Moonfalls & Hidden Grotto

The Moonfalls
Medicine cats share tongues with StarClan by drinking some of the water of the Moonfalls from where it falls on the dark rocks. Once they have drank, they lay at the end of the jetty near the falls and sleep to share dreams with StarClan. Leaders follow the same process to speak with StarClan normally, but actually lie under the path of the falling water during leadership ceremonies to symbolize washing away their old life in favor of assuming the responsibilities of a leader.

The Hidden Grotto
While notable for its significance to Clan life and the Warrior Code, the Hidden Grotto is also a ceremonial ground for leaders and medicine cats. Though ceremonies are not formally held at the Gathering, a new leader coming to their first gathering will typically circle the perimeter of the clearing, then touch their nose to the Sky Ledge before they take their place amongst the other leaders atop it to give announcements. New medicine cats follow a similar process, though it varies depending on one's position; if a medicine cat apprentice is going to a Gathering for the first time, they circle the perimeter of the clearing and touch noses with each of the other medicine cats, while if a medicine cat apprentice receives their full name, they will circle the clearing in the opposite direction and place their forehead against the Sky Ledge before stepping back to stand with the other medicine cats while announcements are made.