‶. -- ⋆ warrior cats guide!

[lacke]

hey there, my name is lacke and this will be a public guide to warrior cats! i've noticed that there are tons of warrior cats roleplays, as well as stories, here on the site, and often some people need help with names, or fur colors, and things like that, so i thought i would make a complete guide in hopes to help other users out! not saying that anyone is bad, its just a guide where everything is in one place, so users don't have to go searching! feel free to post if you'd like to see something else added or if i have missed or gotten something wrong! i hope this helps those who need it! also, alot of this information came from the warriors wiki, so credit for some things go there! ❤

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warrior cat prefixes ▪ warrior cat suffixes ▪ ranks ▪ terminology ▪
living spaces ▪ the warrior code ▪ diseases and injuries ▪ ceremonies
▪ tribe hierarchy ▪ starclan ▪ the dark forest ▪ the tribe of endless hunting
▪ prey ▪ threats ▪ territories & clan names ▪ herbs ▪ hunting techniques
▪ fighting techniques

more are bound to come!

[lacke]

these prefixes are based off of a cats coat color, pattern or size. some can be used in multiple categories.
just a tip, on windows computers, you can press control and f at the same time to search the page for specific words.

black fur/coat

ant - a smaller cat, with fur ranging on the darker color side of the spectrum. most eye colors are normal, but green is rare.
beetle - any size cat, with dark brown or black fur. they normally have amber or dark blue eyes.
bat - any color of brown on the spectrum, but mostly towards the darker shades. they normally have amber eyes.
crow - pretty much just an all black cat, but could have a few white marks. usual eye color for black cat, rarely blue.
dark - a dark brown or black cat with amber or green eyes.
mole - a dark colored cat, probably smaller than average. most likely has darker eye colors.
night - a mostly black cat, with a few white markings. again, blue is rare for black cats.
rat - a dark brown, dark grey or black cat with most likely amber eyes.
raven - a mostly black cat, with a few white markings. most likely to have yellow or copper eyes.
spider - a dark brown or brindled coat. can have long legs. yellow or amber eyes.
swift - a dusky brown or black cat, most likely with white markings. green, amber or orange eyes.
'blue' fur/coat

blue - usually a grey with blue tints, rarely tabbies. russian blue breeds almost always have green eyes.
pigeon - a blue-grey cat. yellow, orange, green or blue eyes are common.
pine - grey-brown or grey-blue cat, usually dusky. blue is the most common eye color.
rain - any shade of grey, with a dappled or flecked pelt. most common eye color is blue.
storm - a dark grey or dark blue-grey cat. mostly copper or blue eyes.
thistle - a grey or blue-grey cat. most likely yellow or orange eye color.
brown fur/coat

acorn - a brown or golden cat, smaller than average. amber or copper eye colors.
alder - a brown, or dark brown, tabby cat. yellow or golden eyes, but maybe green.
ant - a smaller cat, with fur ranging on the darker color side of the spectrum. most eye colors are normal, but but green is rare.
barely - a light brown or golden brown cat. most likely yellow or orange eyes.
bat - any color of brown on the spectrum, but mostly towards the darker shades. they normally have amber eyes.
beetle - any size cat, with dark brown or black fur. they normally have amber or dark blue eyes.
boulder - probably a large grey, brown or grey brown cat. any color besides blue for the eyes.
bramble - any shade of brown, always a tabby. any eye color, but blue is more uncommon.
briar - any shade or pattern of brown. orange, yellow or amber eyes are pretty common.
brown - basically any shade or pattern of brown. copper, yellow or green eyes.
deer - a brown or a spotted brown cat. most likely amber eyes.
dust - a brown cat, flecked, tabby or plain. most commonly golden eyes.
fawn - a light brown cat, with maybe very light tabby markings. yellow eyes are most common.
mouse - a small brown cat, with maybe a white chest. yellow or orange eyes, maybe green.
mud - a dark brown cat, probably a tabby. more often a golden eye color.
oak - a brown or a grey brown cat, most likely a tabby. orange or golden eyes are common.
otter - a dark brown cat, possibly with a lighter belly. golden or green eyes are common.
pebble - a notably smaller cat, brown tabby or brown patched tabby. green eyes are best.
ginger & red fur/coat

ant - a smaller cat, with fur ranging on the darker color side of the spectrum. most eye colors are normal, but but green is rare.
apple - a ginger or golden pelted cat, with any shade of fur, dark or light. most eye colors are fine.
burnet - a reddish or ginger cat, possibly a tabby. green or yellow eyes are common.
cherry - a tortoiseshell, dark ginger or white cat. any eye color is fine, but blue is uncommon in most cats.
fire - a ginger tabby cat. gold, green or yellow eyes are very common with this prefix.
fox - a reddish brown or ginger cat, can have white paws or tail tip. yellow or green eyes are best.
ginger - a bit of a lighter red, always a tabby, faint or distinguishable. green is the most common eye color.
honey - golden pelted, whether a dusky ginger or a light brown. golden or green is the best eye color.
lion - a light ginger or golden brown cat. orange, yellow or green eyes.
rowan - a dark ginger cat, possibly a tabby. amber and green eyes are common.
russet - a very dark reddish cat, with possibly a lighter belly. any color between amber and yellow eyes.
squirrel - a grey or ginger cat. orange or green eyes are mostly common.
golden fur/coat

acorn - a brown or golden cat, smaller than average. amber or copper eye colors.
apple - a ginger or golden pelted cat, with any shade of fur, dark or light. most eye colors are fine.
bee - a lighter golden cat, probably a tabby. yellow or amber eyes are the most common.
golden - a golden or light ginger cat. any coat markings. amber or golden eyes are common.
honey - honey - golden pelted, whether a dusky ginger or a light brown. golden or green is the best eye color.
leopard - a golden cat, most likely with a dappled or spotted pelt. golden or yellow eyes are the best option.
lion - a light ginger or golden brown cat. orange, yellow or green eyes are the most common.
sand - a golden or light ginger cat, probably a faint tabby. yellow or green eyes are common.
grey fur/coat

ash - a grey cat, of any shade, most likely a tabby. yellow of amber eyes are the most common.
boulder - probably a large grey, brown or grey brown cat. any color besides blue for the eyes.
cinder - any shade of grey, probably a tabby or dappled coat. yellow or green eyes are common.
dove - possibly a lighter grey cat, with little to no markings. yellow, orange or green eyes are common.
hail - possibly a darker grey or silver cat with a lighter belly. yellow eyes are the most common eye color.
neetle - a solid grey cat, with lighter paws, tail tips and belly if wanted. yellow or green eyes are common.
mist - a pale grey or blue-grey cat. green or yellow eye colors are the most common.
pigeon - a blue-grey cat. yellow, orange, green or blue eyes are common.
smoke - probably a darker or musky grey cat. yellow or amber eyes are the most common.
squirrel - a grey or ginger cat. orange or green eyes are mostly common.
stone - any shade of grey, but could have lighter paws or underbelly. green or yellow eyes are common.
storm - a dark grey or dark blue-grey cat. mostly copper or blue eyes.
thistle - a grey or blue-grey cat. most likely yellow or orange eye color.
tortoiseshell fur/coat

cherry - a tortoiseshell, dark ginger or white cat. any eye color is fine, but blue is uncommon in most cats.
ember - a tortoiseshell, predominantly black, brown and ginger. orange, yellow or green eyes are common.
sorrel - a tortoiseshell that is dominantly ginger. gold, green or amber eyes are most common.
trout - a tortoiseshell flecked with black, ginger and brown cat. amber or yellow eyes are common.
white fur/coat

blizzard - an all white cat, can be bigger than normal. most eye colors are fine, but blue is uncommon.
cherry - a tortoiseshell, dark ginger or white cat. any eye color is fine, but blue is uncommon in most cats.
cloud - an all white cat. can be bigger and fluffier than normal. most eye colors are fine, but blue is uncommon.
frost - a mostly white cat, can be very light grey or have grey markings. again, most eye colors are fine.
pear - a white or very pale cream colored cat. most eye colors are fine, besides blue.
sheep - a mostly white cat, can have tones of grey mixed in. can be larger than normal. most eye colors are fine.
snow/ice - a mostly white cat, can be very light grey or grey-blue. most eye colors are fine.
swan - an all white cat, can be graceful or taller than average. most eye colors are fine, besides blue.
white - an all white cat, and most of the eye colors are fine. blue corresponds with deafness, though.
patched or bicolored fur/coat

badger - a white and grey or brown patched cat. larger than average. yellow or amber eyes.
bright - a white and ginger or golden patched cat. yellow, amber or green eyes are normal.
gull - a white and grey patched cat. yellow eyes are the most common eye color.
loon - a white and black or grey patched cat. dark amber or orange eyes are common.
mottle - a mottled cat, most likely white and black or orange and black. amber or yellow eyes are common.
patch - a cat with any color patches. most eye colors are fine here, besides blue.
swift - most likely a white and black patched cat, can be bigger than average. yellow or amber eyes.
patterened fur/coat

badger - a white and grey or brown patched cat. larger than average. yellow or amber eyes.
birch - a lighter brown cat, always a tabby. orange, yellow or amber eyes are very common.
bright - a white and ginger or golden patched cat. yellow, amber or green eyes are normal.
gull - a white and grey patched cat. yellow eyes are the most common eye color.
leopard - a golden cat, most likely with a dappled or spotted pelt. golden or yellow eyes are the best option.
loon - a white and black or grey patched cat. dark amber or orange eyes are common.
sheep - a mostly white cat, can have tones of grey mixed in. can be larger than normal. most eye colors are fine.
spider - a dark brown or brindled coat. can have long legs. yellow or amber eyes.
trout - a tortoiseshell flecked with black, ginger and brown cat. amber or yellow eyes are common.
tabby fur/coat

ash - a grey cat, of any shade, most likely a tabby. yellow of amber eyes are the most common.
bee - a lighter golden cat, probably a tabby. yellow or amber eyes are the most common.
birch - a lighter brown cat, always a tabby. orange, yellow or amber eyes are very common.
bramble - any shade of brown, always a tabby. any eye color, but blue is more uncommon.
briar - any shade or pattern of brown. orange, yellow or amber eyes are pretty common.
ivy - a grey or grey patched tabby. most eye colors are fine here, but blue and green are uncommon.
spider - a dark brown or brindled coat. can have long legs. yellow or amber eyes.
size prefixes

acorn - a smaller than average cat.
ant - a smaller than average cat, maybe with bigger ears.
boulder - a large cat, perhaps with lots of body mass.
little/tiny/small - self explanatory, a smaller than average cat.
mouse - a smaller cat, can have a longer tail or bigger ears.
pebble - a smaller than average cat.
spider - also a smaller cat, but could have longer legs.

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these suffixes are based off of a cats attributes. there are traditional suffixes, but i may add non-traditional.
just a tip, on windows computers, you can press control and f at the same time to search the page for specific words.

traditional suffixes

berry - represents a cat that is rather petite but very likable.
blaze - represents a cat who is passionate about everything they do.
briar - represents a cat who is very graceful and strong willed.
claw - represents any cat with a distinctively exceptional fighting ability and talent in combat.
cloud - represents a cat of gentle nature and gentle.
face - represents a good looking cat of either gender. a more flattering term.
fang - represents a cat who may be reasonably good at hunting and fighting.
flower - represents a she-cat who is very motherly and nurturing.
foot - represents a cat who is very quick on their paws.
fur - this suffix represents just an average cat, with no outstanding attributes.
heart - represents a strong sense of belief in themselves and an idealistic notion of right and wrong.
leaf - represents a medicine cat and their outstanding ability in the craft of healing.
nose - represents a cat that is a good tracker and has good senses.
pelt - this suffix represents just an average cat, with no outstanding attributes.
storm - represents a cat with an unpredictable and dynamic personality.
stream - represents a cat that is agile, and also represents one that is good at swimming.
stripe - represents just an average cat, but that cat is probably a tabby.
tail - represents and agile cat with a notable sense of balance.
whisker - represents a cat with unusually honed hunting skills.

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these are the clans ranks explained thoroughly. it also specifies requirements for some.
just a tip, on windows computers, you can press control and f at the same time to search the page for specific words.

the leader

a clan leader is in charge of watching over and managing an entire clan. they are in charge of discipline, order and protection. leaders are normally granted nine lives by starclan, changing their suffix to 'star'. they call clan meetings, appoint cats to new ranks, and make the toughest decisions. if a leader is unable to preform their duties, the deputy will do so until the leader is deemed fit. to be a leader, a cat must have mentored at least one apprentice, selected by the previous leader to become deputy, and they must have been deputy at the time of the leaders death.
the deputy

a deputy is the second in command of a clan. they are chosen by the leader to be their successor. they are responsible for organizing daily patrols for the clan, and will temporarily lead the clan if the leader is unable to. if the deputy falls ill, a warrior will take their place. they make daily reports to the leader, assist the leader in their tasks and are expected to follow out normal warrior duties. to become the deputy, the cat must be a warrior, mentored one apprentice and must be chosen by the leader.
the medicine cat

medicine cats are clan cats who treat diseases and injuries, and who receive direction and guidance from starclan. they are not allowed to take a mate or have kits, and they stand apart from clan rivalries. they are deeply respected by their clan, and very few argue with them. some tasks of a medicine cat are knowing all the usable herbs, treating wounded or sickly cats, checking up regularly on the health of clan cats, interpreting prophecies and omens, and discussion them with the clan leader.
warriors

warriors are adult cats who help feed and defend their clan. they have also been trained in the warrior code. warriors make up most of the clan; each cat is, was or will be warriors, unless they die beforehand or become a medicine cat. warriors have alot of duties, such as participating in border and hunting patrols, protecting the camp from outside threats, participating in battles and they train apprentices to be future warriors. there are also senior warriors, who are older and more experienced.
apprentices

apprentices are clan cats six moons or older training to be a warrior or medicine cat. all apprentices' names end with the suffix "paw". they are not allowed to leave camp without their mentor or another warrior, and they are not allowed to eat until the elders and queens/kits have eaten. the tasks of apprentices include training with their mentors and other apprentices, participating in hunting or border patrols, and looking out for elders.
queens

when a warrior she-cat is expecting kits, they become known as a queen and move into the nursery. queens have a vital role in continuing the clans survival as they give birth to the next generation of warriors. a female leader of deputy usually dont have kits, as it takes away from their duties for six moons or more. alot of times, when a warrior or a clan member dies, a queen will often help prepare their body with herbs for the vigil.
elders

an elder is a clan cat who has served their clan faithfully but has now retired. they are wise and held in high respect by their clanmates. they dont have to catch their own food or fight, unless defense is necessary. elders usually don't leave the camp, but they can do so if they wish to stretch or take a walk. they have few tasks, such as taking bodies out of camp for the burial, and tell stories of the clan as it were when they were growing up.

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this post here is about clan terminology, sorted into categories of distance, time, and many more!
just a tip, on windows computers, you can press control and f at the same time to search the page for specific words.

general terms

crowfood - a dead prey animal that has begun to rot, it can also be used as an insult.
cutter - a veterinarian.
fresh-kill - a recently killed prey animal caught for the purpose of consumption.
gathering - the monthly meeting of all the clans when the moon is full. there is a truce on this night.
hunting patrol - a group of cats hunting for fresh-kill to bring back for their clan to eat.
kittypet - a domesticated pet cat.
loner - a cat that lives by itself and has no set territory.
monster - a vehicle operated by humans. cars or motorcycles, or even boats.
rogue - a usually hostile cat who does not have a permanent home. doesnt care about crossing borders.
sharing tongues - cats grooming each other while sharing the latest gossip.
thunderpath - a paved road with an extremely acrid smell that cars go across.
twoleg - a human.
twoleg place - a town, city or village where twolegs live.
time terms

claw moon - equivalent to a crescent moon.
greenleaf - the season of summer.
half moon - about two weeks, or half a month.
heartbeat - a split second.
leaf bare - the season of winter.
leaf fall - the season of autumn or fall.
moon - the time between one full moon and the next, about a month.
moonhigh - when the moon is highest in the sky, about midnight.
moonrise - the time when the moon rises.
newleaf - the season of spring.
season - a quarter of a year in cat time. four equal a year.
sundown - dusk.
sunup - dawn.
sunrise - one day in cat time.
sunhigh - the point during the day when the sun is highest in the sky, about noon.
distance terms

fox length - about the length of a fox, approximately a yard.
kittenstep - approximately an inch or an inch and a half.
mouse length - about two to three inches.
pawstep - roughly about six inches.
rabbit hop - about a foot to a foot and a half away.
tail length - approximately a foot long, about the length of a cat tail.
tree length - about forty to fifty feet.
insults, exclamations and phrases

as easy as swallowing a minnow - shows how easy a task is, mostly used in clans by water.
as much use as a dead fox - a harsh insult, meaning the recipient is useless. used by clans in the forest or open.
bees in your brain - an exclamation meaning confusion or a cat that does not make sense.
cleanpaw - a scornful insult, used for someone who follows the rules closely.
crowfood - a harsh insult comparing the recipient to rotting prey animals, or suggesting they've eaten it.
drypaw - a cat who dislikes getting wet, mostly used in clans with water.

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these spaces are just general, such as dens and common camp places. of course, there may be more!
just a tip, on windows computers, you can press control and f at the same time to search the page for specific words.

general camp spaces

camp - the place where a clan makes their permanent home.
the leaders den - a den specifically for the clans leader, and sometimes, if wanted, their mate.
the medicine cats den - a den specifically for the medicine cat and their apprentice. has many nests inside, and a herb storage.
the warriors den - a den for the warriors, the newest on the outside, the oldest on the inside, and the deputy in the middle.
the apprentice den - a den for the apprentices to share. also an overflow den if needed.
the elders den - a den usually shared by the elders. sometimes the farthest away from the camp entrance.
the nursery - a den shared by multiple queens and kits, usually located besides the warriors den.
the fresh-kill pile - a place usually in the center of camp, where cats drop their prey, so its accessible to the clan.

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this space is dedicated to the warrior code, along with added rules, exceptions and punishments!
just a tip, on windows computers, you can press control and f at the same time to search the page for specific words.

the warrior code

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.
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 their battles, unless 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.
additions to the code

1 - medicine cats may not have a mate or kits
2 - kits must stay in camp until they are apprenticed, and may not hunt.
3 - the safety of the clan is more important than the safety of one cat.
4 - clans must not unite together to drive out another clan.
5 - clans must not force another clan to share territory.
6 - enemy patrols must not attack cats if they are on a mission all four clans agree on.
7 - cats cannot eat when going to the moonstone or moonpool to speak with starclan.
punishments for breaking the code

general - these can be a scolding, giving a warrior apprentice duties, or giving apprentices unpleasant tasks.
losing their rank - breaking the code can result in a cat being stripped of their duties. leafpool is an example of this.
exile - in severe cases, the cat may be exiled from their clan.
after death - cats who would murder for no reason, or have caused pain to others for no reason, go to the place of now stars.

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this space is dedicated to the many injuries and diseases that are possible for a cat to receive.
just a tip, on windows computers, you can press control and f at the same time to search the page for specific words.

diseases and conditions

chest infections - whitecough and greencough are the most common infections. whitecough is more milder, and can form to greencough.
poisoning - poisoning is the ingestion of a substance that causes harm to the body, such as deathberries, rotten prey, smoke and snakes.
rat-borne infections - diseases inherited by rats, also known as the carrionplace disease. caused by rat bites.
loss of sensory perception - a cat can lose their eyesight or hearing due to old age or tragic accidents.
joint aches - a condition mainly associated with elders, as muscles deteriorate with old age.
toothache - a toothache is caused by a cracked tooth, cavities, or an infection in the mouth.
injuries

wounds - wounds are injuries when the skin and the muscles beneath are torn, cut, or punctured.
sprains - sprains are injuries to ligaments of a joint, caused by being stretched beyond their normal capacity and possibly torn.
joint dislocation - joint dislocation is the displacement of a bone from its normal joint.
cracked pads - the paw pads may crack while walking long distances on hard surfaces, or due to cold weather.
broken bones - a broken bone is usually the result of an accident, and in most cases, never fully heals.

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this space is dedicated to the many ceremonies that have been preformed in a clan.
just a tip, on windows computers, you can press control and f at the same time to search the page for specific words.

leadership ceremony

the leader travels to the sacred place of starclan with their medicine cat. nine cats, usually those that are close to the leader, appear to them, and give them nine lives using this phrase: "with this life i give you (gift). use it well (to, in, as, for, etc.) (use of gift)." when all of the lives are given, the previous leader says these words, "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." During the leadership ceremony, nine lives are given to the new leader. those lives are virtues or traits that the leader might lack in and aims towards making their leadership fair to all cats they lead. common lives include: appreciating medicine cat's companionship, adventure, bravery, certainty, clear judgement of character, clear sight, compassion, confidence, courage, curiosity, endurance, exploring beyond the borders, determination, duty, faith, farsightedness, forgiveness, friendship, grace, happiness, healing, honor, honoring old traditions, hope, humility, humor, instincts, judgement, justice, listening to elders, love, loyalty, mercy, mentoring, mother’s love, nobility, offering second chances, patience, pride, protection, putting their clan above all others, resilience, selflessness, strength, strength to act without fear or judgement, stubbornness, sympathy and understanding, tireless energy, trust, truth, understanding not only warriors protect the clan, understanding that size isn’t everything, war and peace, the warrior code and wisdom.
deputy ceremony

the leader calls a clan meeting, and performs the ceremony saying these words: "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)."
medicine cat ceremony

once the can'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. ___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).
warrior ceremony

an apprenticeship usually lasts six moons or more. once a mentor is satisfied with their apprentice's progress and skills, they recommend them to the leader. then, the apprentice must pass an assessment, in which 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. if the leader is satisfied, they call a clan meeting and preform the ceremony, which goes like this: 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. (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).
apprentice ceremony

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. when a kit is six moons old, the leader then performs this ceremony: (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. (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).
dying apprentice 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: 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) can. let starclan receive (him/her) as a warrior. (he/she) will be known as (new name).
elder ceremony

an aging warrior, 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.
name changing ceremony

the leader calls a clan meeting, and performs the change with the following words: "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)."