the wild canids are hated by the dogs for their "savage" nature. they have a system of challenging to decide the high ranks. the wolves are lesser in number than the dogs, but they are also much stronger and bigger on average. while there are hundreds of dog breeds, there are only so many types of wild canines. the pack is made up of grey wolves, arctic wolves, red wolves, african wolves, ethiopian wolves, and coyotes.
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𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐋𝐏𝐇𝐀 — (0/1) the alpha is the leader of the pack. they choose a beta and delta, and when they pass, the high ranks fight it out until only one is left still fighting, and then that wolf becomes the alpha.
𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐓𝐀 — (1/1) the beta is the best hunter in the pack, chosen by the alpha. they are in charge of making sure everyone is fed by sending out hunting patrols on the daily.
𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐓𝐀 — (1/1) somewhat like a general. chooses knights to create a force that watches over camp around the clock in 6-hour shifts between the four of them. the delta is typically the second best fighter in the pack.
𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐊𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 — (1/3) the knights are three excellent fighters chosen by the delta from the members. their job is to watch over camp with the delta in shifts. they are also typically the first sent into battle due to their hardiness.
𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐌𝐀 — (0/12) the members of the pack. spend most of their days hunting. pregnant, injured, and retired wolves are also put here
𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐙𝐄𝐓𝐀 (0/4) those that haven't earned a full place in the pack yet. typically they receive their gamma rank between 12-18 moons of age. they eat last and are responsible for helping out any higher ranking canine that asks. they are also assigned a mentor at 3 moons that will in charge of their training.
