The Seven Laws of the Spirits

These are the Laws of the Spirits. These are only applicable in-character.

'''1. The best interest of your tribe comes above all else. The tribe as a whole is of utmost importance. Do not lose sight that your tribe is made up of all your tribemates. Your tribe and your tribemates are of greater importance than any relations you may have outside of your own tribe. 2. Never bring harm upon another cat. Respect all of the Spirits' children. 3. No cat may kill another, save for by the judgement of the seven Silvers. 4.  The Seven Tribes are your brothers and sisters. When they are in need, you must come to their aid. However, maintain the First Law above all else. 5. You shall not initiate battle. If you are provoked, you may defend the integrity of yourself and/or your tribe. 6. Always strive for better. Progress is the definition of our culture. The future is in our hands. 7. Violation of the laws will be judged upon by the seven Silvers. Judgment is passed by majority vote.'''

Exceptions
Under certain circumstances, a cat may be allowed to reside within a tribe other than their own. Those reasons are as follow:

Short-term (2 seasons maximum): - To assist in raising one's offspring - To assist in caring for/supporting a friend/relative who is terminally ill or critically injured - To assist in caring for a friend/relative who has experienced emotional trauma - To learn under a healer as a traditional healer - As a temporary ambassador for political purposes

Long-term: - Retired cats over 8 years of age who wish to be with their mate/offspring in a different tribe - To assist in caring for a friend/relative who is severely disabled (severity defined by the inability to care for one's self without assistance)

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In the case that the Spirits do not agree with the judgement of the seven Silvers, they will overrule.

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If you believe that the life of a tribe cat is endangered by another, even if the first is not your tribemate, you may defend them against the aggressor. If you believe that your tribemate is being unlawful towards another tribe's cat, you may intervene on behalf of the other tribe's cat, in the name of the Spirits: however, maintain the First Law above all else.