Each Pack's rank is split into tiers, the wolves' ranks are very structured and have five tier's in total, while the Dog's only have three. We'll start with the Dogs as that's a much shorter list.
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Tier I
Alpha: The Commanders and leader's of the pack. There are two wolves, usually one male and a female, but can be two males or two females. These two have to be mates.
Beta: These are the second on commands, they take care of everything when the Alphaβs are away. They report to the Alphas only, The two do not have to be mates, but it is recommended. They will take over the pack if both Alphaβs die and have no Heirs.
Advisor: These dogs are the wisest dogs in the pack and their main job is to oversee the training of the heir, keep things running smoothly, and be the third in Command until the Heir is ready. The Senior Advisor has been an advisor the longest.
Healer: These dogs are knowledgeable in herbs and illnesses. There are only three healers at a time. The Senior Healer; the oldest and wisest, a normal healer; a dog who is knowledgable in herbs and illnesses, and Healer Trainee; a dog who is being trained by the healer and Senior Healer to become the next healer.
Tier II
Protectors: These wolves are on the front line. The protectors of the pack. They take care of any threats outside the pack. They also are in charge of keeping camp safe, they patrol the territory. They are led by the Senior Protector, who orders patrols and sets guard shifts. Senior Protector is normally the strongest/biggest/most experienced protector. Senior Protector is considered a high rank.
Hunters: These dogs provide food for the pack, often well respected within the pack. Hunting parties are set up by the Senior Hunter, who is the oldest/most experienced hunter. Senior Hunter is considered a high rank.
Trainees: These dogs are the youth of the pack learning to hunt and fight and their duties to their pack and kin. Usually, they stay as a trainee until they are a year old. However, they only become a hunter or protector once they are deemed right by their mentor, Alphaβs, and advisors.
Tier III
Mother: These dogs are either pregnant or nursing. They return to their duties when their pups become trainees.
Carers: These dogs are rather maternal or paternal, and are tasked with taking care of and playing with pups to allow their mothers some time to themselves.
Pups: These are the new life in the pack, they range from as young as newborns to six months, depending on their size. Those that grow fast may become Traineeβs a month or so sooner, and those that are especially small may stay pups an extra month or two.
Elders: These dogs have given their lives to protecting the pack and are now retired as they are now unable to serve. They are respected and taken care of by the whole pack.
Omegas: are the dogs who are unskilled in hunting, fighting, advising, or are never chosen to be a healer. If there is room for them to stay instead of being banished, they will become Omega. Other duties include gathering clean nests, assisting elders, and helping healers fetch herbs.
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Tier I
Alpha: The Commanders and leader's of the pack. There are two wolves, one male, and a female. These two have to be mates.
Beta: These are the second on commands, they take care of everything when the Alphaβs are away. They report to the Alphas only, The two do not have to be mates, but it is recommended. They will take over the pack if both Alphaβs die and have no Heirs.
Delta: These two take reports from the Tier two wolves and are in charge of training the future alphas. They are in charge of leading the pack when the Alphaβs and Betaβs are away. When the Betaβs die, retire or become alphaβs, they will take over as betaβs. They report to the Alphas and Betaβs.
Gamma: These wolves are in training to be alphas. One will be the son or daughter of the alphas, chosen to be the next to lead the pack, the other will be his or her mate. They are being trained by the Deltaβs, they also help train the wolves training for their ranks.
Samurai: This wolf is an elite killer and the left hand of the alphas. They are loosed on missions to suss out spies and kill any threats to the pack. They may lead a small group of assassins, to hunt down large threats that the guards/fighters canβt handle without major injuries. This wolf was formerly a Ninja. They report only to the Alphas.
Tier II
All T2 ranks are considered high ranks.
Lead Hunter: This wolf will be leading pack hunts, they are the best hunters within the pack.
Lead Warrior: This wolf is the strongest fighter within the pack. They lead the warriors into battle, next to the Alphas.
Lead Guard: This wolf is the leader of the guards. They assign wolves to patrols and train Sheilds.
Lead Shamen: This wolf is the best of what they do, they are in charge of healing the higher-ranking wolves, and the pups.
Lead Assassin: This is one of two possible ranks for Assassins could take. This wolf is one of the stealthiest wolves in the pack, trains the young enforcers, and assigns βHuntsβ.
Ninja: This is one of two possible ranks that an Assassin could take. This wolf is the pack's head spy, every month they travel away from the pack territory to find rumors and possibly recruit if they find an acceptable outsider. When they are in the pack territory they help teach the Enforcers. This wolf reports directly to the Samurai.
Tier III
Hunter: These wolves provide food for the pack, often well respected within the pack. They report to the Lead hunters.
Warrior: These wolves are on the front line. The protectors of the pack. They take care of any threats outside the pack. They report to the Lead Warriors
Guard: These wolves are in charge of keeping camp safe, they patrol the territory. They are to be seen and heard, unlike the assassins. They report to the lead Guards.
Shamen: These wolves are the healers of their pack, and they also double as voices and seers of the gods. They interpret signs. They report to the Lead Shamans.
Assassin: These wolves specialize in stealth and double as scouts. Most of the time they blend in with their surroundings. They are the eyes and ears of the alphas, listen for rumors and when needed take out threats inside pack territory. They report to the Lead Assassin and Ninja.
Tier IV
These wolves are generally called Subbordnates or Trainees when in large mixed groups.
Trapper: A Hunter in training, trained by the lead hunters and the Gammas.
Trooper: A Warrior in training, trained by the lead warriors and the Gammas.
Shield: A Guard in Training, trained by the lead guards and the Gammas.
Healer: A Shaman in training, trained by the lead guards and the Gammas.
Enforcer: An Assassin in training, trained by the lead assassin and the Gammas.
Tier V
Omegas: These wolves are the lowest ranking wolves in the pack, they help keep track of the pups, clear away old bedding, and assist the elders as well. This rank can be asked for but its also used for punishment and to let new wolves who've just joined the pack get used to how things work here. These wolves must be at least trained in one rank or two years old.
Mothers: These wolves are either pregnant or nursing wolves. But they also if a female that has no mate or pups, she becomes this rank and doubles as a pup sitter.
Pups: These are the new life in the pack, they range from as young as newborns to six months, depending on what rank they intend to go to.
Elders: These wolves have given their lives to protecting the pack and are now retired as they are now unable to serve. They are respected and taken care of by the whole pack.