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Trail Southeast from Zira (The Outlands) and Northeast from Order of the Rose, parallel from Acropolis, directly North from Reign of Terror. The Gypsy Song Pack will hopefully then be across the waterway, which looks like a pond or lake with a river/stream shooting off from it, from one of the Human 'native' Settlements.

The den would be partially underground and inside the trunk of Sequoia trees where there's a large enough opening that a few wolves could fit into. Example One, Example Two, Example Three (from inside the tree) They also have taken up living in an old abandoned caravan. Caravan Here, by On Deviart. There's also a chuck wagon that no one uses that pups and adolescents may use as a fort for play, Here

The anthem, 'Gypsy Song' by Rie Sheridan Rose



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Iolana (Head Alpha) (meaning: “To soar like an eagle”) - The head Alpha must always be referred to as Iolana rather than by their name, except by their offspring and any relation or close friend to them. However if their relation has somehow lost their respect, they will not be allowed to call them by their name, but instead their title only until such a time as they decree that they may once again refer to them by their name. Together with the Zelig they plan festivities to do with music and will also discuss such things with the Theron, Namved and Samirah.
Zelig (Alpha's Mate) (meaning: “The blessed one”) - This is the mate of the head Alpha, though they both share all duties and responsibilities, one is usually a little more dominant than the other over the pack. Still the Iolana will always listen and consider what the Zelig has to say and come to some mutual agreement, rather than go ahead with their own plans without forethought. In this way their bond remains strong.

Ezra (Beta) (meaning: “Helper”) - There is usually one male and one female Ezra, and usually they are mates, rarely are they anything else. The Ezra's are decided by the Iolana and Zelig, for they must be trustworthy and honest. This means that they are usually either related or close friends with the leaders of the pack. Like the Iolana and Zelig they often patrol the borders of the territory.

Zakariyya (Seer, Shaman) (meaning: “Prophet”) - Although their powers may not be that strong, they are still looked upon with high regard as the most likely to be correct with any form of divination. While there may be those within the pack that use runes (rocks with symbols on them) to try and guess the future of an individual, the Zakariyya are more likely to get results that could very well actually come to pass.

Atka (Gamma, Beta) (meaning: “Guardian Spirit”) – There is one or two for each Ezra, Iolana and Zelig. They are like bodyguards, most often used while out of the territory, but while in it they are more of a last defense as they stick around the den to protect it. Usually an Atka is chosen from a pool of Vidar, Theron and Olinda.

Paxnuada (Beta, Gamma, Omega, Familiars) (meaning: “Peace Protector”) - There duty is to keep the peace within the pack, often the mediators of any disputes, only involving the Alphas or Beta's should their attempts fail. Many a time, when the leaders of the pack are discussing a treaty with another pack the Paxnuada will be present to help with negotiations and see that all goes well. They also happen to be therapists for pack members, as their ability to keep a confidence is legendary. Those who blab are looked down upon and if it continues to happen, they would be stripped of their rank.

Vidar (Gamma, Beta) (meaning: “Forest Warrior”) - The Vidar are warriors within the pack, and can most commonly be found sparring when there is no eminent war on the horizon. They seem to prefer forests to work around rather than other terrain, which could prove to be problematic.
Yamkemp (Gamma, Beta) (meaning: “Sea Warrior”) - The Yamkemp are warriors within the pack as well. They however specialize in combat in and around water ways.
Hamkemp (Gamma, Beta) (meaning: “Hot Warrior”) The Yamkemp are warriors within the pack as well. They however specialize in combat in and around deserts and savannas.
Xuekemp (Gamma. Beta) (meaning: “Snow Warrior”) The Xuekemp are warriors within the pack as well. They however specialize in combat in and around ice and snow.

Theron (Gamma, Omega) (meaning: “Hunter”) - They are the hunters within the pack and play an important role in making sure that no one in the pack starves. They feel it is their divine duty to make sure even the lowliest within the pack have something in their stomachs. They work best together as a unit in order to take down large enough prey to fill all the pack members stomachs, even if it means they need more than one carcass. Still, depending on the hunters personality, some may not feel this way, though it is the way a majority of them would feel.

Olinda (Gamma, Omega, Familiars) (meaning: “Protector of Property”) - They are the scouts and sentries of the pack. They will alert the pack to intruders should they come across them or even just scent them. They also keep a close eye on the resources such as water and prey in the area. Each and every day they make rounds around the entire territory to survey the land for any potential problems or to indicate a new resource that might not have yet been discovered.

Raphaela (Gamma, Familiars) (meaning: “Divine Healer”) - These are the healers of the pack, or more like herbologists who have learned which herbs help heal and those which are dangerous. They may should their be one in the pack work in conjunction with a Shaman as their helpers. Therefore while they know how to help another heal, they do so only with knowledge of herbal remedies that may or may not work, depending on the individual.

Angell (Gamma, Omega, Familiars) (meaning: “Messenger”) - They relay messages between members of the pack, but more importantly they are tasked with sending messages back and forth from their pack to another. Sometimes the Voleta will tell them what they found and they will then in turn relay it to the Alphas of the pack. This means of course that they need to have a superb memory so not as to mess up the information they received from the Voleta.

Premruya (Gamma, Omega, Familiar.... rarely Loner or Vagabond) (meaning: "Love sight/vision") - They are the matchmakers within the pack. They do not believe any single wolf or familiar can be happy unless they have a soul-mate. Sometimes the single and lonely may go to them for love advice, even those that are courting or mated might to if they feel somehow discontent or that something isn't right. This means that there are some who love them, but some that probably find them to be an annoyance. They of course will not take one look at someone and say 'oh I know who is just for you', they do take some time to get to know/find out about each individual and then based on that set them up on a 'blind date'.

Namved (Gamma, Omega, Familiars) (meaning: “Poet”) They are the story-tellers, the bards of the pack. Throughout the generations legends and tales both of fiction and nonfiction have been passed down. History is an important element within the pack and therefore will often work with the Kotjaard to teach the pups and adolescents about their packs beginnings, their past. At least once a week they will gather in a circle, and all within the pack are welcome, even encouraged to attend and listen to the stories being woven. Stories which if remembered well by certain members may indicate that their future lay in this direction.

Samirah (Gamma, Omega, Familiars) (meaning: “Entertaining Companion”) - They are the entertainers of the pack, though they are not bards and so do not tell tales or speak of history they do entertain the pack in other ways. They are responsible for coming up with games and holding tournaments. They may also act as comedians and mimes. Sometimes they might even put on a play for which any member within the pack may try out for a part, though certainly not everyone will be in the play, but instead the audience. The Samirah will make sure however everyone gets a turn in the limelight.

Kotjaard (Gamma, Omega, Familiars) (meaning: “Child Watcher”) - They are the pup-sitters within the pack and their duty is to mind the pups while their parents are out attending to their duties or in need of a rest. They become like a second mother to the pups, and so may be called 'Auntie' by those they care for, even should they not be blood related. They must protect the pups when danger is present, even if it means sacrificing their own lives or just a bit of flesh. They must also teach to pups the ways of the pack. When their charges become adolescents they will try to find someone for them to apprentice beneath depending upon their personality and interests. Therefore in some ways they are also like a 'guidance counselor'.

Voleta (Gamma, Omega, Loner, Familiars, sometimes Vagabond) (meaning: “Veiled One”) - They are the spies within the pack and are rarely found on the pack territory. They do after all need to seem more neutral should they try to infiltrate a different pack and so hopefully be considered less suspicious than if they carried the scent of their pack upon them. They must however attend any important pack meetings and events if only briefly.

Acanit (Omega, Loner) (meaning: “Hard Times”) - More often than not, a wolf is given this rank, because they are lazy or have committed some crime which warrants the stripping of their rank. However there are some whom only wish to keep a low profile, and while Omega's may be more respected than those whom have lost a higher rank through foolish actions.

Irfan (Adolescents) (meaning: “Learning”) - An adolescent is not much different than a pup, however they can help pup-sit, but they can also be apprentices to the Gammas or even Betas and Alphas depending on circumstances. They do not play quite as much as when they were pups, for they are expected to slowly take on certain duties.

Aldora (Pups) (meaning: “Winged Gift”) - They are usually the pups born into the pack. Other pups are also allowed, but are viewed as a little less important than those which belong to the members within the pack, except perhaps by those that may take them under their 'wing'.

Gost (Loners, Vagabonds) (meaning: “Guest”) - Those within the pack welcome those who have been shunned or run out from their packs. They make no judgments and welcome all with open hearts to join in their festivities. However there will still be someone watching the Gost's just in case they are up to any mayhem.

Open for Posting

Hello Kouseki, once we get a few more interested souls in here a thread can be made.... for the moment Zigana will need to be an NPC... but I think YooNa would really fit in as a Namved heart

Then I'll hang around and help in anyway I can. :3

okay <3 posted in the thread, i'll be keeping a watchful eye on it.