Aryn

Aryn is the purple pack!

## Origins

Aryn was founded by Athena, a small, fierce black she-wolf. The pack was once a well-established, thriving family occupying a territory in the far West. Drought and wildfire forced them from their ancestral home, and during this exodus, the old clan was scattered to the winds. Lady Athena's decision to reestablish the pack was not made lightly, but the pack has quickly made itself a recognized clan within in the Domain.

While Aryn places great value in tradition, the exile and subsequent death of the previous Grand Vicar have left much of its old ways lost or forgotten. Moreover, most of the pack's current inhabitants either came from their own distinct culture or were born into New Aryn. As such, many original traditions are being changed and adapted, and new practices are being adopted.

## Tasks

Tasks are listed in order of general social desirability; All tasks are considered equally important. Higher ranks generally receive more responsibilities and recognition within the clan.

Every wolf is expected to contribute when and where they are needed. Pack members should assume a task according to their individual skills, and wolves of each specialization may favor different aspects of their given task. For example, a Courser may hunt more often than s/he accompanies a patrol, or may prefer the task of pup-sitting to any other activity.

### Vicar

*The heart of the pack, giving life and guidance to all. Led by the Hakim.*

* Vicars serve as the spiritual guides of the pack, offering wisdom to the rest of clan in matters of faith and health. Vicars bear a much closer commune with the Great Spirit than other wolves. They study and meditate on the will of the One, and function as the pack's religious experts. As such their advise is not to be taken lightly.

### Warden

*The strength of the pack, never faltering. Led by the Almaraq.*

* To be a Warden, a wolf must posses great endurance and strength. Courage and loyalty are what bind Warden's to their task. They are the pack's main line of defense, and also one of the largest and most prestigious tasks.

### Courser

*The quickest of the pack, fleet of foot and sharp of gaze. Led by the Raei.*

* Wolves of this task must be swift and agile; the best of their kind are also observant and quick of wit. They must be capable of stalking prey undetected and must also be able to travel swiftly over all manner of terrain.

### Ranger

*The eyes and ears of the pack, bringing news from afar. Led by the Kashaf.*

* Rangers must not only be stealthy and strong, but also smart. They spend much of their time roaming, hunting for and defending themselves with only these three things. The life of a ranger is not for most, as it is a dangerous and oftentimes lonely task. Rangers travel alone or in pairs, ghosting foreign lands and leaving no sign of their passing. They are the great secret holders. The knowers. Rangers are expected to offer a full report to the Ra'hat upon their return from any major excursion, and traditionally also bring an offering of food to make up for their absence.

## Pack Hierarchy

The hierarchy of Aryn is depicted below based on its appearance at the moment of the flooding from the hurricane. Many of the below wolves ended up becoming loners, joining another pack, or leaving the Domain.

**Alphas.** *Physical Leader(s); Protectors of the pack's members; Given prefix 'Lord' for males and 'Lady' for females.*

* Elected: Lady Cassandra (missing, presumed dead)

**Grand Vicar:** *Religious Leader; Protector of the pack's culture and history; Given prefix 'Father' if male or 'Mother' if female.*

* N/A

**Lead Rah'at:** *Lead Council Members; Head Supervisors of a task; Assist the Alphas and lead in their absence; Given prefix 'Grand Master'.*

* **Hakim:** N/A
* **Almaraq:** N/A
* **Raei:** Lawson
* **Kashaf:** N/A

**Rah'at:** *Council Members; Supervisors of a task; Assist the Alphas and Lead Rah'at; Given prefix 'Master'.*

* **Vicar:** N/A
* **Warden:** N/A
* **Courser:** Hani
* **Ranger:** Daenerys

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**Thetas:** *Senior members of a task; Given prefix 'Sir' for males or 'Mistress/Madam' for females.*

* **Vicar:** Lidya
* **Warden:** Islay
* **Courser:** N/A
* **Ranger:** Amara (drowned)

**Gammas:** *Members of a task; recognized as full Brothers and Sisters of Aryn.*

* **Vicars:** Ori Chime; Cricket
	+ **Healer:** Sunrise
* **Warden:** Leviathan; Harley; Beatrice
* **Courser:** Hera;
* **Ranger:** Lorarii; Ezra

**Deltas:** *Apprentices of a task; juveniles cannot typically progress beyond Delta rank; affectionate referred to as 'Fledglings'.*

* **Vicars:** Hieronymus; Athens
* **Wardens:** Altaeya
* **Coursers:** Yamārashi; Seava; Phanuel; Synnove
* **Rangers:** Cage; Aja

**Omegas:** *No task. This can include Honored Guests, or wolves who have come to visit Aryn.*

* **Untasked:** Marquis; Inessa; Mewlin; Hawthorn; Kaito
* **Honored Guests:** None!

**Pups:** N/A

**The Song:** *Those who have rejoined the One in eternal life.*

* **Presumed:** Azhoyel (pup); Seven (Beta Courser); Lazarus (Gamma Ranger); Tristan (Omega)
* **Confirmed:** Kris'tran (Delta Courser); Vasilis (Delta Warden); Lady Athena (Alpha); Lord Alcatraz (Alpha); Raghaalr (Beta Warden); Riga (Gamma Courser); Lycan (Beta Warden); Storm (Beta Ranger); Ragnarok (Theta Warden)

**The Exiled:** *Those who have committed unpardonable crimes and have been exiled permanently from Aryn.*

* Hedge (ex-Lord, abuse of power); Raphael (ex-Lord, abuse of power)