Post by Star Clan on Aug 17, 2014 15:08:59 GMT
A Teller of the Pointed Stones, Stoneteller, or Healer is both the leader and medicine cat of the Tribe of Rushing Water.They occupy the highest position in the Tribe's hierarchy.
Stonetellers are the head of the Tribe. They almost never leave the cave, because unlike leaders they do not have nine lives and it's easier for them to be killed.Usually, the only times they come out of the cave is for ceremonies above the waterfall, such as a to-be's acceptance as a cave-guard or prey-hunter.Usually, the only times they come out of the cave is for ceremonies above the waterfall, such as a to-be's acceptance as a cave-guard or prey-hunter.The new Healer is appointed by the previous Healer.Most Stonetellers are chosen at kithood, being trained for the task until becoming Healer.The Healer to-be can choose to become something else, but most do not.
Qualifications
In order to become Stoneteller, a cat must: be chosen by the previous Stoneteller
Tasks
The Stoneteller has various tasks and privileges:
cure wounds and sickness.
receive signs from their warrior ancestors in the Cave of Pointed Stones.
interpret the signs of rock, leaf, and water to read messages from the Tribe of Endless Hunting.
pick a Healer to-be that will take their place once they pass.
lead the Tribe
Appointment
Becoming a Stoneteller in the Tribe is much simpler than becoming leader in the Clans. The current Stoneteller will choose a kit at birth to be the next healer and will train the kit.When the previous Stoneteller dies, his Stoneteller to-be takes on the name of Stoneteller and assumes his new position.Stonetellers do not receive nine lives, and do not have to go anywhere to share with their ancestors.
Stonetellers are the head of the Tribe. They almost never leave the cave, because unlike leaders they do not have nine lives and it's easier for them to be killed.Usually, the only times they come out of the cave is for ceremonies above the waterfall, such as a to-be's acceptance as a cave-guard or prey-hunter.Usually, the only times they come out of the cave is for ceremonies above the waterfall, such as a to-be's acceptance as a cave-guard or prey-hunter.The new Healer is appointed by the previous Healer.Most Stonetellers are chosen at kithood, being trained for the task until becoming Healer.The Healer to-be can choose to become something else, but most do not.
Qualifications
In order to become Stoneteller, a cat must: be chosen by the previous Stoneteller
Tasks
The Stoneteller has various tasks and privileges:
cure wounds and sickness.
receive signs from their warrior ancestors in the Cave of Pointed Stones.
interpret the signs of rock, leaf, and water to read messages from the Tribe of Endless Hunting.
pick a Healer to-be that will take their place once they pass.
lead the Tribe
Appointment
Becoming a Stoneteller in the Tribe is much simpler than becoming leader in the Clans. The current Stoneteller will choose a kit at birth to be the next healer and will train the kit.When the previous Stoneteller dies, his Stoneteller to-be takes on the name of Stoneteller and assumes his new position.Stonetellers do not receive nine lives, and do not have to go anywhere to share with their ancestors.