ShoalClan Ceremony Requests

1. A character cannot roleplay as the next rank until they have completed certain criteria outlined in this thread in order to reach the next rank.

• If a ceremony is requested to occur in-character then the member must wait for the leader to hold the ceremony before roleplaying the character in their new rank.
• If a ceremony is not requested to occur in-character then the character ranks up when the leader replies to this thread stating their ceremony has happened off-screen.

2. Members are responsible for ensuring their characters meet necessary thread requirements gradually as a character ages in order to move up in rank. 

• If a character's mentor goes missing or inactive and a new mentor is not automatically reassigned please reach out to the leader of the clan to have your character reassigned.

3. Mentors are strongly urged to actively work towards completing threads and prioritize threads with their apprentices.

4. Any private threads being used for ceremony requirements must be finished threads that are at least 6 posts in length and have been wrapped up narratively.

5. Once your character has completed their thread requirements to move up in rank, you must post a reply to this thread with the proper form filled out.

• Respective forms for are located in the Ceremony Requirements tab.

6. For requests to change a characters name or clan event ideas please message the leader directly on site or through Discord.

1. Kits qualify to become apprentices once they meet the following requirements:

• Reach 6 moons old.

• At least 10 in-character posts have been made with the kit.

2. Early or delayed apprentice ceremonies can occur if the following requirements are met:

• Reach 12 moons old.

• DM the leader in advance for plot discussion and approval.
• At least 10 in-character posts have been made with the kit.
• A completed private thread must be submitted within the ceremony form that represents the plot or character development that is being undergone that is at least 6 posts in total length.

Kit to Apprentice Ceremony Form:

Character Name:
Mentor Request (Optional):
Posts/Thread Links:
IC Ceremony?: yes or no
Tag: @doge

1. Apprentices qualify to become warriors once they meet the following requirements:

• 20 general in-character posts with the character as an apprentice. These 20 general in-character posts are required in addition to the posts made in training threads.
• 1 completed private thread for hunting training with their mentor that is at least 6 posts in length.
• 1 completed private thread for battle training with their mentor that is at least 6 posts in length.
  
• 1 completed private thread for any other type of training with their mentor that is at least 6 posts in length.
  

2. If a warrior ceremony is not requested by the time an apprentice is 15 moons, staff will reach out to the member to remind them to complete their thread requirements.

3. Upon reaching 16 moons apprentices will be automatically ranked up by staff. However, they cannot become a mentor or redeem extra stats until ceremony requirements are completed and submitted.

4. Purposefully early or delayed warrior ceremonies can occur if the following requirements are met:

• DM the leader in advance for plot discussion and approval.
• Complete their 3 required training threads.
• An additional 4th completed private thread must be submitted within the ceremony form that represents the plot or character development that is being undergone.

Apprentice to Warrior Ceremony Form:

Character Name:
Desired Warrior Name: you choose or leave blank for leader to choose
Posts/Thread Links:
IC Ceremony?: yes or no
Tag: @doge

1. Members may choose to have their character retire to the elders den for reasons such as old age, injury, illness, ect.  

2. There are no thread requirements for an elder ceremony. 

Elder Ceremony Form

Character Name:
Age: in moons
Retirement Reason: age, illness, injury, ect.
IC Ceremony?: yes or no
Tag: @doge