[ Life Stages ]

[Cats of the Sun]

Kits:
Warriors begin their lives as Kits, tiny little bundles of fur that are always stumbling around and getting into trouble. Kits have the suffix of -kit and are not allowed out of the nursery without supervision and should never leave the camp. It's dangerous out there! They spend the first six moons of their life playing moss-ball and hunt-the-mouse. They sleep in the Nursery with their mothers

Kits will grow after one month from their drop date.

Warrior Apprentices:
After six moons, Kits become Apprentices and are given a Warrior as a mentor. It is their duty to train to be the best Warriors they can be for their clan. This includes taking care of the Elders. Apprentices have the suffix of -paw at the end of their name and have their own den at last! At this age, Apprentices can only leave camp with permission from their mentor and must feed the elders before eating themselves. In order to become a full Warrior and earn their Warrior Name, the Apprentice must pass an assessment given to them by their mentor. They sleep in the Apprentices Den.

Apprentices will grow to the Warrior stage after three months.

Medicine Cat Apprentices:
Medicine Cat Apprentices work similarly to Warrior Apprentices in that they must be six moons old before they can be assigned their mentor and also have the -paw suffix. There is usually only one Medicine Cat Apprentice per Medicine Cat. Their training is quite different, as their job is to heal sick or injured cats. Medicine Cat Apprentices will stay Apprentices until their mentor retires or dies, but will receive their full name when their mentor deems them ready for the role. They sleep in the Medicine Cat Den alongside their mentor.

Medicine Cat Apprentices are an RP Only Rank and require a form and one completed roleplay about their interest to apply. Check your clan's Leader's Den for the application.

Warriors:
Once an Apprentice passes their assessment, they are given their full names and are made a Warrior. Warriors may be male or female and both have the same duties including border patrols, hunting for the clan, and training Apprentices. At this stage, Warriors may take on a mate if they so choose. If a female Warrior chooses to have Kits, she is relieved of her Warrior duties and bears the title of Queen until her Kits become Apprentices. They sleep in the Warriors Den.

Cats will stop aging at their Warrior stage and do not run the risk of dying unless volunteered into a Death Raffle by their player. If you wish to grow your Warrior into an Elder, you can earn the life stage art with DP.

Medicine Cat:
Being a Medicine Cat means more than just healing the sick and the injured. They have a direct connection with their Warrior Ancestors, the cats of SunClan. In times of trouble, or whenever they so choose, SunClan can show the Medicine Cats omens of the future or visions of the past. They even can visit a Medicine Cat in their dreams. The Medicine Cat works as a spiritual advisor to the clan Leader and is often asked for their opinion on clan matters. On top of all that, they are also responsible for the health and well-being of their clanmates. They know all the best herbs and remedies to keep them strong and healthy. They sleep in the Medicine Cat Den.

Medicine Cats are an RP Only Rank and require three completed roleplays as a Medicine Cat Apprentice. Check your clan's Leader's Den for the application. Medicine Cats receive the Sun Clan Interaction Perk for free upon promotion!

Deputy:
The Deputy is the second in command of the clan and will be the next Leader once the current one dies or retires. Their jobs consist of organizing patrols and hunting parties, and acting as Leader when the current Leader is away from camp or unable to perform their duties. They sleep in the Warriors Den.

Deputy is an RP Only Rank and requires that the cat must have trained at least one Apprentice and have five completed roleplays.

Leader:
Clan Leader is a very important position as they take full responsibility for the entire clan. The Warrior Code, the rules by which all clans live by, declares that the Leader's word is law and must be obeyed. It is their job to perform naming ceremonies, speak for the clan at Gatherings, lead the clan into battle, and do many other tasks. Leaders are given nine lives by SunClan so that they may be the first to rush into battle and the last to eat in case of scarce food.

Clan Leader is an RP Only rank that requires the cat to have been Deputy at the time of death or retirement of the past Leader.

Elder:
An Elder is a cat who has lived a long life, serving its clan faithfully but has retired from its duties. They are highly respected and well cared for. They do not have to hunt or fight unless they chose to do so. They may leave camp whenever they wish, but due to age and injury, they do not travel well. Elders are also the story keepers of the clan and can often be found telling Kits of times of war or grandeur. They are usually given the task of taking care of the dead.

All cats have the option of becoming an Elder after reaching their Warrior stage. You can earn Elder Stage line art through earning a cumulation of Death Points.

SunClan:
When a clan cat dies, they join its Warrior Ancestors in the Greater Sunning Stones, leaving its body behind. From their place in the sun, they guide the living by use of omens, dreams, and even prophecies.

Clan cats who die become members of SunClan. Elders can choose to keep their elder stage for their line art or return to their Warrior art stage when they ascend to SunClan.