Post by Darkie on May 9, 2009 15:36:53 GMT -5
[glow=green,2,300]TimberClan Traditions[/glow]
These are the traditions of TimberClan, who live at the heart of the forest bordering the lake and SootClan territory. They follow the Warrior Code ((Written by Erin Hunter)). They have been at constant war with the Fiery Clans for many moons.
((The TimberClan customs were based off of the ideas of the Warriors Series, written by Erin Hunter. No one else takes credit for these ideas.))
Rank Ceremonies
Becoming an Apprentice
A kit becomes an apprentice when they have reached their sixth moon. The leader will choose the mentor for the kit and will christen the kit ____paw, which will remain their name until they become a warrior.
Becoming a Warrior
When a mentor deems an apprentice ready, they will speak to the leader about making the apprentice a warrior. The warrior will asses the skills of the apprentice, then a ceremony will be held and the leader will give the apprentice their warrior name. The night after the ceremony, the newly appointed warrior will watch the entrance silently.
Becoming a Deputy
Traditionally, on the night after the deputy has died, retired, or been cast from the Clan, the leader will name the new deputy before moonhigh. The deputy must have already trained an apprentice, and must posses leadership qualities.
Becoming a Leader
When the leader of a Clan dies for the final time, the deputy will travel to the Moontree with the Medicine cat as soon as possible. They will sleep in the branches of the tree to speak with StarClan, and receive their nine lives. Their name will be changed to _____star at this time.
Becoming a Medicine Cat
When the current medicine cat deems the apprentice ready, the apprentice is taken to the Moontree at half moon, as usual. After they speak with StarClan that night, the medicine cat will give them their medicine cat name.
Becoming a Medicine Cat Apprentice
The medicine cat will approach a kit that they believe will make a good medicine cat. If the kit agrees, they are taken to the Moontree when they are six moons old to be accepted by StarClan.
Becoming an Elder
When a warrior decides that they wish to become an elder, they will approach the leader. The leader will then hold a ceremony, and the cat will be formally made an elder.
Other Traditions
Death
When a cat dies the Clan will hold a vigil for them. The closest cats to the deceased will hold vigil through the following night. The cat will be buried outside the camp by the elders.
The Moontree
Every half moon, the medicine cat and their apprentice will travel to the Moontree to receive advice from StarClan.
The Gathering
At the full moon the Clan gathers at the MeadowClan Steppe to have a discussion of affairs. It is a time for peace, and TimberClan will not attack any of the Fiery Clans on that night.
These are the traditions of TimberClan, who live at the heart of the forest bordering the lake and SootClan territory. They follow the Warrior Code ((Written by Erin Hunter)). They have been at constant war with the Fiery Clans for many moons.
((The TimberClan customs were based off of the ideas of the Warriors Series, written by Erin Hunter. No one else takes credit for these ideas.))
Rank Ceremonies
Becoming an Apprentice
A kit becomes an apprentice when they have reached their sixth moon. The leader will choose the mentor for the kit and will christen the kit ____paw, which will remain their name until they become a warrior.
Becoming a Warrior
When a mentor deems an apprentice ready, they will speak to the leader about making the apprentice a warrior. The warrior will asses the skills of the apprentice, then a ceremony will be held and the leader will give the apprentice their warrior name. The night after the ceremony, the newly appointed warrior will watch the entrance silently.
Becoming a Deputy
Traditionally, on the night after the deputy has died, retired, or been cast from the Clan, the leader will name the new deputy before moonhigh. The deputy must have already trained an apprentice, and must posses leadership qualities.
Becoming a Leader
When the leader of a Clan dies for the final time, the deputy will travel to the Moontree with the Medicine cat as soon as possible. They will sleep in the branches of the tree to speak with StarClan, and receive their nine lives. Their name will be changed to _____star at this time.
Becoming a Medicine Cat
When the current medicine cat deems the apprentice ready, the apprentice is taken to the Moontree at half moon, as usual. After they speak with StarClan that night, the medicine cat will give them their medicine cat name.
Becoming a Medicine Cat Apprentice
The medicine cat will approach a kit that they believe will make a good medicine cat. If the kit agrees, they are taken to the Moontree when they are six moons old to be accepted by StarClan.
Becoming an Elder
When a warrior decides that they wish to become an elder, they will approach the leader. The leader will then hold a ceremony, and the cat will be formally made an elder.
Other Traditions
Death
When a cat dies the Clan will hold a vigil for them. The closest cats to the deceased will hold vigil through the following night. The cat will be buried outside the camp by the elders.
The Moontree
Every half moon, the medicine cat and their apprentice will travel to the Moontree to receive advice from StarClan.
The Gathering
At the full moon the Clan gathers at the MeadowClan Steppe to have a discussion of affairs. It is a time for peace, and TimberClan will not attack any of the Fiery Clans on that night.
