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Alpha (Danel): He is the god of the pack, and his word is law. At any time there is only one alpha, and he chooses his betas, his heir, and appoints the leaders amongst the lesser ranks. All decisions are ultimately the alpha's to make, and once he has spoken to defy his law is to invite punishment - possibly banishment or death. The alpha will accept no treachery, disloyalty, or selfishness amongst his pack. The alpha rules his brothers with a firm paw, but he is fair and just -- never cruel or arbitrary. His is a tough love, but it is love, and all members feel blessed to receive it.


Betas: There are two beta roles within the pack, both chosen by the alpha. They are both inseparable from the alpha, and serve as his advisors and guards. If an alpha is ever displaced, new betas may be chosen by the new alpha.
----The Shield(Right Paw) (Betzalel): The most trusted and loyal of all servants, the Right Paw is the alpha's shield and bodyguard, but also his confidant. If there is a single wolf whose opinion is capable of swaying the mind of the alpha, it is this wolf.
----The Weapon (Left Paw) (available): The strongest warrior within the pack, the Left Paw is the alpha's weapon, his teeth and claws for all jobs requiring the use of brute force. Any dirty jobs the alpha sees fit to be done, are accomplished by this wolf, and he is dedicated 100% to the safety and well-being of his God.


Heir: (Fallyn) The wolf chosen by the Alpha to take his position if he were to die or step down. Usually chosen during puphood and raised close to the alpha and his betas, the heir is groomed with a life-long education towards ownership of the pack. Bear in mind, however, that the heir's position is never guaranteed -- at any time the hierarchy may be challenged, and the heir will need to either fight or stand aside and be stripped of his title

Gammas: The lifeblood of the pack, these are the members that make up the bulk of the members. Gammas hunt for prey (both of the wolf and non-wolf varieties, depending on availability), patrol their borders, destroy any invaders and train their members to be strong and to practice the ways of the pack. Among the gammas, there are sub-ranks, each with their own leader, but bear in mind that all gammas are expected to fulfill every duty when demanded -- some are just more specialized than others.
----Huntmaster (Firdaws): The wolf in charge of securing a food supply for the pack. This wolf would be cunning, athletic, and possibly quite creative in his technique...as the prey of the Shadowclan is different from that of other wolves.
++++hunters - any wolves training directly below the Huntmaster
Avidimi, Marrok, Llikmeht, Makya
-----Warmaster (Arkadios): it is not often that the Shadowclan is faced with a true enemy, but sometimes a pack is able to track the murderer or thief of their member, and it is in these situations that the Warmaster excels. The wolf who leads the training for the others, and who is the head warrior in times of altercations with other packs. This wolf has many qualities desired in a Left Paw, and may be considered for the position if it were to become open while the Warmaster is active.
+++++warriors - any wolves training directly below the warmaster
Dustiel, Soren
-----Storyteller (Xihuitl): all packs need a member to pass down the traditions and history of a pack, and the Shadowclan is no different. These wolves are usually very smart and good with words; many may have begun their life amongst the Omegas, and earned their higher rank through value to the morale of the pack.

Omega: Ignored by many, the omegas nevertheless play a crucial role in the pack, as without them there would be no future generations. Omegas are responsible for bringing in new puppies to indoctrinate into the pack. They also raise the young pups until such a time as they are old enough to begin training with the gammas.

-----Thiefmaster (Loki & Rorret): the most skilled of the pupnappers, the Thiefmaster is the wolf who brings in the most and the best pups. Devious, cunning, and dedicated, this wolf probably gets a certain perverse pleasure from the deed beyond the happiness of simply refilling the pack's ranks...
++++++thieves & caretakers - those involved in the nitty-gritty of locating and raising the youth of the pack until they are old enough to train as warriors or hunters.
Satoru, Elapse

Initiates: New recruits to the pack -- nearly always puppies -- who have not yet earned their cloaks. Nothing much is expected of these wolves: only loyalty and a willingness to learn the ways of their pack. Those who fail to absorb these lessons will soon find themselves destroyed.....
Arcturus, Perun, Zarathustra, Ashur

I Am A Loyal Servant, O God.
Your Name: Nyx Argyros
Wolf's Name & Uncert: Arkadios
Current Rank: warrior
Desired Rank: Warmaster (I might saw Left Paw, but as of the moment, there is no Danel present to protect and obey. ^^)
Why Does Your Wolf Deserve This Position?
We have already established that Arkadios is utterly and completely loyal to Danel and that he cares for his Brothers and their way of life. He is an intelligent, rational individual who sees the big picture. Of course, he is also a ferocious warrior who is perfectly willing to do whatever needs to be done. He wasn't invited to join the Shadowclan for his good looks and charm.
What Unique Skills Or Plots Will YOU Bring to This Position?
Though I might be new to the area, Dios has been with the pack for a while. Aside from his loyalty and intelligence, he has the potential to be a good leader -- under the direction of the God-Alpha, of course. He has already taken an interest in the training of future warriors with Soren and keeps his eyes on the pack in general.

Beyond that, the meta-plot dictates that Danel will soon return. When that happens, there is sure to be a great deal of chaos and confusion. In the midst of this, the Brotherhood will need someone to either keep the peace...or lead those loyal to Danel against the traitors. Arkadios will do whatever is necessary in order to assure the continuation of the pack under Danel's rule. As Warmaster, he would be in a position to do so.

Even after the pack regains its equilibrium, there are sure to be changes, what with all of the rumors of the Shadowclan that have been spread throughout Telk. The pack will be in need of a Warmaster who can ward off any threats that the newly-alerted world might try to throw at them. Of course, there is also the Antianeira pack, which Danel had stumbled across. Depending on how things turn out with them, the Brotherhood might have a very interesting war to look forward to.

Yaha! I take it I need to set up a promotion RP? Anything in particular?