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General (Most Packs) Hierarchy ~ Pack Roles ~ Pack Lands ~ Pack Foci ~ Special Rules (Dust, Lightning, Spirit, Shadow, Packs) Alpha Female: 1 wolfAlpha Male: 1 wolf Alphas are the leaders of the pack, what they say is law. They have the ability to lead their pack in whichever way they see fit. They are also the "paragon" of their particular element; and on their own lands and on the unclaimed lands will show prowess over another wolf of a lower rank; even of a different element. Since they are always in their element; they are so hard-core they bring the elements with them. On their own territory, their power is undisputed. Alphas can do things that would be the paramount of power over their element; entire trees moving and twisting in the forest in groups; using wind to toss a couple of full grown wolves through the air! It is never wise to challenge the Alpha of a territory; however, Alphas must be sure only to use their charms in dire need; not for facetious reasons! In the Unclaimed Territories, with the aid of their focus, only another alpha can challenge their power. However, when an alpha steps onto a claimed territory, they are no more powerful than that pack's beta. Alphas ALSO are responsible for filling any 'roles' that are not assigned via having a Beta to fill them. For example; if a pack only has two 'Beta' wolves in it; the Alpha fills the other three roles themselves and trains Omega apprentices until they are suited to rise up in rank! There IS both an in-game and out of character reason for wolves not rising up in rank too quickly at times! For example, one cannot have an entire wolf pack of betas with no omegas! ~ Admin note ** Beta: 5 wolves, each with a 'pack role' Pack roles are assigned to the wolf based on their skills and relationship to the Alphas. Thusly, the roles are given by the Alphas, not chosen by the wolf. Elemental power wise, on their own lands, they are second only to their alpha. Whereas an alpha can sustain their powers for quite a long time and control multiple things at once, Betas can only do a few things at once, and get more weary with work. When they step into the Unclaimed Territories, their powers diminish accordingly, though they still have enough elemental control to easily fend off an omega. When they enter another pack's domain, they are only as powerful as their omegas. ** Omega : up to 13 (or more) wolves, the enmasse 'group', most often will be chosen as responsible for aiding in puppy-rearing and other tasks for the Alphas and Betas such as providing entertainment, forming hunting groups, etc. They serve as Apprentices to the Beta 'roles' so that they may assist in said roles if needed or asked to by the Alpha. As far as elemental power, Omegas are the weaker wolves of the group. They have minor control over their element, meaning they can only perform one charm at a time, and not sustain for very long, which manifests best when on their own pack lands, meaning an Omega still can fend off wolves of another element on their own lands. When an omega walks the Unclaimed Territories, their elemental power is further diminished, and competes only with other omegas. Omegas on other pack lands are basically no more than wolves of a different color; almost detached from their focus, they can barely manifest any elemental charm. ** Puppies: Puppies are not considered pack members, and thus under care of the adults. When they turn 8 months of age, they can be accepted into the pack as adult wolves. Puppies are required to have adult guardians that care for them.
Pack Roles: The pack roles all encompass a "primary" element. This does not mean that said pack role has to deal with that particular element; it is merely a good way to look at how the energies of the role work! Heyoka: The Heyoka exists in the realm of Spirit. Heyoka are contrarian by nature, not to simply be contradictive but to offer guidance and often to portray the other side of the story. Hunter: The Hunter embodies the element of Earth. A Hunter aids the pack by hunting and foraging for food, keeping the pack lands safe from invasion and knowing the lay of the land. Warrior: The Warrior rests in Fire. A Warrior seeks first and foremost to expand the pack's territory. The Warrior presses forward in the face of adversity and attempts to keep the pack expanding. Counselor: The Counselor represents the watery, emotional elements of the pack. A Counselor maintains the pack's integrity by offering gentle reminders and advice on how to proceed. Sage: The Sage is Air. Cold, calculating logic that presents the pack alphas, betas and members with choices and likely outcomes. Sages are the voice of reason. "The alpha wolves are not necessarily the strongest, the fastest, or the smartest. High rank has more to do with attitude and confidence than size or strength. Dominance also does not favor gender - either the alpha male or the alpha female may be the overall "leader of the pack"." (Frequently Asked Questions About Wolves. Wolf Park http://www.wolfpark.org/ )
Each pack has it's own land where it's elemental "focus" is strongest.
1. Gives them their unusual colors. The colors
are a function of the element and thus is the main factor in causing their
coats to be tinted in such ways. As the magic of the element flows around them,
the coat picks up it's undertones and manifests in a response to better fit
the element and to blend in. This is why you will never find a green fire wolf or a red air
wolf. It simply isn't possible! (Coat colors are also slightly related
to heredity, but only perhaps 25% at most.) ~ Grave things happen when a wolf leaves it's pack for long periods of time. The longer they are away from their elemental focus spot, the lesser their abilities are. They will even start to 'depigment' and return towards the normal coloration of a grey wolf (grey, cinnamon, black, brown often in variegations over the body) instead of the often vivid colors of their element. Thus, you may see a mostly grey wolf perhaps with only a few vague spots that might show a hint of green perhaps, should a Crithean stray out too far from their element. 24 hours away: Coat colors begin to slightly dim, becoming dull and lackluster. If a wolf strays too far from their element, it will take TWO WEEKS of time re-absorbing that element to become imbued with the traits and charms again.
Special Rules For Certain Packs:
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Air: A 'whistling rock' - a spire of rock that raises towards
the sky as if ever reaching to her heights, located in the center of their
pack area, the Quartz Peaks. 
Dust: See 
Earth: A great ancient runic rock that sits in the middle
of their forest home. It is decorated with runes that are said to hold the
forest spirit's powers. 
Fire: A deep fissure underground in the middle of their cave
system, in a cavern that is said to be 'sacred' of Karrash
Lightning: A glowing, rune-enchanted orb that floats seemingly mid-air in their packlands' center.
Shadow: The river that feeds the delta of the Gypsum Pools - at night, the water becomes as thick as tar on the Obsidian Cliffs.
Spirit: A great shimmering fountain in the midst of their packlands -- a strange creation that is made out of the very stones of the earth, who's waters are always crystal clear and seem to hold some sort of special sense about them. The wolves of spirit must return to their packlands at least once every 24 hours to maintain their abilities.Paragon, the elemental wolf play-by-post is © Cheryl and James 2007-onward.