Post by Bree on Dec 23, 2010 0:52:04 GMT -5
[/b]A Clan Leader is charged with the responsibility to watch over and manage an entire Clan, maintaining discipline, order and protection. They are granted nine lives and a new name with the ending "spirit" in a ceremony where nine CelestialClan cats come to them in a dream at the Celestial Pool.
.::Appointment::.
When the former Clan Leader dies or willingly retires, the current Clan Deputy is appointed as the new Leader. He or she makes a journey to the Clans' sacred place, escorted by the Clan Medicine Cat, to receive their nine lives and their Leader name.
The ancestors greet the new Leader with the following words:
Your old life is no more. You have now received the nine live of a Leader and CelestialClan grants to you the guardianship of your Clan. Defend it well, care for young and old, honor your ancestors and the traditions of the Warrior Code; live each life with pride and dignity."
.::Nine Lives::.
Upon sharing tongues with CelestialClan at their Leader Ceremony, the new Leader is granted nine lives by the ancestors. This does not mean they will live longer, but they can survive accidents or injuries that would claim the life of a cat. Each of the lives are granted by a single ancestor, usually from the same Clan, as a gift of an attribute.
.::|Demotion|:-
Leaders usually serve until the end of their lives, but there are some exceptions:
.::Retirement::.
A Clan Leader can resign if he or she wishes to do so. This is approved by CelestialClan, and the current Deputy can be appointed as the new Leader. The former Leader loses their Leader name and the lives granted by the ancestors.
.::Banishment::.
A Clan can demote a Leader if they consider him or her unfit for the position. This is not approved by CelestialClan, and the ancestors won't recognize a new Leader and give them their nine lives as long as the former Leader is alive.
.::Tasks::.
A leader has various tasks and privileges:
-Oversee the daily operations of the Clan and give them orders.
-Speak on behalf of their Clan at Gatherings.
-Lead the Clan in battles.
-Appoint new Apprentices and assign them to mentors.
-Appoint new Warriors once they finished their training.
-Appoint a new Deputy if the former Deputy died or resigned.
-Counsel with the Deputy and the Senior Warriors and listen to their reports.
-Discuss about prophecies and omens with the Medicine Cat, and listen to their advice
-Solve conflicts between members of the Clan.
-Decide if a non-Clan cat can join the Clan.
-Exile Clan members who severely broke the Warrior Code or who present a danger to the Clan.
-A Leader is also expected to carry out Warrior tasks, like going on patrols or mentoring Apprentices.
-If the Leader cannot carry out his or her tasks (for instance, because of illness or injury), the Clan Deputy will substitute for them.[/size][/blockquote][/blockquote][/color]
