Windclan Laws and Traditions

# **The Laws**

## Sparrowstar's Laws

In Warriors: Look Beyond, much like humans today, our leaders also have their own thoughts and opinions. For this reason, we allow our leaders to decide whether or not they and their clan follow the warrior code to a t. Below are a list of general things talked about in the warrior code, and how the clan's leader feels about it:

##### **Cross-Clan Relationships:**

* Allowed: circumstantial
	+ *"...well, I can't necessarily expect my warriors to be completely emotionless. Love isn't exactly something that can be controlled. However, it also isn't an excuse to be disloyal. I won't judge them for leaving for their mate's clan, just like I won't deny their mate the right to join Windclan, but it is a decision that can't be made lightly. A newcomer will be expected to prove that they will be loyal to Windclan just as any new cat would."*

##### **Medicine Cats & Mates:**

* Allowed: circumstantial
	+ *"Like I said before, love isn't exactly something to be controlled, however the clan depends on their medicine cats for their health and safety. I won't shame them for falling in love, but they need to comprehend that their duties must come first. If they can't abide by this compromise then I'm afraid they might just need to step down or break their mateship."*

##### **Medicine Cats & Kits:**

* Allowed: yes/no/circumstantial
	+ *"...this scenario is... a bit trickier. Kits are a lot of time, effort and energy. None of these are things a medicine cat typically has to spare. However, that doesn't mean it's forbidden per-say. As long as there's another, fully trained cat to take over their duties, then I suppose it would be alright. However, emergencies do happen, and in that case, they must be prepared to drop everything for their clan. The clan must come first, and my medicine cats need to be willing to abide, or else they might be asked to step down as soon as a cat can take their place efficiently."*

##### **Eating While Hunting:**

* Allowed: circumstantial
	+ *"Only during the seasons when prey is good, then I won't object. During the seasons where prey is hard to find, we need all we can get, so they'll have to wait until the weaker have been fed. During the warmer seasons when prey comes easy, hunting patrols are welcome to a quick bite while out, they need their strength after all, right?"*

##### **Giving Food To Another Clan:**

* Allowed: circumstantial
	+ *"Windclan must be your first loyalty. ...but I also don't want to see another clan starve. I'm not heartless. I won't begrudge feeding another clan if they need it, but only if there's no other option, should another clan become first priority for our prey."*

##### **Housing Another Clan:**

* Allowed: circumstantial
	+ *"I won't deny issues with the other clans, but in the end, we need to look out for each other. If Windclan can help easily, we will. However, I will always prioritize my clan, if we are struggling, then we can only help if their other options have been exhausted."*

##### **Housing Another Cat:**

* Allowed: circumstantial
	+ *As much as I want to say I will help if I can, I can't put that much trust in outsiders. What are they running from? Why? I won't deny them a hearing, every cat....most cats deserve an honest chance, but to earn their refuge, they'll need to withstand my judgement, to prove they mean no harm."*

##### **Allowing Kittypets Into The Clan:**

* Allowed: circumstantial
	+ *"Well, I must admit, some small part of me still believes the old views, kittypets come from lives of softness and care. They've faced little struggles in their lives as kittypets. I won't turn them away, a set of paws is always helpful. But they'll need to prove they can handle the training, the life of a true warrior. If they can, if they show they're loyalty, I will welcome them with open paws. If they can't, then they must leave, and not return. I'm sorry, but this is how it must be."*

##### **Allowing Loners Into The Clan:**

* Allowed: circumstantial
	+ *"Loners aren't exactly very trustworthy, but they're known to be less dangerous than rogues. I won't turn them away outright, but they'll need to prove their loyalty just like any other cat, to handle their training and find their place in the clan."*

##### **Allowing Rogues Into The Clan:**

* Allowed: no
	+ *" No! ... I'm sorry, just...bad experiences. Rogues are known for their violent natures and harmful intent. They've given us quite a bit of trouble in the past, and thus, will not be offered a place in Windclan."*

##### **Allowing Ex-Clan Cats Into The Clan:**

* Allowed: circumstantial
	+ *"Both Windclan and myself personally have had...quite a bit of bad experiences with exiled cats, as such my trust in them dwindles. I'm not ashamed to admit that more often than not I won't trust them, so it's rare they'll find a new home here. ...However, that's not a definite no, a near one, but not a total one. A cat who's pleas are accepted will need to prove themselves much more than a newcomer, as they've more than likely done something to deserve their exile, but, I suppose if they truly are willing to change for the better..."*