Ranks Regardless

Ranks Regardless is a common movement to let wolves be a rank regardless of their Lineage. The movement is shunned by many who believe a Lineage helps with a wolf's rank, but some agree with the idea, claiming it can bring equality to packs.

## Founding

The first instance of this movement is seen in a bark drawing dating in 200, 5 years before the series. It's written by Pinesap, a well-known Beta of the past. Despite his popularity, this idea received enough backlash that it never appeared in written form for approximately 5 moons. Originally, Ranks Regardless would allow wolves of Eldrich-convoy and royal, with Eldrich-leader and healer being excluded for importance. There is also a suggested merging of Alpha Beta into one rank.

## Popularity

As time went on, more wolves started to notice the movement, most of whom saw it as a threat that could unstable the packs. A census was taken between 201-205 where wolves were asked on their stances. Alphas were recorded on what they do to those who believe in Ranks Regardless.

### 201

* In Dense Pine, 0 of 12 wolves agreed with the movement.
	+ The Alpha at the time, Tooth, said those who believed in it could not speak of it at risk of exile.

* In Rough Plains, 1 of 14 wolves agreed with the movement.
	+ The Alpha at the time, Blades, said those who believed in it would not receive punishment, but would not be protected as well as others.
* In Pebble River, 2 of 11 wolves agreed with the movement.
	+ The Alpha at the time, Trout, said those who believed in it were treated as any other wolf.

### 202

* In Dense Pine, 1 of 12 wolves agreed with the movement.
	+ The Alpha at the time, Silverstar, said those who believed in it could not speak of it at risk of exile.

* In Rough Plains, 1 of 12 wolves agreed with the movement.
	+ The Alpha at the time, Blades, said those who believed in it would not receive punishment, but would not be protected as well as others.
* In Pebble River, 1 of 13 wolves agreed with the movement.
	+ The Alpha at the time, Trout, said those who believed in it were treated as any other wolf.

### 203

* In Dense Pine, 0 of 11 wolves agreed with the movement.
	+ The Alpha at the time, Silverstar, said those who believed in it could not speak of it at risk of exile.

* In Rough Plains, 1 of 13 wolves agreed with the movement.
	+ The Alpha at the time, Blades, said those who believed in it would not receive punishment, but would not be protected as well as others.
* In Pebble River, 3 of 16 wolves agreed with the movement.
	+ The Alpha at the time, Trout, said those who believed in it were treated as any other wolf.

### 204

* In Dense Pine, 0 of 14 wolves agreed with the movement.
	+ The Alpha at the time, Silverstar, said those who believed in it could not speak of it at risk of exile.

* In Rough Plains, 1 of 15 wolves agreed with the movement.
	+ The Alpha at the time, Blades, said those who believed in it would not receive punishment, but would not be protected as well as others.
* In Pebble River, 3 of 16 wolves agreed with the movement.
	+ The Alpha at the time, Trout, said those who believed in it were treated as any other wolf.

### 205

* In Dense Pine, 1 of 14 wolves agreed with the movement.
	+ The Alpha at the time, Silverstar, said those who believed in it could not speak of it at risk of exile.

* In Rough Plains, 2 of 15 wolves agreed with the movement.
	+ The Alpha at the time, Blades, said those who believed in it would not receive punishment, but would not be protected as well as others.
* In Pebble River, 4 of 16 wolves agreed with the movement.
	+ The Alpha at the time, Trout, said those who believed in it were treated as any other wolf.

## Other Packs

### Poisoned Vines

Since Poisoned Vines has little known info, no one really knows their stance. Not even their Alpha, whose name is unknown, shared any details. A small rock with engravings has been recovered and read. Written on it is a small note mentioning Ranks Regardless, though the text has been worn by weather and thus is impossible to fully decipher.

### Night Stars

The Night Stars don't know about Ranks Regardless. They don't follow their lineages and stick purely to ranks, believing all wolves need training in order to be good. It's unsure if they would change their minds after discovering Lineages, as their Alpha is hard to reach.