Leader's Guide

== Overview ==
A leader is an essential role for any Clan roleplay in WCUE. A deputy shall become a leader when the former leader dies in roleplay, leaves the game, or is exiled. A leader's job is to lead the Clan, hold meetings, attend gatherings, and make large decisions for their clan.
This guide is to help players become experienced leaders in WCUE.
== Basics ==
=== Clan Meetings ===
A Clan meeting is when a leader announces the Clan will be holding a meeting. This can be one of many ceremonies. Each Clan has a certain call for meetings, and each will be below. You do not have to use these, but it is recommended you do.
===== WindClan Meeting Call =====
"May all cats old enough to run the moors gather beneath the Tallrock for a Clan meeting."
(Note: “Moor” is tagged for accounts using safe chat, it is recommended to use “m()()r” instead)
===== ShadowClan Meeting Call =====
"May all cats old enough to lurk in the shadows gather beneath Shaderock for a Clan meeting."
===== ThunderClan Meeting Call =====
"May all cats old enough to catch their own prey gather beneath the Highrock for a Clan meeting."
===== RiverClan Meeting Call =====
"May all cats old enough to swim the rapids gather beneath Wetrock for a Clan meeting.”
=== Ceremonies ===
==== Deputy Ceremony ====
A deputy ceremony is held when either the deputy dies, is exiled, is promoted to leader, or retires.https://warriors.fandom.com/wiki/Deputy_ceremony
If the deputy has just been promoted to leader, the deputy is exiled, or the deputy retires, this ceremony is used:
I say these words before StarClan, so that the spirits of our warrior ancestors may hear and approve of my choice. The new deputy of (Clan) is (Name).
If the previous deputy dies, this ceremony is used:
I say these words before StarClan, so (Previous deputy’s name) may hear and approve of my choice. The new deputy of (Clan) is (Name).
==== Warrior Ceremony ====
When an apprentice has reached 12 moons of age and has passed their warrior assessment and/or proved themselves during tough times like battle (i.e. Brackenfur), the apprentice is ready to become a warrior. This ceremony will be used:https://warriors.fandom.com/wiki/Warrior_ceremony
I, (Leader’s name), leader of (Clan), call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice.
They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend them to you as a warrior in their turn.
(Name), do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?
[The apprentice says “Yes,” “I do,” etc.]
Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. (Name), from this moment on, you will be known as (Name).
StarClan honors your bravery and strength (or other traits), and we welcome you as a full warrior of (Clan).
==== Elder Ceremony ====
When a warrior or medicine cat decides it is their time to retire (or needs to retire due to a disability or other things that would harm the ability to perform well in their tasks), the leader will call this ceremony:https://warriors.fandom.com/wiki/Elder_ceremony
(Name), is it your wish to give up the name of a (role) and go to join the elders?
[Targeted cat would agree]
Very well. Your Clan honors you and all the service you have given us. I call upon StarClan to give you many moons of rest.
==== Apprentice Ceremony ====
When a kit is 6 moons of age, the leader will call this meeting to make them an apprentice:https://warriors.fandom.com/wiki/Apprentice_ceremony
(Name), you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on until you recieve your warrior name, you will be known as (name).
Your mentor will be (name). I hope (name) will pass down all they know onto you.
==== Name Changing Ceremony ====
While this is rare, some cats may choose to have a new name, or are given one (i.e. Brightheart). This is most common for elders. When a cat does not believe their name fits them anymore, the leader may call this ceremony:https://warriors.fandom.com/wiki/Name_changing_ceremony
Spirits of StarClan, you know every cat by name. I ask you now to take away the name from the cat you see before you, for it no longer stands for who they are.
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, (Name) will now be known as (Name), because (reason).
==== New Mentor Ceremony ====
When an apprentice’s mentor dies, retires, is exiled, or leaves the game, the apprentice requires a new mentor. The leader will then call this ceremony:
I call upon my warrior ancestors to give this apprentice a new mentor. (Name), you have lost your first mentor, so your new mentor will be (name).
==== Dying Apprentice Ceremony ====
Again rare, but when a senior/elderly apprentice dies in battle this ceremony may or may not be called:https://warriors.fandom.com/wiki/Warrior_ceremony#Dying_Apprentice_Ceremony
I ask my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. They have learned the warrior code and given up their life in the service of their Clan.
Let StarClan receive them as a warrior. From now on, they will be known as (name), for their (traits).
==== Vigil ====
When a cat dies, this ceremony will be held:https://warriors.fandom.com/wiki/Vigil#Vigil_for_fallen_Clanmates
(Name) was a great warrior. Let us give thanks to StarClan for their life. They were dedicated to their Clan, and their memory will never fade from the forest.
Now we commend their spirit to StarClan; may they watch over us in death as they always did in life.
==== Medicine Cat/Medicine Cat Apprentice Ceremony ====
See medicine cat apprentice ceremony or medicine cat ceremony
Contrary to popular belief, leaders only do part of the medicine cat apprentice ceremony and nothing else. The medicine cat will do them instead. However, the leader must call a ceremony for the medicine cat apprentice ceremony.
Medicine Cat: Cats of (Clan), as you know, I will not be around forever. So it's time I took an apprentice. I have chosen a cat who has shown (virtues). Your next medicine cat will be (apprentice).
Leader: (Apprentice), do you accept the post of apprentice to (medicine cat)?
Apprentice: I do.
Medicine Cat: Then at the half-moon, you must travel to the Moonstone/Moonpool to be accepted by StarClan before the other medicine cats.
Leader: The good wishes of all (Clan) cats will go with you.
The mentor touches noses with the apprentice, and the Clan greets the new apprentice.
== Behavior ==
A leader must have good qualities and treat their Clanmates with respect. Medicine cats and leaders should have a close relationship, in order to guide the Clan. As leader, you must exile and punish cats for causing trouble or issues. It is not recommended for a leader to have kits but is not against the warrior code.
Leaders must be able to lead their Clan wisely and truthfully. Leaders who are evil are commonly exiled or killed by their clan.https://warriors.fandom.com/wiki/Leader#Banishment Medicine cats have the power to revoke a leader’s nine lives by sending them to the moonstone as well as exiling them.
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