MoonClan Rituals

[Crystal Pisces]

For Apprentices

Leader: I (leaders name) summon (kits name) to drink from the knowledge of MoonClan, and to become apprenticed.

*Kit approaches*

Leader: Do you (Kits name) wish to learn the Dark Warrior code, the strengths and knowledge of MoonClan, and the afterlife bidding of your clans' heritage?

Kit: I Do

Leader: Then (kits name), you will now be mentored by our loyal Warrior (mentors name), and will be forever known as (apprentice name.)

*Apprentice touches noses with leader*

Leader: Tonight you sit vigil at the Moon Elm

*Brief congratulations before mentor leads new apprentice to Moon Elm*

For Warriors

Leader: (Insert apprentices name here), You have served under the watchful eyes of MoonClan, of (clan name), and those of rival Clans. As leader I have watched you progress through your training, and have decided you have learned the ways of our Clan and MoonClan as dictated by law. And now your ancestors of MoonClan want to hear your word. Will you uphold the laws of the Dark Warrior?

Apprentice: *Bows head* I will.

Leader: So shall you not be known as (apprentice name) but now as (new warrior name). Our Clan appreciates your hard work, and you will a good edition to the Clan.

As (leaders name) I bless you with the power of MoonClan, and tonight you shall sit vigil in the Moon Elm.

*New warrior bows head and touches nose to leaders shoulder before heading to the Moon Elm*

For Medicine Cats

Former Medicine Cat: *At the Nightstone* I (medicine cat name) have spent my moons serving the Clan, and now I shall pass the duty to you, (apprentice name). You have learned the ways of MoonClan, to heal, and to speak with your ancestors. You have learned to bare with the losses of a Medicine Cat, but put that to use to protect your Clan. Can you uphold that, train your own apprentice, and fulfill the duties of MoonClan.

Apprentice: I can.

Former Medicine Cat: Then by the powers of MoonClan, and my faith and yours in them, you will not be (apprentice name) but (medicine cat name). I shall still work beside you till me days pass, but now you must take on full responsibility and take full prophecies from MoonClan.

*Touches noses to each others, then new medicine cat touches nose to Nightstone to speak with MoonClan*

For Deputies

Leader: I (leaders name) have lost/am in need of a Deputy. Today I call upon (warriors name), for he/she is responsible, a loyal warrior, and would success (Clans name) after my nine lives are up.

New Deputy: *Touches noses with Leader* I shall serve my Clan as if the will of MoonClan pressures me to every waking second.

For Leaders

*Goes to Nightstone, speaks with MoonClan, and receives name and nine lives. Medicine cat is present during this time and visits MoonClan with their leader.*

Medicine Cat: *after talking to MoonClan* I bless you (leaders name) with the powers of MoonClan. You now walk the true path to serve in the ranks upon which MoonClan wills.

For Elders

Leader: (warriors name) Has decided that he/she is too old to carry on with their warrior duties, and would like to join the elders. So now I, (leaders name), bless you by MoonClan to enjoy your last days in peace, and to rest to do the biddings of MoonClan in your after life.

Elder: I shall serve MoonClan, and my Clan well after I become one with the night.