Post by `Cedar on Jul 31, 2009 19:19:31 GMT -7
Meetings and Ceremonies
"Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join together for a meeting of the clan."
Kits to Apprentices
Kit(s): *Steps forward*
Leader: "From this day forward, until he/she has earned her/his warrior name, this apprentice will be called _____paw. (Warrior in Clan), you are ready for an/another apprentice. You will begin _____paw's training. (sentence about how strong and loyal the mentor is.) I expect you to pass on everything I/(your mentor) taught you to this young apprentice."
Mentor: *Steps forward proudly and touches noses with apprentice.*
Apprentices to Warriors
Leader: "I, _____star, leader of ____Clan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this/these two/these three apprentice(s). They/he/she has/have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend them/him/her to you as warriors in their turn. ____paw (and ____paw), do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend this Clan, even at the cost of your life?"
Apprentice(s): "I do."
Leader: "Then by the powers of StarClan I give you your warrior name(s). ____paw, from this moment you will be known as (warrior name.). StarClan honours your _____ and your _____, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ____Clan.
New Warrior(s): Licks leader's shoulder and sits by old mentor(s).
The new warrior, or warriors sit vigil guarding the camp for the rest of the night. In the morning they get some rest.
Warrior to Elder
Leader: "(Elderly Warrior), is it your wish to give up the name of warrior and go to join the elders?"
Elderly Warrior: "It is."
Leader: "Your Clan honours you and all the service you have given us. I call upon StarClan to give you many seasons of rest." *lays tail on warriors shoulder*.
Elderly Warrior: *Dips her/his head and makes a comment.*
Clan: (elder!) (elder!)
Warrior to Deputy
Leader: "A new deputy must be appointed. But first let us give thanks to StarClan for the life of (previous deputy). Tonight he/she sits with his fellow warriors among the stars/elders."
Clan: *looks solemn*
Leader: "And now I shall name the new deputy. I say these words before the body of (previous deputy), so he/she may hear and approve of my choice. (Warrior), will be the new deputy of ____Clan."
Clan: *congratulates new deputy*
"Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join together for a meeting of the clan."
Kits to Apprentices
Kit(s): *Steps forward*
Leader: "From this day forward, until he/she has earned her/his warrior name, this apprentice will be called _____paw. (Warrior in Clan), you are ready for an/another apprentice. You will begin _____paw's training. (sentence about how strong and loyal the mentor is.) I expect you to pass on everything I/(your mentor) taught you to this young apprentice."
Mentor: *Steps forward proudly and touches noses with apprentice.*
Apprentices to Warriors
Leader: "I, _____star, leader of ____Clan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this/these two/these three apprentice(s). They/he/she has/have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend them/him/her to you as warriors in their turn. ____paw (and ____paw), do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend this Clan, even at the cost of your life?"
Apprentice(s): "I do."
Leader: "Then by the powers of StarClan I give you your warrior name(s). ____paw, from this moment you will be known as (warrior name.). StarClan honours your _____ and your _____, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ____Clan.
New Warrior(s): Licks leader's shoulder and sits by old mentor(s).
The new warrior, or warriors sit vigil guarding the camp for the rest of the night. In the morning they get some rest.
Warrior to Elder
Leader: "(Elderly Warrior), is it your wish to give up the name of warrior and go to join the elders?"
Elderly Warrior: "It is."
Leader: "Your Clan honours you and all the service you have given us. I call upon StarClan to give you many seasons of rest." *lays tail on warriors shoulder*.
Elderly Warrior: *Dips her/his head and makes a comment.*
Clan: (elder!) (elder!)
Warrior to Deputy
Leader: "A new deputy must be appointed. But first let us give thanks to StarClan for the life of (previous deputy). Tonight he/she sits with his fellow warriors among the stars/elders."
Clan: *looks solemn*
Leader: "And now I shall name the new deputy. I say these words before the body of (previous deputy), so he/she may hear and approve of my choice. (Warrior), will be the new deputy of ____Clan."
Clan: *congratulates new deputy*
