Hello! This is a project dedicated to ranks and aging in my RP, The Falling Stars. Below, you will find ranks and the ages of different significant ranks below. You should take a look at this before creating your own character / adopting your own character. Skyborn (Hatchling) Age: 0–3 seasons Role: Newly hatched, still in the nest. Completely dependent on caregivers. Responsibilities: None. Focuses on growing and learning to fly. Featherling (Apprentice) Age: 4–8 seasons Role: Young bird in training, learning to fly, hunt, and survive. Responsibilities: - Train under a mentor (Skyclaw or Stormbeak). - Learn basic survival skills, flight techniques, and clan laws. - Assist in small tasks like gathering nest materials or scouting. - Promotion: After completing training (usually around 4 seasons), they undergo a flight test (to prove their skills). Skyclaw (Warrior) Age: 9–60 seasons Role: A full-fledged bird, responsible for hunting, defending the clan, and contributing to its survival. Responsibilities: - Hunt for food and protect the clan from threats. - Mentor Featherlings. - Participate in clan meetings and decisions. Specializations: - Skyhunter: Specializes in aerial hunting. - Skyguard: Specializes in defending the clan from predators. - Skyscout: Specializes in scouting and communication. - To become a Skywhisper, you need to ask the Skywhisper if you can train under them. There is not a specific rank for this, but there can be only 1. Skywhisper (Medicine Bird) Role: A healer and keeper of spiritual knowledge. Requirements: - Must be a Featherling with a strong connection to healing herbs and omens. - Trains under an experienced Skywhisper for at least 5 seasons. Responsibilities: - Treat injuries and illnesses using herbs and natural remedies. - Interpret omens and guide the clan in times of uncertainty. - Keep the clan’s spiritual history alive. Elderwing (Retired) Age: 60+ seasons Role: A respected bird who has served the clan and now shares wisdom. Responsibilities: - Mentor young birds in history, healing, or survival skills. - Offer advice to the Greatwing and Stormbeak. - Live in a peaceful corner of the clan’s territory. - Status: Highly honored, often consulted for their experience. Stormbeak (Deputy) Age: 20–60 seasons Role: Second-in-command, chosen by the Greatwing to assist in leadership. Requirements: - Must have served as a Skyclaw for at least 5 seasons. - Must be respected by the clan for wisdom, strength, and fairness. - Must pass a test of loyalty (e.g., a trial of endurance or a sacred flight). Responsibilities: - Organize patrols and hunts. - Act as the Greatwing’s advisor. - Take over leadership if the Greatwing is unable to lead. Promotion: After serving as Stormbeak, a bird can be chosen as Greatwing if the Greatwing is unable to lead. Greatwing (Leader) Age: 20–60 seasons Role: The highest-ranking bird, responsible for the clan’s well-being and decisions. Requirements: - Must possess wisdom, strength, and a deep connection to the Great Sky (Basically Starclan). Responsibilities: - Lead clan meetings and make final decisions. - Represent the clan in times of crisis or alliance. - Interpret omens and guide the clan’s future. - Term: Serves until they retire or pass away. If they grow weak or unfit, they may step down or be challenged by the Stormbeak in a skills battle- ask for more information if that happens on 's profile.
