Rank Definitions
Jun 17, 2015 17:28:34 GMT -5
Post by Ice on Jun 17, 2015 17:28:34 GMT -5
A pack works together as a family and the ranks are the jobs each pack member has. Ranks, whether high or low, are given or earned. You may request a rank, but the absolute of you getting that rank depends entirely upon if you have proven yourself worthy and the Alpha's choice.
*Remember, these ranks the same in each pack and are used in both packs. Ranks will be assigned to you depending on level of skill, work effort & such, and although you may have an Official Rank, everyone pitches in to help with everyday pack life.*
High/Special Ranks:
Alpha female &/or male: There are two Alpha wolves in the pack, one male and one female of course.(unless doesn't want a mate for the time being). The most dominant Alpha is the pack leader and can be either male or female. The dominant Alpha is responsible for leading the pack on hunts, establishing pack territory and its safety, accepting strangers into the pack or driving errant wolves out of the pack. They are responsible for keeping the pack in order and in control and will take many precautions to see that the pack is not disturbed. Each pack member is considered family but respect is still persistent.
Beta: The Beta is the second in command and enforces the law when the current alpha is not present. If both of the alpha(s) die than the Beta(s) take the alpha position and lead the pack, unless the alpha has said otherwise. This position cannot be challenged without the alpha approval.
Healer: They know how to heal pretty much any sickness and any wound. The can have mates but must get permission before they have pups. (Depends on pack size) There is usually only one in a pack, and must be chosen by the alpha and elders.
Novice Healer: This word is the "apprentice" of the pack healer. In case the Healer is incapable of doing his or her job, the novice healer is trained by the healer to take their place when needed.
Upper Official Ranks:
Lead Hunter: The best hunter in the pack, can be male or female. Can have mate, usually don't have pups.
Lead Warrior: This wolf is the lead fighter and commands the fights when the Alphas and betas are not around/if needed. Usually considered the best fighter. Can have mate, usually don't have pups.
Lead Scout: The best spy in the pack, this is the leader of whom ever are spies. There are usually only around 3-4 spies, but no matter how small, a leader for this rank is nice to have.
Official Ranks:
Hunters: The hunters and suppliers of the pack they supply for the pack when needed and are very important.
Warriors: The fighters of the pack they are strong and skilled in almost any way of fighting and know how and when to kill.
Scouts: This is a very important job in a time of need, they are deadly and sneaky. They are wolves who are used to sneak into other packs/near the packs for war information. They have to be stealthy, agile, and silent. They are the ones who scout for intruders in the pack lands, they know how to fight but are mainly the watchers, and they alert the pack of danger. Being gone from the den site often, these wolves know the land like the back of their paw. It is not suggested for any wolf who has pups or plans on having any to be this rank.
Other Ranks:
Elder: The elders of the pack are 8 wolf years and older. They are filled with wisdom and renowned strength. They are the ones that the alphas normally go to for advice. If they are wise, the elders are the only ones to whom the alphas may submit themselves to. The can respected as much as the alphas by the entire pack.
Expecting/nursing females: These females are expecting or nursing pups. (This rank is optional, you do not need to have pups to go up a rank)
Subordinate: The Subordinates within the pack make up the main body, often the rank with most full membership. These are wolves that have reached 1 year of age or above - passing their assessments or maturing from their pup position - and hold no specific rank. There may be a number of reasons for this; some wolves quite simply do not want the responsibility of holding a rank but still wish for somewhere they can call home. The roles adopted by the entire pack, such as hunter, babysitter, and sometimes warriors are magnified all the more among these members who prefer to spread themselves over a variety of vital and fundamental jobs which must be served within the pack. Younger subordinates are sometimes know as Trainees or Apprentices. These wolves are sharpening their skills on hunting, fighting, and will be trained by other (usually older) wolves till they are old enough and ready to be assigned an official rank. This is the age were you start to explore you skills, such as if you are better at hunting or caring for pups. It depends on how good you are at it, not only if you want that rank. *Important!* Subordinates are only around the age of 1 and CAN NOT have pups until they are given an official rank.
Pups: In a few weeks (4-5 weeks), the pups start eating meat. All the wolves in a pack help take care of the pups. When the pups are very small, other pack members bring food to the mother so she does not have to leave the den. When the pups are a little bigger, pack members "take turns" bringing them food, playing with them and even "baby sitting." Once the pups are about eight weeks old, they leave the den and start using "rendezvous sites." These are meeting places where the wolves gather to sleep, play and just "hang out." Until the pups are old enough to go with the adults, (when pups are six months old, they look almost like adult wolves. Around this time, they start hunting with the rest of the pack) they stay at the rendezvous site. Often, one of the adult wolves stays with the pups to watch over them.
Omega: There should only be one Omega (maybe 2), per pack and they are looked down upon, so much that they barely get any food and usually don't go to gatherings. Sometimes they're chosen if a wolf does something wrong and needs a "time out", or prove their trust sort of thing. Or they are just no help to the pack. To sums things up, they are the lowest of lows (like pariahs). So don't be surprised if they don't receive much respect if any at all. Note: Omega(s) can not have a mate or pups.
Note: Rogue life is different than pack life, thus their ranks are a bit different. Dominants are the Alphas. Warriors are hunters, fighters, and a few of them know how the basics of healing. Assassins are elite warriors/spies. Pups are called cubs. There's no room for the weak or elderly, so there are no elders. In a way, this rank system makes rogue life easier.
*Remember, these ranks the same in each pack and are used in both packs. Ranks will be assigned to you depending on level of skill, work effort & such, and although you may have an Official Rank, everyone pitches in to help with everyday pack life.*
High/Special Ranks:
Alpha female &/or male: There are two Alpha wolves in the pack, one male and one female of course.(unless doesn't want a mate for the time being). The most dominant Alpha is the pack leader and can be either male or female. The dominant Alpha is responsible for leading the pack on hunts, establishing pack territory and its safety, accepting strangers into the pack or driving errant wolves out of the pack. They are responsible for keeping the pack in order and in control and will take many precautions to see that the pack is not disturbed. Each pack member is considered family but respect is still persistent.
Beta: The Beta is the second in command and enforces the law when the current alpha is not present. If both of the alpha(s) die than the Beta(s) take the alpha position and lead the pack, unless the alpha has said otherwise. This position cannot be challenged without the alpha approval.
Healer: They know how to heal pretty much any sickness and any wound. The can have mates but must get permission before they have pups. (Depends on pack size) There is usually only one in a pack, and must be chosen by the alpha and elders.
Novice Healer: This word is the "apprentice" of the pack healer. In case the Healer is incapable of doing his or her job, the novice healer is trained by the healer to take their place when needed.
Upper Official Ranks:
Lead Hunter: The best hunter in the pack, can be male or female. Can have mate, usually don't have pups.
Lead Warrior: This wolf is the lead fighter and commands the fights when the Alphas and betas are not around/if needed. Usually considered the best fighter. Can have mate, usually don't have pups.
Lead Scout: The best spy in the pack, this is the leader of whom ever are spies. There are usually only around 3-4 spies, but no matter how small, a leader for this rank is nice to have.
Official Ranks:
Hunters: The hunters and suppliers of the pack they supply for the pack when needed and are very important.
Warriors: The fighters of the pack they are strong and skilled in almost any way of fighting and know how and when to kill.
Scouts: This is a very important job in a time of need, they are deadly and sneaky. They are wolves who are used to sneak into other packs/near the packs for war information. They have to be stealthy, agile, and silent. They are the ones who scout for intruders in the pack lands, they know how to fight but are mainly the watchers, and they alert the pack of danger. Being gone from the den site often, these wolves know the land like the back of their paw. It is not suggested for any wolf who has pups or plans on having any to be this rank.
Other Ranks:
Elder: The elders of the pack are 8 wolf years and older. They are filled with wisdom and renowned strength. They are the ones that the alphas normally go to for advice. If they are wise, the elders are the only ones to whom the alphas may submit themselves to. The can respected as much as the alphas by the entire pack.
Expecting/nursing females: These females are expecting or nursing pups. (This rank is optional, you do not need to have pups to go up a rank)
Subordinate: The Subordinates within the pack make up the main body, often the rank with most full membership. These are wolves that have reached 1 year of age or above - passing their assessments or maturing from their pup position - and hold no specific rank. There may be a number of reasons for this; some wolves quite simply do not want the responsibility of holding a rank but still wish for somewhere they can call home. The roles adopted by the entire pack, such as hunter, babysitter, and sometimes warriors are magnified all the more among these members who prefer to spread themselves over a variety of vital and fundamental jobs which must be served within the pack. Younger subordinates are sometimes know as Trainees or Apprentices. These wolves are sharpening their skills on hunting, fighting, and will be trained by other (usually older) wolves till they are old enough and ready to be assigned an official rank. This is the age were you start to explore you skills, such as if you are better at hunting or caring for pups. It depends on how good you are at it, not only if you want that rank. *Important!* Subordinates are only around the age of 1 and CAN NOT have pups until they are given an official rank.
Pups: In a few weeks (4-5 weeks), the pups start eating meat. All the wolves in a pack help take care of the pups. When the pups are very small, other pack members bring food to the mother so she does not have to leave the den. When the pups are a little bigger, pack members "take turns" bringing them food, playing with them and even "baby sitting." Once the pups are about eight weeks old, they leave the den and start using "rendezvous sites." These are meeting places where the wolves gather to sleep, play and just "hang out." Until the pups are old enough to go with the adults, (when pups are six months old, they look almost like adult wolves. Around this time, they start hunting with the rest of the pack) they stay at the rendezvous site. Often, one of the adult wolves stays with the pups to watch over them.
Omega: There should only be one Omega (maybe 2), per pack and they are looked down upon, so much that they barely get any food and usually don't go to gatherings. Sometimes they're chosen if a wolf does something wrong and needs a "time out", or prove their trust sort of thing. Or they are just no help to the pack. To sums things up, they are the lowest of lows (like pariahs). So don't be surprised if they don't receive much respect if any at all. Note: Omega(s) can not have a mate or pups.
Note: Rogue life is different than pack life, thus their ranks are a bit different. Dominants are the Alphas. Warriors are hunters, fighters, and a few of them know how the basics of healing. Assassins are elite warriors/spies. Pups are called cubs. There's no room for the weak or elderly, so there are no elders. In a way, this rank system makes rogue life easier.
