Post by Lionhearted on Nov 25, 2015 20:31:05 GMT -5
OOC: I'm so sorry for the late ceremonies! Thank you for being patient. It's been a busy school year!
REMINDER: If you have adopted a kitten from a litter, and made their application, it does not mean that they are eligible for apprentice ceremonies after their accepted application is two weeks old. The kitten also has to be born.This can be IC (with a birthing thread), or OOC (with the consent of the RPer of the mother, but with no birthing thread). I'm going to let it slide for this ceremony, but next time I will be double-checking with the RPer of the mother. This does not apply to kittens with NCP parents (meaning the parents are not real characters on AWRP). Feel free to ask questions if this (or anything else) is not explained clearly!
Cats receiving ceremonies:
The ginger-and-white tom lay in his den for a while. I should get onto the ceremonies, he thought tiredly to himself, but he didn't stand up. His eyes glazed over momentarily, staring dully into the space ahead of him. He felt depressed at the loss of both his mate and his best friend. Furiously, he scratched the grass. Where were they? Burying his head in his paws, he let out a muffed huff of frustration. Too bad, a voice inside him chided. You need to move on. Your Clan needs you. Gritting his teeth, Thrushstar clambered up tiredly and padded outside, eyeing the clearing with an almost suspicious glare.
"Let all those old enough to run with the wind gather 'round for a Clan meeting." Wow. Even his voice didn't have the same confidence. That wasn't good. Puffing up his chest in effort, he sat down with his chin high and waited while his Clanmates assemble. "There are ceremonies long due," he began, forcing his voice to ring out, "and so we shall proceed directly."
"Thornpaw (Wolf), step forward. You have completed your training. By the powers of StarClan, I name you Thorndusk. WhisperClan honors your outgoing patience and skills in hunting, and welcomes you as a full warrior." He paused for a moment, catching himself. He had wanted to name her Thorndawn, after her mother. but she was her own cat. And then he thought of Cinderstep, and his own family, and felt something well up within him. Oh, no, the strict voice scolded, now's not the time to get emotional. Pulling on a stoic face, he turned away.
"Specklepaw (Asher ), step forward. You have completed your training. By the powers of StarClan, I name you Specklehawk. WhisperClan honors your loyalty and bravery, and welcomes you as a full warrior.
"Heronpaw (Flight of the Thunderbird ), step forward. You have completed your training. By the powers of StarClan, I name you Heronmist. WhisperClan honors your calmness and dedication, and welcomes you as a full warrior.
"Flamepaw (Lionhearted), step forward. You have completed your training. By the powers of StarClan, I name you Flamebreeze. WhisperClan honors your speed and compassion, and welcomes you as a full warrior.
"Squirrelpaw (Falcon), step forward. You have completed your training. By the powers of StarClan, I name you Squirreleyes. WhisperClan honors your skills in hunting, and your excellent observation skills, and welcomes you as a full warrior."
"Thrushpaw (Lionhearted), step forward. You have completed your training. By the powers of StarClan, I name you Thrushspark. WhisperClan honors your creativity and leadership skills, and welcomes you as a full warrior." He has the mind of his mother, he thought, his heart sinking. but they were staring at him, and only his pride kept his tears back.
"And now, the kits who are due for their apprentice ceremonies. Ivykit (Asher ), you have reached the age of six moons, and are ready to begin your warrior training. Until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Ivypaw. Deernose (Vinepool ), you are a dedicated warrior, and I hope you can pass down your skills unto Ivypaw.
"Sweetkit (nomstar ), you have reached the age of six moons, and are ready to begin your warrior training. Until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Sweetpaw. Lightningheart (Anya ), you are a dedicated warrior, and I hope you can pass down your skills unto Sweetpaw.
"Swiftkit (Icestorm ), you have reached the age of six moons, and are ready to begin your warrior training. Until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Swiftpaw. Darkripple (Rogue ), you are a dedicated warrior, and I hope you can pass down your skills unto Swiftpaw."
"Fangkit (Lionhearted), you have reached the age of six moons, and are ready to begin your warrior training. Until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Fangpaw. Hareblaze (Babylonranger ), you are a dedicated warrior, and I hope you can pass down your skills unto Fangpaw." Hm. This gave him a slight spurt of amusement. Fangpaw was a difficult cat to handle, and if Hareblaze was ready for it, he would watch his youngest son's progress with interest. Hopefully the warrior could instill some humbleness into the big-headed apprentice.
"And now, we have one last ceremony. Adderfoot (Carotius ) has chosen to join the elders. His loyalty to this Clan has never thwarted, and he has worked tirelessly. His nobility is undeniable. We wish you many moons of rest," he concluded, dipping his head respectfully. It pained him to see his friend retire, but at least his daughter was a warrior. "My personal congratulations on all the new warriors and apprentices. Keep up the good work, Clanmates. This meeting is at an end."
OOC (please read):
Lastly, don't forget to post if your cat can take an apprentice here! I will be updating the mentors list after each ceremony, so you do not need to worry about posting that your cat can take one less apprentice each time. Also, click on the Actual List link above (in spoiler) and post your cat's name there to place a reservation! :3 Thank you!
REMINDER: If you have adopted a kitten from a litter, and made their application, it does not mean that they are eligible for apprentice ceremonies after their accepted application is two weeks old. The kitten also has to be born.This can be IC (with a birthing thread), or OOC (with the consent of the RPer of the mother, but with no birthing thread). I'm going to let it slide for this ceremony, but next time I will be double-checking with the RPer of the mother. This does not apply to kittens with NCP parents (meaning the parents are not real characters on AWRP). Feel free to ask questions if this (or anything else) is not explained clearly!
Cats receiving ceremonies:
Thornpaw
Specklepaw
Heronpaw
Flamepaw
Squirrelpaw
Thrushpaw
Ivykit > Deernose
Sweetkit > Lightningheart
Swiftkit > Darkripple
Fangkit > Hareblaze
Adderfoot
Specklepaw
Heronpaw
Flamepaw
Squirrelpaw
Thrushpaw
Ivykit > Deernose
Sweetkit > Lightningheart
Swiftkit > Darkripple
Fangkit > Hareblaze
Adderfoot
The ginger-and-white tom lay in his den for a while. I should get onto the ceremonies, he thought tiredly to himself, but he didn't stand up. His eyes glazed over momentarily, staring dully into the space ahead of him. He felt depressed at the loss of both his mate and his best friend. Furiously, he scratched the grass. Where were they? Burying his head in his paws, he let out a muffed huff of frustration. Too bad, a voice inside him chided. You need to move on. Your Clan needs you. Gritting his teeth, Thrushstar clambered up tiredly and padded outside, eyeing the clearing with an almost suspicious glare.
"Let all those old enough to run with the wind gather 'round for a Clan meeting." Wow. Even his voice didn't have the same confidence. That wasn't good. Puffing up his chest in effort, he sat down with his chin high and waited while his Clanmates assemble. "There are ceremonies long due," he began, forcing his voice to ring out, "and so we shall proceed directly."
"Thornpaw (Wolf), step forward. You have completed your training. By the powers of StarClan, I name you Thorndusk. WhisperClan honors your outgoing patience and skills in hunting, and welcomes you as a full warrior." He paused for a moment, catching himself. He had wanted to name her Thorndawn, after her mother. but she was her own cat. And then he thought of Cinderstep, and his own family, and felt something well up within him. Oh, no, the strict voice scolded, now's not the time to get emotional. Pulling on a stoic face, he turned away.
"Specklepaw (Asher ), step forward. You have completed your training. By the powers of StarClan, I name you Specklehawk. WhisperClan honors your loyalty and bravery, and welcomes you as a full warrior.
"Heronpaw (Flight of the Thunderbird ), step forward. You have completed your training. By the powers of StarClan, I name you Heronmist. WhisperClan honors your calmness and dedication, and welcomes you as a full warrior.
"Flamepaw (Lionhearted), step forward. You have completed your training. By the powers of StarClan, I name you Flamebreeze. WhisperClan honors your speed and compassion, and welcomes you as a full warrior.
"Squirrelpaw (Falcon), step forward. You have completed your training. By the powers of StarClan, I name you Squirreleyes. WhisperClan honors your skills in hunting, and your excellent observation skills, and welcomes you as a full warrior."
"Thrushpaw (Lionhearted), step forward. You have completed your training. By the powers of StarClan, I name you Thrushspark. WhisperClan honors your creativity and leadership skills, and welcomes you as a full warrior." He has the mind of his mother, he thought, his heart sinking. but they were staring at him, and only his pride kept his tears back.
"And now, the kits who are due for their apprentice ceremonies. Ivykit (Asher ), you have reached the age of six moons, and are ready to begin your warrior training. Until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Ivypaw. Deernose (Vinepool ), you are a dedicated warrior, and I hope you can pass down your skills unto Ivypaw.
"Sweetkit (nomstar ), you have reached the age of six moons, and are ready to begin your warrior training. Until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Sweetpaw. Lightningheart (Anya ), you are a dedicated warrior, and I hope you can pass down your skills unto Sweetpaw.
"Swiftkit (Icestorm ), you have reached the age of six moons, and are ready to begin your warrior training. Until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Swiftpaw. Darkripple (Rogue ), you are a dedicated warrior, and I hope you can pass down your skills unto Swiftpaw."
"Fangkit (Lionhearted), you have reached the age of six moons, and are ready to begin your warrior training. Until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Fangpaw. Hareblaze (Babylonranger ), you are a dedicated warrior, and I hope you can pass down your skills unto Fangpaw." Hm. This gave him a slight spurt of amusement. Fangpaw was a difficult cat to handle, and if Hareblaze was ready for it, he would watch his youngest son's progress with interest. Hopefully the warrior could instill some humbleness into the big-headed apprentice.
"And now, we have one last ceremony. Adderfoot (Carotius ) has chosen to join the elders. His loyalty to this Clan has never thwarted, and he has worked tirelessly. His nobility is undeniable. We wish you many moons of rest," he concluded, dipping his head respectfully. It pained him to see his friend retire, but at least his daughter was a warrior. "My personal congratulations on all the new warriors and apprentices. Keep up the good work, Clanmates. This meeting is at an end."
OOC (please read):
If I have made a mistake on anyone's ceremony, please PM and tell me so! This includes a cat getting more than two apprentices, duplicated names (I have checked on the Actual List of All Cats, but if you know of a cat who has the same warrior name, then I will change it), or anything else. This does not include typos of words in the thread.
Lastly, don't forget to post if your cat can take an apprentice here! I will be updating the mentors list after each ceremony, so you do not need to worry about posting that your cat can take one less apprentice each time. Also, click on the Actual List link above (in spoiler) and post your cat's name there to place a reservation! :3 Thank you!
