Post by Unwanted Step-Child on Dec 15, 2007 17:32:56 GMT -5
Leader's Ceremony
When the old leader dies or retires, the deputy travels to Highstones to share dreams with StarClan. There, nine cats grant him/her a life. The deputy-turned leader now has nine lives and the 'star' suffix.
Deputy Ceremony
Done when the old deputy becomes leader/dies/retires. Must be done before moonhigh on the same day.
The leader says: "I say these words before StarClan that the spirits of our ancestors may hear and approve my choice, (insert cat's name) will be the new deputy of (insert clan.)"
If the former deputy died in battle and body is nearby: "I say these words before the body of (insert former deputy's name) so that his/her spirit may hear and approve my choice, (insert cat's name here) will be the new deputy of (insert clan.)
Warrior Ceremony:
Done when an apprentice's mentor and the Clan leader are satisfied that an apprentice is ready. New warrior sits a silent vigil afterwards.
Leader: "I, (leader's name), leader of (Clan), call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. He/she has trained hard to learn the ways of your noble code, and I commend him/her to you as a warrior in his/her turn. (Apprentice's name), do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend this Clan even at the cost of your life?"
Apprentice(s): "I do."
Leader: "Then by the power of StarClan I give you your warrior name. (Apprentice's name), from this moment you will be known as (insert new warrior name). StarClan honors your bravery and strength and we welcome you as a full warrior of (Clan name)."
Other Clan members chant new warrior's name. Leader lays muzzle on new warrior's head and new warrior licks leader's shoulder.
Apprentice Ceremony
Done when a kit reaches six moons.
Leader: "From this day forward until he/she has earned his/her warrior name, this apprentice will be known as (new apprentices name.) (Warrior's name), you are ready for another/ your first apprentice. You will mentor (apprentice's name). Pass on all you were taught to this apprentice."
New mentor and apprentice touch noses.
Elder Ceremony
Leader: (Warrior's name), is it your wish to give up the name of warrior and join the elders?"
Warrior: "It is."
Leader: "You Clan honors you and all the service you have given us. I call upon StarClan to give you many seasons of rest."
Medicine Cat Ceremony
Medicine Cat: "I, (medicine cat's name), medicine cat of (Clan), call upon my warrior ancestors to look down upon this apprentice. She/He has trained hard to learn the ways of a medicine cat, and with your help she will serve her Clan for many moons. (Apprentice's name), do you promise to uphold the ways of a medicine cat, to stand apart from rivalries 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 power of StarClan I give you your true name as a medicine cat. (Apprentice's name), from this moment you will be known as (insert new warrior name). StarClan honors your faith and courage."
To Call a Meeting
Usually done by a Clan's leader.
Leader: "Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join here beneath the [place ( i.e. Highrock)] for a Clan meeting!"
Name Change
Done to change a warrior's name. Rarely used.
Leader: "Spirits of StarClan, you know every cat by name. I ask you now to take away the name from the cat 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, she/he will be known as (new name).
When the old leader dies or retires, the deputy travels to Highstones to share dreams with StarClan. There, nine cats grant him/her a life. The deputy-turned leader now has nine lives and the 'star' suffix.
Deputy Ceremony
Done when the old deputy becomes leader/dies/retires. Must be done before moonhigh on the same day.
The leader says: "I say these words before StarClan that the spirits of our ancestors may hear and approve my choice, (insert cat's name) will be the new deputy of (insert clan.)"
If the former deputy died in battle and body is nearby: "I say these words before the body of (insert former deputy's name) so that his/her spirit may hear and approve my choice, (insert cat's name here) will be the new deputy of (insert clan.)
Warrior Ceremony:
Done when an apprentice's mentor and the Clan leader are satisfied that an apprentice is ready. New warrior sits a silent vigil afterwards.
Leader: "I, (leader's name), leader of (Clan), call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. He/she has trained hard to learn the ways of your noble code, and I commend him/her to you as a warrior in his/her turn. (Apprentice's name), do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend this Clan even at the cost of your life?"
Apprentice(s): "I do."
Leader: "Then by the power of StarClan I give you your warrior name. (Apprentice's name), from this moment you will be known as (insert new warrior name). StarClan honors your bravery and strength and we welcome you as a full warrior of (Clan name)."
Other Clan members chant new warrior's name. Leader lays muzzle on new warrior's head and new warrior licks leader's shoulder.
Apprentice Ceremony
Done when a kit reaches six moons.
Leader: "From this day forward until he/she has earned his/her warrior name, this apprentice will be known as (new apprentices name.) (Warrior's name), you are ready for another/ your first apprentice. You will mentor (apprentice's name). Pass on all you were taught to this apprentice."
New mentor and apprentice touch noses.
Elder Ceremony
Leader: (Warrior's name), is it your wish to give up the name of warrior and join the elders?"
Warrior: "It is."
Leader: "You Clan honors you and all the service you have given us. I call upon StarClan to give you many seasons of rest."
Medicine Cat Ceremony
Medicine Cat: "I, (medicine cat's name), medicine cat of (Clan), call upon my warrior ancestors to look down upon this apprentice. She/He has trained hard to learn the ways of a medicine cat, and with your help she will serve her Clan for many moons. (Apprentice's name), do you promise to uphold the ways of a medicine cat, to stand apart from rivalries 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 power of StarClan I give you your true name as a medicine cat. (Apprentice's name), from this moment you will be known as (insert new warrior name). StarClan honors your faith and courage."
To Call a Meeting
Usually done by a Clan's leader.
Leader: "Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join here beneath the [place ( i.e. Highrock)] for a Clan meeting!"
Name Change
Done to change a warrior's name. Rarely used.
Leader: "Spirits of StarClan, you know every cat by name. I ask you now to take away the name from the cat 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, she/he will be known as (new name).