Post by .:Speckle:. on May 11, 2008 16:00:59 GMT -5
Clan Meeting Call:
This is a call by the leaders that summons cats to a clan meeting.
Leader: Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join here beneath Highrock for a Clan meeting!
Warrior Ceremony:
Leader: Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join here beneath Highrock for a Clan meeting! 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 Name_) 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 Name_), from this day forth you will be known as (_New Warrior Name_). (_Clan Name_) welcomes you as a full warrior.
*The clan usually commences into cheering of the new name; and congratulates the new warrior. The cat will need to stand silent vigal for the night and gaurd the camp.*
Apprentice/Mentor Ceremony:
Leader: I call upon my warrior ancestors to look down upon this kit. He/she would like to become a warrior of (_Clan Name_), but must first become an apprentice. (_kit name_), from this day forth, until you have earned your warrior name, you will be known as (_Apprenice Name_). (_Warrior to be Mentor_) will mentor you.
*The clan usually commences into cheering of the new name; and congratulates the apprentice.*
Name Change Ceremony:
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 usually commences into cheering of the new name. The cat will need to stand silent vigal for the night and gaurd the camp.*
Dying Apprentice Ceremony (Apprentice may go to StarClan as a warrior):
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_).
Elder Ceremony:
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.
Deputy Ceremony:
Leader: “I say these words before the body of (insert dead deputies name here), so that his spirit may hear and approve my choice. (Insert reason here but is optional.) (insert new deputy’s name here) will be the new deputy of (insert clan name here).”
*New Deputy will make some sort of promise to his/her clan now saying they will try their best, are honored to accept the position, etc.*
Leader Ceremony:
The deputy sleeps at Moonstone. This is his/her dream. The cats of StarClan surround him/her and the nine cats that will give him/her nine lives are closest. Intense feeling accompanies each life as it is given, whether it is pain or warmth. During ceremony, the new leader and the one giving a life might exchange a few words plus what they are required to say but only a few, usually a sentence or less. Sometimes it’s just a look on one’s face.
One voice of every cat the new leader has known- “Welcome, (insert deputy’s name here). Are you ready to receive your nine lives?”
Deputy: “Yes, I’m ready.”
First cat approaches and touches noses. The contact is like the hottest fire and coldest ice but they can’t move.
First cat: “With this life I give you courage. Use it well in defense of your Clan.” As this life is given, new leader feels the rush and pain of that cats life. First cat joins crowd again.
Second cat touches noses and says: “With this life I give you justice. Use it well as you judge the actions of others.” As the life is given, the new leader feels rush of battles and hunting. Second cat joins crowd again.
Third cat touches noses and says: “With this life I give you to what you know to be right. Use it well to guide your clan in times of trouble.” As this life is given, new leader feels the rush and pain of that cats life. Third cat joins crowd again.
Fourth cat touches noses and says: “With this life I give you tireless energy. Use it well to carry out the duties of a leader.” As this life is given, the new leader feels as if s/he is sprinting without tiring and the joy of speed. Fourth cat joins crowd again.
Fifth cat touches noses and says: “With this life I give you protection. Use ti well to care for your Clan as a mother cares for her kits.” As this life is given, the leader feels the ferocity of defending those weaker that a mother would feel.
Sixth cat touches noses and says: “With this life I give you mentoring. Use it well to train the young cats of your Clan.” As this life is given, new leader feels the rush and pain of that cats life. Sixth cat joins crowd again.
Seventh cat touches noses and says: “With this life I give you compassion. Use it well for the elders of your clan, and the sick, and all those weaker than you.” As this life is given, new leader feels the rush and pain of that cats life. Seventh cat joins crowd again.
Eighth cat touches noses and says: “With this life I give you love. Use it well for all the cats in your care.” As this life is given, the new leader feels only the warmth and security of love. Eighth cat joins crowd again.
Ninth cat approaches and says (must be the leader who just died): “Welcome, (insert new leader’s name here), (‘my apprentice, my daughter/son, etc.’ may be added here), my warrior and my deputy. I always knew you would be a great leader.”
Leader touches new leader’s nose. “With this life I give you nobility and certainty and faith. Use it well as you lead your Clan in the ways of StarClan and the warrior code.” As this life is given, new leader feels the rush and pain of that cats life.
Leader steps back, other eight cats step forward and new leader stands up.
Leader: “I hail you by your new name, (insert new name with ‘star’ in place of later half of new leader’s name). Your old life is no more. You have received the nine lives of a leader, and StarClan grants to you the guardian ship of (insert clan name here). 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.
StarClan cheers new leader’s name as if s/he is a new warrior.
Then a warning may be given or the dream may just end.
Clan Cat's Death Ceremony-
Each of the able clan will go up to the dead cat’s body that lies in the center of camp to share tongues for the last time. They groom his/her fur and quietly say thanks to them. Those that were closest to the dead cat sit by their side till the next dawn then the elders bury the body in the clan’s graveyard. Usually those closest help.
Leader's Death Ceremony:
Med cat: “(insert leader’s name here) was a noble leader. Let us give thanks to StarClan for his/her life. S/he was dedicated to his/her Clan, and his/her memory will never fade from the forest. Now we commend his/her spirit to StarClan; may s/he watch over us in death as s/he always did in life."
Med. Cat Apprentice Naming at Clan:
So far we don’t know what exactly happens at the Moonool for the new medicine cat apprentices so this is what happens at camp.
Leader: “(insert apprentice’s name here), do you accept the post of apprenticeship to (insert med cat‘s name)?”
Apprentice/warrior becoming med. cat apprentice: “Yes, (insert leader’s name).”
Leader: “Then at the half moon you must travel to Mothermouth to be accepted by StarClan before the other medicine cats. The good wishes of all -insert clan name here- go with you.” Then med cat touches noses with apprentice med. cat.
Med. Cat Warrior Naming:
Med. Cat Mentor: "I, (insert Med. Cat name), medicine cat of (insert clan name), call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. S/he has trained hard to understand the ways of a medicine cat, and with your help s/he will serve her clan for many moons. (insert med. cat apprentice name), 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 you life?"”
Med. cat apprentice: “I do.”
Med. Cat Mentor: “Then by the powers of StarClan I give you your true name as a medicine cat. (insert med. cat apprentice name), from this moment you will be known as (insert med. cat apprentice's new name). StarClan honors your courage and your faith.” Then med cat rest muzzle on new med. cat's head. Then new med. cat licks their mentor's shoulder. Other cats there call their name like a new warrior.
This is a call by the leaders that summons cats to a clan meeting.
Leader: Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join here beneath Highrock for a Clan meeting!
Warrior Ceremony:
Leader: Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join here beneath Highrock for a Clan meeting! 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 Name_) 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 Name_), from this day forth you will be known as (_New Warrior Name_). (_Clan Name_) welcomes you as a full warrior.
*The clan usually commences into cheering of the new name; and congratulates the new warrior. The cat will need to stand silent vigal for the night and gaurd the camp.*
Apprentice/Mentor Ceremony:
Leader: I call upon my warrior ancestors to look down upon this kit. He/she would like to become a warrior of (_Clan Name_), but must first become an apprentice. (_kit name_), from this day forth, until you have earned your warrior name, you will be known as (_Apprenice Name_). (_Warrior to be Mentor_) will mentor you.
*The clan usually commences into cheering of the new name; and congratulates the apprentice.*
Name Change Ceremony:
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 usually commences into cheering of the new name. The cat will need to stand silent vigal for the night and gaurd the camp.*
Dying Apprentice Ceremony (Apprentice may go to StarClan as a warrior):
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_).
Elder Ceremony:
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.
Deputy Ceremony:
Leader: “I say these words before the body of (insert dead deputies name here), so that his spirit may hear and approve my choice. (Insert reason here but is optional.) (insert new deputy’s name here) will be the new deputy of (insert clan name here).”
*New Deputy will make some sort of promise to his/her clan now saying they will try their best, are honored to accept the position, etc.*
Leader Ceremony:
The deputy sleeps at Moonstone. This is his/her dream. The cats of StarClan surround him/her and the nine cats that will give him/her nine lives are closest. Intense feeling accompanies each life as it is given, whether it is pain or warmth. During ceremony, the new leader and the one giving a life might exchange a few words plus what they are required to say but only a few, usually a sentence or less. Sometimes it’s just a look on one’s face.
One voice of every cat the new leader has known- “Welcome, (insert deputy’s name here). Are you ready to receive your nine lives?”
Deputy: “Yes, I’m ready.”
First cat approaches and touches noses. The contact is like the hottest fire and coldest ice but they can’t move.
First cat: “With this life I give you courage. Use it well in defense of your Clan.” As this life is given, new leader feels the rush and pain of that cats life. First cat joins crowd again.
Second cat touches noses and says: “With this life I give you justice. Use it well as you judge the actions of others.” As the life is given, the new leader feels rush of battles and hunting. Second cat joins crowd again.
Third cat touches noses and says: “With this life I give you to what you know to be right. Use it well to guide your clan in times of trouble.” As this life is given, new leader feels the rush and pain of that cats life. Third cat joins crowd again.
Fourth cat touches noses and says: “With this life I give you tireless energy. Use it well to carry out the duties of a leader.” As this life is given, the new leader feels as if s/he is sprinting without tiring and the joy of speed. Fourth cat joins crowd again.
Fifth cat touches noses and says: “With this life I give you protection. Use ti well to care for your Clan as a mother cares for her kits.” As this life is given, the leader feels the ferocity of defending those weaker that a mother would feel.
Sixth cat touches noses and says: “With this life I give you mentoring. Use it well to train the young cats of your Clan.” As this life is given, new leader feels the rush and pain of that cats life. Sixth cat joins crowd again.
Seventh cat touches noses and says: “With this life I give you compassion. Use it well for the elders of your clan, and the sick, and all those weaker than you.” As this life is given, new leader feels the rush and pain of that cats life. Seventh cat joins crowd again.
Eighth cat touches noses and says: “With this life I give you love. Use it well for all the cats in your care.” As this life is given, the new leader feels only the warmth and security of love. Eighth cat joins crowd again.
Ninth cat approaches and says (must be the leader who just died): “Welcome, (insert new leader’s name here), (‘my apprentice, my daughter/son, etc.’ may be added here), my warrior and my deputy. I always knew you would be a great leader.”
Leader touches new leader’s nose. “With this life I give you nobility and certainty and faith. Use it well as you lead your Clan in the ways of StarClan and the warrior code.” As this life is given, new leader feels the rush and pain of that cats life.
Leader steps back, other eight cats step forward and new leader stands up.
Leader: “I hail you by your new name, (insert new name with ‘star’ in place of later half of new leader’s name). Your old life is no more. You have received the nine lives of a leader, and StarClan grants to you the guardian ship of (insert clan name here). 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.
StarClan cheers new leader’s name as if s/he is a new warrior.
Then a warning may be given or the dream may just end.
Clan Cat's Death Ceremony-
Each of the able clan will go up to the dead cat’s body that lies in the center of camp to share tongues for the last time. They groom his/her fur and quietly say thanks to them. Those that were closest to the dead cat sit by their side till the next dawn then the elders bury the body in the clan’s graveyard. Usually those closest help.
Leader's Death Ceremony:
Med cat: “(insert leader’s name here) was a noble leader. Let us give thanks to StarClan for his/her life. S/he was dedicated to his/her Clan, and his/her memory will never fade from the forest. Now we commend his/her spirit to StarClan; may s/he watch over us in death as s/he always did in life."
Med. Cat Apprentice Naming at Clan:
So far we don’t know what exactly happens at the Moonool for the new medicine cat apprentices so this is what happens at camp.
Leader: “(insert apprentice’s name here), do you accept the post of apprenticeship to (insert med cat‘s name)?”
Apprentice/warrior becoming med. cat apprentice: “Yes, (insert leader’s name).”
Leader: “Then at the half moon you must travel to Mothermouth to be accepted by StarClan before the other medicine cats. The good wishes of all -insert clan name here- go with you.” Then med cat touches noses with apprentice med. cat.
Med. Cat Warrior Naming:
Med. Cat Mentor: "I, (insert Med. Cat name), medicine cat of (insert clan name), call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. S/he has trained hard to understand the ways of a medicine cat, and with your help s/he will serve her clan for many moons. (insert med. cat apprentice name), 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 you life?"”
Med. cat apprentice: “I do.”
Med. Cat Mentor: “Then by the powers of StarClan I give you your true name as a medicine cat. (insert med. cat apprentice name), from this moment you will be known as (insert med. cat apprentice's new name). StarClan honors your courage and your faith.” Then med cat rest muzzle on new med. cat's head. Then new med. cat licks their mentor's shoulder. Other cats there call their name like a new warrior.
