Post by Ulv on Jul 25, 2008 11:20:26 GMT -5
Meanings
Alpha Male
This is the strongest male within the pack. Mate to the Alpha Female, he rules with both her help and advice always with him and in his ear. Normally Naga to the Beta Male, he is never without help or support.
Alpha Female
This is the strongest female within the pack. She stands beside the Alpha Male, in both human and wolf skin. Chosen for her strenght and/or ability to work and led well within the pack.
Beta Male
Either a Blood Brother, or the next closest thing; a Naga*. This male is second to the Alpha Male. He will lead the pack if the Alpha Male is unable, and the Alpha Female asks for his help. His ruling can be either accepted or voided by either Alpha's. Mated to the Beta Female.
Beta Female
This female is second to the Alpha Female, but cannot take her place if the Alpha Male is still able. If the Alpha Female is sick, the Beta Female is there to take care of her; normally the Alpha Female's Naga.
Elders
These are the werewolves that are past their prime in a fight, but still alive and kicking. They tend to range in age from 70 til they die. They are wise and good storytellers. Typically found sitting in the manors, or meeting places giving advice or arguing with each other.
Hunters
[/u]Alpha Male
This is the strongest male within the pack. Mate to the Alpha Female, he rules with both her help and advice always with him and in his ear. Normally Naga to the Beta Male, he is never without help or support.
Alpha Female
This is the strongest female within the pack. She stands beside the Alpha Male, in both human and wolf skin. Chosen for her strenght and/or ability to work and led well within the pack.
Beta Male
Either a Blood Brother, or the next closest thing; a Naga*. This male is second to the Alpha Male. He will lead the pack if the Alpha Male is unable, and the Alpha Female asks for his help. His ruling can be either accepted or voided by either Alpha's. Mated to the Beta Female.
Beta Female
This female is second to the Alpha Female, but cannot take her place if the Alpha Male is still able. If the Alpha Female is sick, the Beta Female is there to take care of her; normally the Alpha Female's Naga.
Elders
These are the werewolves that are past their prime in a fight, but still alive and kicking. They tend to range in age from 70 til they die. They are wise and good storytellers. Typically found sitting in the manors, or meeting places giving advice or arguing with each other.
Hunters
There is no set number of hunters, nor any set hunter members. The entire pack hunts, or a small group is sent out, normally by the Alpha's or Beta's. Each member of the pack, or group, has their own job to do within the hunt.
There is a 'Leader of the Hunting Party' which will be the wolf that shows the best hunting ability. Most times, it will be the Alphas, but when the Alphas don't join the hunt, then it will be another wolf. The 'Second' is the wolf that helps lead the hunts behind the 'Leader'.
Warriors/Scouts
Again, no set number or members. The entire pack protects those within their ranks. From the low Omegas to the Alpha. Each has their job within a fight.
There is a 'Leader of the Warrior Party' which will be the wolf that shows the best fighting ability. Most times, it will be the Alphas, but when the Alphas don't join the scouting parties, or fights if they break out before an Alpha can arrive, then it will be another wolf. The 'Second' is the wolf that helps lead the scouts behind the 'Leader'.
Watchers[/u]
Only two in the entire pack, these werewolves only job is to watch the yearlings, and pups, and make sure they stay out of trouble. Normally either two females or a male and female who are mates and have pups or yearlings.
Yearlings[/u]
Members who range in age from 1 year (7 in human) to the end of their second year (20 in human). They tend to be the wilder members of the pack, thus need constant watching during hunts, fights, and meetings with other packs.
Pups[/u]
Ranging from birth to 1 year, these are the future of the pack. Protected, watched over, taught, and brought up within the pack, they are raised by the pack. They just go home with their birth parents at the end of the day.
* Naga: A male (or female) that stands beside the same sex and has the other's back no matter what. Normally friends from puphood, these wolves bond on a whole nother level from mates. They are Brothers/Sisters in all but blood.[/center][/size]