Hierarchy

The Clan Hierarchy, alongside listed cats from each rank and various important cats from the specific ranks.

## List of Ranks

### Upper Class Ranks

This is the highest possible rank a clan cat can achieve. These are not available immediately to any new member of the clan.

#### Leader

The highest authority member of the clan, and the highest ranking in the hierarchy. She is in charge of her entire clan, and making large decisions that have to do with threats to her clan, the possibility of moving her clan, or choices that have to do with the well-being of her clanmates. This cat is to be treated with respect, and follows the warrior code as closely as she possibly can. She is welcome to take a mate and bare kits, as long as a proper Deputy is chosen to take her place before the weening of her kits. She will take the 'star' suffix in her name, and will be granted nine lives to protect her clan as long as she possibly can do so.

* List of Leaders
* See Also... Dawnstar.

#### Deputy

Second in command, the Deputy of the clan is in charge of making larger decisions on behalf of his clan in the absence of the Leader. He is usually one of the most trusted friends of the Leader, or is chosen for his clear skills. This cat will act as Leader when she may be sick or busy with kits. Deputies will stay in charge until they choose to step down, are forced to step down, are killed, or if he goes missing. A new deputy must be chosen before sunset after the old deputy has met one of the top criteria. If the heir is too young, unable, or otherwise not capable of taking up leadership at the time of her death, the Deputy of the clan will be granted leadership. They are always aware of anything that has to do with the leader.

* List of Deputies
* See Also... Tauntingtear

#### Heir

The first-born, or hand picked kit to succeed the Leader. Usually one of her own, the Heir is trained and ready from a young age to take up leadership in case anything is to happen to the Leader. They are usually always aware of what's happening with the Leader, and help her make important decisions that have to do with the safety of the clan. Once the Leader dies, steps down, or is otherwise demoted from her ranking, the Heir will take her place unless otherwise specified as unable. They rank on the same level as the Deputy, and are welcome to take on a mate and kits of their own. While not in charge of anything big, they are usually always involved with anything the Leader does to ready them for the ranking.

* List of Heirs

#### Nurse

The spiritual healers of the clan. They work both mentally and physically for their patients, and are trained in many arts of healing. They are the cats to train the apprentices instead of the Physical and Mental Medicine Cats when they’re available. These cats are believed to be of a much higher intelligence than the regular Medicine Cat ranks. The Nurses are the cats to share tongues with Starclan when they get the chance to, and they’re often the only ones capable of speaking with Starclan.

* List of Nurses
* See Also... Lavendersnow.

### Advanced Classes

This is a high ranking. These are not available immediately to any new member of the clan.

#### Physical Medicine Cat

The Physical Medicine cat is in charge of the physical aspects of the Medicine Cat job. They treat open wounds, broken bones, and are the ones to deal with births. They are skilled in the art of using herbs as medicine, and know which herb does what. These cats are able to grow their own herbs when they’re running low in the Nurse’s Retreat, and as such have full access to it.

* List of Physical Medicine Cats
* See Also... Peachpurr

#### Mental Medicine Cat

The Mental Medicine Cats handle the mental aspects of the job, handling trauma in cats and giving cats sessions where they may rant about their troubles and receive the wisdom of the Mental Medicine Cat. This role is seen as a joke by a lot of cats, and many do not take it seriously. They do not have access to the Nurse’s Retreat, and often see no need to come here. They visit the Variegated Lagoon often to retrieve sweet smelling herbs to calm the senses of a cat.

* List of Mental Medicine Cats
* See Also... Halfdusk, Decayingbelladonna

#### The Council

These cats are the promoted versions of the Sentinel, Forager, Tracker, and Tunneler role. They are in charge of large decisions concerning certain aspects of their role, as well as sorting out trouble between themselves and the bordering clan. These cats are in charge of organizing patrols, and creating meetings between each member of their ranking to learn of pregnancies, injuries, and future tactics they may take on in the future for the highest chances of success.

* List of Council Members

#### Messenger

These cats are in charge of quickly transferring information to bordering clans in case of emergencies. They will inform the bordering clan of predator sightings, prey shortages, etc during times that Gatherings are unavailable. These cats are usually quicker than others, smaller, and very skilled Trackers who have been promoted. They live on the outskirts of the clan territory, and sort of work as hermits, looking for any possible danger they may need to report at any time. Anyone with this role must be a part of both of the clans.

* List of Messengers

### Middle Class

These are middle of the road ranks. These are available to any given cat at anytime.

#### Sentinel

The Sentinel is a Guard of the clan. They fight, take guard over, and defend their clan even at the cost of their own lives. These cats are usually stronger, sharper clawed, and larger than the other cats in their clan, and are trained only to battle. Their main job is to provide protection to each and every cat, and they eat after the kits, elders, and nurses are fed. They are welcome to have kits at any time, and train apprentices when they're old enough to do so.

* List of Sentinels
* See Also... Skyrose, Frostytaiga, Acacialight

#### Moor-Runner

These cats are the hunters of their clan. They work hard to find quality prey to bring back to camp, and work in groups with other cats. They go on hunting patrols, and rarely ever hunt alone if it all. These cats are usually skinnier and taller than any other cats, and they're only trained to hunt, trap, and steer prey into the paws of their clanmates. They eat after the kits, elders, and nurses, and are welcome to have kits. They train apprentices when they are old enough to do so.

* List of Moor-Runners
* List of Moor-Runner Preferred Territories
* See Also... Windsear, Dancingwhisper, Ptarmiganquill, Slothsneeze, Tarragonglaze

#### Tunneler

These cats dig routes beneath the Earth for hunting and storage of prey. These cats are the lowest tier of the middle class ranks, as most cats do not see a use for the ranking. They have strong, large paws and are very quick, with thin fur and better vision in darkness than other cats. They eat after kits, nurses, and elders, and are welcome to have kits at any time. They train apprentices who choose to become this rank, when the time comes this happens, when they're old enough to do so.

* List of Tunnelers
* List of Tunneler Preferred Territories
* See Also... Carrionsaunter, Silvershrine, Shallowshrine

#### Tracker

These cats live mostly outside the clan, and spend most of their time scouting out for any possible danger. They go on border patrols to ensure that their territory is rid of any harm, and are usually battling smaller issues such as infestations of stoats and scaring off small dogs. They are protected by the clan's Sentinels, and escorted on occasion to potentially dangerous places in the territory. They are usually smaller and quicker than other cats. They eat after the kits, nurses, and elders, and are welcome to have kits at any time. Once of age, they train apprentices.

* List of Trackers
* See Also... Hollowglow, Adderfrond, Bumblesnap, Littleflame

### Other Titles

These ranks are unspecified in priority and importance. These ranks vary on how they may be achieved or acquired.

#### Gardener

Cats that have been born with a disability or have been injured to such a degree that they can no longer function in their former rank, these cats are tasked with keeping watch over the clan, giving advice to younger cats, as well as picking herbs and planting seeds. These cats usually enjoy decorating camp in their boredom, and are mostly pitied by other cats. Cats as young as a month old may become a Gardener, and stay one until they are old enough to retire to an Elder. These cats are welcome to have a mate and kits.

* List of Gardeners
* See Also... Dawnstar's Honest Answer, Why Gardeners?

#### Queen

Pregnant or nursing cats who have kits of their own on the way or below six months of age. They care for all kits in the nursery at any time, and even adopt some from time to time. Full time Queens do work around the camp, such as helping Gardener's with their duties and watching after the kits and apprentices whenever another cat may need a break. They're usually kind, friendly, and caring cats who have a lot of love for their family. Toms may become this rank.

* List of Queens
* See Also... Ceciliazeal, Azaleanectar, Magnoliagloom, Cardinalfall

#### Apprentice

Cats that are six months or older who have not received their full names. They use the 'paw suffix. They choose which rank they wish to become, and are trained by a chosen cat of that ranking for at least six months, where they take on their full name, granted to them by the leader. These cats have duties such as checking the elder's for ticks and fleas, learning about their special rank and their tasks as that rank, and socializing with other cats. They are not welcome to have kits and are not permitted to leave camp on their own time.

* List of Apprentices

#### Kit

The children of the clan. They are below six months of age, and take on the 'kit suffix until they are old enough to become an apprentice. It is possible to have your apprentice ceremony delayed, and be forced to stay a kit in the nursery if their behavior is bad. Kits don't have any tasks, and are welcome to play as much as they desire. They're fed before any other cat in the clan, and are protected by every cat. Kits are not permitted, and not old enough, to have kits of their own and are not welcome to leave camp.

* List of Kits

#### Elder

Former Sentinels, Foragers, Trackers, Tunnelers, Gardeners, or Queens who have retired due to age. These cats are highly respected in their clan and stay within the safety of the camp walls. They are welcome to take on a mate, but are usually too old to have kits of their own. They are in charge of watching over camp, and keeping kits occupied as well as giving advice to younger cats.

* List of Elders

#### Tourist

Cats such as kittypets, loners, and rogues who are friendly with the clan cats who visit every warm season to attend the Festival. They're usually outsiders who have helped the clan in the past, and are welcome to feast with the clan and tell stories of life beyond clan borders, as well as tell of any sort of change in the two-leg place the clan cats should be aware of. This idea was implemented in early days of the clan with Ivystar, a loner turned leader of the clan. She thought it to be only right after hearing the story of Silkstar, explaining it was a tactical tradition to make sure the two-legs are in check. Tourists are treated kindly, and are given a place to shelter during the Festival if they show kindness in return. They wear flowers to signal to clan cats that they're outsiders, and usually do not choose to join the clan, but are welcome to learn the ways of the clan if they so wish.

* List of Tourists
* See Also... Festival of the Springtide

#### Prisoner

A ranking that was not introduced until quite recently, the Prisoner. A cat that has been convicted of murder, intention to harm, or other plots against the clan cats. They are held in camp for information, and forced to do tasks of the apprentices. While not common, it may also be a cat who has broken the Warrior Code, and are waiting for their fate to be decided by the clan's leader. This rank is not at all respected, and are usually hazed as result of their actions. These cats are not welcome to have a mate or kits, and are not welcome to leave camp.

* List of Prisoners

### Outside the Clan

These are roles not necessarily meaning anything besides a title. These include any cat that are not part of the clan.

### Dark Forest Specific

These are ranks specifically inside The Dark Forest. They are unused in any other walks of Clan life.

#### Second-in-Command

This is the cat second in command to the leader of the Dark Forest. Usually a treacherous cat while alive, and a very strategic cat dead. This cat seemingly has eyes and ears everywhere, as they are always aware of everything happening in their territory.