Ranks & Positions

## Ranks

Every pack has a ranking system, a form of hierachy. The ranks are something a wolf is born with, and the canines of one are the ones holding the rank — therefore through them are ranks recognized. They are also semi-random, meaning that a wolf born a certain rank is possible for anyone; for example, two alphas may have beta offspring(s), or two omegas may have high-ranked offspring(s), but in cases like the latter there must be an origin from which the rank gene is recessive.

##### **Alpha**

Alpha is the highest rank that there is. Alphas are recognized by their double-canines: the first-row are large sized, capable of piercing through skin and breaking bones and the second-row are slightly smaller but still capable of leaving fatal injuries.

Alphas are the most highly respected ranked wolves. Leaders of the pack are usually in this rank but not all alphas are leaders, since some are born into average and/or lower ranked families.

##### **Zeta**

Zeta is the second highest rank, right below the alpha. They too have double-canines but only the second-row is large sized as the first-row is normal sized. They are not capable of breaking bones but their canines are able to injure fatally.

Zetas are also very respected since they can hold the position of a commander or an assistant, also known as the leader's right paw. But there are cases where zetas can be leaders as well.

##### **Delta**

Delta is the third highest rank, right above the beta. They don't have double-canines just like alphas and zetas, but their canines are bigger than average ones, which makes them a dangerous opponents.

Deltas may not be as highly respected as alphas or zetas but they still hold more power than average and lower ranked wolves. Deltas usually hold the position of a captain, assistant and in some occasions, a commander.

##### **Beta**

Beta is the average rank, right middle of the higher and lower ranks. Betas do not also have double-canines, nor are they large sized. Their canines are normal sized but they're still fatal.

Betas don't hold high positions but instead are packmembers, hunters and/or guards.

##### **Sigma**

Sigma is the third lowest rank but it is also said to be a between-rank. Sigmas canines are the same as Betas but their jaw canines appear to be slightly larger.

Because of their rank, sigmas are viewed as lesser beings but still have a better lifestyle than omegas. Sigmas usually hold the position of packmembers and hunters.

##### **Gamma**

Gamma is the second lowest rank. Gammas canines are normal sized but they too have slightly larger jaw canines, which makes separating sigmas and gammas from each other harder.

Gammas are also viewed as lesser beings and they barely get to stay in the pack. If they do get to stay, they don't have many rights nor hold much of positions. The only position they hold is being a packmember. They also have the position of an outcast.

##### **Omega**

Omega is the lowest rank that there is. Their canines are normal looking but both upper and jaw canines seemed to be smaller than normally. Making defending themselves even harder.

They are automatically made an outcast since higher ranked wolves think omegas don't deserve to be in a pack and are not real wolves.

##### **Mythical rank: Omega/alpha**

Omega/alpha is considered to be mythical and an impossible rank. But there have been records of two wolves who were born as an omega/alpha. But these wolves lived hundreds of years ago and there has been no wolf born into this rank again.

Omega/alphas have unique canines. They're otherwise normal looking but their upper and jaw canines are large sized, making them really deadly and dangerous.

Since omega/alphas are considered impossible, it is hard to say what kind of position they would hold.

## Positions

Leader: holds the most power, usually alphas and zetas if born into the ruling family.

Sápmi (Overseer): only used by the grey wolves, chosen by the leader, usually high ranked, acts as the second-in-command and assistant.

Commander: second-in-command, in charge of the soldiers and guards, has to be earned.

Captain: in charge of a small group that contains soldiers or hunters, answers directly to the commander.

Assistant: leader's right paw, helps leaders make decisions and guides them, usually zetas or deltas.

Soldier: in direct service of the leader, protectors, any rank except gamma or omega can become a soldier.

Hunter: hunts and gathers food for the pack.

Guard: serves as watchers and enforcers.

Healer: heals and advises, usually females.

Guide: guides and helps individuals who eg. suffers from traumas or feels lost.

Nanny: pupsitter, helper and teacher for the younglings, usually females.

Historian: keeps record of all the events and myths/legends and passes them down to the next generations.

Ambassador: representative, messenger and a peacekeeper.

Member: part of the pack, birthright beta → alpha.

Outcast: shunned and shamed, usually gammas and omegas, average and higher ranked can also become one if done a crime.

Ravager: blood-thirsty killer, avenger and annihilator, even lower than outcasts due to corrupted mind.