•the warrior code•

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Keep in mind that the Warrior Code is shredded apart and hardly thought of anymore, but it's still in the hearts of those past warriors. Over the four long years, stories have been passed down to kits and such, so even younger-than-four year olds have heard of it some time or another. Note that this may be the key for the clans to get back in gear... the stories may inspire the youngsters, you know? Some of your cats may have the warrior code in their mind so they may recall it from time to time and think of loyalty or whatever. Just remember to keep this to a minimum. Also, note that most BloodClan warriors do not believe in StarClan.

1. Defend your Clan, even with your life. You may have friendships with other clans, but your loyalty must remain in your Clan.

2. Do not hunt or tresspass onto another clan's territory.

3. Elders and kits must be fed before warriors and apprentices. Unless they have permission, apprentices may not eat until they have hunted to feed the elders.

4. Prey is to be killed only to be eaten. Give thanks to StarClan for its life.

5. A kit must be at least six moons old to be an apprentice.

6. Newly appointed warriors will sit a silent vigil for one night after their warrior naming.

7. A cat cannot become deputy without having mentored at least one apprentice.

8. The deputy will become Clan leader after the leader dies or retires.

9. After the death or the retirement of the deputy, a new deputy must be chosen before moonhigh.

10. A gathering of all four Clans is held at a full moon during a truce lasts for that night. There shall be no fighting among the Clans at this time.

11. Boundaries must be checked and marked daily. Challenge all tresspassing cats.

12. No cat may neglect a kit in pain or danger, even if it is from a different Clan.

13. The word of the Clan leader is the warrior code.

14. An honorable warrior does not need to kill to win his battles, unless it is outside of the warrior code or it is necessary for self defense.

15. A warrior rejects the soft life of a kittypet.