the warrior code.

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The warrior code is a series of strict laws laid down by StarClan for all of the Clans to follow. While the exact code is not listed anywhere, it is clear to all Clans what the rules in the warrior code are. There are countless other laws in the warrior code. If warriors break this code, a punishment, whether it be from a duty involving caring for the elders to exile to even death, will undoubtedly result. The punishment depends on the severity of the broken code and the Clan leader themself. For example, if an apprentice had been caught eating during a hunting mission, they may be punished simply by not being allowed to take any fresh-kill for the rest of the day. Another example could be if a cat betrayed their Clan. The Clan leader may decide to exile them as proper punishment.


Defend your Clan, even with your life. You may have friendships with cats from other Clans, but your loyalty must remain to your Clan, as one day you may meet them in battle.

One should never hunt or trespass on another Clan's territory.
Punishment: Most cats are attacked if found.

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

Punishment: The offender is usually given no food for the rest of the day.

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

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

Newly appointed warriors will keep a silent vigil for one night after receiving their warrior name.

A cat cannot be made deputy without having mentored at least one apprentice.

The deputy will become Clan leader when the leader dies or retires.

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

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

Boundaries must be checked and marked. Challenge all trespassing cats.

No warrior may neglect a kit in pain or in danger, even if that kit is from a different Clan.

The word of the Clan leader is the warrior code.

An honorable warrior does not need to kill other cats to win his battles, unless they are outside the warrior code or it is necessary for self-defense.

A warrior rejects the soft life of a kittypet.

A few of the things regarding the warrior code, as implied by the Clan cats, are:

The Clan is to be fed before any individual cat.
Punishment: Usually, the offending warrior gets no prey for a day.

The safety of the Clan is more important than that of any individual cat.

Each Clan has specific borders.
Punishment: Usually, a conflict or battle will take place regarding the boundary.

Prey is not to be stolen from another Clan's territory.

Clan borders are not to be crossed (unless of special occasions going to Highstones/Moonpool, or, at the lake, crossing one another's territory to get to Gatherings)
Punishment: The crosser can be attacked by a border patrol.

A Gathering lasts as long as the moon is highest in the sky.
There is a truce during the Gathering.

Under no circumstances may the truce be broken.
Punishment: Clouds will cover the moon, showing StarClan's anger.

Female Medicine cats may not fall in love nor have kits.
Punishment: The cat will be forced to give up her kits.
MALE MEDICINE CATS CAN HAVE KITS.

Cats may not fall in love with nor have kits with cats from other Clans.

Kits must be at least six moons old to be an apprentice.

Kits may not leave the camp without permission.
Punishment: Depends on the kit's mother or father; the offending kit usually must stay in the nursery. However, depending on the severity, kits' apprenticeship may be delayed.

Kits may not learn to hunt until they are apprenticed.
Punishment: Usually, the kit will have to stay in the nursery.

Apprentices must accompany the leader to Highstones/the Moonpool as a part of their training.

Newly made warriors must sit vigil for their first night and guard the camp in silence.

Warriors may not kill in cold blood.
Punishment: The cat may be exiled.

Warriors must show compassion.

A deputy must be chosen before moonhigh of the previous deputy's resignation or death.