Ranks

BEING REDONE SINCE I DON'T THINK ANYONE JOINING THIS PACK WANTS SOME SORT OF UBER-REALISTIC RANK SYSTEM


Alpha
The leader of the pack who decides where to go and where to hunt. They are the first to eat from a kill and walk with their tail and head held high. One of the alpha's offspring gets to be the next leader, and if the alpha is killed before they raise any pups, then the pack will sort out who gets to be the next leader in a pecking-order sort of style. The next alpha in the situation usually is the (now-dead) alpha's mate. Very rarely, the alpha will give out a dying wish of who they want to be the next leader, which gives that wolf an automatic rank as the leader.

Hunters
The wolves of the pack who hunt prey for everyone. They have a lithe body build, suited for chasing after prey with speed. They are often light on their feet, which also is good for stalking up on enemies.

Watchers
These wolves have keen eyesight and a strong voice. They are specially selected from when they are juveniles and are trained specifically by the current watchers of the pack. Thee are usually only 2-3 watchers in a pack and is a very special job. They sit in hidden locations on the edge of the territory where they have a good view but are not seen by enemies. They monitor their surroundings and make sure no intruders get in. When they spot an intruder, they howl loudly and summon the pack to take care of the unwanted guest. The body build of watchers depends on the individual, but what matters most is their vision, attentiveness, and strong howling voice.

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