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Bisexual

ʀᴀɪɴʟᴇᴀғ 🍁

Official ThunderClan & ElmClan Leader

Easing back in

Pronouns: She/Her

Tʜᴇ Gᴀᴛʜᴇʀɪɴɢs | ♒ ϟ ★ ☼ ☁ | Tʜᴇ O﹣Fɪᴠᴇ Sept 7, 2016 2:17:38 GMT -5

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Post by ʀᴀɪɴʟᴇᴀғ 🍁 on Sept 7, 2016 2:17:38 GMT -5

_{{ ✦ } post i || directory, welcome}

_{{ ✦ } post ii || history, territories}

_{{ ✦ } post iii || rules, credit}

_{{ ✦ } post iv || the hierarchy, news & updates}

_{{ ✦ } post v || prophecies & omens}

_{{ ✦ } post vi || medicine cat section}

_{{ ✦ } post vii || ceremonies & traditions}

_{{ ✦ } post viii || save}

_{Welcome! It appears you have stumbled onto the page for Four Trees and Highstones. Four Trees is where the five Clans of the forest gather every full moon. They meet in peace and no blood may be shed or the Clans face the wrath of StarClan. However, Four Trees is also used for forbidden lovers to meet under the moonlight and for leaders to discuss matters on neutral grounds. Battles have erupted here, soaking the soft grasses red. Highstones, beyond the borders of the Clans, yet close to the open moors of WindClan, is home to the Moonstone. Moth Flight, the first medicine cat was also the founder of the scared stone. Leaders, deputies, medicine cats, and sometimes apprentices come here to speak with StarClan. Leaders consult StarClan on certain matters in the hopes of receiving guidance from the stars. Deputies gain their nine lives here. Medicine cats and their apprentices are given messages, omens, and prophecies. Apprentices are granted a dream of their future in hopes of guiding the future warriors to their proper destiny. However, visits to Highstones are a special occasion and are not for kit's play. You must have a reason to speak with the tribe of heavenly warriors. Trespassers are not welcome.}

Bisexual

ʀᴀɪɴʟᴇᴀғ 🍁

Official ThunderClan & ElmClan Leader

Easing back in

Pronouns: She/Her

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Post by ʀᴀɪɴʟᴇᴀғ 🍁 on Sept 7, 2016 2:19:48 GMT -5

_{Many moons ago, the forest was a wilderness, untamed by territories. Cats came into the forest, drawn in by the soft rustlings of small creatures, shadows under the water, and the sudden commotion of birds' wings in the trees. The cats lived in small groups, not yet Clans and there were no borders set down. The cats fought constantly, fearful that prey might run out and that their overlapping territories were being threatened. It was a lawless, bloody time for the forest, and many cats died.}

_{One night, when the moon was full, the cats agreed to meet at a clearing in the forest surrounded by four great oak trees. A terrible battle followed, and soon the ground was wet with spilled blood.}

_{Many cats died that night. When the survivors awoke, all around them they saw the spirits of their slain kin, no longer torn and bloodied but shining like fallen stars. The survivors huddled on the ground, and, as the spirits spoke, they saw terrible visions of the future. They knew that the fighting had to end.}

_{"Unite or die," said the spirits. Five cats--Shadow, River, Wind, Sky and Thunder--came forward claiming that they could individually unite the forest with their strengths. The spirits of the slain kin spoke again, "The forest is big enough to feed all your families and many more. You must each find other cats like you, choose a home in the forest, and set down borders." At that moment, the moon broke free of the clouds, revealing a circle of starlit spirit-cats around the edge of the clearing--StarClan. A white tom spirit-cat stepped forward. "If you do this," he meowed, "we will reward you with eight more lives, so that you may lead your Clans for many moons to come." The StarClan promised to watch over the Clans from Silverpelt, a crowded path of stars that swept across the night sky, and to visit the Clan leaders in their dreams and to guide them on their journeys. The spirit-cats proclaimed that all five Clans would meet at the full moon once a month at the four great oak trees for a night of truce.}

_{Thunder, River, Wind, Sky, and Shadow were pronounced warriors by the spirit-cats. "From now on, you will live by a warrior code. Your hearts will be filled with courage and nobility, and if you must fight, it will be not for greed, but for honor and justice." And so the age of warrior Clans began--ShadowClan, RiverClan, WindClan, SkyClan, and ThunderClan.}

_{There was not always peace between the Clans, but that was to be expected--cats are born with claws and teeth for a reason. Still, as long as they lived by the warrior code, their fallen ancestors would watch over them and guide them through their lives.}

RiverClan

_{RiverClan's territory is located in what Twolegs call Morgan Farm's Campsite and the River Chell. Landmarks in this territory include:}

_{{ ✦ } The Gorge - A deep gorge cut by the river in the terrain, border with WindClan. Apprentices are forbidden to go near it.}

_{{ ✦ } The River - A source of food and protection to the Clan. Sometimes, it is peaceful while other times, it floods.}

_{{ ✦ } Twoleg Bridge - A bridge built by Twolegs that allows the cats to go to Fourtrees when the river is high.}

_{{ ✦ } Beech Copse - A training area for apprentices and warriors.}

SkyClan

_{{ ✦ } Round Rock - a large boulder closer to the RiverClan section of the territory. Very smooth, an sphere-looking boulder. A patrol point.}

_{{ ✦ } White Oak - a n oak tree who's bark is completely stripped bare, so it grows white. A climbing tree, marked by all the apprentices past.}

_{{ ✦ } Mossy Hollow - a spongy section of the territory, a hollow, where apprentices can train and collect moss.}

_{{ ✦ } Thunder Stones - a line of broken boulders that mark the border for ThunderClan. Kind of like the Snake Rocks of ThunderClan, but more prone to minor rock slides.}

_{{ ✦ } Golden Reeds - a golden field in the south, past the Round Rock. RiverClan border.}

ThunderClan

_{ThunderClan claims the southeastern part of the region, their territory consisting of deciduous woodland. Their camp is in a sandy ravine that used to be a riverbed long time ago, surrounded by brambles. Landmarks in the ThunderClan territory:}

_{{ ϟ } Camp - It lies at the foot of a sandy ravine, protected by thornbushes. The camp is easy to defend and hard to attack.}

_{{ ϟ } Tallpines and Treecut Place - Pines near Twolegplace. Usually filled with Twoleg tree-eaters, the ground there rumbles and leaves deep gullies filled with muddy water.}

_{{ ✦ } The Great Sycamore - One of the largest trees with strong and thick branches.}

_{{ ✦ } The Owl Tree - A tree that serves home to a tawny owl.}

_{{ ✦ } Sunningrocks - Rocks that absorb the sunshine and are a place of relaxation. Moons ago, it used to be an island belonging only to RiverClan, but when the river changed current, ThunderClan wanted this territory, too.}

_{{ ✦ } The Sandy Hollow - A training hollow with soft sand so apprentices don't hurt themselves.}

ShadowClan

_{ShadowClan's territory is located in an area that Twolegs have no specific name for. Landmarks in this territory include:}

_{{ ✦ } Camp - A dark, well-concealed hollow hidden deep in shadows. It is surrounded by prickly and fierce brambles.}

_{{ ✦ } Carrionplace - An evil place where rats and diseases lurk.}

_{{ ✦ } Thunderpath tunnel - Thunderpath tunnel - ShadowClan cats move freely across the most feared part of the Thunderpath. This has enhanced their reputation for mysterious strength and invincibility.}

_{{ ✦ } Burnt Sycamore - An ancient tree struck by lightning moons ago. Apprentices are trained here to hunt at night and stalk through undergrowth.}

WindClan

_{WindClan's territory is located in what Twolegs call Windover Moor. The territory also includes Twoleg places such as the border, Windover Farm. Landmarks in this territory include:}

_{{ ✦ } Camp - It is tucked into a natural dip in the sandy moors. This makes the camp sheltered from wind, but easy to attack.}

_{{ ✦ } Abandoned Badger Set - A tunnel once used by a badger.}

_{{ ✦ } The Gorge - A deep gorge cut by the river in the terrain, border with RiverClan. Apprentices are forbidden to go near it.}

_{{ ✦ } Twoleg Farm - The northwest border of the territory is marked by a farm.}

_{{ ✦ } Outlook Rock - A large rock on the border heading towards Fourtrees. From here, everything can be seen across the moors.}

Bisexual

ʀᴀɪɴʟᴇᴀғ 🍁

Official ThunderClan & ElmClan Leader

Easing back in

Pronouns: She/Her

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In General

_{Well, we all know forum and ghost rules still apply here, so that is that. Mainly, this rule is a quick rundown of things and some will be expanded upon more in other rules. Just a warning, it is a long list so be prepared to read all of this if you want to join this role-play. We did not type this all out for people to ignore what we say and just do what they want. It is our role-play, we created it, you must abide by our rules or join something else. Stealing is a big no-no. Do not steal or take too much inspiration from this. Ask us if you want to use an idea we came up with, coding, graphic ideas, or anything from this page.}

Activity

_{There are plenty of rules people dread. Activity and literacy are the ones that come to mind of those people hate most. Oh well, to us, they are indeed necessary. We will get to literacy later, right now, we will focus on activity! Being active and committed are two important key factors to a role-play’s success. There is a difference between the two and they obviously work best together. Before you join our role-play, ask yourself if you may be active enough and if you can commit. Now, we will not be angry if later down the road you leave the role-play or something big happens. However, if you are contemplating whether or not you will leave the forums, sorry, but we kindly ask you not join. Sure, you can be active on here, but if you are not aiming to stay and possibly climb up the ranks of the moderator hierarchy, then once again, this is not for you. We do understand that to create a long-lasting role-play happens, but setting up the roadblocks to potentially make it does a lot. Now to get onto the stuff we all know and love: activity requirements. For those who are trusted members and above, you will need to be on five days of the week. If you are not on for three days, we will have a warning mark and like your post to bring you back. The fourth day you are gone, we will simply delete you. Regular members and new members, you have four days that you need to be on each week. You will follow the same as the trusted members and higher with four days, and then five. To be considered “active,” you must actually role-play and not just chat. Upon deletion, you will receive a private message stating why and what we could potentially do for if you come back if you can.}

Role-play & Literacy

_{The whole advanced role-play thing is quite debatable, but with our past role-plays, we have introduced a new way to be “advanced” but to where you can relax a little bit. We only ask that you try to have proper grammar, correct spelling, and decent detail. Effort counts and we can see when it is put in. Unlike WCF, paragraphs appear much shorter and we are well aware of that, so do not worry too much about length, however, no shorter than three sentences. There is also a debate with detail. If you can paint a scene to where we can see it in my head, you have done a good job. However, this is not Lord of the Rings and we do not need to know the exact details of a tree’s bark or the backstory of every thought your character has. When it gets to that, it would be considered “fluff.” With that side of the debate, we agree it is pretty useless. So, please be descriptive, but not to where we have to read ten paragraphs to get the point of your response or starter. The role-play will follow GMT, we will have a timezone chart on the discussion page. This is to help keep things organized. Leaders and head moderators will be responsible for keeping track of time and moving the role-play along. Due to time being tracked with each post, we kindly ask you head your posts. At the top, have the name of your character and the landmark they are closest to. Obviously, please also include the time of day. If you do have special coding, please make sure the colors, text size, and everything else is easy to read. If not, we will kindly ask you not to use it or to edit it so we can read it.}

Role-playing & Realism

_{Seeing impossible things happen when there can be no real reason for them to happen other than favoritism in the books or just because you want to look cool will not fly here. So please refrain from having your cat fight and kill a badger on their own. Instead of having your cats "smile" or "cry," just expressing that emotion in other ways. Cats can not have powers, they can not fight a pack of dogs without getting injured or by themselves. In the Warriors universe, there are certain things that can and can not happen, so please abide by those rules and our rules. Now, general role-play rules play along with realism. It is too coincidental when your character gets all of the spotlight, so please do not do that. There will be moments when your character’s plot or spot in the limelight will take front and center. God-modding and meta-gaming are a no go for us, so do not even think about it. Please keep in mind that cats do die. We're not asking for you to slaughter them all, but if we have a greencough outbreak, not everyone is bound to survive it. At the same time, please do not go on a killing spree with your cats.}

Role-playing & Plots

_{With each side plot comes a designated date they can happen depending on who is involved. We will have a calendar for when certain plot points and events will happen and they will be posted in the news section. All side plots need to be approved by an admin or a head moderator. This includes fox attacks on the camp or a badger attack. Kitting needs to be set on a certain date so no one can interfere with that. Keep in mind that there is a system of what takes priority for plots. Main plot events will be priority over everything. Side plots that were decided on a week in advance will follow, then small plots that do not need to be approved. Please ask us before doing it if you are not sure about a certain plot needing approval. We will not be angry. We apologize to kit-stealers, but due to this being the original five Clans, we will not allow outside kit-stealing. It probably will happen at some point in this role-play, but between the five Clans. As for warrior ceremonies, we will accept name requests, but the current leaders will give them their name. This is to stimulate the books a little, however we may name them the name you ask for.}

Role-playing Rank & Continuity Changes

_{If you were to break the rules and lose your position, we will come up with a reason for your character to step down or something like so. This is not to humiliate you, but to keep the role-play from "jumping" and to keep it smooth. If you were deleted and rejoined, we will simply say that your cats were sick. If you are deleted for the third time, we will announce your cats dead under different names. If you do not like this, well, we are not mentioning your cats, so you can not really get mad. If this does happen, admins or mods will offer throwaway cats for this. Just because you did not follow our rules does not mean our role-play needs to be messed up with continuity issues.}

Characters & Joining

_{Before you rattle off a bunch of cats that you are joining with, keep reading to learn of the restrictions. Some names will not be accepted. Mostly due to it not making the most sense in our role-play or in the Warriors universe altogether. Make sure you have back-up names in case we ask for that name to be changed. Also make sure the check the prefix list. We will not accept any cats with the prefixes on any list, as they are already used or will be used fairly soon in each Clan. To be a little clearer about this, we will accept a Bluewhisker in one Clan and a Bluepaw in another, but not a Bluekit in either of those Clans. Keep pelt designs realistic. You do not have to be exact with genetics, but two gray cats can not produce a ginger cat. Mutations are alright to have, but we will only allow a handful. For every three kits in every three litters, one cat with a mutation can be born. Know that if you join with an apprentice, you must create a warrior. We would prefer more warriors over apprentices, as there is no set limit unlike apprentices. We will not allow orphan kits. We are alright with a permanent queen, but their kits must be apprentice aged or older unless you have found a mate for your cat. We may allow pregnant queens, but here is the deal. That cat will not be considered pregnant unless you found someone who is willing to be the father and the two are compatible or at least have a interesting relationship. If you both agree on it, we will put that the two are mates and you may have your cat find out she is pregnant. You have a week to do this and if someone says no, it means no. You can not pressure someone or constantly mention it to the point it is annoying. For those who feel uncomfortable towards LBGTQ+ topics, characters, and forum members, we ask you kindly not to join. We will be open to those characters, members, and we are sure the topic will come up in the role-play. The character limit for joining at the moment is eight characters per person per Clan. You can split these characters up however you want. Each person gets four prefix saves. Also keep genders somewhat even.}

Ranks

_{So, want to be deputy? Well, you have to be chosen by the admin to get it. Please, please do not apply to be deputy or annoy one of the admins and others with hints in your posts. It is fine if it is a kit, apprentice, or a warrior who is too young to be one. Deputy is a rank in the Clan that is to be earned. We may and probably will take a while on deciding the first deputy. Medicine cats are different. If there is a position for medicine cat open, then you may take it, but you do need to follow the rules for trusted members and higher. Same with deputy, really. Medicine cat apprentices will not be allowed at first, as we want them to be role-played into getting the rank. Trusted members will be chosen by the admin of that Clan, as well as mods. They will be people who have been on the most and we feel like we can trust. They also have the first dibs on possibly recreating this role-play if something were to happen. Mentors are a privilege. While everyone should get an apprentice sooner or later, we will not hesitate to take that away.}

Courtesy

_{In general, be courteous and respectful to everyone. Keep opinions that can cause wars to yourselves. If you have an issue with someone, take it somewhere else and please for the love of all that is good keep this role-play out of your posts! We do not want negativity linked with this role-play or role-plays somehow linked to this. We expect everyone to be polite and have manners on my role-play. If you go somewhere else and name this role-play because you have an issue with another member stealing your lollipop, we will not be happy. So refrain from that. Be cautious of your words, as they can potentially hurt someone. The saying, "grow a thicker skin," will not always be allowed here. Some things, yes, but more sensitive topics, we ask you be picky with your words. If you have a serious topic that you want to discuss, or even a plot that could "trigger" someone, give a warning first or private message the person you wish to talk to. Luckily, this forum provides a link to some hotlines to help with some things.}

Consequences

_{This role-play has two systems that determine whether or not you are deleted. One is a universal system and the other is an extra precaution for mods and higher so they do their job. The universal system is called the Star System. It's quite easy. When you receive a star, it means you have done something that has broken our rules. The first star comes with a verbal warning. The second star allows me to delay side plots and take away apprentices. The third star cancels any side plots you have until you have gone back to the second star. Unfortunately, that could have an impact on another person, and cause some more issues, so please do not get this far. The fourth star takes you out of any plots and if you are in a high position, you are demoted. Meaning if you are deputy, you are now a warrior. If you are a mod, you are down to a trusted member. The fifth and final star means you will be deleted in two days if you do not shape up. Depending on the severity of your actions, like you fighting with someone and getting the page deleted, it may have you skip a star or two. You do have a chance to go back down the system after a week's time if you improve. The second system is a strike system. If any negative actions occur and a mod does not reprimand the person at fault, then they receive a strike for not doing their duty. Three strikes equal a star, so be cautious.}

_{The coding was created by Rainleaf as well as the graphics. All photos in the graphics personally belong to Rainleaf. The territory, history, herbs, illnesses, and treatments are credited to Erin Hunter and the Warriors Wiki. The welcome and rules were written by RainleaF. All plots belong to their respective owners and writers.}

Bisexual

ʀᴀɪɴʟᴇᴀғ 🍁

Official ThunderClan & ElmClan Leader

Easing back in

Pronouns: She/Her

Tʜᴇ Gᴀᴛʜᴇʀɪɴɢs | ♒ ϟ ★ ☼ ☁ | Tʜᴇ O﹣Fɪᴠᴇ Sept 7, 2016 2:24:03 GMT -5

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Post by ʀᴀɪɴʟᴇᴀғ 🍁 on Sept 7, 2016 2:24:03 GMT -5

RiverClan

_{{ ✦ } Admin - 𝚁𝚊𝚒𝚗𝚍𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎𝚛, ~Sandclaw~}

_{{ ✦ } Mods - Reserved}

_{{ ✦ } Current Leader - Tigerstar || 𝚁𝚊𝚒𝚗𝚍𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎𝚛}

_{{ ✦ } Current Deputy - Reserved}

_{{ ✦ } Current Medicine Cat - Open}

_{{ ✦ } Current Medicine Cat Apprentice - Reserved}

ShadowClan

_{{ ✦ } Admin - ƑαƖƖєη Sтαяѕ, Featherwing}

_{{ ✦ } Mods - Reserved}

_{{ ✦ } Current Leader - Eveningstar || ƑαƖƖєη Sтαяѕ}

_{{ ✦ } Current Deputy - Reserved}

_{{ ✦ } Current Medicine Cat - Open}

_{{ ✦ } Current Medicine Cat Apprentice - Reserved}

SkyClan

_{{ ✦ } Admin - Featherwing, ƑαƖƖєη Sтαяѕ}

_{{ ✦ } Mods - Reserved}

_{{ ✦ } Current Leader - Branchstar || Featherwing}

_{{ ✦ } Current Deputy - Reserved}

_{{ ✦ } Current Medicine Cat - Reserved}

_{{ ✦ } Current Medicine Cat Apprentice - Reserved}

ThunderClan

_{{ ✦ } Admin - ~Sandclaw~, 𝚁𝚊𝚒𝚗𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚏 - - 🍁}

_{{ ✦ } Mods - Reserved}

_{{ ✦ } Current Leader - Cragstar || ~Sandclaw~}

_{{ ✦ } Current Deputy - Reserved}

_{{ ✦ } Current Medicine Cat - Open}

_{{ ✦ } Current Medicine Cat Apprentice - Reserved}

WindClan

_{{ ✦ } Admin - ☆~𝓒𝑦𝔫𝔦𝔱𝔥𝔞~☆}

_{{ ✦ } Mods - Reserved}

_{{ ✦ } Current Leader - Peachstar || ☆~𝓒𝑦𝔫𝔦𝔱𝔥𝔞~☆}

_{{ ✦ } Current Deputy - Reserved}

_{{ ✦ } Current Medicine Cat - Open}

_{{ ✦ } Current Medicine Cat Apprentice - Reserved}

_{News that refer to the role-play, such as plot updates, will be in dark red. News referring to updates outside the role-play will be in pink. The Clan that has the update will be listed aside the date.}

7 September 2017 || All Clans
_{The page for Four Trees and Highstones has been posted! However, it'll remain closed until the role-play officially opens.}

Date
_{News will be written here.}

Bisexual

ʀᴀɪɴʟᴇᴀғ 🍁

Official ThunderClan & ElmClan Leader

Easing back in

Pronouns: She/Her

Tʜᴇ Gᴀᴛʜᴇʀɪɴɢs | ♒ ϟ ★ ☼ ☁ | Tʜᴇ O﹣Fɪᴠᴇ Sept 7, 2016 2:24:21 GMT -5

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Post by ʀᴀɪɴʟᴇᴀғ 🍁 on Sept 7, 2016 2:24:21 GMT -5

_{Plots for the five will be placed up here. Small summaries will be written by the person who created the plot. Key characters will also be listed below the plot.}

RiverClan's Main Plot

_{Late greenleaf has been pleasant for the cats of RiverClan. However, the enjoyment is cut short when members of the Clan have been found murdered in various ways. With each victim, the scent of other Clans linger on the body, making the Clan ponder if their neighbors are trying to instigate a war. However, before Tigerstar announces war, they discover prey being slaughtered needlessly. The scent is disguised well enough to hide the exact culprit. Whoever is killing the poor cats is planning their murders out carefully. Tigerstar, deputy here, and Crowstumble discuss who may be the possible killer. As more victims are discovered, it's revealed that the motive isn't just killing for sport. No, it seems these murders are taking place to justify the victim's wrong doing of breaking the code. Whoever the culprit, their heart lies within the code enough to kill.
Cats involved: Pretty much the entire Clan. Tell me who you want to die.}

ShadowClan's Main Plot

_{In the past moon, three warriors of Shadowclan have sustained injuries due to broken glass. It has been reported numerous times that twolegs have been tossing glass bottles out of their cars as they drive by, essentially leaving the borders with a mass of glass shards. Though it has been typical that twolegs would throw out their junk near the borders, it has been becoming more of a problem as of late. This can prove to become a problem because not only can cats get these shards caught on their pads and fur, but they can drag it all around. With glass all over the place, it can quickly cause infection and injuries. Will this glass problem wear off? Or will Shadowclan's territory have glass scattered around everywhere, leaving it a hazardous place to even dwell in? Only time can tell.}

SkyClan's Main Plot

_{SkyClan has had a shortage of young cats for a while now, and as a result there is no medicine cat apprentice to take on the duties necessary to ensure the position, and the Clan's, survival. SkyClan is getting desperate and is considering sending a warrior to their longtime ally, RiverClan, to learn from the medicine cat there. Meanwhile the mind of SkyClan's leader, Branchstar, is fading fast. He's become forgetful, aggressive, and his aimless wandering is dangerous– particularly since he keeps forgetting to name a deputy. As a result, if you listen to the whispering midnight talks in the warriors den, you'll find a set of cats who are not content with the laughing stock their leader has made the Clan. They want change– and they'll do anything to get it.}

ThunderClan's Main Plot

_{This plot is pending.}

WindClan's Main Plot

_{It's been two moons since heavy rains have plagued WindClan's territory resulting in of the grounds sinking in. This worries WindClan deeply and could possibly be a problem if a warrior or an apprentice is one of these sinkholes the ground below them could collapse resulting in injuries or death. Peachstar tells her Clan to keep away from the area's of reported sinkholes and that kits are not allowed outside of the camp. And apprentices are not allowed to leave camp alone, but a warrior must go with them. Peachstar prays to StarClan that her Clan won't be put in danger because of the heavy rains or any other harsh elements.}

Bisexual

ʀᴀɪɴʟᴇᴀғ 🍁

Official ThunderClan & ElmClan Leader

Easing back in

Pronouns: She/Her

Tʜᴇ Gᴀᴛʜᴇʀɪɴɢs | ♒ ϟ ★ ☼ ☁ | Tʜᴇ O﹣Fɪᴠᴇ Sept 7, 2016 2:25:03 GMT -5

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Post by ʀᴀɪɴʟᴇᴀғ 🍁 on Sept 7, 2016 2:25:03 GMT -5

_{The herbs from the Wiki have been organized for use here. Some herbs are dangerous to cats, as they are a poison and can kill within minutes. However, they are herbs that can be used for medical or protective uses if the user has proper knowledge of how to. Rainleaf has looked these up and organized them herself. Please refrain from copying these in the exact coding and/or format unless you have permission from her. To keep the key simple, a poisonous herb will be marked in dark red. Herbs for the treatments of illnesses will be in gray. Herbs used for healing wounds are in black. Herbs with other uses are in white.}

Herbs

_{● Alder Bark - Bark of the alder tree, grows mainly in boggy, wet terrain}
_{➤ Uses: For easing toothaches}
_{● Beech Leaves - Large, broad leaves that can be serrated, entire or sparsely toothed, grows in almost any soil that is not waterlogged}
_{➤ Uses: Carrying other herbs}
_{● Bindweed - Arrow-head shaped leaves with pale white or pink trumpet shaped flowers, grows almost everywhere}
_{➤ Uses: Fastens sticks to broken legs to keep them in place}
_{● Blackberry Leaves - Prickly leaves from the blackberry bush, grows almost anywhere}
_{➤ Uses: These leaves are chewed into a pulp to treat the swelling of bee stings}
_{● Borage Leaves - It is easily distinguished by its small blue or pink star-shaped flowers and hairy leaves, grows best in forests}
_{➤ Uses: It is chewed and eaten by nursing queens to produce better and more milk, also brings down fevers}
_{● Broom - Shrubs with small leaves and small yellow flowers, grows mainly in ThunderClan's territory}
_{➤ Uses: It is used to make poultices for broken legs and wounds}
_{● Burdock Root - Tall-stemmed thistle with a sharp smell and dark leaves, best in dry places}
_{➤ Uses: The root is dug up, the soil is washed off, and then it is chewed into a pulp so it may prevent infection against rat bites, also soothes and heals the pain of infected rat bites}
_{● Burnet - Has oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges. Stems grow 50-200cm tall, with large clusters of small flower buds on top, typically found in grassy meadows}
_{➤ Uses: a traveling herb to keep a cat's strength up}
_{● Catchweed - A plant with fuzzy green balls on long stems, common in hedges and other low, shrubby vegetation}
_{➤ Uses: The burrs are put on the pelt where poultices are to prevent them from rubbing off while preventing harm to the skin}
_{● Catmint - A leafy and delicious-smelling plant, rarely found in the wild; mostly found in Twoleg gardens}
_{➤ Uses: Best remedy for the deadly greencough, which kits and elders usually catch in the season of leaf-bare. Can also be used for whitecough}
_{● Celandine - Yellow flower with four petals, grows mainly in ThunderClan and RiverClan}
_{➤ Uses: Juice is trickled into the eye to help soothe it}
_{● Chamomile - A small, white flower with a large, yellow center, can be found in twoleg gardens}
_{➤ Uses: Strengthens the heart and soothes the mind. Also given to traveling cats for strength}
_{● Chervil - A sweet-smelling plant with large, leafy, fern-like leaves and small white flowers, the roots are described as being knobby and brown}
_{➤ Uses: Chewed to extract the juice of the leaves or the root for infected wounds, bellyaches, and sometimes kitting}
_{● Chickweed - Tall-stemmed plant with fat, almond-shaped leaves}
_{➤ Uses: Treats greencough when catmint is not found}
_{● Cob Nuts - A smooth brown nut with a hard outside shell, a type of hazelnut}
_{➤ Uses: Made into ointments}
_{● Cobwebs - Long, thin, shiny strands spun into a web by spiders, very common}
_{➤ Uses: o soak up and stop (or slow) the bleeding, it may also be used to bind broken bones}
_{● Coltsfoot - A flowering plant with yellow or white flowers resembling dandelions, grows best in newleaf}
_{➤ Uses: leaves are chewed into a pulp to ease breathing, kitten-cough, or cracked pads}
_{● Comfrey Root - It has large leaves, small bell-shaped flowers, which are pink, white, or purple, and fat, black roots and a tangy smell.}
_{➤ Uses: Roots are chewed into a poultice, can also be lined in one's nest, repairs broken bones or soothes wounds, also used for wrenched claws, can be used for itching or for inflammation on stiff joints, also eases stiffness on wrenched shoulders when lined in a nest}
_{● Daisy Leaf - Thick, dark green, oval shaped leaves}
_{➤ Uses: Chewed into a paste, eases the pain of aching joints, it is also a travelling herb}
_{● Dandelion - Common yellow-flowered plant with long, hollow stems, after flowering is finished, the flower transforms a sphere made out of hundreds of smaller white florets with seed heads at the bottom that connect to the flower head}
_{➤ Uses: The white liquid is thought to be applied to bee stings, leaves can be chewed to act as a painkiller}
_{● Dock - Common, large-leafed plant with a tangy smell and taste}
_{➤ Uses: When chewed up it soothes scratches, though can sting when being applied, soothes sore pads, if placed in nests, it can ease the pain of wounds}
_{● Fennel - Thin, spiky leaves, found in numerous places, especially on dry soils near the riverbanks}
_{➤ Uses: Stalks are broken and juice is squeezed into the receiver's mouth, helps pain in the hips}
_{● Feverfew - Small bush with flowers resembling daisies, has a sharp tangy smell and small soft leaves}
_{➤ Uses: Reduces body temperature for cats with fever or chills, also heals aches and pains, especially good for headaches when eaten}
_{● Goatweed - Plant with ovate leaves}
_{➤ Uses: Eases anxiety and grief}
_{● Goldenrod - A tall plant with bright, yellow flowers}
_{➤ Uses: Chewed into a poultice for wounds}
_{● Hawkweed - Small green plant with yellow and orange flowers}
_{➤ Uses: to cure greencough when catmint in unavailable, however it is not as strong}
_{● Heather Nectar - Nectar found in bell-shaped flowers}
_{➤ Uses: Makes swallowing easier and sweetens mixtures of herbs}
_{● Honey - A sweet, golden-colored liquid made by bees}
_{➤ Uses: Soothes infections, is a great remedy for smoke-damaged or sore throats, helps cats swallow other concoctions, helps soothe coughing, and gives energy, eaten or moss soaked in it}
_{● Horsetail - A tall, bristly-stemmed plant, referred to with fleshy stalks}
_{➤ Uses: Chewed to a poultice, and applied to wounds in hopes of curing infection and stopping any bleeding}
_{● Juniper Berries - Purple-blue berries from the dark green, spiky-leaved juniper bush}
_{➤ Uses: Soothes bellyaches, gives strength, and helps troubled breathing, it is also used to help calm cats when eaten}
_{● Lavender - A small purple flowering plant}
_{➤ Uses: Placed under a cats nose and is to be inhaled constantly to cure chills and fever, or rubbed/placed on an animals body to hide the scent of death.}
_{● Mallow Leaves - Large fuzzy three-nubbed leaves from a flowering shrub; sweet rose scent}
_{➤ Uses: Soothes bellyache when eaten}
_{● Marigold - A low-growing flower; yellow to bright orange}
_{➤ Uses: Petals or leaves chewed in a poultice, juice can be used as well; stops infection, stops bleeding, used for inflammation of stiff joints}
_{● Mint - Downy, serrated leaves ranging from green to purple and yellow in color. Flowers are small and white or purple in color}
_{➤ Uses: Rubbed on a dead body to hide the scent of death}
_{● Mouse Bile - Foul smelling, yellowish-green liquid}
_{➤ Uses: The liquid is stored in moss and dabbed onto ticks embedded in pelt}
_{● Dried Oak Leaf - Round, ruffled leaves}
_{➤ Uses: The dried leaves are to be stored in a dry location until the time of usage, when they are chewed into a thick poultice and spread on a wound to prevent infection}
_{● Parsley - A long-stemmed plant with ragged-edged crinkly leaves, sharp scent, tastes cold and fresh, tastes the same fresh or dried}
_{➤ Uses: Stops a queen from producing milk if her kits die, don't need milk anymore, or are producing too much milk, also used to cure bellyache}
_{● Poppy Seeds - Tiny, round black seeds that are shaken out of a dried poppy flowerhead}
_{➤ Uses: They can help a cat sleep, soothe shock or distress, or ease pain, not recommended for nursing queens}
_{● Ragwort Leaves - Tall shrub with yellow flowers. Tastes foul to cats}
_{➤ Uses: Crushed and chewed; mixed with juniper berries, it can help aching joints and keep a cat's strength up}
_{● Ragweed - Ragged-leaved plant resembling a fern}
_{➤ Uses: Gives a cat extra strength and energy}
_{● Raspberry Leaves - Soft to the touch, but with jagged edges}
_{➤ Uses: Could possibly ease pain, or stop bleeding}
_{● Rosemary - Tall with needle-like leaves and purple flowers}
_{➤ Uses: Hides the scent of death}
_{● Deathberries - Red berries from the dark-leaved, poisonous yew bush}
_{➤ Uses: Kills a cat within minutes when consumed, used to prevent unnecessary suffering}
_{● Foxglove Seeds - Tiny, black seeds from the bell-shaped flower of the foxglove plant}
_{➤ Uses: They can easily cause paralysis and heart failure}
_{● Holly Berries - Plant with spiny leaves that produces red berries}
_{➤ Uses: no medicinal value}
_{● Nightshade - A small shrub with faintly scented, bell-shaped flowers that are purple tinged with green in color, berries are shiny and black when ripe}
_{➤ Uses: To kill a cat who cannot be saved quickly}
_{● Water Hemlock - Green or white flowers with petals in umbrella-shaped clusters}
_{➤ Uses: Causes writhing, pain, and foaming at the mouth}
_{● Yarrow - A flowering plant}
_{➤ Uses: Its leaves are chewed into a poultice that can be given to cats or applied to a wound depending on the situation. Extracts poison from wounds. Will make a cat vomit up toxins. The ointment will soften and help heal cracked pads}
_{● Wintergreen - Easily identifiable by its red berries}
_{➤ Uses: Treats wounds and some poisons.}
_{● Willow Leaves - Leaves of the willow tree}
_{➤ Uses: Eaten, stops vomiting.}
_{● Willow Bark - Bark of the willow tree.}
_{➤ Uses: Eases pain.}
_{● Wild Garlic - Due to its strong smell, it is good for hiding the scent of a certain Clan, and disguising cats on raids. One must roll in it}
_{➤ Uses: Prevents infection, especially rat bites}
_{● Watermint - A green, leafy plant.}
_{➤ Uses: It is usually chewed into a pulp, and then eaten. Eases the suffering that originates from a bellyache. Eases the suffering that originates from a bellyache.}
_{● Thyme - Small, delicate, thick, sticky leaves with a fresh tang}
_{➤ Uses: Leaves can be chewed on. Calms nervousness, anxiety, and cats who are in shock.}
_{● Tormentil - It has a strong, aromatic scent to it and a sharp taste}
_{➤ Uses: Chewed and put on the wound. Its root is good for treating all wounds and extracting poison}
_{● Tansy - The tansy plant has round, yellow leaves, and has a very sweet and strong scent, making it good for disguising a cat's scent}
_{➤ Uses: To be consumed, but only in small doses. Cures coughs, can be used to cure wounds and poisons. Stops cats from getting greencough, soothes throats}
_{● Sweet-Sedge - Thick green stem with long buds at the top}
_{➤ Uses: One must swallow the sap to ease infection}
_{● Stinging Nettle - It has green, spiny seeds.}
_{➤ Uses: The seeds are eaten by a cat who's swallowed poison to induce vomiting, or the leaves are chewed into a poultice for a wound. The stems can also be chewed to fight infection. Also brings down swelling}
_{● Stick - Thin wooden protrusions that grow on and fall from trees}
_{➤ Uses: Cats in pain bite it when other medicine is either unavailable or not recommended.[109] Also used to help broken legs heal. Recommended for kitting queens}
_{● Sorrel - Similar to dock, sorrel is used as a traveling herb.}
_{➤ Uses: Eaten to bring up appetite}
_{● Snakeroot - The best remedy for poison, especially snake bites}
_{➤ Uses: Thought to be applied to wounds to heal poison}
_{● Rush - It has long narrow leaves and lavender-colored head stalks}
_{➤ Uses: Used to bind broken bones}

Illnesses & Treatments

_{● Chest Infections}
_{Information & Treatment: Whitecough and greencough are the most common chest infections known to the Clan cats. Whitecough is the milder form, but if untreated, it can develop into the much more severe greencough. Cats usually catch it during leaf-fall and leaf-bare, and sometimes it develops into large-scale epidemics. It can be fatal for elders and kits, and it has claimed the lives of several cats. It spreads quickly and is highly contagious. Medicine cats treat it using catmint. The first ThunderClan medicine cat, Cloudspots, found out that this was the best remedy. If fevers accompany the cough, tansy or borage is used as well.}
_{● Poisoning}
_{Information & Treatment: Poisoning is the ingestion of a substance that causes harm to the body. If only a small quantity of poison is ingested, the cat usually just receives a bellyache, but larger amounts can cause death. Medicine cats treat these bellyaches with yarrow or nettle leaves, while mild bellyaches can be treated with juniper or watermint. If a cat has been severely poisoned they may become unconscious for a length of time. To make a cat potentially vomit the poison, immediately give them yarrow.}
_{● Rat-Borne Infections}
_{Information & Treatment: The cats sometimes fall victims to infections carried by rats. One of these infections is called Carrionplace Disease. The first ShadowClan medicine cat, Pebbleheart, realized that rats were a source of disease. As ShadowClan cats sometimes ate the rats from the Carrionplace, they were prone to catch these diseases. It is a deadly and contagious disease. To cure the disease, use ragweed, juniper berries, chickweed, and honey. However, if the case is severe, then replace chickweed with catmint or add a little portion of catmint to help. Burdock root is used to stop infection from rat bites.}
_{● Loss of Sensory Perception}
_{Information & Treatment: A cat may lose their eyesight or hearing due to old age. Or from accidents and infections, or birth defects. These conditions usually end their career as a warrior, as they cannot hunt or fight efficiently, and must retire as elders. Kits born with defects usually die young, unless they have special skills compensating it. Kits that are white with blue eyes have a higher chance of being born deaf.}
_{● Joint Aches}
_{Information & Treatment: A condition usually associated with elders, the joints gradually degenerating with age, causing pain and difficulty to move. Damp environments can cause the appearance of this condition, so apprentices must make sure that the moss they gather for bedding is completely dry. It is usually treated using daisy or ragwort poultices.}
_{● Toothache}
_{Information & Treatment: A toothache is caused by a cracked tooth, cavities, or an infection in the mouth. Alder bark is used to soothe the pain.}
_{● Fever}
_{Information & Treatment: Fever is an abnormally high temperature of the body. It is not a disease in itself, but it usually signs the presence of an infection, such as greencough or an infected wound. If needed, it can be treated with feverfew, borage, or lavender.}
_{● Chills}
_{Information & Treatment: Chills are mostly associated with cold weather or being submerged in cold water for a long period of time. Although this condition is mild and is not a disease, it has claimed lives. Kits and elders are more at risk of dying when they get a chill. Licking a cat's fur the wrong way gets the blood flowing again. A poultice of lavender, catmint and feverfew is also a good remedy.}
_{● Wounds}
_{Information & Treatment: Wounds are injuries when the skin and the muscles beneath are torn, cut, or punctured. They may put a cat's life in danger due to blood loss, infections, or the damage of the organs. Wounds are the most common injuries, due to the cats always fighting enemy Clans, badgers, or foxes. Minor wounds heal on their own in no time, but severe wounds must be treated by a medicine cat. This treatment includes cleaning it thoroughly with the tongue, stopping the bleeding by pressing cobwebs on it, and applying poultices to prevent infection and help it to heal. Herbs used in the poultices include goldenrod, marigold, burdock root or (in the case of rat bites) wild garlic. If the wound becomes infected, chervil or horsetail is used as well. The pain can be eased with poppy seeds or willow bark.}
_{● Sprains}
_{Information & Treatment: Sprains are injuries to ligaments of a joint, caused by being stretched beyond their normal capacity and possibly torn. It causes severe pain and decreased ability to move the joint. The cat must rest for several days.}
_{● Joint Dislocation}
_{Information & Treatment: Joint dislocation is the displacement of a bone from its normal joint. Medicine cats treat this condition by first feeding the patient poppy seeds to make them sleepy so they don't feel it as much, and then forcing the limb back into the joint.}
_{● Cracked Pads}
_{Information & Treatment: The paw pads may crack while walking long distances on hard surfaces, or due to cold weather. Elders are especially prone to this condition. It is treated with a poultice of coltsfoot or yarrow. Dock leaf poultices are also used to cool cracked pads.}
_{● Broken Bones}
_{Information & Treatment: A broken bone is usually the result of an accident, such as falling down from a high place, or being hit by a monster. Cats most often break their legs, and while medicine cats try to bind the bone with cobwebs, the injury usually results in the cat remaining crippled for the rest of their life. A more severe injury is when a cat breaks their backbone. This results in the cat being unable to feel or move parts of their body. If the break is bad enough the cat will be killed on or shortly after impact. It is best to possibly make the patient swim in shallow water in hopes of exercising the injured limb or coming up with exercises to fit the patient's need.}

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_{The ceremonies displayed here are directly from the Warriors Wiki, along with common knowledge due to the books. Some information has been edited to fit this role-play. Rainleaf has looked these up and organized them herself. Please refrain from copying these in the exact coding and/or format unless you have permission from her.}

_{● Apprentice Ceremony - An apprentice ceremony is performed when a kit is ready to take on apprentice training, usually at the age of six moons old. When a kit turns six moons old, they are ready to become an apprentice. Until this time, their name ends with the "-kit" suffix. When a kit becomes an apprentice, their name is changed so that the suffix of their name becomes "-paw", showing the path their paws are on.}
_{➥ The Clan leader calls a Clan meeting to appoint a new apprentice and assign a mentor to them. The following words are used, by tradition:}
_{➤ Leader: (Kit), you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as (new name, ending with "paw"). Your mentor will be (name of warrior or medicine cat). I hope (name of warrior or medicine cat) will pass down all he/she knows on to you.}
_{➥ The leader calls up the warrior he/she has chosen as a mentor.}
_{➤ Leader: (Warrior), you are ready to take on an apprentice. You had received excellent training from (former mentor), and you have shown yourself to be (quality) and (quality). You will be the mentor of (apprentice), and I expect you to pass on all you know to (apprentice).}
_{➥ The mentor touches noses with the apprentice, and the Clan greets the new apprentice by calling out their name.}

_{● Medicine Cat Apprentice Ceremony - It follows a similar procedure as a warrior apprentice's ceremony. However, the medicine cat is included and the ceremony is not complete without the trip to the Moonstone for StarClan's acceptance. In between the time of the ceremony held before the Clan and before StarClan, the apprentice does still train.}
_{➥ The leader calls a Clan meeting, after the Clan's medicine cat announces that they wish to mentor an apprentice. The following words are used, by tradition:}
_{➤ Medicine Cat: Cats of (Clan), as you know, I will not be around forever. So it's time I took an apprentice. I have chosen a cat who has shown (virtues). Your next medicine cat will be (apprentice).}
_{➤ Leader: (Apprentice), do you accept the post of apprentice to (medicine cat)?}
_{➤ Apprentice: I do.}
_{➤ Medicine Cat: Then at the half-moon, you must travel to the Moonstone to be accepted by StarClan before the other medicine cats.}
_{➤ Leader: The good wishes of all (Clan) will go with you.}
_{➥ The mentor touches noses with the apprentice, and the Clan greets the new apprentice.}
_{◎ At the next half moon, the medicine cat goes with the apprentice to the Clans' sacred place to present them to the warrior ancestors, where the apprentice confirms their wish to be a medicine cat. The following words are used, by tradition:}
_{➤ Medicine Cat: (Apprentice), is it your wish to enter the mysteries of StarClan as a medicine cat?}
_{➤ Apprentice: It is.}
_{➤ Medicine Cat: Then come forward.}
_{➤ Medicine Cat: Warriors of StarClan, I present you with this apprentice. (He/she) has chosen the path of a medicine cat. Grant (him/her) your wisdom and insight so that (he/she) may understand your ways and heal (his/her) Clan in accordance with your will.}
_{➥ The medicine cat apprentice touches his/her nose to the Moonstone, Then the medicine cat and the apprentice lay down and have a dream from StarClan.}

_{● Warrior Cermony - A warrior ceremony is a ceremony in which an apprentice finally gets their warrior name and becomes a full fledged warrior of their Clan. An apprenticeship usually lasts six moons or more. Once the mentor is satisfied with the apprentice's progress and skills, they recommend them to the leader of the Clan. Then, the apprentice must pass an assessment, when their abilities as a warrior are checked. In cases when the apprentice has just made an important contribution to the Clan, the leader may decide that there is no need for an assessment. Before an apprentice becomes a warrior, they must visit the Moonstone to receive a dream of their destiny.}
_{➥ If the Clan Leader is satisfied, they call a Clan Meeting and call the apprentice. The following words are used, by tradition:}
_{➤ Leader: I, (Leader), leader of (Clan), 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 (him/her) to you as a warrior in (his/her) turn.}
_{➤ Leader: (Apprentice), do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your 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), from this moment you will be known as (new warrior name). StarClan honors your (virtues), and we welcome you as a full warrior of (Clan).}
_{➥ The leader rests their muzzle on the apprentice's head, and the apprentice licks the leader's shoulder.[7] The rest of the Clan then greets the new warrior by calling them by their new name. The warrior will sit a silent vigil guarding the camp that night, except if that is not possible.}

_{● Dying Warrior Ceremony - When an apprentice is on the verge of death and has proven themself to be worthy of a warrior name, there is a special ceremony used so that the apprentice may take a warrior name to StarClan.}
_{➤ Leader: I ask my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. (He/She) has learned the warrior code and 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 (new name).}

_{● Medicine Cat Ceremony - A medicine cat ceremony is a ceremony in which a medicine cat apprentice finally gets their well earned medicine cat name, because their mentor approves of their work. Apprenticeship for medicine cats usually lasts much longer than those for warriors. The cat must learn about all available herbs and remedies, and the treatment of diseases and injuries.}
_{➥ Once the Clan's medicine cat is satisfied with the apprentice's knowledge, they go to the Clans' sacred place. This is the only ceremony that is not performed by the Leader. The following words are used, by tradition:}
_{➤ Medicine Cat: I, (name), medicine cat of ___Clan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. (He/she) has trained hard to understand the ways of a medicine cat, and with your help (he/she) will serve (his/her) Clan for many moons.}
_{➤ Medicine Cat: ___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?}
_{➤ Apprentice: I do.}
_{➤ Medicine Cat: Then by the powers of StarClan I give you your true name as a medicine cat. ___paw, from this moment you will be known as (new name). StarClan honors your (virtues), and we welcome you as a full medicine cat of (Clan).}
_{➥ The medicine cat rests their muzzle on the apprentice's head, and they lick the mentor's shoulder. The other medicine cats greet them by their new name.}

_{● Deputy Ceremony - A deputy ceremony is when a Clan leader names the Clan's new deputy. This happens when the previous deputy dies, retires, is exiled, or is promoted to leader. According to the warrior code, a new deputy must be appointed before moonhigh that day. There are exceptions, however. Occasionally, a Clan leader does not announce the new deputy before moonhigh. This can be because: they are physically or emotionally unwell, or they are unsure whether the previous deputy is alive. If the ceremony is not performed in time, it is sometimes seen as a bad omen. If the deputy dies in battle, the Clan Leader might choose to appoint the new deputy whilst still fighting, instead of waiting to return to the camp.}
_{➤ Leader: I say these words before StarClan, so that the spirits of our warrior ancestors (or former deputy name) may hear and approve of my choice. The new deputy of (Clan) is (warrior's name).}

_{● Leader Ceremony - A leadership ceremony is the ceremony in which, when the leader dies or retires, the deputy receives their nine lives and their leader name with the suffix -star.}
_{➥ The new leader goes to the Moonstone with the Clan's medicine cat. After touching the stone, the new leader cannot move for a short period of time, because their old life is being ripped away so they can receive nine new ones. Upon awakening, cats of StarClan come down from Silverpelt. Nine cats, normally ones who were significant during the new leader's life, although this is not always the case,[ give them their nine lives with these words:}
_{➤ Life-Giver: (Touches nose to the top of the new leader's head) With this life I give you (gift). Use it well (to, in, as, for, etc.) (use of gift).}
_{➥ When all of the lives have been given, normally the previous leader says these words:}
_{➤ Previous Leader: Previous Leader: I hail you by your new name, _____star. Your old life is no more. You have now received the nine lives of a leader, and StarClan grants you the guardianship of ____Clan. 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.}

_{● Name Changing Ceremony - A name changing ceremony is a ceremony that takes place when a Clan Leader decides to give a Clan cat a new name. This is usually done when the cat's old name does not suit them anymore, or because of an injury.}
_{➥ The leader calls a Clan Meeting,[5] and performs the change with the following words:}
_{➤ 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 on he/she will be known as (new name), for (description of the reason)."}

_{● Elder Ceremony - An aging warrior, queen, or medicine cat may retire as an elder due to own initiative, when they feel they cannot help the Clan efficiently any more. A cat may also retire if they are hindered from serving their Clan through old age, illness, or injury. They report this to the Clan leader, who calls a Clan meeting and addresses the warrior.}
_{➤ Leader: (Warrior), is it your wish to give up the name of a warrior and go to join the elders?}
_{➤ Warrior: It is.}
_{➤ Leader: Your Clan honors you and all the service you have given to us. I call upon StarClan to give you many moons of rest.}
_{➥ The Clan will call out the retired warrior's name and then they will go to the elder's den. An elder may receive a completely different name, with a different ceremony, than keeping their warrior name. Usually, an elder ceremony is held only when a cat retires due to old age. If they are forced to retire because of a severe injury, there is no ceremony.}

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