The Warrior Code

The Warrior Code is a list of fifteen different rules that should be followed by all Clan cats. It is taught from the first means of kithood to when an elder is faced with death. It is said that, as long as the Clans follow the warrior code, no harm shall come to them.

THE CODE

Defend your Clan, even with your life. You may have friendships with cats from other Clans, but your loyalty must remain to your Clan
Do not hunt or trespass on another Clans' territory
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
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 Clans at this time
Boundaries must be checked and marked daily. Challenge all trespassing cats
No warrior can neglect a kit in pain or danger, even if the 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