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An '''Oathmaster''' was a special position created by [[Khan]] [[Sandra Rosse]] of [[Clan Nova Cat]].  Originally the Oathmaster was charged with ensuring that all members of Clan Nova Cat adhered to the beliefs and practices of the [[Clans]].  In time they took on a more mystical role, becoming responsible for the spiritual well-being of the Clan.  Oathmasters were responsible for [[Clan Nova Cat#Rite of the Vision|interpreting visions]], especially on behalf of those Khans who lacked the clarity of sight to foretell the future. They were also responsible for interpreting the prophecies which Sandra Rosse had left behind in her journal after her passing.  In many cases these prophecies were eerily accurate in predicting events to come, although whether a Nova Cat Khan chose to act upon them was at their discretion.  A [[Oathmaster Grand Melee|grand melee]] was held every year by the Nova Cats to determine who would be Oathmaster.<ref name=IC>''Invading Clans'', p. 106-107</ref>

The position of Oathmaster was also adopted by certain other Clans, although lacking in the same spiritual character.  Typically granted to the oldest and most experienced warrior, these Oathmasters fulfilled specific functions for various ceremonies, such as administering oaths.<ref name=IC/>

The position of [[Loremaster]] is the closest equivalent in other Clans and is a special rank among the [[Clans]] whose responsibility is to safeguard and interpret Clan law. Each Clan maintain their own Loremaster.

==List of Oathmasters of Clan Nova Cat==
{| class="wikitable"
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! scope="col" width="175" style="background: #dedede;" | Name
! scope="col" width="150" style="background: #dedede;" | Reign
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| [[Lui Cheng]]||28XX-28XX<ref>''Invading Clans'', p. 106</ref>
|-
| [[Lucie Morris]]||28XX - 28XX<ref>''Invading Clans'', p. 106</ref>
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| [[Biccon Winters]]||At least [[3050]] - [[3062]]<ref>''Invading Clans'', p.109</ref><ref name=IoWc40>''Impetus of War'', Ch. 40</ref><ref>''Field Manual:ComStar'', p. 5</ref>
|-
| [[Minoru Nova Cat]]||[[3062]] - At least [[3102]]<ref>''Field Manual:ComStar'', p.115</ref><ref>''Heretic's Faith'', Ch. 30</ref>
|-
| [[Kanaye]]||At least [[3129]] - [[3142]]<ref>''Heretic's Faith'', Interlude II</ref><ref>''Legends'', p. 162</ref>
|-
| [[Kisho Nova Cat]]||[[3146]] - present <ref>''Resurgence - Cataclysm Chapter 21 War Party 3''</ref>
|}

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[Impetus of War]]'' (novel)
* ''[[Invading Clans]]''

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