Leaders, deputies, and medicine cats hold a special and significant role on our forum, and have a responsibility to remain active. To ensure activity, special ranks are now subject to new rules. You can read them here: Special Ranks.

Leader
1. After three days of inactivity, a leader will be explained as very sick, with your deputy taking on most leader roles (including performing ceremonies and leading Gatherings).
2. After two weeks of inactivity without an announcement, your cat is said to have disappeared or died, and your deputy will become the next leader.
3. Even with an announcement, if it's determined you cannot be reliably active for a long enough period of time, then you will be considered for removal.

Deputy
1. After one week of inactivity without an announcement, your leader is free to pick a new deputy if they choose.
2. If both leader and deputy are inactive, staff will pick a senior warrior to serve as deputy.

Medicine Cat / Medicine Cat apprentice
If a medicine cat or their apprentice misses an activity check without an announcement, or otherwise goes inactive for one month, then their position is open and their cat is said to have disappeared or died.