. . . ⋅ ⋆⛤☽⛤⋆ ⋅ . . . ⠀☼ hiddenclan .. rank info ⠀⠀⊱ secrets of the trees roleplay . . . ⋅ ⋆⛤☽⛤⋆ ⋅ . . . ✧ ranks ⊱ the roles in hiddenclan differ from the books, so read through this to make sure you understand how they work. ⊱ leader ⋅ leads the clan- takes care of ceremonies, leads meetings, makes decisions for the clan, and has the most power. is usually a relative of the previous leader, and choses an heir to take over when they retire/die. ⋅ requirements : must be a relative of the previous leader, must chose an heir within six moons, must be at least 13 moons old (if the previous leader dies before the heir is old enough to take over, the commander temporarily leads until the heir is 13 moons old) ⊱ heir ⋅ the cat chosen to be the next leader- is usually chosen a few moons after the new leader has risen to power. can be anyone from a kit to the commander, though almost always is related to the current leader. ⋅ requirements : must be a relative of the current leader ⊱ commander ⋅ the leader's assistant- helps to make decisions, leads the clan in the leader's absence, is essentially the second-in-command. doesn't become the next leader when the current one dies. ⋅ requirements : none, though typically commanders have trained at least one apprentice before being chosen, and usually have some sort of relationship with the leader prior to becoming a commander ⊱ healer ⋅ cats who are trained in using herbs as medicine and healing injuries. there usually aren't many, and they are assisted by the caretakers. ⋅ requirements : must go through healer training, at least seventeen moons old ⊱ healer apprentice ⋅ a healer-in-training- starts apprenticeship at seven moons and graduates at seventeen moons. ⋅ requirements : at least seven moons old ⊱ guard ⋅ warriors who are trained in advanced fighting and guard the leader and the camp. basically bodyguards. they also lead border patrols. ⋅ requirements : must have both warrior and guard training, at least seventeen moons old ⊱ guard apprentice ⋅ a warrior who is in training to become a guard. after completing their normal apprenticeship, they chose to receive four more moons of advanced fighting skills and become a guard. ⋅ requirements : must have warrior training, at least thirteen moons old ⊱ warrior ⋅ the role that makes up most of the clan's population. provides for the clan by hunting and has basic fighting training for helping to defend their clan. ⋅ requirements : must have warrior training, at least 13 moons old ⊱ apprentice ⋅ a warrior-in-training, starts training at seven moons and graduates at thirteen ⋅ requirements : at least seven moons old ⊱ caretaker ⋅ this role can apply to cats who have kittens and permanent caretakers, who are cats who have dedicated their lives to caring for others. permanent caretakers assist the healers and have a little bit of herb knowledge, and usually take care of injured/sick cats, kittens, and elders. ⋅ requirements : must be at least 17 moons old, have a litter of kits who are under 7 moons old (not applicable to permanent caretakers) ⊱ kitten ⋅ a cat too young to start their apprentice training. also called kits. has no suffix until apprenticeship ⋅ requirements : must be under seven moons old ⊱ elder ⋅ a retired cat who is unable to do their duties, is cared for by the rest of the clan. ⋅ requirements : must be either unable to do their duties or at/over the age of 70 moons . . . ⋅ ⋆⛤☽⛤⋆ ⋅ . . .
⊱ leader (closed) ⊱ heir (closed, chosen irp) ⊱ commander (closed) ⊱ healer (closed) ⊱ healer apprentice (closed) ⊱ guard (open) ⊱ guard apprentice (open) ⊱ warrior (open) ⊱ apprentice (open) ⊱ caretaker (open) ⊱ kitten (open) ⊱ elder (open)