Post by Star Teller on Jan 18, 2009 12:39:45 GMT -8
Casting of the Stones- a voting process; a line is drawn in the dirt and cats place their stone on the side they support (i.e. If a vote was taken on whether or not to leave the territory, a cat who wanted to leave would place his/her stone on the 'leave' side of the line.)
Elder- A cat who has retired from being a sharpclaw because he/she is either too old or crippled. Elders are usually respected and young cats will often bring them prey (but it is not required).
Healer- A cat with an extensive knowledge of herbs and medicine; they are often consulted for medical help or advice.
Kit- A young cat or kitten that is less than 6 moons (months) of age.
Leader- A cat chosen to lead the group, but not dictate it. These cats are appointed by the group and may resign at any time they please.
Moon- a month (a full cycle of the moon)
Moonpool- A small pond fed by a waterfall that is considered a meeting place and neutral ground. Whenever there is a decision to be made, cats from all around the lake will come to the Moonpool for a gathering and a casting of the stones.
Sharpclaw- A cat (at least a yearling) that has been trained in hunting and fighting and has passed the test of the Sharpclaw (the test varies but is very difficult and is a rite of passage.) equivalent of a Clan warrior.
Softpaw- A cat (at least 6 moons of age) that is training to be a sharpclaw. equivalent of a Clan apprentice.
Yearling- A cat that is from 12-18 moons of age. At this time, cats will have finished their softpaw training and are preparing for or have taken the test of the Sharpclaw.
Elder- A cat who has retired from being a sharpclaw because he/she is either too old or crippled. Elders are usually respected and young cats will often bring them prey (but it is not required).
Healer- A cat with an extensive knowledge of herbs and medicine; they are often consulted for medical help or advice.
Kit- A young cat or kitten that is less than 6 moons (months) of age.
Leader- A cat chosen to lead the group, but not dictate it. These cats are appointed by the group and may resign at any time they please.
Moon- a month (a full cycle of the moon)
Moonpool- A small pond fed by a waterfall that is considered a meeting place and neutral ground. Whenever there is a decision to be made, cats from all around the lake will come to the Moonpool for a gathering and a casting of the stones.
Sharpclaw- A cat (at least a yearling) that has been trained in hunting and fighting and has passed the test of the Sharpclaw (the test varies but is very difficult and is a rite of passage.) equivalent of a Clan warrior.
Softpaw- A cat (at least 6 moons of age) that is training to be a sharpclaw. equivalent of a Clan apprentice.
Yearling- A cat that is from 12-18 moons of age. At this time, cats will have finished their softpaw training and are preparing for or have taken the test of the Sharpclaw.