Post by Star Clan on Aug 16, 2014 2:47:25 GMT
(this is how it is in the books but on the forum you just have to send in an application and the next leader comes when the first one dies)
The Clan Leader
The leader of the clan makes all of the decisions for what goes on in the clan.
The leader is also responsible for what the clan does.
Qualifications
Mentored at least one kit.
Selected by the previous leader to become deputy.
Must have been deputy at the time of the leader's death, retirement, or banishment (unless both the deputy and the leader die)
-In order for a cat to become leader, the previous leader must also be deceased, have retired, have left, or been banished.
Tasks
Oversee the daily operations of the Clan and give them orders
Speak on behalf of their Clan at Gatherings
Lead the Clan in battles
Appoint new apprentices and assign them to mentors
Appoint new warriors once they've finished their training
Appoint a new deputy if the former deputy has died or resigned
Counsel with the deputy and the senior warriors and listen to their reports
Discuss prophecies and omens with their Clan's medicine cat, and listen to their advice
Resolve conflicts between members of the Clan
Dealing with politics/conflicts that happen out of the Clan, but can still threaten the Clan
Decide if a non-Clan cat can join the Clan
Exile Clan members who severely broke the warrior code or who present a danger to the Clan
A leader is also expected to carry out warrior tasks, like going on patrols or mentoring apprentices
Call Clan meetings if necessary for the good of the Clan
-If the leader cannot carry out his or her tasks (for instance, because of illness or injury), the Clan deputy will substitute for them
Appointment
When the former Clan leader dies, retires or is bannished, the current Clan deputy is appointed as the new leader. He/she makes a journey to the Clans' sacred place (Moonstone/Moonpool), escorted by the Clan's medicine cat, to share tongues with their ancestors, receive their nine lives, and get their leader name.
The ancestors greet the new leader with the following words: "Your old life is no more. You have now received the nine lives of a leader and StarClan grants to you the guardianship of your Clan. Defend it well, care for young and old, honor your ancestors and the traditions of the warrior code; live each life with pride and dignity."
Nine Lives
Upon sharing tongues with StarClan at their leadership ceremony, the new leader is granted nine lives by the ancestors. This does not necessarily mean they will live longer, but they can survive accidents or injuries that would kill any other cat. Each of the lives are granted by a single ancestor, usually from the same Clan and whose life was meaningful to the cat, and a gift of an attribute. This process can be surprising and painful, but it is important for the leader to fight fiercly for the Clan
Retirement
A Clan leader can reseign if they wish to do so. This is approved by StarClan, and the current deputy can be appointed as the new leader. The former leader loses their leader name and the lives granted by the ancestors. If the leader doesn't give up all of their lives, the next leader's lives will be subtracted.
When a leader decides to retire, he or she must travel to the Moonstone/Moonpool and renounce their remaining lives, except for one. Then his or her deputy will succeed him or her
Banishment
A Clan can demote a leader if they consider him or her unfit for the position. This is not approved by StarClan, and the ancestors won't recognize a new leader and give them their nine lives as long as the former leader is alive, but in cases such as Pinestar, he was still alive with one life left. When Sunstar was granted nine lives, usually Pinestar would have given him one of the lives, but was not in StarClan, and therefore Sunstar was only granted eight lives.It is possible that StarClan can't grant more than nine lives per Clan.
Day-to-Day Life
The Clan leader will take part in patrols and hunting, but usually leaves the actual organization of the patrols to the deputy. Most leaders take interest in all aspects of Clan life, kits, elders, warriors, etc. They also listen to cats' personal problems and attempt to help, most likely to keep their Clan argument-free. Their main job is to keep the Clan running smoothly. When something is wrong in the Clan, cats are to immediately tell the leader first. The leader also listens to recounts of patrols, making sure nothing threatens the Clan
The Clan Leader
The leader of the clan makes all of the decisions for what goes on in the clan.
The leader is also responsible for what the clan does.
Qualifications
Mentored at least one kit.
Selected by the previous leader to become deputy.
Must have been deputy at the time of the leader's death, retirement, or banishment (unless both the deputy and the leader die)
-In order for a cat to become leader, the previous leader must also be deceased, have retired, have left, or been banished.
Tasks
Oversee the daily operations of the Clan and give them orders
Speak on behalf of their Clan at Gatherings
Lead the Clan in battles
Appoint new apprentices and assign them to mentors
Appoint new warriors once they've finished their training
Appoint a new deputy if the former deputy has died or resigned
Counsel with the deputy and the senior warriors and listen to their reports
Discuss prophecies and omens with their Clan's medicine cat, and listen to their advice
Resolve conflicts between members of the Clan
Dealing with politics/conflicts that happen out of the Clan, but can still threaten the Clan
Decide if a non-Clan cat can join the Clan
Exile Clan members who severely broke the warrior code or who present a danger to the Clan
A leader is also expected to carry out warrior tasks, like going on patrols or mentoring apprentices
Call Clan meetings if necessary for the good of the Clan
-If the leader cannot carry out his or her tasks (for instance, because of illness or injury), the Clan deputy will substitute for them
Appointment
When the former Clan leader dies, retires or is bannished, the current Clan deputy is appointed as the new leader. He/she makes a journey to the Clans' sacred place (Moonstone/Moonpool), escorted by the Clan's medicine cat, to share tongues with their ancestors, receive their nine lives, and get their leader name.
The ancestors greet the new leader with the following words: "Your old life is no more. You have now received the nine lives of a leader and StarClan grants to you the guardianship of your Clan. Defend it well, care for young and old, honor your ancestors and the traditions of the warrior code; live each life with pride and dignity."
Nine Lives
Upon sharing tongues with StarClan at their leadership ceremony, the new leader is granted nine lives by the ancestors. This does not necessarily mean they will live longer, but they can survive accidents or injuries that would kill any other cat. Each of the lives are granted by a single ancestor, usually from the same Clan and whose life was meaningful to the cat, and a gift of an attribute. This process can be surprising and painful, but it is important for the leader to fight fiercly for the Clan
Retirement
A Clan leader can reseign if they wish to do so. This is approved by StarClan, and the current deputy can be appointed as the new leader. The former leader loses their leader name and the lives granted by the ancestors. If the leader doesn't give up all of their lives, the next leader's lives will be subtracted.
When a leader decides to retire, he or she must travel to the Moonstone/Moonpool and renounce their remaining lives, except for one. Then his or her deputy will succeed him or her
Banishment
A Clan can demote a leader if they consider him or her unfit for the position. This is not approved by StarClan, and the ancestors won't recognize a new leader and give them their nine lives as long as the former leader is alive, but in cases such as Pinestar, he was still alive with one life left. When Sunstar was granted nine lives, usually Pinestar would have given him one of the lives, but was not in StarClan, and therefore Sunstar was only granted eight lives.It is possible that StarClan can't grant more than nine lives per Clan.
Day-to-Day Life
The Clan leader will take part in patrols and hunting, but usually leaves the actual organization of the patrols to the deputy. Most leaders take interest in all aspects of Clan life, kits, elders, warriors, etc. They also listen to cats' personal problems and attempt to help, most likely to keep their Clan argument-free. Their main job is to keep the Clan running smoothly. When something is wrong in the Clan, cats are to immediately tell the leader first. The leader also listens to recounts of patrols, making sure nothing threatens the Clan