Post by Wagtail on Dec 17, 2010 14:02:43 GMT -5
Alpha: The alpha rank is a mated pair. Usually always one male and one female. They run the pack, decide when to hunt and the activities that are to be planned. Together with the beta pair they decide who gets to mate. Also when another wishes to join the pack both alphas must say yes for the wolf to be in.This rank can be challenged for only if one of the alpha's has done something horrible within the pack or treats the majority of the pack poorly. When the Alpha comes of an age were he/she can no longer fufill their responsibilitys it is time for them to step down.
Alpha Heir: One pup from the alpha's litter is chosen to step up and take over when it is the alphas time to retire. The rank can be male or female but cannot be challenged for. The alphas can always change the heir at anytime as long as it is of the alpha bloodline. An heir must have a mate before it can take over the alpha position.
Beta: Like the alphas the beta rank is a mated pair. Usually always 1 male and 1 female. Betas are chosen carefully by the alphas as they look for certain qualities. Betas must be able to run the pack when the alpha's are not present at the time as well as uphold ranking order within the pack. Also if the Alpha Heir does not find a mate in time to take over the pack but step down when the pack finds the heir and his mate suitable.
Gamma: Gammas are similar to the beta rank. Highly trusted by the alphas and betas. They take the beta position if the betas ever need to take the alpha position.
Zeta: The zeta rank is a lead fighter. They lead the lower fighters into battle as well as train them if a spat between packs was ever to arise. To obtain this rank one must show more strength and agility in spars against the other omicrons. -Appointed through Omicron challenges-
Negotiator: One who keeps a calm throughout any situation a true tactition. If the pack were to be confronted this trusted wolf would attempt to formulate a good plan. Also a mediator if problems were to occur a true level headed wolf.
Scout: This is the lead Kappa. One who has proven his or her stealthy attributes to gain much needed information that protected and or warned the pack of certain happenings. -Appointed by Alpha-
Kappa: This rank is a spy/scout. The scout out different territories and remember what other packs are doing as well as where the other packs borderlines lay. Everything they learn must be reported to the Alphas and Zetas. Kappas like Zetas and Omicrons put their life on the line for the well being of the pack.
Caretaker: One who was wisdom in caring for wounds and whelps. A seasoned vetren or one who as a natural talent for gentle ways toward others. This is also the lead of the Sigma's a teacher of sorts.
Sigma: Sigmas are the 'doctors of the wolf world'. They can care and look after any injured wolves, whelps and all other wolves in the pack.
Omicron: Omicrons are the basic fighters and soldiers. They protect pack territory and the pack members. Wolves in this rank are born fighters, not afraid to give their life up for the pack.
Epsilon: Epsilon wolves are either very old, or permanently injured and unable to do any pack activity. Oftentimes, the parents of the Alpha end up being Epsilons. They are the storytellers of the group.
Subordinate: This rank is most of the pack. Those who do not have a clear talent/not a pup will be placed here. Before they can get to this rank they must be known and trusted by the pack.
Omega: Omega wolves are the troublemakers. These wolves did something wrong to be put in such a position, and are often not treated or trusted with respect or they have just joined the pack and have not found their place among the ranks.
Pups:Whelps are born into the pack or born before they join. Every member in the pack is to watch after them even if they do have parents. A whelp must respect it's elders and higher ranks. At 9 months to a year they must go on their first hunt. Also this hunt must take place before they can move onto higher ranks.
Alpha Heir: One pup from the alpha's litter is chosen to step up and take over when it is the alphas time to retire. The rank can be male or female but cannot be challenged for. The alphas can always change the heir at anytime as long as it is of the alpha bloodline. An heir must have a mate before it can take over the alpha position.
Beta: Like the alphas the beta rank is a mated pair. Usually always 1 male and 1 female. Betas are chosen carefully by the alphas as they look for certain qualities. Betas must be able to run the pack when the alpha's are not present at the time as well as uphold ranking order within the pack. Also if the Alpha Heir does not find a mate in time to take over the pack but step down when the pack finds the heir and his mate suitable.
Gamma: Gammas are similar to the beta rank. Highly trusted by the alphas and betas. They take the beta position if the betas ever need to take the alpha position.
Zeta: The zeta rank is a lead fighter. They lead the lower fighters into battle as well as train them if a spat between packs was ever to arise. To obtain this rank one must show more strength and agility in spars against the other omicrons. -Appointed through Omicron challenges-
Negotiator: One who keeps a calm throughout any situation a true tactition. If the pack were to be confronted this trusted wolf would attempt to formulate a good plan. Also a mediator if problems were to occur a true level headed wolf.
Scout: This is the lead Kappa. One who has proven his or her stealthy attributes to gain much needed information that protected and or warned the pack of certain happenings. -Appointed by Alpha-
Kappa: This rank is a spy/scout. The scout out different territories and remember what other packs are doing as well as where the other packs borderlines lay. Everything they learn must be reported to the Alphas and Zetas. Kappas like Zetas and Omicrons put their life on the line for the well being of the pack.
Caretaker: One who was wisdom in caring for wounds and whelps. A seasoned vetren or one who as a natural talent for gentle ways toward others. This is also the lead of the Sigma's a teacher of sorts.
Sigma: Sigmas are the 'doctors of the wolf world'. They can care and look after any injured wolves, whelps and all other wolves in the pack.
Omicron: Omicrons are the basic fighters and soldiers. They protect pack territory and the pack members. Wolves in this rank are born fighters, not afraid to give their life up for the pack.
Epsilon: Epsilon wolves are either very old, or permanently injured and unable to do any pack activity. Oftentimes, the parents of the Alpha end up being Epsilons. They are the storytellers of the group.
Subordinate: This rank is most of the pack. Those who do not have a clear talent/not a pup will be placed here. Before they can get to this rank they must be known and trusted by the pack.
Omega: Omega wolves are the troublemakers. These wolves did something wrong to be put in such a position, and are often not treated or trusted with respect or they have just joined the pack and have not found their place among the ranks.
Pups:Whelps are born into the pack or born before they join. Every member in the pack is to watch after them even if they do have parents. A whelp must respect it's elders and higher ranks. At 9 months to a year they must go on their first hunt. Also this hunt must take place before they can move onto higher ranks.