Post by Dark Nova on Dec 31, 2010 23:24:44 GMT -5
INTRODUCTION!
Since the very creation of the Clans, ceremonies have played a huge role in the cat's everyday lives. Some signify a new start, whilst others represent the end to a loyal clanmate's life. Whatever the reason, it is usually the leader's job to perform the ancient rituals.
DEPUTY CEREMONY!I say this before StarClan, so that the spirits of our ancestors can hear and approve my choice. __________ will be the new deputy of _____Clan.
*Clan calls deputy's name*
MEDICINE CAT CEREMONY!
I, __________, medicine cat of _____Clan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down upon this apprentice. S/he has trained hard to understand the way of a medicine cat, and with your help, s/he will serve her/his Clan for many moons. _____paw, 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?
I do.
Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your true medicine cat name. _____paw, from this moment on, you shall be known as __________. You have proven yourself as a true medicine cat.
*All medicine cats call new name*
MED. CAT APPRENTICE CEREMONY!
_____paw, is it your wish to enter the mysteries of a medicine cat?
It is.
Then come forward. Warriors of StarClan, I present to you this apprentice. S/he has chosen the path of a medicine cat. Grant her/him your wisdom and insight, so that s/he may understand your ways and heal her/his Clan in accordance with your will. Now, lay down and dream in the nest." *Apprentice obeys, and has her/his own dreams with StarClan*
WARRIOR CEREMONY!__________, are you satisfied that this apprentice is ready to become a warrior?
Yes, s/he is ready.
I, _____star, leader of _____Clan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down upon this apprentice. S/he has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend her/him a warrior in her/his turn. _____paw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code, and protect and defend this Clan, even at the cost of your life?
I do.
Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. _____paw, from this moment on you shall be known as __________. The Clan honors you for your courage and patience, and we welcome you as a full warrior of _____Clan.
*Leader rests muzzle on new warrior, and warrior licks shoulder in return. The Clan calls new warrior by name, then the warrior sits silent vigil that night*
APPRENTICE CEREMONY!_____kit, from now on, you shall be known as _____paw. __________, you are ready for an apprentice. You will be _____paw's mentor. I expect you to pass on all your skills to _____paw, so that s/he may be an honorable warrior of _____Clan.
*Clan calls apprentice by new name, and mentor and apprentice touch noses*
ELDER CEREMONY!__________, Is it your wish to give up the name of warrior and go to join the elders?
It is.
Your Clan honors you and all the service you have given us. I call upon StarClan to give you many seasons of rest.
*Clan calls cat by name*
