Post by N.y.x. on Jun 13, 2010 16:54:52 GMT -8
The Warrior Ceremony.
Leader: "I, [insert leader's name here] leader of [insert Clan name here], call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. [He/She] has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend them to you as a warrior in their turn."
"[insert apprentice's name here], do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect 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. [insert apprentice's name here], from this moment you will be known as [insert apprentice's new warrior name here]. StarClan honors your [insert two qualities of the warrior here (ex. bravery, strength, etc.)], and we welcome you as a full warrior of [insert Clan name here]."
The Clan leader then steps forward to rest their muzzle on the warrior's bowed head, and the warrior respectfully licks the leader's shoulder in return. The Clan shouts the warrior's new name, and the newly made warrior prepares to sit vigil in silence until dawn breaks.
The Deputy Ceremony.
When appointing a new deputy, the leader must perform the ceremony before Moonhigh. In order to qualify to be a deputy, the warrior must of had an apprentice in the past.
The following words are used if the deputy died in battle:
When appointing a new deputy, the leader must perform the ceremony before Moonhigh. In order to qualify to be a deputy, the warrior must of had an apprentice in the past.
The following words are used if the deputy died in battle:
Leader: "I say these words before the body of [insert name of previous deputy here], so that [his/her] spirit may hear and approve my choice."
"[insert the name of the new deputy here] will be the new deputy of [insert Clan name here]."
The following words are used if the previous deputy was driven from the Clan:
Leader: "I say these words before StarClan, that the spirits of our ancestors may hear and approve my choice."
"The new deputy will be [insert name of new deputy here]."
The Apprentice Ceremony.
Leader: "[insert kit's name here], from this moment on, you will be known as [insert kit's apprentice name here]."
"[insert the name of warrior who is to mentor the kit here], you are ready to take on an apprentice. You will be mentor to [insert apprentice name here]."
"[insert the name of warrior who is to mentor the kit here], you have shown yourself to be a [insert two qualities of the warrior here (ex. bravery, strength, etc.)] warrior. Do all that you can to pass on what you know down to [insert apprentice's name here]."
The mentor and apprentice then touch noses before withdrawing to the edge of the camp.
The Medicine Cat Apprentice Ceremony.
Medicine Cat: "Cats of [insert Clan name here], it is time for me to take on an apprentice. Your next medicine cat will be [insert new medicine cat apprentice here]."
Leader: "[insert medicine cat apprentice here], do you accept the post of apprentice to [insert name of medicine cat here]?"
Medicine Cat Apprentice: "I do."
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] will go with you."
The medicine cat and medicine cat apprentice touch noses, and they will later travel to Highstones at the half-moon to complete the ceremony.
The Medicine Cat Ceremony.
The following ceremony was written using Leafpool's ceremony as a reference.
When a medicine cat gives their apprentice their full name, they perform the ceremony at the Moonstone/Moonpool at the half-moon in front of the medicine cats of the other Clans when StarClan thinks that the apprentice is ready to become a full medicine cat.
When a medicine cat gives their apprentice their full name, they perform the ceremony at the Moonstone/Moonpool at the half-moon in front of the medicine cats of the other Clans when StarClan thinks that the apprentice is ready to become a full medicine cat.
Medicine Cat: "I, [insert medicine cat's name here], medicine cat of [insert Clan name here], call upon my warrior ancestors to look down upon this apprentice. [He/She] has trained hard to understand the way of a medicine cat, and with your help [he/she] will serve [his/her] Clan for many moons."
"[insert medicine cat apprentice's name here], 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 your life?"
Medicine Cat Apprentice: "I do."
Medicine Cat: "Then by the powers of StarClan I give you your true name as a medicine cat. [insert medicine cat apprentice's name here], from this moment you will be known as [insert medicine cat apprentice's new name here]. StarClan honors your [insert two qualities here]."
The medicine cat performing the ceremony rests their muzzle on the newly named medicine cat's bowed head. The newly named medicine cat licks their mentor's shoulder in respect. The medicine cats that witnessed the ceremony chant the medicine cat's new name.
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