Ranks [Packs]

[Uruviel]

Alpha

The highest rank in a wolf pack; Alpha. This wolf is solely responsible for accepting wolves into the pack, assigning ranks, and calling war. They delegate tasks to other wolves, and they are the most respected in the pack. Alphas can rule alone or with their mate. This rank is highly disputed before it is finally selected within a pack. The Alpha must have the full support of their pack for everything to function properly.

Beta

The Beta is the second most powerful wolf in the pack. Beta wolves are highly respected by the alphas and trusted endlessly. Alphas give important tasks that they cannot handle to the Betas. Beta wolves have the authority to punish members, call hunts, and work with the Alphas. There can be up to two Beta wolves, whether it be two seperate wolves or a pair of wolves. However, if a single wolf gains a mate, there can be up to four Betas.

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Lead Warrior

The most cunning, strong, and stable-headed wolf; the Lead Warrior. This wolf is in charge of strategy plans for war, training warriors, and assisting the Alphas in selecting good fighters. The Lead Warrior is chosen based on a series of mental and physical tests. Only one wolf will fill this position to prevent conflicts of judgement. The Lead Warrior must be strong, brave, strategic, and mentally sound. They work closely with the Alpha in war-time. Although they make suggestions, the Alphas ultimately have the final word.

Lead Hunter

When a hunt is called, an Alpha or Beta cannot always attend due to other business. When this occurs, the duty falls to the Lead Hunter. This wolf plans attacks on prey and gathers the necessary wolf power to have a successful hunt. The Lead Hunter may be chosen in a variety of ways. Whether the Alpha is looking for a strong, agile wolf or a cunning, thoughtful wolf or a combination of the two, the Lead Hunter plays an important role in the functionality of pack life.

Shaman

The healing wolf of the pack is known as the Shaman. This wolf has a wide knowledge of natural medical practices. They use herbs and what little medical supplies they have been able to unearth from the human invasion. This wolf must be unpartial to anyone and willing to treat anyone in need. The Shaman typically serves in this position their entire life unless the Alpha feels the need to replace them or promote them.

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Hunter

Hunters are essential to the pack. They provide the life-giving food for each member. Hunters are fast, listen to instructions, and work well together. They need to work as a unit in order to down prey. The responsibility of the hunts falls on these wolves, and they are expected to provide a steady flow of food, even during droughts or famines. The Hunter is under the orders of the Lead Hunter during hunts, and they are subject to all higher ranking wolves.

Warrior

The fighting wolves of the pack; the Warriors. The Warrior is a rough, tough, and bold wolf. Warriors are strong and brave, willing to lay down their lives for the members of their pack. They are always at the front lines during battle and are trusted to protect the elderly and the young of the pack. These wolves need to be well-trained and have no problem killing another wolf if necessary. The safety of the pack is in the paws of the Warriors. The Warrior is under the direction of the Lead Warrior.

Gatherer

The Shaman often needs supplies for their work. A Gatherer collects herbs and salvaged materials for the Shaman to use. The Gatherers are usually potential Shamans that still need to learn much before they have the opportunity to fill the position, typically around or under one year old. Shamans teach these wolves the major parts of working with medicine through example and explanations. These wolves, if they do not eventually fill the Shaman position, will likely become a Hunter/Warrior or remain a Gatherer.

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Subordinate

Subordinate is the beginning rank of the pack. Subordinate wolves have not been in the pack long enough to be evaluated for a proper rank. They are not necessarily useless, they just haven't had time to show their potential. Pups under ten months are considered Subordinates as well. The Subordinate rank is for new pack wolves, wolves who don't have any immediately useful skills, or pups.

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Omega

The Omega; the lowliest of all the pack wolves. Alphas have lost trust in these wolves or they have done something unforgivable. The Omega is always the last to eat, the last to be thought of, and definitely at the bottom of the social hierarchy. The Omega does not have any redeeming qualities in the eyes of the Alphas. They have done something that threatened the safety of the pack, or they have done something that the Alphas deemed irresponsible or unnecessary.