Post by mysti on Dec 7, 2008 9:06:37 GMT -6
The apprentice ceremony
Leader: This (period of day), we gather together to name a new apprentice. (to kit) Come forward. From this day forward, until (he/she) has earned (his/her) warrior name, this apprentice will be called (insert new apprentice's name here). (insert mentor-to-be's name here), you are ready to take on an apprentice. You will be mentor to (insert new apprentice's name here). (insert mentor's name here), you have shown yourself to be a warrior of (insert virtue #1 here) and (insert virtue #2 here). I expect you to pass on everything (insert mentor's former mentor's name here) has taught you.
The new mentor and apprentice touch noses, and they both go to the side of the clearing.
The warrior ceremony
Leader: I, (insert leader's name here), leader of ( insert Clan here), 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 comment (him/her) to you as a warrior in (his/her) turn. (insert warrior-to-be's name here), do you promise to uphold the warrior code and protect and defend this Clan, even at the cost of your life?
Warrior-To-Be: I do.
Leader: Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. (insert-warrior-to-be's name here), from this moment you will be known as (insert-warrior-to-be's new warrior name here). StarClan honors your (insert virtue #1 here) and your (insert virtue #2 here), and we welcome you as a full warrior of (insert Clan here).
The leader rests his/her muzzle on the top of the new warrior's head and the new warrior licks his/her new shoulder in respect. The rest of the Clan chant the new warrior's new name.
The deputy ceremony
Leader: I say these words before the body of (insert the dead deputy's name here), so that his/her spirit can approve my choice.
There is a pause.
Leader: (insert new deputy's name here) will be the new deputy of (insert Clan here).
All the cats go to congratulate the new deputy.
The leader's first deputy
Leader: I say these words before StarClan, so that the spirits of our warrior ancestors can hear and approve of my choice.
There is a pause.
Leader: (insert new deputy's name here) will be the new deputy of (insert Clan here).
All the cats go to congratulate the new deputy.
Medicine cat apprentice:
*At Moonstone with other med cats and apprentices*
Medicine Cat: "[Apprentice], is it your wish to enter into the mysteries of StarClan as a medicine cat?"Medicine Cat Apprentice: "It is."
Medicine Cat: "Then come forward"
Medicine Cat Apprentice: Come forward.
Medicine Cat: "Warriors of StarClan, I present to you this apprentice. She has chosen the path of a medicine cat. Grant her your wisdom and insight so that she may understand your ways and heal her Clan in accordance with your will."
Medicine Cats and apprentices: Lay down before moonstone.
Medicine cat:
*at moonstone with other medicine cats and apprentices*
Medicine Cat: "I, [name], medicine cat of _____Clan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. She/He has trained hard to understand the way of a medicine cat, and with your help she/he will serve your Clan for many moons. [Apprentice], do you promise to uphold the way 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?"
Medicine Cat Apprentice: "I do."
Medicine Cat: "Then, by the powers of StarClan, I give you your true name as a medicine cat. [Apprentice], from this moment you shall be known as [new name]. StarClan honors your knowledge and certainty, and we welcome you as a full medicine cat of ____Clan.
Other Medicine cats: [Name]! [Name]!
Death Ceremony
To honor the dead, the cat's closest friends share tongues with him/her for the last time. Cats say a few words, like a funeral. Then they stand vigil with the dead cat 'till sunrise, to make sure that there will be safe travel to Starclan. Then, they bury the cat in camp. Cats buried in camps will never be forgotten & are often visited by their friends.
Elder:
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 us. I call upon StarClan to give you many seasons of rest." Lays tail on retiring cat's shoulders.
Elder: Bows head and joins other elders.
Clan: *May chant name*
Renaming:
Leader: "Spirits of StarClan, you know every cat by a 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 she/he will be known as [new name], for [reasons for changing name] we honor his/her [virtues or similar]" Rests muzzle on newly named cat's head.
Newly named cat: Gives leader's shoulder a respectful lick.
Clan: [Name]! [Name]!
A collection of ceremonies, From these sites:
www.bearvilleinsider.com/forum/showthread.php?p=155299
www.freewebs.com/thewarriorcode/miscinformation.htm
earthenpaws.proboards85.com/index.cgi?board=wws&action=display&thread=3
These are all the ceremonies I could remember to look for, I hope they are useful
Leader: This (period of day), we gather together to name a new apprentice. (to kit) Come forward. From this day forward, until (he/she) has earned (his/her) warrior name, this apprentice will be called (insert new apprentice's name here). (insert mentor-to-be's name here), you are ready to take on an apprentice. You will be mentor to (insert new apprentice's name here). (insert mentor's name here), you have shown yourself to be a warrior of (insert virtue #1 here) and (insert virtue #2 here). I expect you to pass on everything (insert mentor's former mentor's name here) has taught you.
The new mentor and apprentice touch noses, and they both go to the side of the clearing.
The warrior ceremony
Leader: I, (insert leader's name here), leader of ( insert Clan here), 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 comment (him/her) to you as a warrior in (his/her) turn. (insert warrior-to-be's name here), do you promise to uphold the warrior code and protect and defend this Clan, even at the cost of your life?
Warrior-To-Be: I do.
Leader: Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. (insert-warrior-to-be's name here), from this moment you will be known as (insert-warrior-to-be's new warrior name here). StarClan honors your (insert virtue #1 here) and your (insert virtue #2 here), and we welcome you as a full warrior of (insert Clan here).
The leader rests his/her muzzle on the top of the new warrior's head and the new warrior licks his/her new shoulder in respect. The rest of the Clan chant the new warrior's new name.
The deputy ceremony
Leader: I say these words before the body of (insert the dead deputy's name here), so that his/her spirit can approve my choice.
There is a pause.
Leader: (insert new deputy's name here) will be the new deputy of (insert Clan here).
All the cats go to congratulate the new deputy.
The leader's first deputy
Leader: I say these words before StarClan, so that the spirits of our warrior ancestors can hear and approve of my choice.
There is a pause.
Leader: (insert new deputy's name here) will be the new deputy of (insert Clan here).
All the cats go to congratulate the new deputy.
Medicine cat apprentice:
*At Moonstone with other med cats and apprentices*
Medicine Cat: "[Apprentice], is it your wish to enter into the mysteries of StarClan as a medicine cat?"Medicine Cat Apprentice: "It is."
Medicine Cat: "Then come forward"
Medicine Cat Apprentice: Come forward.
Medicine Cat: "Warriors of StarClan, I present to you this apprentice. She has chosen the path of a medicine cat. Grant her your wisdom and insight so that she may understand your ways and heal her Clan in accordance with your will."
Medicine Cats and apprentices: Lay down before moonstone.
Medicine cat:
*at moonstone with other medicine cats and apprentices*
Medicine Cat: "I, [name], medicine cat of _____Clan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. She/He has trained hard to understand the way of a medicine cat, and with your help she/he will serve your Clan for many moons. [Apprentice], do you promise to uphold the way 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?"
Medicine Cat Apprentice: "I do."
Medicine Cat: "Then, by the powers of StarClan, I give you your true name as a medicine cat. [Apprentice], from this moment you shall be known as [new name]. StarClan honors your knowledge and certainty, and we welcome you as a full medicine cat of ____Clan.
Other Medicine cats: [Name]! [Name]!
Death Ceremony
To honor the dead, the cat's closest friends share tongues with him/her for the last time. Cats say a few words, like a funeral. Then they stand vigil with the dead cat 'till sunrise, to make sure that there will be safe travel to Starclan. Then, they bury the cat in camp. Cats buried in camps will never be forgotten & are often visited by their friends.
Elder:
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 us. I call upon StarClan to give you many seasons of rest." Lays tail on retiring cat's shoulders.
Elder: Bows head and joins other elders.
Clan: *May chant name*
Renaming:
Leader: "Spirits of StarClan, you know every cat by a 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 she/he will be known as [new name], for [reasons for changing name] we honor his/her [virtues or similar]" Rests muzzle on newly named cat's head.
Newly named cat: Gives leader's shoulder a respectful lick.
Clan: [Name]! [Name]!
A collection of ceremonies, From these sites:
www.bearvilleinsider.com/forum/showthread.php?p=155299
www.freewebs.com/thewarriorcode/miscinformation.htm
earthenpaws.proboards85.com/index.cgi?board=wws&action=display&thread=3
These are all the ceremonies I could remember to look for, I hope they are useful