xx.Ceremonies//

[Mysteryfaith]

From 'Warriors Field Guide: Secrets of the Clans' and from Warriors Cloud

xx.Ceremonies//
A sort of archive for Clan leaders to use for ceremonies. And for plain interest!

Warrior Ceremony
"I, 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 return."
*Leader turns to apprentice*
"_____paw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend this clan, even at the cost of your life?"
*Apprentice answers*
"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name: ____paw, from this moment you will be known as _________. StarClan honours your ____#___ and your ___#___, and we welcome you as a warrior of _____Clan."
*Leader steps forward and rests muzzle on the new warrior*
*New warrior licks leader's shoulder*
*Clan calls out warrior's new name*

#: Inserts abilities or qualities. Ex: Bravery, loyalty, faith...

Apprentice Ceremony
"...kit, until you have earned your warrior name, you will be known as ...paw."

"(mentor's name), you are ready to take on an apprentice. You will be mentor to _____paw. ________, you have shown yourself to be a warrior of ____#____ and ____#____. Do your best to pass on these qualities to _____paw.
*Mentor and apprentice steps forward and touch noses*

Deputy Ceremony
"I say these words before (old deputy name) so that his/her spirit may hear and approve of my choice. (new deputy name) will be the new deputy of (clan)"

Medicine Cat Ceremony
"________, do you always promise to uphold the ways of a medicine cat, to stand apart from the rivalry between Clan and Clan, and to protect all cats equally, even at the cost of your life?"
"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your medicine cat name. From this day forth, you will be known as __________. We welcome you as ____clan's new medicine cat."

Elder Ceremony
"Is it your wish to give up the name of warrior and go to join the elders? (elder's name), your Clan honors you and all the service you have given us. I call upon StarClan to give you many seasons of rest."

For use by leaders in ceremonies.[/center]