Roles
ALPHA - The alpha is the leader of the pack, they try their best to keep up with what's going on within the pack. They see each of the pack members as family and make important decisions that reflect the growth and welfare of the pack. The alpha creates the rules for the pack and makes sure they are properly enforced. Alphas decide on courting, assessments, and banishment of wolves. Another important responsibility of the alpha is to maintain the pack's hunting territory. The alpha calls group hunts and decides when and where to hunt, along with the betas and hunters. The alpha provides an emotional centre for the family and focuses for friendly feeling in the pack. One of the most important social functions of the alpha is to help maintain an even temper and bond of the family. During pack meetings, most issues will be discussed with the pack as a whole. The final decision will be made by the alpha after all opinions are heard by the pack members. The alphas have the final say so in everything, yet act only for the good of the pack.
They eat first with the luna.
LUNA - Lunas are more widley known as the mate of the alpha they generally comfort the alpha and take charge with the beta if something has happened to them. They also have the task of over seeing the training and placement of the juvaniles. They decide in which rank pups will go into and who will mentor them when they come of age.
They eat first with Alpha.
BETA - The Beta is Second in command. They are thought of as less important than the Alpha and Luna, but more important than the rest of the pack. They also lead the pack when the Alpha and Luna are away from the pack.Betas are to ensure that the pack is safe by patrolling the territory and watching the movements of the surroundings. They are to make sure that no intruders enter the clearing. In doing so, it is a beta's responsibility to greet new visitors and learn why they are here and where they come from. Being in that position, it is the beta's job to make sure each new visitor that comes into the clearing has good intentions as well. When the beta is not present within the clearing or if there is none, the greeting responsibilities go to all adult pack members. Beta's also make sure that the pack members keep themselves out of trouble, and that means no fights break out between visiting werewolves (or other pack members), warning them of the rules. After the warning, the beta may penalize continual aggressiveness or provoking wolves out of the pack. If this does happen they are to report to their alpha and/or luna and inform them about what has occurred.
They eat second with the den mother and elders.
DELTA - The delta wolf is a wolf in training for beta position. They are third in rank to alpha and beta. Deltas do not hold the authority to call medium or large hunts. That is a privilege to only ranked alphas, betas, and hunters. Deltas usually become the next Beta after training is complete but one can remain Delta without moving to Beta position. When this is the case, if ever the current beta is removed from their rank, steps down, changes rank, or leaves the pack, the delta may take the place as the new beta at the alpha's request.
They eat third with the salutary.
ELDERS - An elder is a wolf with great experience and knowledge of wolf packs. In the past, they may have held such high ranks as alpha and/or beta. They are sometimes older members who have decided to make the pack their final resting place. An elder's opinion is greatly respected throughout the pack, being adviser to both alphas and betas. They are asked to be role models to the pack, adults and cubs included, and also to visitors, showing them the way of the pack. They express maturity in their thoughts and actions during serious discussion or conflicts and help out where ever they can, supporting the pack through and through. They also sometimes teach the way of the pack and the hierarchy. They explain to the pups what is right and wrong, or safe and dangerous.
They eat second with the den mother and beta.
SALUTARY - This wolf is the herbal wolf. They heal and take care of the ill and injured. No magic or powers, just herbs and special medicines from resources.A caretaker has to be stern to the wounded. Many wolves will insist they are fine. A good healer needs to know what injuries are serious and what injuries can heal on their own. They need to make sure a wounded wolf does not over exert itself. They need to be firm in having the wolf rest.
They eat third with the delta.
HUNTERS - The hunters are those wolves who are exceptionally skilled at tracking and hunting down prey. The hunters make sure that the pack has a full abundance of food. After large hunts, the lead hunter will alert the pack of the food available. Hunters lead the hunts along with the alpha and/or beta, directing the members on when it is their turn to charge at the prey. Two titles of hunter are the ambusher and tracker. These titles are given to those ranked hunters that are exceptionally skilled with certain hunting techniques.
They eat fourth with the scouts, and guardian.
SCOUTS - Scouts are responsible for warning the pack of dangerous territory outside the clearing, if any. Scouts are mainly wolves known by neighboring packs and visit around often. They stay in touch with other packs and keep friendly relations. They are to report any important changes to the alpha and beta. For example: if a new pack is formed, scouts are to find out who is the alpha or alphas and if the pack is peaceful. Another change includes the banishment of a certain wolf from a pack; scouts are to find out who was banished from where and why. This job is important for other packs to stay in alliance and in understanding with another and to ensure the safety.
They eat fourth with the hunters, and guardian.
GAURDIAN - A wolf that shows interest and skill in caring for weakened pack mates. They also watch over the older or ill wolves of the pack. The caretaker of the pack ensures when any wolf is wounded, they recover properly not putting too much stress on their wounds. They serve as a support to the Salutary, and try to keep the pack in a healthy state. If they feel a wolf is not strong or rested enough to hunt, they are to inform the Salutary. Care taking does not mean healing; its means helping to survive, to watch over and make sure one does not further hurt themselves.
They eat fourth with the hunters, and scouts
OMEGA - The omega of the pack is lowest ranking wolf. The omega is usually a wolf that has been lowered in rank due to wrong actions, or a re-evaluated wolf (one who left the pack once and was accepted back into the pack at a later date). They can also have been loners who newly joined the pack. They are usually given the responsibilities of "puppy-sitter," watching over the pups during group hunts and making sure they don't wander into the forest.
They eat last.
PUPS - Pups have many social freedoms; their antics are tolerated by most of the members. No general role for they are to young.
ROUGES - Rogues are wolves that have either been kicked out of their pack or left out of spite. In some cases they are the reason for deaths. They might kill for vengeance. Or just because. Some rouges have been known to band together to spread havok on otherly peacful packs.
LONER - They don't intend on hurting other packs or wolves. They just generally want to live on their own. They might sometimes join a pack during harsher times becoming an omega.
DEN MOTHER - When a female has pup(s) her rank changes to den mother as she feeds and takes care of her pups with the help of the guardian and omega. When their pup(s) become juveniles she returns to her former rank.
They eat second with beta and elders.
JUVENILES - Puppys that are 6 months old, are chosen for certian ranks and appointed a mentor to learn how to properly do their role. When they reach 1 year then the alpha will give them a special test to see if they can stay in the pack. If they pass they officially become apart of the pack in the rank that they trained for. If they fail they get kicked out to fend for themselves. Or they can chose to stay be an omega.
They eat with whatever rank they are training for.
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