The Ranks and Their Meanings

The 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 depends entirely upon the alpha.

High Ranks

The higher ranked of the pack have an air of dominance about them and may often display it.

Alpha -- The alpha of the pack is the leader. He is the main one in control and sets the laws of his pack. They are not required to hunt with the pack, but most normally do. They demand respect and are in the position to exile, banish, or even kill those who do not show it. Though it is rare, this position can be challenged and if the challenger wins the fight than the challenger, being the new alpha, can do what he/she pleases with the previous leaders. This does not normally happen because it would result in a huge change within the pack.

Beta -- The Beta is the second in command and enforces the law when the current alpha is not present. If 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.

Tutelary -- There are four tutelaries in the pack. Each pair is specially chosen by the alphas and betas. The alphas and betas train the tutelaries to take their places if anything should happen to them. The tutelaries, since becoming one can start as early as one year, don't usually have authority over the pack unless the alpha or beta have publicly given it to them. They are respected though. Messing with a tutelary is like messing with the alphas and betas themselves. This rank cannot be challenged whatsoever.

Ancients -- The ancients of the pack are seven 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 ancients are the only ones to whom the alphas may submit themselves to. The are respected as much as the alphas by the entire pack.


Low Ranks

The lower ranked of the pack respect the higher ranked wolves and will ultimately submit themselves to the alphas and betas.

Lead Paladin -- The lead paladin takes his/her orders directly from the alpha, and sometimes the beta. They are the main leader, general, or captain of the paladins in the pack. There is only one.

Paladin -- The amount of paladins depends on the size of the pack. For a small pack there can be up to 5 and for a much larger pack there can be up 15. They are the guardians and protectors of the pack. The paladins will roam the pack lands ensuring it's safety. They are the ones that will keep watch at night. They must be quick to think and remain calm in any given situation.

Lead Charger -- The lead charger is the one who leads the hunts. There is only one lead hunter. Whoever becomes a charger must be quick to think as well.

Charger -- Like the paladins the amount of chargers depend on the size of the pack. Every member of the pack hunts, but these are the main ones.

Lead Sentry -- The lead sentry is the leader of the scout groups.

Sentry -- The sentries are the scavengers of the pack. They will hunt small creatures and will help survey the land with the warriors.

Tyro -- The tyros are the apprentices in the pack. Each tyro has a mentor that teaches them their job, may it be Mender, Paladin, Charger, etc. Any time a group of Paladins, Chargers, or Sentries leave the tyro will tag along.

Subordinates -- These are the non-ranked members of the pack. They will still participate in fighting and hunting though.

Omega -- The omegas are the lowest of low in the pack, lower than the subordinates. Don't be surprised if they don't receive much respect if any at all. They are only placed in this position if they've done anything to disrespect the alpha. Sometimes a new member may be placed with this rank if the alpha is a bit mistrustful of them.

Pups -- I'm pretty sure that this is self-explanatory.