Teller of the Pointed Stones (position)

A Stoneteller, or Teller of the Pointed Stones, is both the leader and Medicine Cat of the Tribe. They are the highest position in the Tribe.

Description:
Stonetellers are the head of the Tribes. They also almost never leave the cave, because unlike leaders they do not have nine lives and it's easier for them to be killed. The only times they come out of the cave is for to-be ceremonies and such. Every Healer changes their name to Teller of the Pointed Stones, or Stoneteller, once they become the Tribe's official Healer. The new Healer is appointed by the previous Healer.

Qualifications:
In order to become Stoneteller, a cat must:


 * be chosen by the previous Stoneteller

Tasks:
The Stoneteller has various tasks and privilages:
 * cure wounds and sickness.
 * receive signs from their warrior ancestors in the Cave of Pointed Stones.
 * interpret the signs of rock, leaf, and water to read messages from the Tribe of Endless Hunting.
 * pick a Healer to-be that will take their place once they pass.
 * lead the Tribe

Appointment:
Becoming a Stoneteller in the Tribe is much simpler than becoming leader in the Clans. Stonetellers do not receive nine lives, and do not have to go anywhere to share with their ancestors.

When the previous Stoneteller dies, his Stoneteller to-be takes on the name of Stoneteller and assumes his new position.

See also:

 * List of healers