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─────  Each symbol beside a rank has a different meaning. Below are the lists of what each means!

♛ = High ranks.
♥ = normal ranks

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♛  LEADER  ♛
The leader role is called the Clan Leader or simply Leader. This cat is the highest-ranking member of the clan and is responsible for making important decisions, ensuring the clan's survival, and maintaining peace and order within the clan.

Age requirements:
35 moons+

Decision-making:
The Leader makes crucial decisions for the clan, such as when to go to war, how to manage resources, and which cats to promote to senior ranks.

Diplomacy:
The Leader represents the clan in interactions with other clans, negotiating alliances, trades, and resolving conflicts.

Protection:
The Leader ensures the clan's safety and defense, making strategic decisions about patrols, borders, and battles.

Mentorship:
The Leader guides and mentors senior warriors, deputies, and other high-ranking cats, helping them develop leadership skills.

Spiritual connection:
The Leader communicates with the ancestors and the spirits of the land, seeking guidance and wisdom.

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♛  DEPUTY  ♛
The Deputy is the second-in-command and plays a crucial role in supporting the Leader and ensuring the clan's stability.

Age requirements:
25 moons+

Supporting the Leader:
The Deputy assists the Leader in decision-making, offering advice and guidance when needed.

Leading in the Leader's absence:
If the Leader is away or incapacitated, the Deputy takes charge and leads the clan.

Mentorship and training:
The Deputy helps train and mentor senior warriors, warriors, and apprentices, developing their skills and leadership abilities.

Diplomacy and negotiation:
The Deputy may represent the clan in interactions with other clans, negotiating alliances, trades, and resolving conflicts.

Maintaining order and discipline:
The Deputy helps maintain order within the clan, enforcing the Warrior Code and ensuring cats follow the rules.

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♛  MEDICINE CAT  ♛
The Medicine Cat is a vital role responsible for the health and well-being of the clan.

Age requirements:
25 moons+

Healing and medicine:
The Medicine Cat creates and administers medicines, treats injuries and illnesses, and provides care to sick or injured cats.

Herbalism and knowledge:
The Medicine Cat has extensive knowledge of herbs, plants, and natural remedies, using them to create effective treatments.

Spiritual connection:
The Medicine Cat communicates with the spirits of the land and the ancestors, seeking guidance and wisdom for healing and protection.

Counseling and support:
The Medicine Cat offers emotional support, guidance, and counseling to cats dealing with physical or emotional challenges.

Record-keeping and knowledge preservation:
The Medicine Cat keeps records of treatments, remedies, and important events, preserving the clan's medical knowledge.

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♥  WARRIORS  ♥
The Warriors are the backbone of the clan, responsible for its protection, hunting, and defense.

Hunting and providing food:
Warriors hunt and provide food for the clan, ensuring everyone's survival.

Patrolling and border protection:
Warriors patrol the clan's borders, protecting against intruders and threats.

Defending the clan:
Warriors defend the clan against attacks from other clans, predators, or dangers.

Mentoring and training apprentices:
Experienced Warriors mentor and train apprentices, teaching them essential skills.

Participating in battles and skirmishes: Warriors engage in battles and skirmishes to protect the clan's interests and territory.

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♥  APPRENTICES  ♥
Apprentices are young cats, typically between 6 and 12-15 moons old, who are training to become Warriors or in other roles of the clan, such as medicine cat.

Training and learning:
Apprentices learn essential skills, such as hunting, fighting, and survival techniques, from their Mentors.

Assisting Warriors:
Apprentices assist Warriors on patrols, hunts, and other tasks, gaining hands-on experience.

Developing physical and mental strength:
Apprentices work to build their physical strength, agility, and mental toughness.

Learning Clan history and traditions:
Apprentices learn about the Clan's history, legends, and traditions.

Preparing for Warrior status:
Apprentices prepare themselves for the responsibilities and challenges of becoming a Warrior.

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♥  QUEENS  ♥
Queens are female cats who are currently nursing or expecting kits (kittens). They are responsible for the care and nurturing of the clan's future generations.

Kit care and nurturing:
Queens care for their kits, feeding, grooming, and protecting them.

Nursing and weaning:
Queens nurse their kits and eventually wean them as they grow older.

Teaching kit behavior:
Queens teach their kits essential behaviors, such as hunting, grooming, and social skills.

Protecting kits from harm:
Queens fiercely protect their kits from danger, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Supporting other Queens:
Queens often support and care for each other's kits, fostering a sense of community.

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♥  KITS  ♥
Kits are the youngest members, typically under six moons old.

Learning and growing:
Kits learn essential skills, such as hunting, fighting, and social behavior, from their mothers and other clan members.

Playing and socializing:
Kits play and socialize with other Kits, developing important social bonds and skills.

Dependence on mother and clan:
Kits rely on their mother's milk and the clan's care for survival and protection.

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♥  ELDERS  ♥
Elders are respected and experienced cats who have served the clan well and are now retired from active duties.

Sharing wisdom and experience:
Elders share their knowledge, wisdom, and experience with the clan, offering guidance and advice.

Mentoring and counseling:
Elders mentor and counsel younger cats, providing valuable insights and support.

Preserving clan history and traditions:
Elders help preserve the clan's history, legends, and traditions, passing them down to future generations.

Providing emotional support:
Elders offer emotional support and comfort to cats dealing with challenges or losses.

Participating in ceremonies and gatherings:
Elders participate in ceremonies, gatherings, and important events, sharing their wisdom and experience.

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