hierarchy
superiors
subordinates
This is only a guide. Packs may use their own ranking system as they please.
Paladin
Max (1) -
Not imperative, this wolf is a skilled combatant who takes commands from the general.
Alpha
Max (2)
The leader of a pack, mating pair. A female may be called 'alphess.'
Beta
Max (2)
Second in command.
Delta
Max (2)
One training to become an alpha or beta. A rare rank existing mostly in large packs.
Skilled in combat and tactics, a general will direct battle affairs.
Salutary
Max (2)
With herbal knowledge, this wolf helps treat the wounded.
Sentinel
Max (2)
An intellectual ambassador who directs the intelligence (scouts).
Hunting Superior
Max (2)
Organizes and leads hunts if the alpha does not.
No max
Hunters
No max
These wolves are instructed to hunt.
Scouts
No max
Wolves who patrol the border and act under direction of the sentinel. May operate as espionage.
Guardians
No max
subordinate overseers who work to guard and protect pups, carcasses, and other objects of interest.
Omegas
No max
A most imperative wolf who serves solely to submit to superiors, allowing leaders to relieve stress and establish their
power.
Rogues
Wolves who are not part of a pack.
Some ranks exist only upon circumstance rather than necessity, including the following:
Elders
additional ranks
Either a former alpha, or a wolf too old to serve any productive purpose.
Pups
Offspring of a mating pair, or a wolf too young to serve any productive purpose
General
Max (2)
Warriors
Apprentices
These are wolves studying under a superior either to learn their skill, or to someday take over their rank