Ranks And There Meanings
(Alpha)
The leaders of the pack, one Male and one Female.They 'own' the territory, and with the assistance of their Beta's and Delta's, protect their land. They carry out most of the big decisions, and can promote or relegate any wolf to any level of their pack. Alphas will always have final say in everything, and are obeyed by all members of the pack at all times. They create rules and boundaries for the pack and decide on ranking, courting, breeding and accepting and/or rejecting new wolves. They also can banish a wolf from the pack if they feel it necessary. (There may only be one Alpha female/male)
(Beta)
Second-in-command. Usually one wolf, but can be one male and one female. Usually makes sure the Alphas are listened to, and help with large decisions. Often make sure any and all cubs are okay, acting as pupsitters. The Betas are second only to the Alpha and answer only to them. Betas serve as the discipliner to reinforce the Alpha’s decisions. They hold to the right to warn and then banish a wolf from the pack, provided they have the Alpha(s) permission, though if not present, Betas may make the decision themselves. Beta's role is to keep the pack in line and demonstrate loyalty to the Alphas. (There may be one Male and one Female)
(Elder)
Elders are wolves that are chosen by the Alpha. These wolves are usually older, but not always, and have demonstrated that they are wise and can guide others in the pack through means other than fighting. This rank is also referred to as an Honored position since old Alphas are often given this rank to assist the new Alpha in learning how to lead the pack. (There may be two Elders (either gender))
[Healer]
Like the Shaman of the pack, this member can heal almost any injury or illness with the right tools and herbs. Greatly looked up to by most members of the pack, pups especially, they are invaluable, especially after large territorial battles or fights for dominance that leave wolves injured. (There may be one Healer and one Apprentice)
[Vesta]
The Vesta rank describes the pack's main pup-sitter. There may well be more than one wolf of this rank, but it is usually filled by mothers, or older wolves that have lost their ability to hunt or track. A well-respected wolf, the Vesta wolf often has a patient, calming personality, and is often invaluable to the pack. (There may be two Vestas(Female only))
[Guadian]
The warriors and hunters of the pack. their responsibilities lie in gathering food and fighting on the battle-field. Most are extremely ill-tempered but very loyal to the higher ranks. They would give every last drop of their blood to protect their pack, and they would kill as well.
[Pups]
Pups are adored by the pack and despite their low rank have many social freedoms as they learn the ways of the pack. All pups are considered equal regardless of the parent’s ranks and are treated equally. Once a pup turns a year old, or make a large kill by themselves, they are no longer pups and are considered adult wolves, and Pack Members. Too young to hunt or fend for themselves, they bring joy to all members of the pack, as they learn and fit into their natural hierarchy.
Pups are not avaliable until two wolves wish to mate; in which case, it will be posted on the NEWS heading, Pups can also be played by the mother/father.
[Zeta]
The storytellers of the pack, they choose not to go hunting or can not anymore do to injuries. They work with the pup sitters, and help to keep the pups in line threw stories similar to those of the boogie man that parents tell their children. They also keep the stories of the pack. They are not highly respected, because they chose the passive path, but do not mind it. They get their food before the Omega, but just barely. (There may be two Zeta's)
(Omega)
The lowest possible member of the pack. They eat last at every kill, and are subservient to all other members of the pack. Often the wolf in this position is in bad favor with the Alpha(s), though they can be promoted based on the Alpha's choice. The Omegas are the lowest ranking wolf in the pack. They are the last to eat and often sleep separate from the pack. Being singled out for torment isn't unusual and most of the time the higher ranks will allow it. Sometimes they are put in charge of watching the pups if the Alpha(s) deem them trustworthy enough. Omegas are always one step away from banishment and must work hard to prove themselves to the Alphas in hopes that they will remove the rank of Omega.
[Loner]
The loner is a wolf who does not belong to a pack. Sometimes they are accepted into a pack if the Alpha's believe that they have the right. If they are except they become an Omega.
The leaders of the pack, one Male and one Female.They 'own' the territory, and with the assistance of their Beta's and Delta's, protect their land. They carry out most of the big decisions, and can promote or relegate any wolf to any level of their pack. Alphas will always have final say in everything, and are obeyed by all members of the pack at all times. They create rules and boundaries for the pack and decide on ranking, courting, breeding and accepting and/or rejecting new wolves. They also can banish a wolf from the pack if they feel it necessary. (There may only be one Alpha female/male)
(Beta)
Second-in-command. Usually one wolf, but can be one male and one female. Usually makes sure the Alphas are listened to, and help with large decisions. Often make sure any and all cubs are okay, acting as pupsitters. The Betas are second only to the Alpha and answer only to them. Betas serve as the discipliner to reinforce the Alpha’s decisions. They hold to the right to warn and then banish a wolf from the pack, provided they have the Alpha(s) permission, though if not present, Betas may make the decision themselves. Beta's role is to keep the pack in line and demonstrate loyalty to the Alphas. (There may be one Male and one Female)
(Elder)
Elders are wolves that are chosen by the Alpha. These wolves are usually older, but not always, and have demonstrated that they are wise and can guide others in the pack through means other than fighting. This rank is also referred to as an Honored position since old Alphas are often given this rank to assist the new Alpha in learning how to lead the pack. (There may be two Elders (either gender))
[Healer]
Like the Shaman of the pack, this member can heal almost any injury or illness with the right tools and herbs. Greatly looked up to by most members of the pack, pups especially, they are invaluable, especially after large territorial battles or fights for dominance that leave wolves injured. (There may be one Healer and one Apprentice)
[Vesta]
The Vesta rank describes the pack's main pup-sitter. There may well be more than one wolf of this rank, but it is usually filled by mothers, or older wolves that have lost their ability to hunt or track. A well-respected wolf, the Vesta wolf often has a patient, calming personality, and is often invaluable to the pack. (There may be two Vestas(Female only))
[Guadian]
The warriors and hunters of the pack. their responsibilities lie in gathering food and fighting on the battle-field. Most are extremely ill-tempered but very loyal to the higher ranks. They would give every last drop of their blood to protect their pack, and they would kill as well.
[Pups]
Pups are adored by the pack and despite their low rank have many social freedoms as they learn the ways of the pack. All pups are considered equal regardless of the parent’s ranks and are treated equally. Once a pup turns a year old, or make a large kill by themselves, they are no longer pups and are considered adult wolves, and Pack Members. Too young to hunt or fend for themselves, they bring joy to all members of the pack, as they learn and fit into their natural hierarchy.
Pups are not avaliable until two wolves wish to mate; in which case, it will be posted on the NEWS heading, Pups can also be played by the mother/father.
[Zeta]
The storytellers of the pack, they choose not to go hunting or can not anymore do to injuries. They work with the pup sitters, and help to keep the pups in line threw stories similar to those of the boogie man that parents tell their children. They also keep the stories of the pack. They are not highly respected, because they chose the passive path, but do not mind it. They get their food before the Omega, but just barely. (There may be two Zeta's)
(Omega)
The lowest possible member of the pack. They eat last at every kill, and are subservient to all other members of the pack. Often the wolf in this position is in bad favor with the Alpha(s), though they can be promoted based on the Alpha's choice. The Omegas are the lowest ranking wolf in the pack. They are the last to eat and often sleep separate from the pack. Being singled out for torment isn't unusual and most of the time the higher ranks will allow it. Sometimes they are put in charge of watching the pups if the Alpha(s) deem them trustworthy enough. Omegas are always one step away from banishment and must work hard to prove themselves to the Alphas in hopes that they will remove the rank of Omega.
[Loner]
The loner is a wolf who does not belong to a pack. Sometimes they are accepted into a pack if the Alpha's believe that they have the right. If they are except they become an Omega.
