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| - I give you a life to live by the warrior code. Remember it well, Brokentail, and let it be your guide. Wiser cats than you or I have lost their way without it.
- I give you a life for honor. Honor is expected from all cats, but most of all, from a Clan leader. Use the honor of leadership carefully.
- I give you a life for clear sight. Brokentail, know yourself and your destiny, but know too that destiny can be changed if you choose the right path.
- I give you a life for strength. This is the time you and your Clan will stand or fall. You need to be stronger than ever.
- Brokenstar! Brokenstar!
- I give you a life for truth. Without it, kin is set against kin, Clan against Clan. Hold fast to truth in all your dealings and let it guide your words.
- Brokenstar, your choice honors me. I'll do my best to serve you and our Clan well.
- Brokentail, I give you a life for compassion. Use it to shelter the weakest in your Clan, the kits and elders and the sick. Use it to show mercy to your enemies and to choose the path your paw steps will follow.
- Meanwhile, it is time for me to choose a deputy. I say these words before the spirits of my ancestors, that they may hear and approve of my choice. Blackfoot will be the next deputy of ShadowClan.
- Now, I need an apprentice. Mosskit, step forward.
- Wait! He's not old enough.
- I give you a life for duty. Remember what you owe to your Clan as well as what your Clan owes to you.
- Quiet! I am the leader and this is my decision. From this time on, you will be known as Mosspaw. I will be your mentor.
- I give you a life for love of kin. And as Clan leader, remember that every Clan cat is your kin.
- I give you a life for judgement. ShadowClan stands at a place where the path ahead divides. Choose to follow the right path, for the good of the Clan.
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