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Don't forget that there are these suffixes to the names:

kit-----------kit
paw---------apprentice
tail, nose, etc---warrior
heart-------(usually deputy but may be used for warrior)
star---------clan leader

Fevers:
How you can tell: Feel the cat's pads.

Cures: Borage leaves and Feverfew

Basic wounds:

Process: You will want to clean the wound of scraps and leaves first. Then, dress the wound with marigold leaves, or if you really want to clean the wound, some wild garlic. Then, cover it with cobwebs.

For infected wounds Chervil leaves, Marigold leaves or Horsetail will help.


For rat bites, especially infected ones, use burdock root.

Bellyaches:

How you can tell: Usually the cat will tell you if their stomach is upset, but you may want to check by feel ing the cat's abdomen, as it may be distended.

Cures: Chervil root, Juniper berries (usually found in dry areas), and water mint (usually found in wet areas)


Coughs:

How you can tell: the cat is coughing consistently, and is probably complaining as well.

Cures: Tansy

Aching joints

How you can tell: Usually found among the elders. They will be complaining a lot.

Cures: Daisy leaves

Anxiety/Shock:

How you can tell: Shock will usually come after a very frightening and traumatic event. Anxiousness shows itself when the cat is very jumpy, tends to overreact, and seems to have difficulty sleeping.

Cures: Chammomile and Thyme


Swelling:

How you can tell: Ususally the effected body part will be swollen and possibly tender

Cures: Singing nettle

Infections:

How you can tell: Usually the cat will be complaining.

Cures: Honey

Cat has swallowed something poisonous or tainted:

How you can tell: Unfortunately, except for vomiting, there is little way to find out if the cat ate something bad, except by word of mouth.

Cures: Yarrow; Note that it will often make the cat sick

Trouble with the eyes:

How you can tell: Usually the cat will be complaining about their bothersome eyes

Cures: Calendine


Difficluty Breathing:

How you can tell: The cat will be gasping and panting and will seem to not be able to catch its breath

Cures: Coltsfoot

General Pain:

How you can tell: The cat in question will let you know, that's for sure

Cure: Poppyseeds

Ticks:

How you can tell: The cat will ususally find the tick while cleaning themselves

If the ticks are stubborn about coming off, use Mouse Bile. Warning: Mouse Bile has a very pungent taste and odor. After using, wash your paws in the nearest stream.

Disputed/uknown:

These are herbs that have been mentioned in the book but the purpose is not very clear or is not mentioned at all:

Disputed:


Chickweed - Helps with Greencough

Catnip (Catmint) - Helps with Greencough


Dried berries- mix with other herbs to make a pulp
Unknown:
Foxglove
Lavender
Comefry Root

Thank you:
http://www.neopets.com/~Cutie_9640#meddie_guide

Ceremonies:


Traditional Clan Greeting:
This is typically how the Clan Leader addresses the Clan and starts a Clan meeting.

Leader: Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join here beneath the _____________ for a Clan meeting.

(What is used as the Gathering place varies from Clan to Clan and the camp they are in. Examples: Highrock, the ledge (Highledge), Bonehill)

Note: In times of grave and immedeate danger, where every moment counts, something shorter is acceptable


Apprentice ceremony:
This ceremony is one where kits become apprentices and recieve their mentors.

(Leader starts with traditional Clan greetingLeader then calls the apprentice(s) forward)

Leader: From this day forward, until (he/she) has earned (his/her) warrior name, this apprentice will be called ______paw.

Leader: (new mentor's name), (here the leader praises some of the unique qualities of the new mentor, although sometimes something else is mentioned to the warrior's credit or even advice is given. It is kept very brief, no more than one or two sentences). May you pass down your skills to this young apprentice. (that sentence varies a little; same general meaning)
(The new mentor and apprentice touch noses. The Clan welcomes the apprentice with their new name)

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Warrior Ceremony
(This is the ceremony where, obviously, an apprentice becomes a warrior)

Leader: I ________star, leader of _____Clan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. (She/He) has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend (him/her) to you as a warrior in (his/her) turn. Leader: _________paw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?

Apprentice: I do

Leader: Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. _________paw, from this moment you will be known as (new name). StarClan honors your courage* and your (see Virtues Section), and we welcome you as a full warrior of ______Clan.
(The leader rests his or her muzzle on the apprentice's head. The apprentice then licks the leader's shoulder. The rest of the Clan then greets the new warrior by calling him or her by their new name. The warrior will sit a silent vigil guarding the camp that night, except in highly unusual circumstances, such as Squirrelflight's, where another special task may be assigned)

* See Virtues below



Virtues
During the apprentices warrior ceremony, virtues found in the apprentice are listed. Usually it is courage and another virtue, but sometimes courage is replaced by something else. Also note: virtues are also listed when a medicine cat apprentice graduates
Some virtues that have been listed (and the warriors they described)


Determination
Enthusiasm
Independence
Strength
Spirit
Honesty
Patience
Forethought
Loyalty
Intelligence
Faith

Dying Warrior Ceremony
(If a dying apprentice is worthy, then they may be recieved into StarClan with a warrior mane if this ceremony is per-invalid_word-ed)
Leader: I ask my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. (He/She) has learned the warrior code and has given up (his/her) life in service of (his/her) Clan. Let StarClan recieve (him/her) as a warrior. (His/her) name will be __________, because _____(reason)____. Let StarClan recieve her by the name of __________.
(The leader touches the apprentices head)

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Name Change Ceremony
(When a warrior's name needs or should be changed)

Leader: Spirits of StarClan, you know every cat by name. I ask you to take away the name from the cat you see before you, for it no longer stands for what (he/she) is. By my authority as Clan leader, and with the approval of our warrior ancestors, I give this cat a new name. From this moment (he/she) will be known as ____________, for _____(reason)____.
(The leader rests their muzzle on the cat's head. The cat licks the leader's shoulder. The rest of the Clan greets the cat by thier new name. There is no vigil or special task)

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Elder Ceremony
(This is when a warrior wishes to give up their role and go join the elders)

Leader: ___________, is it your wish to give up the name of warrior and go join the elders?

Warrior: It is.

Leader: Your Clan honors you and all the service you have given us. I call upon StarClan to give you many seasons of rest.
(Leader lays his/her tail on the new elder's shoulders, and then the eld bows his/her head. The new elder then joins the other elders)

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Medicine Cat Apprentice Ceremony:
(Note: This ceremony must be done at the Moonstone/Moonpool and all the other Medicine cats and their apprentices, if any, must be present)

Medicine Cat who will be teaching the new MC Apprentice: _______________, is it your wish to enter into the mysteries of StarClan as a medicine cat?

Medicine cat apprentice: It is.

Same Medicine Cat: Then come forward.

(pauses as the new apprentice approaches the stone/pool)

Same Medicine cat: Warriors of StarClan, I present to you this apprentice. She has chosen the life of medicine cat. Grant her your wisdom and insight so that she may understand your ways and heal her Clan in accordance to your will.

(Then, all medicine cats and thier apprentices, including the new one, come forward and share dreams with StarClan in the normal manner.)