Çeremonies « Thread Started on May 4, 2008, 2:07pm »
Ťhe Ğathering Four clans meet at the moonly gathering during full moon. The Clan Leader brings some members of his/her clan, and meets with the three other clans in a truce. They can converse like clanmates, and share information. Clan leaders then join together and discuss issues with their clans, and then the meeting is over. Some common issues to discuss are; border issues, prey availability, new apprentices or warriors, new kits, any deaths or battles, anything new sighted.
If something happens that StarClan does not approve of, they will send clouds over the moon above, signaling the cats to stop. If they still don't approve, the meeting is pronounced over.
Çlan Mээting
When a leader or deputy needs to call the attention of other cats, they let out a cry on the 'Highrock' of that clan. If necessary, warriors may call a meeting when no other higher authority is available.
ThunderClan: Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join here beneath [MEETING PLACE] for a Clan meeting!
Ãpprentice/Mэntor Çeremony When a kit is old enough to be an apprentice, the Leader calls the Clan Meeting and does an ancient ritual to name the apprentice. The last name will always be 'paw,' and the Leader does not change the first name of the apprentice (which was named at birth by their mother.)
Leader: I call upon my warrior ancestors to look down upon this kit. He/she would like to become a warrior of [CLAN], but must first become an apprentice.
From this day forth, until you have earned your warrior name, you will be known as [ FIRST PART OF NAME + PAW ].
[ NEW MENTOR ], you are ready to take on an apprentice. Your [ SKILL OF MENTOR ] has proved to be helpful to our clan. You will begin [ APPRENTICE ]'s training. [ WARRIOR WHO MENTORED THE NEW MENTOR ] has trained you well, and I hope that his/her skill will pass through you onto your new apprentice.
The mentor and apprentice touch noses, and the clan cheers the new apprentices name
Warrior Naming Ceremony When a kit is old enough to be an apprentice, the Leader calls the Clan Meeting and does an ancient ritual to name the apprentice. The last name will always be 'paw,' and the Leader does not change the first name of the apprentice (which was named at birth by their mother.) When an apprentice has completed his/her warrior training, they become warriors. The leader let's out the Clan Meeting cry like they do every clan meeting. They will change the last part of the apprentices name from Paw to a name of their choice. The first part of their name does not change.
Leader: I call upon my warrior ancestors to look down upon 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 follow the warrior code and defend this 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 day forth you will be known as [NEW WARRIOR NAME]). We welcomes you as a full warrior of [CLAN].
The clan cheers the new warrior's name after the ceremony. That night, the new warrior will traditionally need to sit in a silent vigil and guard the camp.
Name Change Ceremony Leader's don't often change names, but if something happens to a warrior or apprentice, they can change their name. They don't need to call a clan meeting, but they may if they wish.
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 she/he will be known as [NEW NAME].
The clan may or may not cheer on the new name, and the new warrior may or may not need to stand vigil, if they already have. This is up to the leader, and up to the clan.
Dying Apprentice Ceremony When an apprentice passes away, the leader will usually say a prayer to StarClan to let him or her pass safely. They will usually speak over the dead apprentices body.
Leader: I ask my warrior ancestors to look down upon this apprentice. He/she has learned the warrior code and has 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 [WARRIOR NAME].
Death Ceremony The cat's closest friend will share tongues with their passed on friend for the last time. They will say a few words honoring the warrior, like a funeral. They will then stand vigil with the dead warrior until sunrise to ensure that they will pass on safely. Then they bury the cat in the desired area.
Elder Ceremony When a warrior becomes too old to carry out warrior duties, or if they become crippled and cannot perform their normal warrior duties, they will request to join the elders. It is up to the leader wether or not they want to call a clan meeting.
Leader: [WARRIOR], You say that the time has come for you to join the elders. Are you sure this is what you want?
Warrior: I am.
Leader: Then you will rely on apprenitces and younger warriors to bring you fresh-kill, and you are no longer able to go on patrol.
Leader Ceremony When a kit is old enough to be an apprentice, the Leader calls the Clan Meeting and does an ancient ritual to name the apprentice. The last name will always be 'paw,' and the Leader does not change the first name of the apprentice (which was named at birth by their mother.)
A Deputy, after the leader has passed on, will need to make a journey to the 'Moonstone' of that territory. They will dream, and receive a powerful message from StarClan. They need to be in the 'Moonstone' of that territory alone.
StarClan Cat 1: Welcome [DEPUTY]. Are you ready to recieve your nine lives? Warrior: Yes. StarClan cat 2: With this life I give you [TRAIT]. Use it well to [SOMETHING THAT BENEFITS OTHERS]. StarClan cat 3: With this life I give you [TRAIT]. Use it well to [SOMETHING THAT BENEFITS OTHERS]. StarClan cat 4: With this life I give you [TRAIT]. Use it well to [SOMETHING THAT BENEFITS OTHERS]. StarClan cat 5: With this life I give you [TRAIT]. Use it well to [SOMETHING THAT BENEFITS OTHERS]. StarClan cat 6: With this life I give you [TRAIT]. Use it well to [SOMETHING THAT BENEFITS OTHERS]. StarClan cat 7: With this life I give you [TRAIT]. Use it well to [SOMETHING THAT BENEFITS OTHERS]. StarClan cat 8: With this life I give you [TRAIT]. Use it well to [SOMETHING THAT BENEFITS OTHERS]. StarClan cat 9: With this life I give you [TRAIT]. Use it well to [SOMETHING THAT BENEFITS OTHERS]. StarClan cat 10: With this life I give you [TRAIT]. Use it well to [SOMETHING THAT BENEFITS OTHERS]. StarClan Cat 1: You are now ready to receive your name. You will be known as [FIRST PART OF NAME + STAR].
The StarClan cats are usually ones who have passed on during the new leaders life, and who have impacted him in a substantial way. After each life given, the new leader will feel a strange painful sensation that relates to each trait given. Afterwards, the StarClan warriors may choose to give the new leader a prophecy for his clan. If not, the leader wakes up and returns back to camp. It is forbidden to discuss what happened in his/her dream.
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