These only apply to BerryClan's promotions and do not necessarily reflect the other Clan (cross-Clan roleplays).
It is recommended that you do not skip these requirements without consulting Foxglovestar, as it may result in your character being punished.
Kit to Apprentice
Kits should have existed as a kit for at least two weeks real life time and be deemed suitable for the promotion by Foxglovestar to qualify for an apprentice ceremony.
You should have at least
ten roleplay posts made with that kit.
The character should not have recently been punished by a high rank, or have been caught in roleplay doing something that violates the Warrior Code or Roleplay Guidelines (that is punishable by a high rank.)
Optionally, kits may take any lesson listed below. These lessons will not count towards apprentice training. A full rundown on the Curriculums and how they function within BerryClan can be found here.
Hunting
Battle
Climbing (Clan Skill)
Clan Overview
(what's covered is teacher dependent: clan history, relations, ettiquette)
Herbs
Apprentice to Warrior
Apprentices should have existed as an apprentice for at least two months real life time and be deemed suitable for the promotion by Foxglovestar to qualify for a warrior ceremony.
Have at least
fifty (50) roleplay posts as an apprentice.
Apprentices need at least five instances of training experience that include the company of a warrior. The warrior does not have to be their mentor. Apprentices are encouraged to seek out training from warriors other than their assigned mentor.
These experiences must include:
One hunting lesson
One battle training session
One climbing lesson
Here are some ways to get the remaining two training experiences your character will need to qualify for a final assessment:
Patrols (hunting, border, battle, herb collection)
Battle experiences (such as raids - requires a battle training session)
Any other life experience where the character learns something substantial
Plot participation
When applying for a ceremony, these should be linked in your form for reference. This is to prevent characters from becoming warriors without having any actual form of training! You are responsible for organizing your own training sessions, but you may be placed on a patrol at a high rank's discretion.
Apprentices need to actively attend at least two Clan meetings. This includes showing up to their own ceremony through roleplay and, if applicable, reacting to the ceremony accordingly. For example, if a cat becomes a warrior in the meeting, the apprentice should join in with chanting the new warrior's name.
Apprentices are required to complete a final assessment once they have met the minimum training experiences. The final should consist of both hunting and battle training, to ensure their skills are satisfactory. Final assessments can be overseen by any warrior, although the mentor is preferred if available.
Foxglovestar may attend final assessments at her own discretion, without prior warning. Depending on the requirements they have already completed, certain plots or events may replace the final assessment at Foxglovestar's discretion.
The character should not have recently been punished by a high rank, or have been caught in roleplay doing something that violates the Warrior Code or Roleplay Guidelines (that is punishable by a high rank.)
Characters who have not made these qualifications by the age of 18 moons will have their progress assessed by Foxglovestar to see where they need help; at 21 moons, their place in the Clan may be reassessed.
Warrior to Knight
Sparring requests with Foxglovestar are currently OPEN.
BerryClan's Knights are a rank created by Foxglovestar, restructured from the rank Yarrowstar (NPC, Leader before Foxglovestar) formerly created. They are BerryClan's elite warriors, and are considered above the ranks of normal warriors, though are NOT considered High Ranks. They have the authority to issue orders to the Clan, remove inner - or outer- Clan threats if needed, and urge BerryClan's High Ranks to keep things in check. Knights are a symbol of both strength and stability in BerryClan, and are also expected to act as a security force to enforce rules or protect the Clan when necessary.
This rank can be earned in
three (3) different ways:
A spar with Foxglovstar, provided the seven (7) available positions are not already filled.
To obtain the right to spar to become a Knight, a warrior must speak to Foxglovestar privately in the Leader's Den and provide a reason. Spars will be held in private threads. If the character does not win the spar, that doesn't mean they won't obtain the position. Your character can also be considered for roleplayed remarkable achievements or contributions that they have made to the clan (meaning such achievements must have been roleplayed out in roleplay threads and not in Visual Arts). Activity within the Clan and past displays of commitment will also be things that Foxglovestar will look for.
A response time of three days will be allotted, after which you will be bumped in the case of no response. Should three bumps occur before the roleplay is completed, the spar will be marked as an automatic failure and will count against your character should they attempt in the future.
Foxglovestar may also hand-pick those she deems fit to fill vacancies without the need for a spar.
Warriors may opt to challenge a current Knight for the rank via battle. Warriors are welcome to notify Foxglovestar that they are making a challenge at any point in time, provided they tell her which Knight they are challenging and why. (Reasons Foxglovestar does not deem valid may be denied.) Battles will be held in the clearing in front of the Clan, can be done with unsheathed claws if desired (although mortal injuries are off-limits), and may be judged by the Clan members present, although Foxglovestar ultimately has the final say. A successful fight from a challenger will result in the challenger replacing the Knight they fought.
The Knight Commander rank can only be challenged or obtained by a current Knight.
Current Knights:
No Knight Commander
No Knights
Warrior to Elder
You will need at least
one-hundred fifty (150) posts with the character
as a warrior.
If they are
eighty (80) moons or older, they will qualify to become an elder due to old age. Prior to being eighty (80), they will need a valid reason to retire, such as a health condition. This condition will need to be verified by the medicine cat and / or medicine cat apprentice. If they believe your character is fit to remain a warrior or too unfit for Clan life, Foxglovestar will act accordingly.
Anyone Else to Elder
Outsiders cannot join as an elder, even if they are disabled. Foxglovestar will determine if they are fit for Clan life, and if they are incapable of benefiting the Clan in some way, their request to join will be denied.
High Ranks
Applications for the deputy and medicine cat positions are currently closed.
To be considered for a High Rank, please read the
High Rank Selection Process + Procedures.
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