Tasks (Blutwald)

The following lists the tasks and responsibilities of Blutwald wolves.

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## Healers

A task limited to female wolves only. These females know how to read the energy flow of nature. They are knowledgeable of botanical remedies and how to read the environment - the stars or the weather. These wolves are versed in the art of healing and help the pack during illnesses or injuries.

* **The Shaman.** The leader of the Healers, there may only ever be one in the pack at a time. They are the most trusted Healer and often help the Alpha in emergencies, or help the Alpha with their injures. This rank is not attainable, but hand-picked by the alphas.

## Guardians

Females or retired, elderly male wolves can become Guardians. These wolves look after pups when their parents are busy with their tasks. These wolves teach pups about Blutwald culture and territory through field trips, though they are not permitted to go near the border, only view it from afar. They also start teaching young wolves basic hunting skills.

Under the reigns of Roman and Stallion, these wolves were known as Midwifes.

## Knights

Knights are both male and female wolves who protect the pack territory and those who live within it, *especially* the alpha and their family. Though males are preferred, females have every opportunity to test their mettle in this task. Knights can travel near the pack's borders.

Under the reigns of both Roman and Stallion, Knights were (confusingly) known as *Guardians* or *Guards* - wolves marked here with an R/S were known as Guardians in their time in Blutwald, but their actual rank was a defender/fighter, and thus, a Knight by late Blutwalder standards.

#### Blutwald's Knights

* Bloom (Ace); Hexa (R/S); Ivan (R/S); Miakoda (R/S); Polaris (Ace, R/S); Ronan (R/S); Sarafina; Stallion (Alpha, R/S); Taz

## Archers

This task is limited to male wolves only. Archers are wolves who specifically carry out hunts; though any wolf can hunt small game, these male wolves are trained to hunt large game to sustain the pack. These wolves are allowed to hunt outside of pack borders when there is insufficient prey within Blutwald territory, but are encouraged to remain within the borders as much as possible.

## Rangers

Rangers can be either male or female wolves. These wolves patrol the borders and may accompany wolves during hunts outside pack territory, or may accompany the Guardians on their field trips with pups. These wolves must have keen knowledge of every inch of Blutwald territory, and must also have diplomatic skill in case they accompany the alpha for inter-pack relations, or they may be used to relay messages between packs at the alpha's command.

Under Roman and Stallion, these wolves were known as *Scouts.*

#### Blutwald's Rangers

* Crash (Ace); Estella (Ace); Ruebane (Ace); Skins (Ace)

## Old Tasks

### Roman's Tasks

* ***Guardians/Guards***. Akin to *Knights* in late Blutwald. Responsible for protecting the territory.
* ***The Harem.*** Females only. Responsible for producing the alpha's pups and raising them.
* ***Healers.*** Wolves responsible for tending to others' wounds - always female only.

### Stallion's Tasks

Wolves who were granted the title of *Ace* were responsible for hunting large game for the pack, while most wolves generally caught their own small meals.

* ***Scouts.*** Akin to *Rangers* in late Blutwald, these wolves patrolled the borders of the territory.
* ***Pup Trainer.*** Akin to *Guardians* in late Blutwald, these wolves would train pups to hunt and protect themselves, and educate them on the culture of Blutwald.
* ***Queens.*** Stallion's polygamous 'wives' aside from Winema, these wolves had no responsibilities but potentially producing heirs. \*double check this\*
* ***Maids/Butlers.*** Wolves who would serve the alpha family and, more specifically, the Queens - hunting for them, protecting them, doing whatever is needed from them.
* ***Healers.*** Females only, responsible for healing their packmates.