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R u n . W i t h . M e




Profiles | OOC | Reports
Delta's Thread | Sigma's Thread | Kappa's Thread



NEW!!Stat Page
- Important for every member of the pack, especially looking at promotions and demotions. PM Mango for more info.





The Background:

The landscape has long been home to wolves; dating back for generations. They roamed far and wide – claiming all land to be theirs, so bountiful it was. While the wolf numbers were great, they had a great respect for all things living and never hunted their prey to exhaustion. They were content and settled; raising litters of pups in harmony; all adults given permission to breed. As such, the family grew; and the territory expanded... onto human land.

It came without warning; on a warm, sunny day in July. The pack were restful, young pups playing in the long grass, pouncing on whatever insects came to them… when suddenly the air went still. Birdsong had ceased; even the wind seemed to hold it's breath for the longest of moments. A very loud, clear noise burst through the air – a gunshot. It brought down a wolf instantly, his blood spilling onto the earth. He was the first of many – the pups captured and killed along with the rest of the pack. Only a few managed to escape with their lives.

Rhea was one such wolf. She was barely a year old when it happened, a pup of the Alpha pair - the memories are all too fresh in her mind. Living by her instincts and wit on the fringes of what was their territory for several seasons; she returned there, now at the end of winter. The land had been burned; much of the prey leaving the now ruined earth. Angered by what had befallen her family, her homeland, she has vowed to lead a pack stronger than before. To take back what was rightfully theirs, and stop anyone, human or otherwise – that would try to stand in her way.


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Now, after establishing the new Archon Pack territory and keeping a human threat at bay; times are now harder than ever, when a wolf from Rhea's past returns to the land with a pack of his own; intent on destroying her, and her pack. The First Law of Rhea's pack is questioned; loyalty. Will the wolves stand and fight? Will they turn and fight for Sinray? Or will their loyalties be torn? Times are tough, and everyone is struggling to survive; with the fear of being picked off by someone from the other pack, no-one dares venture out alone... and when a lone wolf enters the territory, things are getting even more out of hand.


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Slagar, the Alpha brute of the pack known as Sinray, has finally been killed. Archon marched out at the end of Winter and wiped out those who followed him, but the Alpha of Archon, Rhea's mate Calico, gave his life for his pack. Leaving Rhea carrying his unborn pups, pups that would never know their father, though there were casualties on both sides, Archon has once again entered a time of peace. But the Winter just gone was mild; there was hardly any snow and food was plentiful. It means they will be looking to enter a hot summer the likes of which haven't been seen for generations... and with the heat comes fire.






The Archon Territory:

Archon territory is approximately 20 square miles in size, making the trip from one side to the other at least half an hour at full sprint. A more gentle lope would take a little over an hour across.

The main den-site is near the summit of the largest mountain in the area, to the north. Once the steep climb has been overcome; the wolves can rest in a wide, open area. The large cave can house twelve wolves at one time, and there is a smaller den off to the side where pregnant faes often birth and young pups are kept safe and sound by the Upsilon wolves. The centre of the territory is flat plains, where the herding animals come to graze; the pack's main hunting grounds. To the east flows the river, heading south. Cross the river further east to reach the cliffs, which border the ocean; slightly north of the cliffs is a small but dense wood. South of the hunting grounds is the lake; continue further south to reach the ocean. West and North-West of the hunting grounds is the great forest, a stream flowing south into the ocean, cutting through the trees. Slightly south of the great forest is where Sinray have claimed, on the ruins of the olf human camp, and on the south-eastern border is the line of pine trees which mark the edge of the territory.








Archon Main Den Site
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Part of the Lake
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Part of the River
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Part of the main Hunting Grounds
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Northern Territory
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Main Den Site
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Alpha Den
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Some of the other Dens
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Eastern Cliffs
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Ceremonies and Events:



Pups Presentation Ceremony

{Elite wolves must attend, parents must attend. Optional for other members.} (Autumn/Winter; Main Den)

All pups are presented before the Alpha(s) in age order; oldest first; and much of the rest of the pack; a little before winter; when food is still plentiful. Pups are expected to state their name, their parent(s), say what possible ranks they'd like to be in future; and swear their loyalty to the pack and Alpha(s). During this time, the Alphas and Elites can make a head count of their pack; asses the pup's personalities; see characteristics developing early on, and generally get to know the youth of the pack. The ceremony is designed to bring the pack together in unity; focusing on the future. The pups. There is often a great deal of food; and all ranks below the Alphas may eat whenever they like, and at the same time. It is a day of peace and unity; rather like an informal gathering. It takes place in the large clearing near the top of the mountain; just outside the main den.


Iota Graduate

{Elite wolves must attend, wolves seeking promotions must attend. Other members not permitted.} (Spring)

In the second Spring following the birth of pups, these wolves are no longer yearlings, or Iotas, but considered adult wolves. However, these wolves now have a great opportunity to get themselves promoted, and really show off in the eyes of their superiors. All Iotas soon to be two years old are taken to the Eastern part of the territory; where they may prove themselves. Each individual is given an hour to prove themselves. They may be given an hour in which to hunt and bring back as much game as they can - to be promoted to Epsilon. Or they may spar with one of the Zetas; if they show they have potential, they can be promoted to Epsilon. For those that wish to be Sigmas; they are given a scent to track and a stretch of territory to patrol. There are general tasks to improve the speed, stamina, strength and ability of the youth of the pack; honing their skills so they become a valuable asset to the pack. For those Iotas, now considered adults, who fail in their tasks or do not attempt them; they will simply be Pack Members. The tests are not only for Iotas; but for any members who wish to be promoted and tested. The tasks last a few days; from when the Alpha's howl to call it, to when they howl to end it. Results will not be decided or discussed until the Elite Status wolves discuss and bring their decisions together at the Meeting later that Spring.



Wide Patrol

{Elite members and Sigmas only; unless called.} (Spring, before meeting; outside territory borders, though meet at Main Den beforehand.)

The Alphas and possibly Elites will explain to the Sigmas the boundaries of their Wide Patrol; what they're looking for and suchlike. This will vary from year to year, and those it affects will be told when to meet, where, and other important information.


General Meeting

{All Elite status wolves must attend, and it is advisable for all other members.} (Late Spring; Main Den)

The meeting is called and held for several reasons. For those Iotas now promoted; it is a time for the pack to formally recognize their skills and new ranks. Those Iotas not promoted will obviously have no mention of their promotions. Promotions and possible demotions are illustrated here, so each wolf who attends knows of their peers' status. A short while before the Meeting; the Sigmas will be sent out on a Wide Patrol; out of the territory a short way. They will return, and their report on weather, hunting, predators and other information will be told to the pack. Any wolves with any problems or queries may then bring these to the attention of the Alphas.



Challenge of the Hunt

{Any may attempt.} (Early Summer)

A game of fun and testing skills; it is a chance for the Deltas to show off, and others to show what they can do. They are given a patch of the territory where they must hunt as much game as they can; earning points for each killed. The one with the highest points at the end wins the challenge, and the prize... This event lasts over several days, depending on how many have chosen to enter; though you get only one run at this. If you show real talent here, you may be elected for promotion to Delta.



Challenge of the Fang

{Any may attempt.} (Summer)

A contest, often between males though it is not unheard of for faes to compete. Several sparring matches where the first to draw blood on a certain area of the body; or pin one's opponent; or reach a certain location before your opponent, etc; depending on the rules for that particular match; wins. It is a fun and very challenging few days for all those who compete; and very entertaining for those who dont. A more intense version of this is what the Epsilons undergo during their training; this light-hearted event is more for fun; though any real potential that is seen may get you elected for promotion to the Guard or an Epsilon.



More info to come.



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Weather:

Freezing | Cold | Mild | Warm | Hot

Overcast | Drizzle | Light Rain | Heavy Rain | Stormy | Clear

Dry | Icey Rain | Hail | Snow | Blizzard | Windy | Frost



Time: DAWN

Season: SPRING


Seasons run:

Spring: Mon 10th May - Sun 5th July
Summer: Mon 6th July - Sun 22nd Aug

(Breeding Season: Mon 26th April - Sunday 16th May.)
- Please read the rules on Breeding [under Pack Rules] for more information.



~+~ R.I.P. ~+~

Damian - Zeta Being an arrogant, aggressive so-and-so.
Aurel - Delta Shot down and killed by humans in their revenge.
Nanook - Pup Did not survive first Winter.
Rose - Delta Killed by human hunters
Darren - Delta Killed by human hunters
Flint - Member Killed by human hunters
Siaro - Elite Delta Killed by human hunters and dogs
Kayko – Zeta Killed by Sinray wolves
Aiya – Member Killed by Sinray wolves
Kiro – Pup Killed by Sinray wolves
Shanook – Pup Killed by Sinray wolves
Hayley – Pup Killed by Sinray wolves
Cha'Tima - Tau Killed by Sinray wolves
Amaru (Sinray) - Killed by Delta, Theta
Kaede - Delta - Killed by Sinray wolves
Beliq - Omega - Killed by Sinray wolves
Leto - Iota - Killed by Sinray wolves
Calico - Alpha - Killed by Slagar, Sinray



~+~ Mates ~+~

Rhea Alphaess ((Rhea Valente)) + Calico Alpha ((M U F F I N - R A V E R))
Kyoko Beta ((A-Jinxed-Kid)) + Theta Delta ((Rhea Valente))
Vail Elite Zeta ((Vailwolf)) + Zephyr Delta Epsilon ((BlackHeartString))



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[Rhea Valente]

T h r e a d . R u l e s


o1. Obey Gaia ToS
o2. I am God. Deal with it.
o3. Elites are my demi-gods.
o4. Be semi-literate or above; means no one liners. Writers block is not accepted as a continual excuse. You should aim for a full paragraph per post.
o5. You are expected to have a decent understanding of the English language, including spelling, grammar and punctuation. Use a spell-check if you must, or type your posts in Word.
o6. *If I see these I will kill you.*
o7. NO cybering; though romance is allowed and encouraged.
o8. NO godmodding or powerplaying, though violence is allowed and encouraged. Auto-dodging/hitting should be decided with whoever you are fighting. Do not kill someone else's character without their permission. The exceptions are pups and iotas; they are vulnerable and weak, and can be killed off. Also exceptions are if you have broken a major pack rule.
o9. Keep cussing in check; you should be able to write a paragraph without the f word in every sentence.
o10. Write in third person, past tense. Not first person. Not second person. Keep to the past tense, please. If I have to explain what these are, then you are NOT literate enough to join.
o11. No page-stretching or spam/random/stupid/unnecessary posts.
o12. Don't quote unless absolutely necessary (a reply to a post several pages back, for example).
o13. You're allowed a maximum of six characters unless I say otherwise. - If you are appointed to be an Elite; that will be your only Elite ranking character; unless I say otherwise.
o14. Please, respect each other; we're here to have fun! This means waiting for your RP partner to post instead of you simply rushing things along and leaving people behind. This especially counts if there's three or so of you in a particular scenario. It also means you are to read other people's posts. If you dont, someone could post to you and you could ignore it, which is not only rude and disrespectful, but frustrating for the other RPers.
o15. Realism, please. Kind of goes without saying, really. No human-wolf cross breeds; no magical powers or godly abilities, silly colour pelts/eyes, or ginormous wolves etc.
o16. Be ACTIVE. I'm expecting several posts a week, or you'll be banned for lack of activity, and your characters will be killed off/deleted to free up ranks for other, more active members. Especially if you are a part of the Guard; you need to be online at least once a day or once every two days! There is no point being part of the Guard if you're never online to enforce your rank! For new members, unless you advise me you're busy, and you do not post within the first week of being accepted, I will delete your character. I will do this without warning. If you do not feel you meet these requirements, do not join.
o17. Please include an arrow emote with your Profile so I know you have read and accepted these thread rules. This means no whinging if you get banned for acting against them.
o18. Just to clarify, the picture for your character MUST be a real wolf; not anime, cartoon, photoshop, CG etc.
o19a. Your Rank is your duty. If you are a part of the Guard or a superior rank, your specific rank is where you excel; you will have little to no knowledge or training of another rank unless you are explicitly trained by someone with such knowledge. An example of this is a Zeta warrior would not be able to heal or tend to the wounds of an ally unless explicitly taught how to by a Kappa. This goes for regular members, Iotas and Pups; whom have had no training. This 'jack of all trades' malarky is incredibly mary and gary-sueish. You will be given a warning and a strike the first time you do something along these lines.
o19b. You must be at least three years old to be a full part of the Guard, two years to be considered to be an Epsilon. Your Epsilon training normally lasts a whole year, unless you excel/have more frequent training etc etc. Consider this when creating a new character.
o20. Use the OOC Thread, for OOC. That's what it's there for. If you post OOC in the IC Thread you'll get a strike. It's infuriating.
o21. Do. Not. Teleport. It has become one of my major pet peeves, not to mention many other roleplayers. We have a delightful little map of the territory, which is approximately 20 square miles. As I have said, it takes aaround half an hour to run across at full sprint. Therefore if your character is at the Main Den, for example, being guarded, and there is an event happening at the lake - at the other side of Archon - you CANNOT run out of the den (ignoring the guard or any other characters that may be present to stop you) and suddnely appear at the lake just in time to stop/see some event or other taking place. It is infuriating beyond reason, and if I see this, I will simply delete your post. I don't care if other people have posted towards your teleporting character or not. There's been warning enough given.



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To join, this is the form you need. It is to be sent in a PM to me with "Run With Me" as the title.
You MUST send your profile to me, regardless of whether it is your first character or your second/third character. It is I who accept you into the role-play, and accept/reject any new profiles.

Please note that you do not choose to be an Elite Ranking character, nor an Epsilon or Sho. If you fit the bill, you will be appointed to be one within the RP.

Again, I stress that you must check Rank Availability in the Profile Thread. Please wait until I have accepted you before you begin posting. If I am going to be absent a while I will put someone in charge of accepting new profiles.

- N O . L O N G E R . A C C E P T I N G -

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[Rhea Valente]

A r c h o n . P a c k . R u l e s

P a c k . L a w


Each pack has it's own set of rules, laws and codes. These are ours.
Disregard them at your peril.


//. Your loyalty should be solely to the pack and the Alphaess.
//. Respect and obey the Alphaess at all times.
//. Respect and obey the superior ranks.
//. If called for a pack meeting or an audience with the Alphaess, you must attend unless a suitable excuse can be given.
//. Pups and pregnant faes are highly valued and looked after.
//. If you wish to take a mate, you must gain the permission of the Alphaess.
//. Respect your own ranks; you are obliged by your duty.
//. The strongest wolves have the highest ranks; fights are pitted to determine individual strengths.
//. Weakness is tolerated, not accepted.
//. Being promoted/demoted can and will happen.
//. Continual rule-breaking will lead to demotion and banishment.


P u n i s h m e n t s
Unforgivable Crimes: -
((Must be brought to the attention of Alphas, Betas, Gammas ))
Betraying your pack
Killing a pup
Allowing a member of your pack to die
Breeding without permission
Becoming rabid/insane/danger to others

Punishable by banishment, death or major physical harm which may leave scars to mark them out.


Major Crimes: -
((Must be brought to the attention of Alphas, Betas, Gammas; Elites can discipline if needed, but some crimes may be brought to attention of superiors))
Insubordination - Not justified
Not carrying out duty
Disobeying direct order from Alphas or Elites
Inciting to mutiny
Attacking another member, unprovoked
Stealing from a superior

Punishable by demotion, banishment, no longer permitted breeding rights, physical harm such as ripping ears, biting muzzles etc, not permitted to eat with pack, stripped from duties, confinement to Psi den for considerable length of time


Minor Crimes: -
((Guard as well as Alphas, Betas, Gammas and Elites can discipline as needed))
Insubordination - Justified on opinion
Ignoring general pack law
Ignoring one's superiors/one's rank - eating before permission etc
Lack of respect to one's superiors
Stealing from another member
Speaking out of turn/challenging the words of a superior rank

Punishable by confinement to Psi den, no food for anything up to five nights, small amount of physical harm - bite to muzzle, leg, tail - no permanent mark or harm



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H u n t i n g

//. If you are hungry and want to kill something you can.
//. However one wolf can not take down a full grown deer, you'll have to stick to little things like rodents, rabbits, etc.
//. The highest ranked wolf calls the shots unless they decide to nominate someone else to do it in large hunts.
//. Wolves never, ever go for the jugular! They run their prey down and rip open it's sides and belly to kill it. Once the animal falls down then they grab it's muzzle to suffocate it..
//. Highest ranked wolves eat first while the lower ranked wolves wait for their turn. A higher ranking wolf may give a lower ranking wolf to eat at the same time... though this depends on their mood and such.


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B r e e d i n g

//. First and foremost; I don't want to see whirlwind romances or sudden romances. You wouldn't become the mate of a wolf you met only that morning, despite how 'easy your conversation is.'
//. Remember, love takes time to develop and grow; a few seasons, at least.
//. You must be at least two years old to breed; and at least one year old to have a mate. (Pups pretending to have mates in games etc is fine. ^.^)
//. If two brutes like the same fae, and she cannot choose (even after recommendations from the Upsilon and Alphas) then they may fight for her in the presence of the Alphas, Elites and the fae herself along with one other wolf she may choose to accompany her. This is known as a Battle of Keraias (in respect of the Wolf Goddess of mating).
//. You are allowed a maximum of six characters, which means you technically could mate two of your characters and also RP as the pups, but you're not going to get any interaction out of it, and may well be RPing by yourself. Which isn't any fun. It's also anti-social. So, we strongly, strongly discourage it for the above mentioned reason, as it doesn't promote activity between members, which is what RPing is all about.

Faes:
//. If you are two years old, the maximum litter you can have is three pups.
//. If you are three, four or five years old, the maximum litter is six pups.
//. If you are six years old, the maximum litter is reduced to two pups.
//. At seven and eight, you may only produce one pup.
//. No wolf nine years or older can breed.


These rules only apply to wolf couples:
//. No yaoi/yuri breeding couples, I'm afraid. Only male x female can have pups.
//. If you wish to have pups, make sure you have them within the breeding season, and have the permission of the Alphas. Pups born without permission will most likely be killed or outcast along with either of the parents.
//. By autumn, the pups should be talking and learning to hunt; far more independent than their newborn stage.
//. You are expected to stay with one mate; though this may not always be the case.
//. Just because you have a mate; you do not have to produce pups.
//. For the first week (IRL), pups may be RP'd by the parents. If after, no-one can be found to RP them, they will die. Sorry. The only exception is if the parent(s) have enough free characters, then they may continue to RP as their pup as an extra character.
//. If your character falls pregnant, they MUST remain so for SEVEN days, and MUST fall pregnant within the breeding season. (So your character could fall pregnant on the last day of the breeding season... your pups would be born seven days late.) NO exceptions.

Pups:
//. For the first two weeks or so, and RP'd by the parents or not, the pups are fairly helpless; their eyes are opening, they're learning to talk, walk, eat etc. After the two week period, they are no longer newborn, and considered "pups."
//. They will eat regurgitated food and soft meat (eg. fish). When they are eating meat, they are moved to the Pup Den and watched over by Upsilons while their parents are hunting or fulfilling their duties.
//. Pups have priority on anything killed, regardless of their low rank.
//. Pups can develop heirarchies among themselves during this time
//. Upon reaching Iota level, they can then begin joining in with other activities such as hunting practice and fighting practice. Those who show most aptitude may be invited along to the Iota Graduate when they reach maturity at two, and be considered to become an Epsilon and receive formal training in their field.




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F i g h t i n g

//. Fighting can and will occur; it is a part of wolf life, and a way for individuals to establish dominance and hierarchies.
//. Fighting for a mate can occur; though usually between two or more males for a female than females for a male. This must be brought to the attention of the Alphaess.
//. In a fight; you WILL get hurt.
//. Fights may continue until the Alphaess or other higher ranking wolf steps in to stop it, and declare a winner; or until one fighter submits.
//. Fighting to the death MAY occur (please have the permission of the other RPer if this is the case).
//. If you don't want to die in a fight; submit or run.



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R a n k s

Elite Status:
Alpha Wolves:

The leaders of the pack, one male and one female. They 'own' the territory, and with the assistance of their Elite Guard, 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. Occasionally, Alphas may call Formal Group Hunts, or pack meetings. There may only be one Alpha and one Alphaess.







Elite Guard:

The Elite Guard are intelligent wolves serving as advisers and leaders, and 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; they are in charge of the Guards. These wolves are the most highly respected, other than the Alphas, and help carry out many of the big decisions. The Gammas and Beta have a say in punishment for disobedient wolves, and often cases of these are brought before them, if deemed to small for the Alpha, or the Alpha is not present. Of course, the Alpha often overlooks the Elite Guard, and has final say in everything.

The Elite Guard is further split into six different categories depending on the wolf's strengths and weaknesses. These are the Beta wolf (chosen directly by the Alpha to be their key adviser), Gamma wolves (chosen directly by the Alpha to be in charge of admission into the pack of lone wolves, decide on punishments for breaking rules, generally monitoring behaviour and also acting as Council to the Beta and Alphas; normally only two or three Gammas), Elite Delta wolf (chosen directly by the Alpha or nominated by the Deltas to be the head hunter, arranging and calling the shots on all large hunts and are in charge of training Epsilons), Elite Zeta wolf (chosen directly by the Alpha or nominated by Zetas to be the lead fighter, they also organise and control training, who gets mentored by who, and are in charge of Epsilons), Elite Sigma wolf (chosen directly by the Alpha or nominated by the Sigmas to be lead tracker and scout; they would organise scouting parties, speak with Elite Deltas and Delta's about movements of prey; they also are in charge of training the Epsilons), and the Lambda wolf (pack story-teller).






Superior Status:
Guard Wolves:

Guards are young, strong, healthy wolves that have a loyalty to the pack, and wish to protect it. They are not as highly ranked as the Elites, but they are the pack hunters, fighters etc. They take orders from the Elites, and answer to them directly; and the Alphaess indirectly; for she controls the Elite. Ranked above Pack Members, they learn the ways of the Guard via their chosen field, Delta - Hunter, Zeta - Fighter, Sigma - Scout. They live among the rest of teh pack and help enforce the rules. To be considered to be a Guard, one must be adult - at least two years old, and show loyalty and potential. The quickest way is by performing well at the Iota Graduate and being taken on as an Epsilon to begin training.








Kappa Wolves

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. Often they take on young, intelligent wolves as an Rho, or Apprentice. Kappa wolves can often spend years working out which herbs and plants can be used for which injury; and often they help young, new mothers with their first litters should any assistance be required. Two Kappa wolves are enough.








Upsilon Wolves

Usually a she-wolf or wolves, the Upsilon 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 Upsilon wolf often has a patient, calming personality, and is often invaluable to the pack. Upsilon wolves can see mothers after they have had their litters, and hunt for them while the mother watches over the pups, or vice versa. When the pups are no longer newborn, mothers often take them to the pup's den by the main den, where the Upsilons can look after the season's pups en masse. Upsilons are also match-makers and know all about courtship. Often if a fae has several admirers, or even the other way around, they can go to the Upsilon's for advice. Of course, the strongest wolves get to produce pups, therefore the Upsilons are good in seeking out the best traits and often help Alphas on who should be given breeding rights. Usually two Upsilon wolves are plenty.






Sho Wolves:

This is a most honourable rank, the opposit of Psi. It can be bestowed upon any wolf except any in the Psi rank. This rank is given to one who has gone above and beyond their duty to protect the pack or an individual. This can be anything from risking one's life to acting quickly, and anything the Alphas or Elites deem worthy. The title will last a season. If one is given the title of Sho three times or more, that wolf may be promoted to a Gamma. This is then a permanent promotion, unless the act so poorly as to be demoted. Sho wolves are often turned into legends and stories, and are the heart of any Lambda tale; to try and teach young pups and Iotas to behave well, and act for the good of others.






Higher Status:
Epsilon Wolves:

Epsilon is the rank given to those wolves of two years old or more, who are training to be a part of the Guard. They are assigned a mentor by one of the Elite Guard or the Alphaess herself, and will train for as long as it takes to be a formally recognised member of the Guard. This can be anything from one season to a whole year. If one does not complete training within a year; they will fail and not become a member of the Guard. Normally this rank is given to those Iotas who become two years old at their Graduation; though normal pack members can apply for this rank, too. Those who wish to become an Epsilon must apply to the Alphaess or the Elite Guard. It is not easy to become a member of the Guard, but with strength, dedication, determination, intelligence and skill; one can. For those taken on as an Epsilon by a Kappa, this rank as known as a 'Kappa Rho.'






Omicron Wolves

Omicrons are elders. Old members of the pack often have experience and wisdom; but lose their ability to hunt or track, and so would no longer fulfill their previous ranks. Unwilling to become a Coucil wolf, or not selected for it, or a Lambda, Kappa or Upsilon; these wolves live out their lives as best they can... usually sleeping near the main den or keeping themselves out of the way. Any wolf ten years or over is in this rank; and it is expected that all wolves give the Omicrons the respect their years deserve... though this isn't always the case. Any number or Omicrons.





Middle Status:
Pack Members:

Members are either Iotas that just turned two, wolves that recently joined the pack and are no longer Taus, or former Omegas. These adult wolves have a minimum age of two, and are sexually mature; they can have a mate and breed. You can also become a Member if you were demoted in rank by the Alpha(s) for the wrong actions. Members don’t have many social freedoms, but they are free to do as they wish as long as they show proper respect to those above them and obey the pack’s rules. Any number of wolves - though their own hierarchy will be decided on how often they post.







Iotas:

Yearling wolves. These are wolves that until now were pups, but through their puphood have learned the basics of pack life; hierarchy, how to hunt, fending for themselves and so on. Depending on the parenting, and the strength of the individual pup; some are now easily able to look after themselves, and wishing to rise in the ranks, become part of the Guard. Others prefer to become normal pack members, whereas others remain in the care of their mothers (and/or fathers) until they are two years old, and considered adult wolves at that age. Iota wolves would be the wolf equivalent of teenagers; and here is where their characters truly develop and shine through; now they have learned a little about their environment. Any number of Iota Wolves, though they will not remain in this position longer than a year.






Pups:

One of the lowest ranking members of the pack, though its usually only the Alpha's who produce pups - however any other wolf may, with their Alpha's permission. 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 Iotas. 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. No more than six in a litter, but any number of cubs. Pups born to the Alpha wolves may not necessarily succeed their parents - meaning any pup (or wolf) could theoretically become the new Alpha. Once a pup(s) is born, they are role-played by the parent(s). If after a week no other person is chosen to role-play that pup, they will die. Sorry. Unless whoever plays one of the parent’s chooses to play a pup as an extra character,






Low Status:
Psi Wolves:

These are wolves; former pack members or members of the Guard who have been demoted for the wrong actions. Not as low as Tau's under inspection or the Omega wolf; but it is a great dishonour to be placed in this rank. If one acts selfishly; or does something without permission and is caught, one may be placed into the Psi rank. Often these are wolves who breed without permission and are not killed or exiled; or those who eat continually before their superiors; disobeying their superiors, or general acts of selfishness after warning. To be in this rank, one does not have much say; nor are they treated with much respect. Often wolves in this position end up as Omegas or are eventually chased away or killed off. One can, however, be promoted to pack member if they prove themselves; though if they were formerly a member of the Guard; it is unlikely they will get their rank back except in exceptional circumstances.







Tau Wolves:

The rank all wolves are given whom just joined the pack. They are of this rank and are "under assessment" by the Alpha(s) of the pack. It is during this time a more suitable rank within the pack hierarchy could be selected for them, or, if they are seen as troublemakers, they will be chased away from the pack. Technically, they have the same social freedoms as Omegas, though if they act respectfully, the Alphas will often promote them to a higher rank; even if it is just Member. Any number of Tau wolves, though the period a wolf will remain in this rank is not long...







Omega Wolf:

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 favour with the Alpha(s), though they can be promoted based on the Alpha's choice. The Omega is the lowest ranking wolf in the pack. They are the last to eat and often sleep separate from the pack; there is an Omega's den some distance from the main den. 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 Alphas deem them trustworthy enough, and there are no free Upsilons. 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.
There may only be ONE Omega wolf.





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