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[list][list][size=10][size=9]*All information taken directly from The [url=http://warriors.wikia.com/wiki/General_Clan_Information]warriors wiki[/url] page with only moonstone/pool being replaced with Moon crystal and a few unneeded portions being removed. [/size]
[color=darkgreen][size=15]Roles[/size]
[list][list][size=13]Leader[/size]
[list]Clan leader is charged with the responsibility to watch over and manage an entire Clan, maintaining discipline, order, and protection. Leaders are normally granted nine lives and a new name with the ending "-star" in a ceremony where nine StarClan cats come to them in a dream at the Moon crystal However, a leader may not receive all nine lives if the previous leader of his or her Clan is still alive; in this instance, a leader will have a life taken off the original total of nine for every life the previous leader still possesses. Sometimes StarClan will not accept a leader if this happens then the Clan is usually thrown into turmoil[/list]
[size=13]Naming[/size]
[list]When granted their nine lives the leader is also granted a new name. They keep their base name and add the suffix -star. Eg. Firestar[/list][/list][/list]
[list][list][size=13]Deputy[/size]
[list]The deputy is the second-in-command to the leader, and may be considered an apprentice to the art of leading the Clan. They serve in the leader's place in situations where the leader is unable to fulfill their duties. They are in charge of organizing patrols and they are often called on by the leader for advice, but other than that, they retain the normal duties of a warrior. To become a deputy, a cat must have trained at least one apprentice. Upon the leader's death, they become the leader and go to the Moon crystal , so StarClan can grant them nine lives. Deputies may also retire and give up their place as deputy if they wish [/list]
[size=13]Naming[/size]
[list]Deputies retain their warrior name. Eg. Fireheart[/list][/list][/list]
[list][list][size=13]Medicine Cat[/size]
[list]The medicine cat serves the Clan as both their spiritual leader and healer, making them akin to the idea of a 'medicine man' in a tribal society. In addition to their responsibilities to their Clan, they have responsibility to one another and StarClan. They carry out their responsibilities to StarClan once every half-moon, meeting together to discuss matters privately and share dreams with StarClan. Clan leaders often rely on them to carry messages from StarClan, as medicine cats have a link no other cat has to the deceased. As a healer, they gather herbs and dispense them as an apothecary would. They handle diagnosis and treatment of both illness and injury for all the cats in the Clan. In their role as spiritual leader, they teach the code, interpret omen and prophecy, and generally serve the Clan as a conduit between the earthly cats and their ghostly counterparts. As a medicine cat, they are [b]not [/b]allowed to have a mate or kits. Medicine cats also exist outside of typical Clan rivalries in order to treat all cats fairly. [/list]
[size=13]Naming[/size]
[list]Medicine Cats also have normal warrior names. Eg. Cinderpelt[/list][/list][/list]
[list][list][size=13]Medicine Cat Apprentice [/size]
[list]A medicine cat apprentice is the cat that is being trained to follow in the pawsteps of the medicine cat. They learn healing and spiritual lore from the medicine cat. Medicine cat apprentices also accompany their mentors in their visit to the Mooncrystal every half-moon to receive dreams from StarClan. Frequently, a medicine cat apprentice who has full training will be given a warrior name ("-paw" replaced with another ending); however, medicine cat apprentices remain apprentices even when fully trained so long as the current medicine cat is still practicing the arts. At the time the old medicine cat either dies or steps down, the medicine cat apprentice becomes a full medicine cat, somewhat like the leader/deputy relationship. When the apprentice becomes the full medicine cat then she/he can have an apprentice of their own. . [/list]
[size=13]Naming[/size]
[list]Medicine Cat apprentices have normal apprentice names. Eg. Cinderpaw[/list][/list][/list]
[list][list][size=13]Warriors[/size]
[list]A warrior is a cat trained in the arts of fighting and hunting. Warriors make up the bulk of a Clan, and provide that Clan with the protection and food supply that keeps it safe and well-fed. Typically, a cat is made a warrior at or over the age of twelve moons. In their oath to become a warrior, they promise to "uphold the warrior code and protect and defend their Clan, even at the cost of their life." Warrior dens are very often near the front of the Clan, where they can protect the rest of their Clan from attacks. There are also senior warriors, older, respected warriors, mentioned to have a good bond with the Clan's leader. [/list]
[size=13]Naming[/size]
[list]When made a warrior an apprentice looses the suffix paw and gains a new suffix that is usuallt something natural or having to do with their personality. Eg. Greystripe, Fireheart, Sandstorm[/list][/list][/list]
[list][list][size=13]Apprentices[/size]
[list]An apprentice is a cat in training to become a warrior. Their names end in the word "-paw" to signify the "path their paws are now on." Most usually are at or over the age of six moons. They have a mentor appointed to them at their ceremony and most days are taken out battle training or hunting. They are also given the task of cleaning out bedding and removing Elders' ticks and fleas. Apprentices are not allowed to have a mate or kits, likely because of their young age or not to interrupt their training[/list]
[size=13]Naming[/size]
[list]Apprentices keep their base name from kit hood but gain the suffix paw. Eg. Firepaw, Greypaw[/list][/list][/list]
[list][list][size=13]Queens[/size]
[list]A queen is a she-cat nursing or expecting kits. Their primary task during this time is the raising of their kits. Some queens stay in the nursery after they have kits. They are thought to do this because they feel they can help the nursing queens. They most often help other queens when no milk is available, or when the mother is ill/dead. Kits are protected from attacks and the nursery is often situated at the back of the camp, away from the entrance. [/list]
[size=13]Naming[/size]
[list]Queens have normal Warrior names as they are normally warriors when not pregnant. Eg. Goldenflower[/list][/list][/list]
[list][list][size=13]Kits[/size]
[list]A kit is a cat who has not been made an apprentice yet. Their names always end in "-kit" Most often, they are under the age of six moons, though sometimes they are held back from being an apprentice for a certain amount of time, sometimes due to injury or misbehaving. They stay in the camp and are forbidden to leave it, unless accompanied by an older cat, such as a warrior, a medicine cat, or any kind of apprentice. [/list]
[size=13]Naming[/size]
[list]A kit is given a base name based on some kind of natural aspect or personality quirk followed by the suffix -kit. Eg. Dovekit, Bramblekit[/list][/list][/list]
[list][list][size=13]Elders[/size]
[list]An elder is a retired warrior, deputy, queen, medicine cat, or leader who is too old or not in suitable shape to continue with their duties. Elders are taken care of by the whole Clan, and are given respect for the time they have served as warriors. They are responsible for taking the body of a dead cat out to be buried. Some cats don't become an elder only because of old age; if there is ever a condition which prevents the cat from fulfilling their duties to their Clan, it usually leads to the cat's decision of retiring
[size=13]Naming[/size]
[list]They keep their warrior name as well. Eg. Longtail[/list][/list][/list]
[size=15]Warrior Code[/size]
The Warrior Code is a list of sixteen different rules that should be followed by all Clan cats. It is taught from the first means of kithood to when an elder is faced with death. It is said that, as long as the Clans follow the warrior code, no harm shall come to them.
The Warrior Code is as follows:
[list]1.Defend your Clan, even with your life. You may have friendships with cats from other Clans, but your loyalty must remain to your Clan, as one day you may meet them in battle.
2.Do not hunt or trespass on another Clan's territory.
3.Elders, queens, and kits must be fed before apprentices and warriors. Unless they have permission, apprentices may not eat until they have hunted to feed the elders. If any warrior or apprentice is sick or injured, they may eat while the elders, queens, and kits are eating.
4.Prey is killed only to be eaten. Give thanks to StarClan for its life.
5.A kit must be at least six moons old to become an apprentice.
6.Newly appointed warriors will keep a silent vigil for one night after receiving their warrior name.
7.A cat cannot be made deputy without having mentored at least one apprentice.
8.The deputy will become Clan leader when the leader dies, retires or is exiled.
9.After the death or retirement of the deputy, the new deputy must be chosen before moonhigh.
10.A Gathering of all four Clans is held at the full moon during a truce that lasts for the night. There shall be no fighting among Clans at this time.
11.Boundaries must be checked and marked daily. Challenge all trespassing cats.
12.No warrior can neglect a kit in pain or danger, even if the kit is from a different Clan.
13.The word of the Clan Leader is the warrior code.
14.An honorable warrior does not need to kill other cats to win his/her battles, unless they are outside the warrior code or if it is necessary for self-defense.
15.A warrior rejects the soft life of a kittypet.
16.Each Clan has the right to be proud and independent, but in times of trouble they must forget their boundaries and fight side by side to protect the four. Each Clan must help the others so that no Clan will fall.[/list]
Exceptions
[list]◾Cats on their way to the mooncrystal are allowed to cross other Clans' territories to get to their destination
◾Cats may travel on other Clan territories if they have something to report or ask for help.[9]
◾The code is flexible about leadership challenges. Cats may challenge a weak or cruel leader if their Clan is in danger, and if their leadership threatens the Clan, the code expects a warrior to challenge their leader.[/list]
Additional Rules
The following rules are not specifically stated in the warrior code, but are expected to be followed:
[list]◾Medicine cats may not have a mate or kits.
◾Kits must stay in camp until they are apprenticed, and are not allowed to hunt.
◾The safety of the Clan is more important than the safety of one cat.
◾Clans must not unite together to drive out another Clan.
◾Clans must not force another Clan to share territory.
◾Enemy patrols must not attack cats if they are on a mission all four Clans agree on.
◾Cats cannot eat when going to the Moon crystal to speak with StarClan. [/list]
[size=15]Clans[/size]
[list][list][size=13]Starclan[/size]
[list]StarClan are the deceased warrior ancestors of the Clans who live on in spirit form after dying, and watch over the living Clan cats. There is no specific leader for StarClan, since there are many cats from all four Clans that work together. They are responsible for sending signs and omens to the living cats. [/list][/list][/list]
[list][list][size=13]Earthclan[/size]
[list]Earthclan are known for their sturdiness and ability to recover from, and survive through anything. They live in small caves cut into the side of a mountain. They have extraordinary climbing muscles and strength. They hunt mostly rodents, snakes and birds that live in the mountainside and in the nearby trees. At the very base of the mountain is the warriors den. it is cut into the rock and curves downward. About ten tail lengths away is the elders den. It is near the base so they don't have to climb much. The Medicine cat's den is nearby that about five tail lengths away. The apprentices are about a quarter of the way up the side in a small den covered by some vines. The queens are in the next den over that opens up into a large plateaued outcropping. The leaders den is the highest up and is a large den that extends into the side of the mountain. When a clan meeting is called the leader goes onto a large tree stump to address the clan. The fresh kill pile is kept at the base of the mountain and the clearing is surrounded by thick blackberry bushes. [/list][/list][/list]
[list][list][size=13]Fireclan[/size]
[list]Fire clan are known for their ferocity and hunting prowess. They tend to be fiery and passionate like their namesake. The cats of Fireclan live in a thick forest near the edge of a deep gorge.The hunting is always very lush there and they are protected from the elements by the thick tree cover. They mostly hunt rodents, rabbits and squirrels. Their camp is located in the center of the territory. The warriors den is settled in a blackberry bush near the front of the camp. The apprentice den is right next to it in a thick gorse bush. The medicine cat's den is situated right next to the elders den. Both are in large thick gorse bushes as well. The queens stay in two conjoined blackberry bushes at the back of the camp. The leader's den is next to the warriors den and is situated between two boulders. When a meeting is called the leader goes on top of a large burned out tree that is the middle of the clearing and the fresh kill pile is in front of it.[/list][/list][/list]
[list][list][size=13]Airclan[/size]
[list]Airclan are known for their versatility and Maneuverability. They live in a small ravine in the middle of a large open field. They are exceptionally fast and swift fighters. They hunt a lot of rabbits, rodents, and birds. Their ravine digs into the ground and they, like Earthclan they live in small dens cut into the side. The elders and queens have dens at the very bottom of the ravine on opposite sides. the Fresh kill pile is set in the very middle of the ravine. The medicine cat's den is about halfway up the ravine and digs deeply into the ground. The leader's den digs in right next to the medicin cat's den about three tail lengths away and up. The apprentices and Warriors dens are very close to the top and both dig into the side. The leader addresses the clan from a large boulder that lays in the direct middle of the ravine. [/list][/list][/list]
[list][list][size=13]Waterclan[/size]
[list]Waterclan cats are known to be slick and changing like water. You never know where you stand with a waterclan cat. The hunt mostly fish and water birds along with some water rodents as well. Their territory is a large island in the middle of a lake connected to the land by a thin earthen bridge. Their camp is on the far side of the island near the lake. They live in the thick reeds near the bank. They are protected by very large gorse bushes and the thick reeds. The warriors den is at the very front. The queens and Elders are situated right next to each other witht he Apprentice den right across from them. The medicine cat sleeps and works in a large hollowed out log next to the Leader's den which is inside a thick blackberry bush. When a meeting is called the leader stands on top of a large smooth boulder. [/list][/list][/list]
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