Pack rules and information Pack leaders:

Pack leaders

Pack leaders are the 'Alpha's'. Though Wapiti lake doesnt use it. The lead rank is the rank given to the leader(s) of the pack, each strong and successful pack has a total of two leaders, one male and one female, Or male x male , female x female , these two act as the leaders, the breeding pair, and the protectors of their family which is their pack. A good leader is fair and just, but not a pushover, and are meant to be the most willful and proud of the pack. leaders must lead with courage, will power, and love while also being able to put their packmates in their place if necessary. leaders in many ways are the head of the family or pack.

Jobs

Leading and Protecting the pack, breeding and raising the pups, defending the territory and the pack at all costs, making the right decisions for the pack when in hard times and disasters.

Rights

: The leader does not have to take orders from their pack members, the lead male has the right to breed with multiple females, the leader has the right to punish any packmates as they see fit as long as they are fair, the leader is allowed to travel far from the territory to search for mates or scout out better homes for the pack provided they leave the next highest ranking member in charge while they are gone and do return before a month is up.

Lafa

Or other words 'Beta's'. The Lafa is the second in command and the right hand to the Leader. In a pack typically there can be up to two Lafa's, one male and one female. The Lafa acts as a type of council for the Leader and help in decision making when the leader is at odds of what they should do in certain situations, they also act as a guard to the Leader and are the first to attack if their Leader is threatened. Lafa's also help in keeping order within the pack and have the right to discipline packmates who are acting out in the same way the Leader can with the only difference being that they can not kill their packmates whereas the Leader can choose to end a packmate if they become way too much of a problem and are causing chaos in the pack.

Jobs

Defending the territory the den and the Leader, Disciplining unruly packmates, Helping make decisions for the pack when the Leader is unsure what to do, Attacking and/or intercepting predators and enemies when they cross into the pack's territory, Guarding the den when the pack is out hunting and they stay behind, Helping the leader in dealing with encounters with Loners.

Rights

The Lafa can not be bossed around quite as much by the Leader, the Lafa has the right to become mates with another higher ranking packmate, the Lafa may take over the pack and assume the lead rank if their leader is killed or abandons the pack becoming next lead, the lafa may have pups with a member of the pack, the beta may have more freedom than other pack members.

Espilon

The Espilon is the 'Zeta' or 'Delta'. Espilons is the lead hunter of the pack and are responsible for leading pack members into the hunt when it comes time to bring home food to feed the hungry pack. The Espilon is known for their superior hunting and battling skills that out match some of the strongest wolves in the pack, they are essential if the pack is to eat or go to war. The Espilon needs to know not to over hunt and must be a trustworthy member of the pack, they must also have enough self control to not just run at anything that looks at them the wrong way. Espilons are typically strong willed hunters and fighters and vary brave, their passion is to hunt and they do a superb job of it. The Espilon however does need to ask the leader before going hunting to get approval and to makes sure they don't kill more than they can eat. Typically there is only one Espilon

Jobs

Leading hunting parties when they are told to go hunt for the pack, Coming up with strategies during hunting and sometimes even pack wars, helping care for pups, protecting the pack's "food supply".

Rights

The Espilon may hunt whenever it is necessary, the espilon may become mates with another pack member though are not allowed to have pups unless their mate is Lafa or Leader (or unless their female and NOT related to the pack) , the Espilon may help make choices for the pack regarding food and other needed resources.

Sage

The sage are the healers of the pack and are responsible for healing sick or injured pack members. The Sage are known to be Naturally caring and gentle or quiet and reserved. Sage's are known for their broad knowledge of herbs and healing remedies. They are essential during sicknesses and wars. The sage is a UNIQUE rank given to a single wolf. A Sage may have an apprentice. The Sage needs to know about every herb , and any mistakes leading to a pack members death can result in dire consequences.

Jobs

Healing the sick and injured , keeping an eye on pack members health , going out to war or battles with the rest of the pack , having a steady supply of remedies

Rights

The Sage may Gather herbs at any given time. They do not need to ask the Leader but rather tell them. The Sage may become mates with another pack member , The sage May not have pups unless they are unrelated to the pack. the Sage may help make choices for the pack regarding herbs and other needed resources. The Sage will decide the next Lafa and if the current Lafa is allowed to take the Lead role. If the Lafa is not allowed , another wolf will take their place

Paladin

The 'hunters' though not having many other jobs other than hunting when needed, are called upon during territory wars and pack wars since they do have a considerable amount of strength to them and typically are good at planning and plotting. A good paladin must be strong willed, acceptably strong, and have a considerable amount of intelligence, they must also be loyal and obedient. There can be more than one Paladin in a pack. A paladin is a rank given when a yearling has reached adulthood , a Paladin will always go on hunting trip with the Epilson if their called upon

Jobs

Helping hunt for the pack, Helping raise pups.

Rights

The Paladin may not become mates with any other pack members, the Hunter may not have pups with any other wolf pack or outsider (unless related to the Leader M) , The paladin has the right to help vote on decisions regarding food and resources.

Assassin

Assassins do exactly what they sound like, they are the lookout for the pack and scout out the territory for loners, predators such as bears and cougars, and gangs of wolves looking for trouble. When the Assassin spots danger they howl signaling the pack, usually then the Leader or the Lafa will respond and come to their call ready to fight. There can be more than one Assassin in a pack. Assassins have to be extremely loyal and trustworthy, they also must have some level of bravery and strength should they have to defend them self. Assassins work in the shadows (literally) These wolves will sometimes be sent out to kill neighboring wolves or do a job that the Pack isnt good at. These wolves are formidable opponents in battles and are usually trained from pup hood.

Jobs

Scouting the area's for trouble , doing the dirty work for the pack , eliminating threats quietly

Rights

Assassins are rather considered a unique rank. These wolves are the left paw of the leader. Where the Lafa is the Leaders right paw. With these ranks , the assassin has the same rights as the Lafa. Except their more of a lapdog for the leader. Assassins may only strictly mate with the Leaders. They are allowed to have pups if they arent related to the pack or the leaders. Their freedom is limited , unless they are doing dirty work

Struma

The 'omega' in some regards is thought of as the weak link in a pack, but this is not the case, though the Struma is the weakest and lowest ranking member in the pack they are essential to keeping the peace in the pack and helping break up fights between packmates. The struma is sworn to the pack's service and as such can be killed easily by the pack if they disobey or try running away, the struma rank in many way is kind of a prison sentence, but that depends on what you do with your life if you're as an omega, you can either sit around and be miserable just waiting for the next wolf to pick on you or you can be a better wolf and actually participate in the pack and actually socialize with them and give them a reason to enjoy your presence instead of making yourself out to be the packs dead weight so to speak. There is only a maximum of 5 Struma's. These wolves were captured from previous pack raids or wars and are either used for breeding for the Leaders or pup watchers

Jobs

Breaking up fights, acting as a stress reliever for higher ranking members, easing the pack's mood and making them more happy and content, Helping raise pups.

rights

The Stuma must stay with the pack or risk being killed, the stuma may not have pups or claim a mate unless its one of the leaders, the Stuma has no right to freely wander the territory until they are summoned by a higher ranking pack member, the stuma has the right to prove them self and be ranked up to paladin.

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Mentioned wolves: Lotus- current pack leader Bramble-possible future mate for Lotus , stud and head hunter Denali- Oldest and wisest wolf in the pack. Head healer

Bramble: STUD Brambles info Bramble is a fine young lad , preferring to keep a firm eye on Lotus then anything else. He is my first stud since joining! I WOULD suggest replacing him from the studding , bbuuttt he is my first boy so i cant. Anyway , enjoy him! He will be strictly fast and non verbal , or maybe throw in an insult here and there. Hes going to 20 pups now! price is little by 140SC or 1GC!!Html by Lopun