Wolf Ranks and their meanings

High Rank's

Alphas/male and female- The Alpha is the leader. He or she is the main one in control and sets the laws of his or her pack. They are not required to hunt with the pack, but most normally do. They demand respect and are in the position to exile, banish or even kill those who do not show it. Though it is rare, this position can be challenged and if the challenger wins the fight then the challenger, being the new Alpha, can do whatever he/she wants with the previous leaders. This does not normally happen because it would result in a huge change within the pack.

Beta/male and female- The Beta is the second in command and enforces the law when the current Alpha is not present. If both of the Alphas die then the Betas take the Alpha position and lead the pack, unless the Alpha has said otherwise. This position cannot be challenged without the Alphas approval.

Sentinel/males and females- There are four Sentinels, two mated pairs, in the pack. Each pair is specially chosen by the Alphas or Betas. The Alphas and Betas train the Sentinels to take their places if anything should happen to them. The Sentinels since becoming one can start as early as one year, don't usually have authority over the pack unless the Alpha or Beta have publicly given it to them. They are respected though. Messing with a Sentinel is like messing with the Alpha or Beta themselves. This rank cannot be challenged whatsoever.

Elder's/male and female: The Elder's of the pack are seven years and older. They are filled with wisdom and renowned strength. They are the ones that the Alphas go to for advise. If they are wise, the Elders are the only ones to whom the Alpha's may submit themselves to. They are respected as much as the Alpha's by the entire pack.

Assassin/Male and Female: This position is given only to a changer. Assassin is the most fitting name for this rank, because it is self-explanatory. They are also spies for the pack. There can be a total of only three Assassin's in each pack.

Lower Ranks.

The lower ranked of the pack respect the higher ranked wolves and will ultimately submit themselves to the Alpha's and Beta's.

Lead Warrior: The lead Warrior takes his or her order's directly from the Alpha, and sometimes the Beta. They are the main leader, general, or captain of the Warrior's in the pack, there is only one.

Warrior's/male and female: The amount of Warrior's depends on the size of the pack, for a small pack there can be up to 5 and for a much larger pack there can be up to 15. They are the guardians and protectors of the pack. The Warrior's will roam the packs lands ensuring it's safety. They are the ones that will keep watch at night. The Warrior's must be quick to think and remain calm in any given situation.

Lead Hunter: The Lead Hunter is the one who leads the hunt's. There is only one Lead Hunter. Whoever becomes a Hunter must be quick to think as well.

Hunter's/male and female: Like the Warrior's the amount of Hunter's depends on the size of the pack. Every member of the pack hunt's, but these are the main Hunter's.

Lead Scout: The Lead Scout is the leader of the Scouts.

Scouts/male and female: The Scouts are the scavengers of the pack. They will hunt small creatures and will help survey the lead with the Warrior's.

Pup Watcher's/male and female: These are the pup sitters of the pack. They will keep watch over the pups when others may be out hunting or at battle. Don't be fooled into thinking that they are weak and soft. On the contrary the Pup Watchers can be the most vicious members of the pack, as long as you don't mess with their pups. They only watch pups until the age of nine months. There is only up to about three Pup Watchers in a pack, regardless of the size.

Subordinates/male and female: These are the non-ranked members of the pack. They will still participate in fighting and hunting though.

Omega/male and female: The Omegas are the lowest of low in a pack. Lower then Subordinates. Don't be surprised if they don't receive much respect if any at all. They are only placed in this position if they've done anything to disrespect the Alpha. Sometimes a new member may be placed with this rank if the Alpha is a bit mistrustful of them.

Pups/males and female: The next generation of the pack, usually only the mated pairs can have pups with the Alphas permission.