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Cyclone Roles ; wip
x. the Pathfinder
The Pathfinder is a wolf blessed with the extraordinary ability to navigate through the intense storms that haunt the Cyclone Pack. The Pathfinder is the leader of the pack, and responsible for keeping the wolves under their care safe from the storms. They will often go out into the storms to guide any stragglers home or to the nearest shelter, keeping them protected until the storm has passed and it's safe to go home. 
x. the Herbalist
The Herbalist is responsible for the pack's health and general safety around herbs. Because of the frequent storms around the area, the Herbalist is usually kept busy making sure all of the members of Cyclone Pack are in tip top shape for their best chance of survival.
Using a secret mixture of herbs, the Herbalist can also put themselves into a dangerous trance-like state to speak with the deceased and, on very rare occasion, the Gods themselves. However, invoking Sky Strider and Thunder Weaver is far more dangerous than simply speaking with the dead: the Gods have a reputation for being irate with whoever disturbs them.
The mixture itself is a secret that's closely guarded by the Herbalist, and is unknown to any other wolf in the pack. Though, even if they did know the recipe, its doubtful they would try it themselves. There's no telling how the dead would react to a wolf unfamiliar to them, and the effect the mixture has on the herbalist themselves is quite potent. After speaking with the dead, its not uncommon for the herbalist to fall ill for several days, unable to even feed themselves.
x. the Warhound
the Warhound is responsible for preparing hunting patrols, arranging and planning scouting missions, and serving as a bodyguard for the Pathfinder. They're typically either the Pathfinder's mate, or an elder - and more experienced - Thunder Claw who has seen their share of battles. The Warhound also serves as the Pathfinder's Right Paw, lending an ear and offering advice whenever its called for.
In the case of the unexpected death of the Pathfinder, the Warhound becomes acting alpha while another Pathfinder is sought out and trained. Once the next Pathfinder is sufficiently prepared, the Warhound steps down - and is replaced by another wolf to act as Warhound for the newest Pathfinder.
x. the Storm Seekers
Storm Seekers are the wolves who traverse the territory and those neighboring them, learning the lay of the land and learning it by heart. Scouting out possible escape routes to speaking with allied packs of various territories, the life of a Storm Seeker is never a dull one. However, their most important job by far is keeping their weary eyes turned to the horizon. At the first sign of any sort of approaching storm, they send out echoing howls to warn any hunters to return home and to return swiftly, lest they be caught within the unforgiving gales.
'Storm Seeker' is considered the most dangerous role you can take in the Cyclone Pack, including that of the Pathfinder. For while the Pathfinder may enter a storm with the ability to leave it, the Storm Seekers find themselves staring down the storms on a daily with much less chance of survival.
x. the Thunder Claws
The Thunder Claws take up the rest of the pack roles within Cyclone; though there are more specific sets of roles within the over arching branch of Thunder Claws. Thunder Claws make up the hunting, pupsitting, and elder population.
↳ Hunters
are expected to provide for the pack, and earn first pick of the kill for their service.
↳ Pupsitters
are responsible for the safety of the pack pups once their weaned and their parents are called back into service. Pupsitters are expected to lay their life down on the line in order to secure the future of the Cyclone Pack.
↳ Elders
are wolves who have reached the age of seven years old and have retired from their active service. They spend most of their time in camp, enjoying their retirement. They, along with young pups, get the second pick of the kill.
x. the Apprentices
When wolves grow to one year, they are promoted from Pup to Apprentice and moved from the Nursery into the Apprentice's Den. Apprentices are expected to show initiative, rather than being mentored by one specific wolf, they may offer to go along with the Hunting Team, or sit in for one of the Pupsitters to take a break. However, it is unordinary to have an Apprentice try to tag along with a Storm Seeker. Such an act is widely regarded as foolish due to the dangerous nature of their job.
Wolves only graduate from their apprenticeships once they have done through two years of training and the Pathfinder considers them ready to take on the role of a Thunder Claw. When this occurs, a ceremony is held, and they are moved into the larger Thunderstone Cavern with the rest of the pack.
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