Ceremonies

[Snowstep]

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*

Apprentice Ceremony

"(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*