The Perfect

These are WDs of two colors that are visually balanced in quantity. What colors or patterns they have are irrelevant, merely that the two colors are of equal amount to each other. They are considered the most balanced of all, and are held in high esteem. The royalty are always Perfect, with the most balanced of the royal family chosen to rule. The other Perfect are the priests, soothsayers, and are considered the most in tune with the spirit world.

Ranks:
King/Queen - one, of royal blood
Royalty - the perfectly balanced of royal blood
Priests - speak for the gods
Soothsayers - speak for the spirits


The Balanced

Those blessed with being Balanced have two colors only on their hide. Those two colors are not in equal amounts, as the Perfect have, but the amounts matter little. Colors and patterns are inconsequential. These, while not capable of hearing the spirits, are given the responsibility of hearing nature. They tend to the world, keep it in balance, and ensure that all will thrive. They are considered to have much honor in the pack.

Ranks:
Hunters - feed the pack, keep the herd numbers in balance
Herbalists - tend gardens, remove harmful plants, keep plants in balance



The Harmonized

Some are not wholly in balance, their coats scattered with pieces of the world that prevent them from hearing spirits or nature call. Their coats bear three or more colors, which allow them to understand the needs of others, as varied as they are. They listen, not to nature or to spirits, but to other creatures. They tend the pack, comfort its woes, and defend its people.

Ranks:
Warriors - See to the safety of the pack
Medics - See to the injuries and illnesses of the pack
Caretakers - See to the care of the puppies.



The Talismans (and Imbalanced)

Those who sadly bear only one color on their coat are considered Imbalanced, unable to benefit the world properly. These are dealt with on a case-by-case basis. They are taken before The Perfect, who will consult with the spirits and gods. If the Imbalanced individual is deemed worthy, they are provided with a talisman, which will provide them with the balance they need in order to be useful. Not Imbalanced become Talismans, though. These are banished from the pack's lands.

Ranks:
Talisman - protected but only trusted with the most menial and simple tasks. They are allowed to serve or assist any other rank in this capacity.



Breeding:

Cross-class breeding is encouraged! Even the ruler can take a Balanced or Harmonized mate. (This would not change their class, but the royal consort probably would have a rank all their own.)

Please note, Talismans are not allowed to breed. If they would rather breed than remain in the pack, they have the option of removing their talisman and leaving the pride as an Imbalanced.


Growing Up

Pups stay with their mothers, and are cared for by the Caretakers.

As juves, they move to their class and begin learning the skills their class is suited for. They would be grouped together with other youngsters their age and class for this. (School!)

Adolescents should have chosen a rank, and be apprentice to someone of that rank.

Adults obviously would have their rank and class established.


Government

Besides the single ruler, there would be a council to help determine things. They would address pack matters, alliances, anything that comes up. This council would be made up of the ruler and one from each rank. Since this beings with the seven siblings, they would be called the First Seven, even though later years would yield the group as eight, including the ruler. He or she would be considered separate from the First Seven council.


Morals

This pack would not perceive evil or good as desirable or undesirable. Such things simply exist, and are accepted in the pack. So long as balance prevails, characters can be as good or as evil as they can get away with, without upsetting the ways of the pack.


History

The seven siblings were raised by their not-quite-motherly parent, adoring her every whim and nuance. She left them as adolescents, but the siblings banded together, vowing to honor her perfectly balanced pelt and spirit-touched ways. The more they discussed it, the more they became convinced she was actually a goddess, making them each god-touched themselves.

Feeling that it was their duty to spread this idea, they separated, each vowing to find a mate to bring back to swell the ranks of those striving for balance. They also attempted to pick up others drawn by the idea of keeping the world together via the idea of balance. When they came back together, each had something they believed they were best at, and the ranks fell into place. As the true First Seven, they appointed the brown/cream sister as the most Perfect, and she became their first Ruler, with the other siblings making up the council.