You're wandering through the forest, when a white she-cat steps out of the bushes. You ask yourself how you didn't see her in the dark, surrounding ferns. But, she interrupts your thoughts as two other cats step out behind her. "I'm Rosefrost of OakClan. You're on our territory, and because of that I need to take you to see our leader. I'm sure he'll be happy to welcome you to our clan, as long as you want to join." Without another word, she turns around and disappears into the ferns again, the other cats following her. After a moment's hesitation, you follow after her too.
-OakClan was formed.
-A new rule was added: "PM me if/when your relationship with someone else changes, don't just add it to one of your posts because I might not see it."
-The polls for deputy will be opening tonight (August 13th) around 8 or 9 EST. PM me if you want to be added to the poll, if you've already asked you'll be on there. ^.^ {So far we have; Birchpelt, Buzzardclaw, Sootcloud, and Flamewing in the running}
-There was a badger attack injuring quite a few cats.
-OakClan is now bordering TalonClan.
-There is another new rule: Do not have the same prefix as another cat. {There can't be a Pinkfur and a Pinktail for example}
-Flamewing became the deputy of OakClan.
-Buzzardclaw has been found dead.
-Greenstar and Sootcloud are expecting kits.
-There was a fox attack on the camp while Sootcloud had her kits.
-Greenstar lost a life in the battle.
-Tess' rules are my rules.
-Please try to use proper grammar and mechanics, but I understand we all make mistakes.
-No fights in OOC.
-Don't hurt or kill another person's cat without their permission.
-No godmodding or power playing
-You can't have a crush on/mate with yourself
-Even though this isn't semi-lit, I would prefer there weren't any one-liners. It makes the rp boring and slow to progress.
-PM me before making any huge changes/making a lot of drama. (Ex. a prophecy, an attack on the camp, etc.)
-If someone asks for a recap, please give it to them!
-PM me if/when your relationship with someone else changes, don't just add it to one of your posts because I might not see it.
-Do not have the same prefix as another cat. {There can't be a Pinkfur and a Pinktail for example}
1. Defend your Clan, even with your life. You may have friendships with cats from the 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 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.
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 or retires.
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 may neglect a kit in pain or in danger, even if that 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 battles, unless they are outside the warrior code or it is necessary for self-defense.
15. A warrior rejects the soft life of a kitty pet.
Warrior Ceremony: "I, ____star, 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."
"____paw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"
"I do."
"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. ____paw, from this moment you will be known as _______. StarClan honors your ____ and ____, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ____Clan.
Elder Ceremony: "______", is it your wish to give up the name of a warrior and go to join the elders?"
"It is."
"Your Clan honors you and all the service you have given to us. I call upon StarClan to give you many moons of rest."
Deputy Ceremony: "I say these words before StarClan, so that the spirits of our warrior ancestors may hear and approve of my choice. The new deputy of ____Clan is ________."
Leadership Ceremony: -Touches nose to the top of the new leader's head- "With this life I give you ____. Use it well to _______ ______."
When all of the lives have been 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."
Name Changing Ceremony: "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 _____, for ___________."
Apprentice 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 _____paw. Your mentor will be ________. I hope ________ will pass down all he/she knows on to you."
The leader calls up the warrior he/she has chosen as a mentor.
"________, you are ready to take on an apprentice. You had received excellent training from ________, and you have shown yourself to be ______ and ______. You will be the mentor of _____paw, and I expect you to pass on all you know to her/him."
Medicine Cat Ceremony: "I, _______, 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?"
"I do."
"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 _______. StarClan honors your _____ and _____, and we welcome you as a full medicine cat of ____Clan."
Tail signals
Tail sways left fast = Come on/Retreat
Tail curls under leg = Follow me
Tail shoots high in the air+Head held high = Silence
Tail sways fast = Angry
Tail touches back = Wait
Fighting Signals
Kneading ground = Getting ready to pounce {#1}
Low growl = Just a warning
Loud yowl = Im fighting you
Claws scraping ground = Marking terriotry {Used to keep cats out}
Tail swaying = You made me angry
Ears bended back = Angry
Lowering body = Pouncing {#2}
Claws outshetting = Attacking
Hiss = Leave
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