MYSTERYCLAN ;; SIGN-UPS & GUIDE ;; HPS AVAILABLE

As a recently formed group, MysteryClan has very little in the way of history so far. The founder and current leader- a wolf named Tainn- was once a Tribe of Burning Eclipse member long ago, but she left to form the Clan when she first had the idea, and has finally succeeded.
More will be added as the Clan’s story unfolds.

None of the following is compulsory. It's just a few traditions I've come up with for the Clan.
1. MysteryClan’s camp is rarely home to every single ranger and apprentice- as a travelling group, there are often just a small few present to protect the mothers, kits and elders while the others wander the territory.
2. When the time comes for meetings, the commander will simply send out a ranger to notify the rest and news of the meeting will travel via word of mouth. Where the meeting is held varies, however, and it is rare for it to be in the camp- more often than not, it is somewhere in the forested territory, and the rangers often are expected to search for it themselves, to hone their tracking skills.
3. It is customary for a ranger to attempt to sneak up on their peers when waiting for the meeting to begin to test their skills. If they are noticed, however, it doesn’t necessarily mean they need more practice since all rangers are trained in the art of detecting the unseen, and in moving unseen. It is also customary for an apprentice to try to fool their mentor, or former mentor if they are already rangers themselves.
4. Rangers pick their own apprentices- all the commander does is approve the decision and hold the ceremony if one is desired.
5. All apprentice rangers receive a bronze-coloured oak leaf pendent (found and stolen from human cities) as they are apprenticed. This is then exchanged for a silver one when they become full rangers, and a gold one if they become high positions.
6. The group has no specific age when a kit can become an apprentice. If the mother approves, and the kit is deemed capable of beginning to learn the art of unseen movements, they can be apprenticed as early as four moons of age. However, they are not allowed on missions outside of the territory without their mentor, or into battles, until they are at least eight moons of age and deemed capable of handling themselves in a fight.
7. An apprentice should complete at least eight moons of training before they can become a ranger, meaning they must be at least twelve moons of age. After the six moons are completed it is up to their mentor, and the individual apprentice to decide when they are ready.
8. An apprentice is expected to have attended at least one herb training session before becoming a ranger. This isn’t needed, but it is suggested so that they are capable of treating any injuries that may arise if a medic or medic apprentice isn’t available.
9. The Clan has no set belief- each animal is allowed to believe what they please.

The territory is mostly just a forest, with a few clearings dotted about. The camp is situated in one of these clearings. Meandering through the centre of the territory is a large river that empties out into a lake at the northernmost point of the forest, where animals can relax and practice fishing and swimming skills.
The camp is, as mentioned above, a clearing, which is surrounded by a dense cluster of trees and brambles that make it almost impossible to enter except via the tunnel specially designed for this purpose. You can also try dropping down from the trees above, but the lowest branches are high enough up that you risk breaking a leg at the very least if you do. Of course, flying animals have no problems getting in from above, so a ranger is usually posted on guard duty in one of the trees to keep an eye out for such threats.
The dens of the camp are usually left empty as the idea of the Clan is that animals can maintain an independent lifestyle whilst still enjoying the benefits of being in a group. But for those who want it, there are multiple dens lining the camp where animals can sleep in the shelter of the camp, and there are always a few rangers and their apprentices left on standby within the camp just in case of trouble. There are no specific dens for a rank. If a high position needed, a ranger should use their skills of tracking to find them.

High Positions
Commander- The equivalent of the leader, they're the number one in the group and the one who has the final say in everything that occurs, though they usually consult the senior rangers and advisors first.
Advisors- The equivalent of deputies, there should always be at least two, and when the time comes for a new leader the group votes which will be that leader. They're chosen based on activity and how much the Clan likes them- well-known, friendly cats are more likely to be chosen than those who keep picking fights.
Medics- The equivalent of medicine cats, they're the main healers of the Clan. How many there are depends on the Clan's size.
Medic Apprentices- they are training under the medics to take their place in the future. How many there are depends on the Clan's size, and how many are interested in the position.

Semi High-Positions
Senior Rangers- they're the equivalent of a senior warrior, but a ranger will only receive this rank if they are active and well-known around the Clan. They get a say in the day to day running in the Clan and are often being considered as new advisors. There doesn't have to be a senior ranger within the Clan.

Normal Ranks
Ranger- the equivalent to a normal warrior, Rangers are responsible for ensuring the Clan's safety and, if necessary, going into battle. They can choose whether to sleep in the camp or stay out in the territory- they are encouraged to stay out in the territory however, unless stationed on guard duty within the camp.
Ranger Apprentice- a kit can begin training at the age of four moons, or they can wait until they are up to eight moons old if they or their mothers wish. By the age of eight moons, however, they are must begin training under a ranger. A ranger normally chooses their own apprentice, rather than the other way around or the commander doing it.
Kits- young animals who are up to eight moons old, they are advised to stay within the camp and scolded if they disobey, though in truth the Clan prefers to see them sneak out- it shows curiosity and inquisitiveness, a quality that is expected in all rangers.
Mothers- those nursing young, they're tended to by rangers and apprentices unless they are able to and want to care for themselves.
Elders- those retired, they're tended to by rangers and apprentices unless they are able to and want to care for themselves.

OOC
1. All WCRPG rules apply, naturally- so no OOC drama, no fighting amongst yourselves OOCly and so on.
2. Run all major plots by me first. If I’m unavailable for whatever reason, I’ll have nominated another member of the Clan you can run your ideas by instead.
3. All people are welcome, regardless of their quality of roleplaying- one-liners are allowed, though naturally I do prefer more. If you don’t like someone’s roleplaying quality, offer to tutor them and help them improve.
4. Tag all threads regarding MysteryClan with #mysteryrangers so that we can easily find them.

IC
Remember, these can be broken but there may be consequences for your character, which can range from a mere verbal warning to exile or even execution.
1. Respect all other rangers, and all members of the Clan. You are all equals at least.
2. Do not torture, r.pe or cause unnecessary suffering to any cat, even those who are enemies.
3. Do not disrespect the commander or advisors.
4. All members may heal, but none may overstep the medics or medic apprentices- if the medic asks someone to back away and let them take over, they must do so.
5. New leaders are chosen from the advisors through a vote from all rangers who wish to get involved. Apprentices may also take part in this vote, but kits may not. Advisors are chosen by the leader based on activity and desirable traits- those who are calm and level-headed, and who show good judgement of others, are more likely to be picked than a hot-headed, war-loving cat.
6. Medics are responsible for choosing their own apprentices. Any cat may become a medic apprentice if the medic agrees.
7. All animals who wish to join the Clan are automatically accepted, unless they give cause for concern. However, it is advised to the younger apprentices and kits that they allow a ranger or more experienced apprentice to approach an unknown animal first, in case of trouble.
8. All names are accepted within the Clan, whether they're Clan, tribe or loner.