The Elemental's

## Rogue Group Information

### Group Climate:

Similar to regular clans, has pretty mild winters and summers though. So mostly spring and fall weather.

### Group Rules:

1. The Alkali's word is law. (in RP anyways; outside of RP, especially when creating characters, please refer to Rika's discord @Rika\_0779)
2. The newest Alkali must pick one cat to replace them in the noble position, and Alkali's are voted in by the entire group through use of gemstones.
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#### Naming Rules

> When a cat is born under the group or joins the group, they must take on a name specific to the group (outliers to this rule will be very sparse). This name must be from the periodic table (elements 1-118), but cannot be the same name as a cat already in the group. It must be the latin version of the element (which can easily be identified by searching "latin name of (ex) iron". Most elements end with -um, however this ending can be changed to -a (ah), -us (oos), -um (oom),  -os (oh-ssss), -ia (E-ah), -ius (E-oos), -ium (E-oom), -ios (E-oh-sss). All names must quickly be run past the owner (@Rika\_0779)
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### Group Ranks: (all ranks must have format [Rank] in Hexcode #ff6947)

* **Alkali:** The Alkali is the leader of The Elementals. They command the group and set the tone of the group. They are responsible for patrols sent out, as well as making sure cats in ranks below are on top of their duties as they should be, and not slacking off, especially Metals who should be training Electrons and Nobles of other Metals. The Alkali holds ceremonies for Pures becoming Electrons, Electrons becoming Solids, Liquids or Gases, and Noble ceremonies.
* **Carbon:** The Carbon is the medicine cat equivalent of The Elementals. They specialize in healing and promoting the wellbeing and health of the group. The Carbon earns their role by first being selected as the Carbonate by the previous Carbon. The Carbon counts the piles of gems when they are cast because the Carbon must remain neutral to every cat in the group, Alkali or not.
* **Carbonate:** The Carbonate is the Carbon's apprentice. They will be the next Carbon for the group when the former Carbon steps down or passes away. The Carbonate will train to learn the same herbal remedies the Carbon knows, and will be promoted only upon the passing or absence of the previous Carbon.
* **Nobles:** Nobles are like deputies that are each appointed by the Alkali. There is typically one Noble from each category of Metals but this is not guaranteed. They must also pick up learning the duties of the other categories while they are Nobles and must put aside their differences. Nobles are often seen with Electrons, as they must often relearn the ways of the other two Metals. When the leader dies or retires, a vote is held by the cats within The Elementals in order to determine which Noble should become the next Alkali. This vote is called Casting Gems.
* **Metals:** Metals are the grouping of what would be Warriors in other clans. The differences between the three lay in their professions, and what they're good at.
	+ **Solids:** Solid’s specialize in climbing and leaping and are often very good at hunting for birds in trees or dropping out of them onto attackers.
	+ **Liquids:** Liquids are very good at swimming and are very good at hunting and fighting in the marshy areas or even in rivers. They typically fish and hunt for other creatures that live in wetlands.
	+ **Gases:** Gases are fast and light on their feet. They are usually capable of running for long periods of time and hunting on flat terrain such as pine floors between trees or moorland.
* **Electrons:** Electrons are the equivalents of apprentices. Electrons will have different mentors at different times. Mentors are not specifically appointed, as Electrons often train under all Three Metals, Solid, Liquid and Gas. Any of the three Metals will be able to take an Electron out to train. When they reach Metal status, they will be able to select which they would like to be.
* **Rares:** Rares are Queens or Kings. They are often found in the nursery when they aren’t capable of their normal duties due to their kits.
* **Pures:** Pures are the kits of The Elementals. They are named after elements on the periodic table when they are born, and play and learn with their mothers, littermates, and other Pures in the den until they are 8 moons old, when they will be made into Electrons by the Alkali.

### Ways of Life:

* **Casting Gems:** Casting Gems is a way of voting within The Elemental’s. Usually, it is used to determine which Noble will become the next Alkali. Each noble faces the wall, with their heads bowed and waits. Then each member of the group, including Pures above the age of 4 moons, casts a gemstone behind the noble that they would like to be appointed to Alkali. The gemstones will be counted and the Noble with the most gemstones cast behind them will become the next Alkali. Gemstones are counted by the Carbon and Carbonate, who remain neutral and are not allowed to cast.

### Ceremony Speeches

Each ceremony speech may be tailored in respect to individual cats if they have specific characteristics that they would like to be noted.

* **Pure → Electron**
> “My dear Pure [name], you have reached your eighth moon and it is time for you to become an Electron. I wish you joyous hunts and quick learning, Electron [name].”
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* **Electron → Metal**
> “Electron [name], you have completed your training as an electron, and it is time you became a Metal. You have spent six moons learning about each of the categories of our dear group, and now you must pick one that you would like to reside in, until you have done all that you can for the group and retire to a peaceful slumber. What shall it be? Spend your time chasing squirrels through the trees as a solid, weaving your way through the cattails as a liquid, or feeling the wind cut through your fur as a gas. What shall it be?”
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* **Metal → Noble**
> “My dear Elementals, now that I have been appointed to Alkali there is a hole in our system and a new Noble must be appointed. To do so, I call upon our ancestors that diligently watch over us, and hope that they might approve of my choice… I pick Metal [name] to take place as the new Noble. Electrons, Metals, let us train this Noble in the ways of the other metals, so that they may be unbiased in their future decisions!"
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* **Noble → Alkali**
> “Elementals! As guided by our beloved Carbon [name], I have decided to step down from my position as Alkali of this glorious group, and let a new leader take place, one that will hopefully lead you for as many good seasons as I did. Under the moon, let us allow for the casting of gems to pick our new Alkali. Nobles, please take your positions along the casting wall, and turn to face the wall with your head bowed. Elementals, please vote as you see fit, the next Alkali of this group….. [Carbon]: As the Carbon of our glorious group, bathed in moonlight, I remove Alkali [name] of their rank, and together we welcome our new leader, Alkali [name]!”
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