Post by Dai on Jul 27, 2006 17:28:57 GMT -5
The Gathering
Maybe the most important of all warrior ceremonies. Every full moon, clan leaders and members meet at Fourtrees in peace without danger of being attacked by eachother. They can converse as regular cats, maybe even befriend one another (depends on the leader. Some leaders interpret that as disloyalty). Clan leaders come mainly to discuss issues with the clans, or to give them good news.
Apprentice Ceremonies
When a cat has not recieved it's mentor, and is 6 moons old at least, an apprentice ceremony is done. At this time, the leader tells all members of the clan to join him/her at the rock. The cat is given the suffix of -paw (if the cat is called Whitekit for example, the apprentice name is Whitepaw. Non-clan cats usually have their name totally changed, or altered slightly when they join) when a cat is named an apprentice. That is their name until they are named as a warrior later in life.
Ceremony speech is-
"I say these words before EstrellaClan, that the spirits of our warrior ancestors may hear and approve of my choice. The newest apprentice(s) of [clan] is/are [insertfirstpartofname]paw!"
Kittypet Apprentice Ceremony
They are the same as the regular ones (apprentice ceremonies), except the naming is to be done with the collar stripped off, and placed in front of the new apprentice (collars are considered to be a branding of Twoleg companionship). If there is no collar, then the regular procedure is done.
Warrior Naming Ceremony
When an apprentice has either been fully trained or has performed a great deed of bravery, then they are named as warriors. The prefix of the name stays the same, but the last part changes (most common suffixes are -pelt, -claw, -tail, -fur, -foot, -heart, -cloud, and -fang. If a cat is called Whitepaw, then their name is turned into something like Whitepelt, or something more original like Whitewind). The leader must say the naming speech. The ceremony ends with the warrior(s) being left in silent vigil in the camp. It means that the warrior(s) must stay outside to guard the camp in silence. At sunrise, they can speak and finally go to sleep. The naming speech is done so like this-
"I say these words before EstrellaClan, that the spirits of our warrior ancestors may hear and approve of my choice. An/Several apprentice(s) has/Have been slected to become new warriors throughout [clan]. Thier name(s) shall be [insertnamehere!"
Medicine Cat Ceremony/Gathering
Medicine cats follow different laws than warriors. Their ties are closer to EstrellaClan rather than to their leader. Medicine cats don't have a normal ranking ceremony. To become a medicine cat and to become a medicine cat apprentice are done in the same way. First requires permission from the leader (apprenticeship also requires the permission from the medicine cat). They travel to Moonstone on the halfmoon, and get acceptance from EstrellaClan that way. The new name is given by the leader.
Much like the clans do, medicine cats also usually have a gathering. They meet at the halfmoon at the Moonstone, and sleep to share dreams with EstrellaClan, discuss clan problems & talk. Medicine Cat namings are done so like this-
"I say these words before EstrellaClan, that the spirits of our warrior ancestors may hear and approve of my choice. A new medicine cat of [clan] is [insert-name w/ suffix -paw]!"
Deputy Ceremony
Deputies can die, be exiled, or retire. Always before the next moonhigh, the leader appoints the new deputy. Here is the speech leaders must use-
"I say these words before EstrellaClan, that the spirits of our warrior ancestors may hear and approve of my choice. The new deputy of [clan] is [insert warrior name]!"
Death Ceremony
To honor the dead, the cat's closest friends share tongues with him/her for the last time. Cats say a few words, like a funeral. Then they stand vigil with the dead cat 'till sunrise, to make sure that there will be safe travel to EstrellaClan. Then, they bury the cat in camp. Cats buried in camps will never be forgotten & are often visited by thier friends.
Leader Ceremony
When the leader dies, the deputy takes over the clan. So, the deputy goes to the Moonstone and recieve 9 lives from 9 cats in their past that have joined EstrellaClan. Each of the 9 lives hold a special quality that are found in leaders. Estrellaclan Accounts will accept cats requesting 9 lives.
Maybe the most important of all warrior ceremonies. Every full moon, clan leaders and members meet at Fourtrees in peace without danger of being attacked by eachother. They can converse as regular cats, maybe even befriend one another (depends on the leader. Some leaders interpret that as disloyalty). Clan leaders come mainly to discuss issues with the clans, or to give them good news.
Apprentice Ceremonies
When a cat has not recieved it's mentor, and is 6 moons old at least, an apprentice ceremony is done. At this time, the leader tells all members of the clan to join him/her at the rock. The cat is given the suffix of -paw (if the cat is called Whitekit for example, the apprentice name is Whitepaw. Non-clan cats usually have their name totally changed, or altered slightly when they join) when a cat is named an apprentice. That is their name until they are named as a warrior later in life.
Ceremony speech is-
"I say these words before EstrellaClan, that the spirits of our warrior ancestors may hear and approve of my choice. The newest apprentice(s) of [clan] is/are [insertfirstpartofname]paw!"
Kittypet Apprentice Ceremony
They are the same as the regular ones (apprentice ceremonies), except the naming is to be done with the collar stripped off, and placed in front of the new apprentice (collars are considered to be a branding of Twoleg companionship). If there is no collar, then the regular procedure is done.
Warrior Naming Ceremony
When an apprentice has either been fully trained or has performed a great deed of bravery, then they are named as warriors. The prefix of the name stays the same, but the last part changes (most common suffixes are -pelt, -claw, -tail, -fur, -foot, -heart, -cloud, and -fang. If a cat is called Whitepaw, then their name is turned into something like Whitepelt, or something more original like Whitewind). The leader must say the naming speech. The ceremony ends with the warrior(s) being left in silent vigil in the camp. It means that the warrior(s) must stay outside to guard the camp in silence. At sunrise, they can speak and finally go to sleep. The naming speech is done so like this-
"I say these words before EstrellaClan, that the spirits of our warrior ancestors may hear and approve of my choice. An/Several apprentice(s) has/Have been slected to become new warriors throughout [clan]. Thier name(s) shall be [insertnamehere!"
Medicine Cat Ceremony/Gathering
Medicine cats follow different laws than warriors. Their ties are closer to EstrellaClan rather than to their leader. Medicine cats don't have a normal ranking ceremony. To become a medicine cat and to become a medicine cat apprentice are done in the same way. First requires permission from the leader (apprenticeship also requires the permission from the medicine cat). They travel to Moonstone on the halfmoon, and get acceptance from EstrellaClan that way. The new name is given by the leader.
Much like the clans do, medicine cats also usually have a gathering. They meet at the halfmoon at the Moonstone, and sleep to share dreams with EstrellaClan, discuss clan problems & talk. Medicine Cat namings are done so like this-
"I say these words before EstrellaClan, that the spirits of our warrior ancestors may hear and approve of my choice. A new medicine cat of [clan] is [insert-name w/ suffix -paw]!"
Deputy Ceremony
Deputies can die, be exiled, or retire. Always before the next moonhigh, the leader appoints the new deputy. Here is the speech leaders must use-
"I say these words before EstrellaClan, that the spirits of our warrior ancestors may hear and approve of my choice. The new deputy of [clan] is [insert warrior name]!"
Death Ceremony
To honor the dead, the cat's closest friends share tongues with him/her for the last time. Cats say a few words, like a funeral. Then they stand vigil with the dead cat 'till sunrise, to make sure that there will be safe travel to EstrellaClan. Then, they bury the cat in camp. Cats buried in camps will never be forgotten & are often visited by thier friends.
Leader Ceremony
When the leader dies, the deputy takes over the clan. So, the deputy goes to the Moonstone and recieve 9 lives from 9 cats in their past that have joined EstrellaClan. Each of the 9 lives hold a special quality that are found in leaders. Estrellaclan Accounts will accept cats requesting 9 lives.
