This is a list of all the unique traditions of CherryClan in Seeds of Truth! The Blossom Ceremony: A coming-of-age tradition for apprentices becoming warriors. This ceremony involves a cherry blossom being placed on the apprentice’s head by the leader, symbolizing their growth and connection to the Clan. The Blooming Feast: A seasonal celebration held when the cherry trees are in full bloom. The Clan decorates the camp, shares prey, and reflects on the grove’s beauty and StarClan’s blessings. The Petal Dance: A playful celebration during newleaf when the petals fall in great numbers. Cats leap and twist to catch the petals, turning it into a joyful dance that celebrates the grove’s beauty. The Eternal Tree Ceremony: A tradition where a deceased cat is buried at the base of an ancient cherry tree, known as their “Eternal Tree.” This is meant to symbolize their connection to the grove and ensure their spirit lives on with StarClan. The Blooming Trial: A rite of passage for apprentices. Before becoming a warrior, the apprentice must patrol the grove alone overnight, proving their courage and connection to CherryClan’s sacred land. The Season of the Blossoms: A seasonal event during newleaf when the Clan paints their fur with streaks of crushed cherry petals or mud to symbolize unity with the grove. The Healer's Offering: At the start of each season, the medicine cat places the largest, most vibrant cherry blossom they can find on the fresh-kill pile as an offering to StarClan for abundance and protection. The Petal Path: To honor major victories or milestones, the Clan creates a path of cherry blossoms leading from the camp entrance to its center. The honored cat walks the path as the Clan cheers them on. The Petal Trial of Leadership: When a deputy becomes leader, they undergo a symbolic trial of balance and endurance by crossing a log bridge over a stream while carrying a cherry blossom in their jaws. If they drop the petal, it means StarClan doesn't accept them as the Leader. The Bloom Mentorship Ritual: Each apprentice plants a cherry tree sapling with their mentor as a symbol of growth and guidance, checking on it together as the apprentice matures.
