Duskfall Pack Territory

Sunrise Pack Territory

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The Packs -
Sunrise Pack- Current alpha is female; The pack lives on some hilly plains in the shadow of a mountain and the only direct sunlight the camp gets is during the morning to the afternoon(sun rise to about 2). There is a shallow lake below the camp. The dens are caves in large boulders or carved into the sides of the mountain facing the east. The highest dens on the mountainside are occupied by the higher ranked wolves and their mates. The ones closest to the lake (slightly damper and colder) and in the lowest rockfaces are occupied by the lower ranked wolves. (see rank challenges and Sunrise mate challenge)

Duskfall Pack- Current alpha is male; The pack lives in eye shot of the western side of the mountain. The westernmost point of the territory is dense forest and the easternmost point is flat plains. In the middle of the territory is wooded shrubland. The camp is located in the westernmost area of the shrublands, the dens are made in the bushes and dug under the roots of large trees. (see rank challenges and Duskfall mate challenge)

Ranks

Pack Ranks
* Alpha (1) male OR female, the leader; has the last say in every decision
* Beta (1) male OR female; second in command; advisor of alpha and the one who is in charge of domestic decisions/debates within the pack
^DON'T HAVE TO BE MATES. But must HAVE/CHOOSE mates in the pack...which unless special circumstance by vote of pack or victory in battle - ranked at least Royal Guards.
* Deltas (2) young wolves next in line for alpha/beta; chosen as pups/young adols to lead after alpha/beta steps down - they have NO TRUE PACK STATUS [i.e. - not above or below the Zeta]; are still higher-classed wolves since they are most likely former sigmas; did not become apprentices, graduated straight to delta
* Zeta (1) Commander of the warriors; third in command; war general; fighting and battle strategy is his/her specialty
* Kappa (1) lead hunter; male or female; hunting and formation strategy is his/her specialty
* Nobles (2-8) 1-4 females, 1-4 males; no real duty/job. Hunt AND fight for the pack; can also be royal ambassadors in the place of the beta and alpha
* Royal Guards (2-5) Guards of the high class wolves' pups.
* Apprentices (unlimited) former Sigmas; 6-20 months old. Will become either royal guards or nobles; were not chosen to be deltas.
* Sigmas (3 litters [1-2 pups per litter]) pups of upper class wolves. DELTAS DO NOT HAVE PUPS; deltas are chosen from these pups unless there are VERY special circumstances; separated from the 'Juniors' - these wolves start training at 6 months old
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~~~V V V V V Lower Class V V V V V~~~
* Healer (1) possesses sharp knowledge of herbs/medicines for healing packmates; not allowed to have pups or a mate unless given permission; if they are found to be guilty of this law
* Warriors (2-7) fighters; fight for pack safety; guard the pack
* Hunters (2-7) hunters; usually females or lanky/long-legged males
* Scouts (2-4) Scout out the herds for large hunts; spies; keep track of battles and report back to the captains of the battle/alpha-beta; messengers
* Tenderfeet (unlimited 'a tenderfoot') in training to become either a hunter, scout, or warrior. Former 'Pups'. 8-20 months old.
* Juniors (2 litters [1-3 pups per litter]) Pups born to hunters/warriors/scouts are watched over by the omega; start training at 8 months old
* Elders (2) --- respected by upper class and lower class alike; the wisest/oldest of the wolves (8-12 years)
* Omega (1) lowest ranked wolf; eat last, watch the warriors and hunter's pups while parents are away

Rank Challenges
Lower ranked wolves normally can't become high classed wolves, nor can they battle for higher ranks. However, in the light of the full moon, lower ranked wolves can challenge one of the current position holders of the royal guards. If the lower ranked wolf is victorious, the defeated/former royal guard becomes a warrior or can challenge either the Zeta or another royal guard for their position come morning. Either wolf can submit during the fight to admit their defeat before they are seriously injured or shamed.
******HOWEVER #1-Warriors/hunters can challenge the Zeta/Kappa at any time as long as the fight is witnessed by the alpha and/or beta and consent must be given by both the alpha and beta. If the Zeta/Kappa refuses to fight the warrior/hunter, an explicit reason must be given.
******HOWEVER #2-Alpha/beta's lower class potential mate (are in love, etc) can fight for any rank they choose ABOVE Royal Guard (nobles, zeta, kappa). The Sunrise pack mate challenge will begin at sunrise and last until sunhigh (noon). The Duskfall pack mate challenge will begin at dusk (evening) and last until midnight.

Rank Tips-
~ know the difference between the 'sigma' and the 'juniors'
~ zeta = lead warrior/war general
~ kappa = lead hunter
~ Apprentices are high class trainees and Tenderfeet are low class trainees.

Form

Name:
Gender:
Age:
Pack:
Rank:
Family / (EX)-Mates:
Strengths (2-3)and Weaknesses (2 min):
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Personality:
Biography:
Other:
Description/Image:
----if you reserve a position you have 4 days to make an acceptable form if another person also wants the position. A week to make the form if no one else asks for the position.