Point(limited). The leadership of the pack. Stems from the fact when birds fly in a formation, the leader is at the forefront, or the point, of the flock. Also related to the phrase "to run point."
Alpha | Elected (1/1)
The head of the pack and final say in decision making matters. Elected from the flock when the previous alpha dies or steps down. Often chosen because of experience, wisdom, and physical capabilities. He or she is advised by the beta and the elder who the alpha appoints.
Beta | Appointed (1/1)
Advisor to the alpha. Typically appointed by a new alpha when they assume his or her role. Serves as leadership to both Hunters and Protectors of the pack and therefore commonly has hunter and/or protector experience.
Elder | Appointed (1/1)
Advisor to the alpha. Typically does not change during transitions between alphas. They are leadership for both Caretakers and Healers and commonly was a caretaker and/or healer previously. Despite the rank name's connotation, an elder does not necessarily need to be old but experienced.
Flock(unlimited). The largest subset of the pack. It contains most non-leadership ranks and is what most new members and/or youths assume once they reach adulthood. The beta must approve any member seeking to be a hunter or protector, while the elder must approve any seeking to become a caretaker or healer (though there is very rarely cause for either to turn away a member seeking a vocation). Often times the beta and elder accept members in batches (for example, when litters grow into adults).
Officer | Approved (∞)
Promotion for eligible hunters, protectors, or envoys. Requires three roleplays within the pack lands to earn. Once obtained, the pack member can participate as any of the three mentioned ranks as needed. Other responsibilities include teaching, advising the Point, and providing leadership amongst those lower in rank.
Hunter | Approved (∞)
Provider of food for the pack. Typically has great stamina and physical strength with skills in stalking, herding, tracking, and killing. Expected to work well with his or her hunting party. Partially nocturnal in that hunting parties often set out after dark.
Protector | Approved (∞)
Secures the safety of the pack. Expected to maintain physical strength and train in both combat and killing regularly. Responsibilities include keeping the peace within the pack, guarding the territory against outsiders, and defend the pack when necessary. Partially nocturnal in that there must always be protectors monitoring the territory and its boarders.
Envoy | Approved (∞)
Communicates with outsiders from the pack, including those seeking to join, those from alliance packs, and lone wolves who are being recruited. May either travel outside the pack in efforts to recruit new blood or remain within the pack to serve as communication advisor to the Point. Must report back to the Point information obtained while recruiting.
Counselor | Approved (∞)
Promotion for eligible caretakers, healers, and crafters. Requires three roleplays within the pack lands to earn. Once obtained, the pack member can participate as any of the three mentioned ranks as needed. Other responsibilities include teaching, advising the Point, and providing leadership amongst those lower in rank.
Caretaker | Approved (∞)
Ensures the wellbeing of the young, old, or disabled. Responsibilities include monitoring and teaching the youth, ensuring plenty of food and water for their charges, and the general needs of the grounded are met. May work closely with the healer in cases where both are needed.
Healer | Approved (∞)
Restores the health of pack members to the best of their abilities. Responsibilities include tending wounds, foraging for herbs, creating salves or herbal remedies, and monitoring the recovery of injured pack members. Often works closely with Caretakers where there is need.
Crafter | Approved (∞)
Create tools and other desirable items for pack member use. Responsibilities include sourcing crafting materials from the pack lands, creating new and innovative ways to use non-food resources, and providing the pack with tools and trinkets. Additionally, particularly skilled crafters will be expected to share their knowledge and ways with those seeking to learn the ways of the rank.
Grounded(unlimited). Those who are ineligible or can no longer fulfill the roles of either point or flock. This can be due to youth, prolonged illness, disability, or age but is not limited to these conditions. This subset is highly cherished and the pack would never tolerate abuse of anyone considered a grounded.
Youth | Assumed (∞)
The young of the pack. Must always been in the care of either a parent or a caretaker (though mischievous little ones may try to go off on their own). Daily activities include practicing skills, learning pack traditions, and napnaps.
Omega | Assumed (∞)
Pack members who can no longer fill a role of the flock. Often includes those who are elderly, terminally ill, or otherwise prevented from performing day to day activities.
Protected(unlimited). Familiars that are considered pack members. Like wolf pack members, those of this rank are offered protection, shelter, and other benefits of a pack in exchange for their participation in pack needs. Familiars are not required to be bonded to a wolf pack member in order to join the pack.
Patrol | Approved (∞)
Familiars who assist either hunters, protectors, or envoys. Alert on-duty pack members to the presence of either prey or threats. Members of this rank are expected to help both designations of pack rank, regardless if their bonded wolf is specified as only a protector or only a hunter. Their bonded wolf does not have to be either a protector or hunter to assume this rank, or bonded to a wolf at all.
Aide | Approved (∞)
Familiars who assist either healers, caretakers, or crafters. Perform every-day needs such as gathering necessary supplies, observing the ill or watching the young, relaying messages, among other tasks. Members of this rank are expected to help both designations of pack rank, regardless if their bonded wolf is specified as only a healer or only a caretaker. Their bonded wolf does not have to be either a healer or caretaker to assume this rank, or bonded to a wolf at all.
Messenger | Approved (∞)
Familiars who primarily assist envoys in communicating with exterior packs, including allies. While the envoys travel outside of the pack, they also serve as internal advisors, and such utilize messengers to get out any necessary words. Their bonded wolf does not have to be an envoy to assume this rank, or bonded to a wolf at all.
The Swiftfell
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Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2019 2:01 pm
Point
Thrush (♂) | In Good Faith | Alpha Willow Bark (♂) | Ruler of Everything | Beta Dusk Owl (♂) | medigel | Elder
Bluebell Wood (♀) | Ars Naberius Gill (♂) | Pandora Talie | Willow Bark x Minnow Hazel (♀) | medigel | Willow Bark x Minnow Hidden Oak (♂) | RuIerr | Red Oak x Hidden Away Lark (♂) | In Good Faith | Thrush x Magpie Maple (♀) | Nymphiea | Willow Bark x Minnow Mourning Dove (♀) | belloblossom Red Oak (♂) | In Good Faith
Protectors
Ashen Spruce (♀) | Ruler of Everything | Willow Bark x Minnow Bird (♀) | Nymphiea | Thrush x Dawnchaser Chickadee Bark (♀) | DavyJnah | Sparrow x Rain Song Dogfish Creek (♂) | MangoMeow | Willow Bark x Minnow Fernwood (♀) | In Good Faith | Willow Bark x Minnow Ghost Whisper (♀) | Ruler of Everything | Willow Bark x Sable Halcyon (♀) | In Good Faith | Thrush x Dawnchaser Hawkflight (♀) | Pandora Talie Hemlock (♂) | In Good Faith | Tremor x Halcyon Magnolia | (♀) | Ruler of Everything | Thrush x Magpie Nightingale (♀) | Nikkichomp | Sambar x Chickadee Bark Proud Feather (♀) | Teigra Sycamore Harpy (♂) | Kyrieko | Sparrow x Rain Song Wolfsbane (♀) | oo Ded | Tremor x Halcyon
Absolutely honored to bestow upon Phoenix Ash, the pack's first and only Berserker, the title of Officer. Ash is the first in the pack to have earned the prestigious title, and now that he has reached this rank, he may serve as any of the following: hunter, protector, or envoy. Additionally, he has the responsibility of providing leadership to those lower ranks, taking on the charge of teaching those below him, and advising the point with his expertise.
Everyone join me in congratulating Officer Phoenix Ash!
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