to the stone and commune with StarClan. Nine cats give the leader his or her nine lives, each, saying these words:
Life-Giver: (Touches nose to the top of the new leader's head) With this life I give you (gift). Use it well (to, in, as, for, etc.) (use of gift)
When each life has been given, the previous leader comes forward and says these words:
Previous Leader: I hail you by your new name, _____star. Your old life is no more. You have now received the nine lives of a leader, and StarClan grants you the guardianship of ____Clan. Defend it well; care for young and old; honor your ancestors and the traditions of the warrior code; live each life with pride and dignity.
Deputy Ceremony
A new deputy must be made at moonhigh after the previous deputy was killed, exiled, retired, or became leader!
The leader comes before the Clan to name the new deputy and says:
Leader: I say these words before StarClan, so that the spirits of our warrior ancestors (or former deputy name) may hear and approve of my choice. The new deputy of (Clan) is (warrior's name).
Medicine Cat Ceremony
A medicine cat apprentice may serve more moons of training than a warrior apprentice, as their mentor must decide when they are ready to become a full medicine cat. When they are, the two come before the BLANK and say:
Medicine Cat: I, (name), medicine cat of ___Clan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. (He/she) has trained hard to understand the ways of a medicine cat, and with your help (he/she) will serve (his/her) Clan for many moons. ___paw, do you promise to uphold the ways of a medicine cat, to stand apart from rivalry between Clan and Clan and to protect all cats equally, even at the cost of your life?
Apprentice: I do.
Medicine Cat: Then by the powers of StarClan I give you your true name as a medicine cat. ___paw, from this moment you will be known as (new name). StarClan honors your (virtues), and we welcome you as a full medicine cat of (Clan).
Medicine Cat Apprentice Ceremonies
When a medicine cat apprentice is chosen, there are two ceremonies: One in front of the Clan and another before the BLANK. In front of the Clan:
Medicine Cat: Cats of (Clan), as you know, I will not be around forever. So it's time I took an apprentice. I have chosen a cat who has shown (virtues). Your next medicine cat will be (apprentice).
Leader: (Apprentice), do you accept the post of apprentice to (medicine cat)?
Apprentice: I do.
Medicine Cat: Then at the half-moon, you must travel to the BLANK to be accepted by StarClan before the other medicine cats.
Leader: The good wishes of all (Clan) will go with you.
At the BLANK:
Medicine Cat: (Apprentice), is it your wish to enter the mysteries of StarClan as a medicine cat?
Apprentice: It is.
Medicine Cat: Then come forward. Warriors of StarClan, I present you with this apprentice. (He/she) has chosen the path of a medicine cat. Grant (him/her) your wisdom and insight so that (he/she) may understand your ways and heal (his/her) Clan in accordance with your will.
Warrior Ceremony
When an apprentice has finished six moons of training, they are given their full warrior name and are welcomed as a full member of the Clan:
Leader: I, (Leader name), leader of (Clan), call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. (He/she) has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend (him/her) to you as a warrior in (his/her) turn. (Apprentice), do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?
Apprentice: I do.
Leader: Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. (Apprentice), from this moment you will be known as (new warrior name). StarClan honors your (virtues), and we welcome you as a full warrior of (Clan).
Apprentice Ceremony
When a kit reaches six moons, they are made into an apprentice. This ceremony can also occur if a cat joins a Clan, as very rarely does a Clan make a rogue a full member immediately. The following words are said:
Leader: (Kit), you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as (new name, ending with "paw"). Your mentor will be (name of warrior or medicine cat). I hope (name of warrior or medicine cat) will pass down all he/she knows on to you. The leader calls up the warrior he/she has chosen as a mentor.
Leader: (Warrior), you are ready to take on an apprentice. You are an excellent warrior (or "You had received excellent training from (former mentor)") and you have shown yourself to be (quality) and (quality). You will be the mentor of (apprentice), and I expect you to pass on all you know to (apprentice).
New Mentor Ceremony
When an Apprentice's mentor can no longer fulfill their responsibilities because they are injured, or even died, a new mentor needs to be assigned. This is done in a Clan meeting by the Clan Leader who chooses a new mentor.
If the old mentor has only minor injuries or is traveling away from the Clan and will return, the Apprentice will be given a temporary mentor until they are fit to be the mentor again, this does not require a ceremony.
Leader:
"I call upon my Warrior ancestors to give this Apprentice a new mentor. [Apprentice's name], you have lost your mentor, so your new mentor will be [Chosen new mentor's name]."
The mentor touches noses with the Apprentice, and the Clan greets the new mentor by calling out their name in a chant.
Dying/permanently injured Apprentice Ceremony
Sometimes tragedy can come upon an Apprentice, where they are striped of the chance to become a full Warrior in an accident.
If an Apprentice is dying or is injured and unable to become a full Warrior, the Clan Leader can perform a special ceremony where they give them their Warrior's name even though they will never truly live as one. This gives the Apprentice spirit of the Warrior they could have been and if they are dieing means they can join StarClan as a Warrior.
This ceremony isn't usually done in a Clan meeting, it is done by the Clan Leader who will usually visit the Apprentice in the Medicine Cat den.
Leader:
"I ask my Warrior ancestors to look down on this Apprentice. [He/She] has learned the Warrior code and given up [his/her] life in the service of [his/her] Clan. Let StarClan receive [him/her] as a Warrior. [He/She] will be known as [New Warrior name]."
Name Changing Ceremony
In rare cases a cat may change their name. If the Clan Leader feels their name no longer fits them, they can change it in a special ceremony. This usually may occur after an accident, common examples being the loss of part of a cat's tail or an eye which would result in a new name such as Halftail or Oneeye.
The Clan leader will Call a Clan meeting and perform a ceremony giving the cat their new name.
Leader:
"Spirits of StarClan, you know every cat by name. I ask you now to take away the name from the cat you see before you, for it no longer stands for what [he/she] is. By my authority as Clan Leader, and with the approval of our Warrior ancestors, I give this cat a new name. From this moment on [he/she] will be known as [New chosen name], for [Description for why the name is being changed]."
The Clan will then call the cat's new name in a chant.
Elder Ceremony
When a warrior finds himself or herself to be unable to continue their everyday duties, they become an elder. This ceremony is held with great respect for said warrior. No lazy cat becomes an elder, however. The leader says these words at the ceremony:
Leader: (Warrior), is it your wish to give up the name of a warrior and go to join the elders?
Warrior: It is.
Leader: Your Clan honors you and all the service you have given to us. I call upon StarClan to give you many moons of rest.
