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Ranks
May 11, 2008 8:21:38 GMT -5
Post by &Willow on May 11, 2008 8:21:38 GMT -5
Ranks
Leaders Clan leaders are the heart of the Clan, their personality affects how the Clan operates and how their warriors treat one another and the world around them. It is up to the Clan leaders to set a good example and guide their Clanmates along the path of the warrior code. They are responsible for calling Clan meetings, appointing warriors, mentors, and apprentices, and decing Clan policy and strategy with the help of their deputy and any cats they choose to consult for adive (usually the medicine cat, the elders, or the senior warriors). They have "star" at the end of their name. Ravenstar
Deputy A Clan's deputy is chosen by the leader, to assit in taking care of the Clan. To quaify, a warrior must have had an parrentice and must be strong anad brave, with the qualities needed ot take on leadership of the Clan if necessary. The deputy presides over Clan meetings when the leader is absent, stands in for the leader at Gatherings if the leader is ill, organizes daily patrols, and oversees the training of apprentices. According to the warrior code, when the deputy dies or steps down, the leader must announce a new deputy before moonhigh. Deputies stop being deputies if: - the Clan leader dies, leaving the deputy to take over as leader. - the deputy retires and becomes elder. - the deputy commits a crime against the warrior code and is demoted or driven from the Clan. the deputy dies or is killed in battle. They keep their warrior names. Ravenwing
Medicine Cats No Clan could sruvive without a medcine cat's knowledge of healing herbs and compassion for the sick. In addition, these cats have a spiritual responsibility. Their unusally strong connection to StarClan allowes them to recieve and interpret vision that can guide the Clan through dark times. The life of a medicine cat is not easy, but it is very rewarding. Although medicine cats cannot have a mate or kits, they are beloved and respected by the whole Clan. They devote their lives to protecting their Clanmates in a way that ordinary warriors cannot. And they know that there is a special place waiting for them. They usually have something to do with herbs and berries, but can also have more of a warrior name. Ravenleaf
Warriors Warriors are the lifeblood of the Clan. They patrol the borders, keep the fresh-kill pile supplied, and defend their Clanmates against attacks from enemy cats or predators. They fight to protect the Clan for as long as they are bale and are often called upo nto mentor apprentices, passing on the skilly they were taught. During the warrior naming ceremony, an apprentice gives up the "paw" half of his or her name and earns a real warrior name-such as Fireheart, Sandstorm, or Brambleaw.
Apprentices Before a cat can become a wrrior, he or she must be trained to fight and hunt and defend the Clan. At the age of six moons, kits leave the nursery and become apprentices. At this point they change the second half of their name from "kit" to "paw" to symbolize the path their paws are now on. The Clan leader ssigns each aprentice a mentor-an older warior to guide the apprentice on the path to being a warrior. Apprentices are responisble for chores around the camp, such as tending to the elders ,in addiotion to their training. If they work hard, listen to their mentors, and live by the warrior code, soon they will eanrtheir warrior name, and hopefully, one day, the chance to be a mentor themselves.
Elders The life of a warrior is difficult and dangerous, and many die young-in battle, of disease, or from a natural disaster. Those cats lucky enough to live a long life many eventually retire from their warrior duties to become elders. These elderly cats are viewed wit hthe deepest repsect by the rest of the Clan. Many moons of experiance make them an invaluable source of advice for the Clan leader, and they keep alive Clan history by passing down the old stories.
Kits The young cats of the clan. They are usually kept in the nursery till they are old enough to leave it. At six moons they become apprentices, to go onto being a warrior, or maybe a lucky one shall become a medicine cat.
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Rogues and Loners A rogue is a Clan cat who has been banished for crimse against the warrior code. These cats are usually hostile and live as outlaws on Clan territory or on the outskirts. Londers are cats who choose to lie niether in Clans or with Twolegs. They live and hunt alone. Loners can be friendly but helpful to the Clan cats.
Kittypeys Cats that live with Twolegs are called kittypets. They wear collars and are usually timid, soft, and scared of Clan cats. They are fed by their Twolegs, and have no need to hunt. They have only a vague sense of territory beyond their Twoleg's garden.
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