Post by rozene on Feb 15, 2012 17:05:47 GMT -5
~Order of the Stars~
Yes, just like any pack we do have ranks. However, we do not have ranks like Alpha, Beta, Delta, and Omega like many packs do because of our belief in equality. While I am the leader of the pack I listen to everyone's opinions and beliefs on an issue before making a final decision, and I almost always consult my Inner Circle as well.
The decision on what rank you wish to pursue is an important one, dear friends. It will determine your role in the pack, and should play to your talents and strengths. If you're a fighter then Warrior would be your best bet. If you're less strong and more small and agile, than Scout may be the job for you.
May the stars guide your decision and lead you on the path to glory!
The decision on what rank you wish to pursue is an important one, dear friends. It will determine your role in the pack, and should play to your talents and strengths. If you're a fighter then Warrior would be your best bet. If you're less strong and more small and agile, than Scout may be the job for you.
May the stars guide your decision and lead you on the path to glory!
Current Ranks
-Inner Circle-
Leader of the Many Stars: Rozene Silverstar
Startrusted (Deputy/Next in line/Commander in Chief): None
Starseer: None
-Faithful Circle-
Scouts: None
Healers: None
Watchers: None
Head Scout: None
Head Watcher: None
-Eternal Circle-
Head Hunter: None
Head Warrior: None
Warriors: None
Hunters: None
-The Turning Circle-
Elders: None
Young Pups: None
New Stars: None
Job Descriptions
-Warriors and Hunters-
Warriors are the fierce fighters ready to defend the pack at all costs. As much as I hate violence, having fighters in my pack is only practical in case an enemy threatens them. Hunters seek out food for the pack and bring back prey to feed the whole pack. Hunters are also in charge of dividing up the prey equally among all the members (except for younger pups who won't eat as much). This is an important job in Oota Dabun since everyone must receive an equal share. There is no order to feeding like there is in typical packs. The jobs of warrior and hunter tend to overlap since more often than not there won't be any need for warriors to fight against another pack. When this happens the warriors help with the hunting, especially during the winter months when food is scarce. During times of starvation the division of equal food must be done much faster as well since wolves will be hungrier and less patient, requiring more paws to work with. Head Warriors and Head Hunters are promoted by a show of loyalty, skill, and restraint in using their fighting power. I will then promote them to Head Hunter or Warrior accordingly. One cannot apply to be Head Hunter or Warrior. The Heads coordinate all of the goings-on in the Hunter and Warrior community (hunting parties, fighting forces, etc.) There can be at most two head warriors and two head hunters at a time, however typically there is only one. Together the Head Warrior and Hunter dominate the Eternal Circle. Warriors and Hunters are typically Saberwolves, Hellhounds, etc. (this is NOT required however)
-Scouts and Watchers-
Watchers and Scouts, like Warriors and Hunters, have jobs that tend to overlap on occasion. Scouts explore new territories and will frequently go out on long term "missions" to seek out prey in new areas farther away from the pack's territories. They are experts in scent tracking since there will be many new scents in new territories. Watchers guard the home turf from enemies, but when hostilities are low with other packs and there aren't too many potential threats they can also join Scouts on missions since they can be dangerous and an extra hand never hurts. Scouts are typically smaller breeds of wolf or even fox since sometimes they are assigned to spy missions in enemy territory. Watchers are diverse in their species (again, you do NOT have to be a fox or small canine to be a scout). Head Scouts and Watchers function and are promoted in the same fashion as Head Warriors and Hunters. They also have similar duties to Head Warriors and Hunters, coordinating scouting parties and organizing who will guard what area of the territory. However, there can only be one Head Scout and one Head Watcher at a time, with few exceptions. Together, the Heads dominate the Faithful Circle. They must show loyalty, skill, and restraint.
-Healers-
Healers, as the name suggests, ensure the well-being of the pack. They must have adequate knowledge of healing herbs and other forms of plants to be able to treat wounds and illnesses in the pack. Healers do not fight in battle no matter what, although fighters and hunters may accompany them when they need to collect herbs in unfamiliar or enemy territory. Healers MUST be a Cuulu or a Kitsune, and must have strong a belief in some form of Cuulu god. However if a strong interest is expressed from a species that is not Cuulu or Kitsune, I may make an exception.
The Starseer is the leader of the Healers, similar to a Head Hunter and Warrior in terms of leadership and power. However, a Starseer is also far above Head Warriors and Head Hunters. Starseers are the highly trusted and respected Healers that show devotion to the gods, and pray to the gods and seek their aid on behalf of the pack. They read the stars and interpret the signs of the earth. A Starseer is also my most trusted adviser next to her Startrusted. They abandon most of their duties in healing the pack and instead devote their lives to the gods. They are mysterious and somewhat terrifying, but are also very kindhearted and open. They don't communicate with other wolves very often. There is only one Starseer at a time, with NO exceptions. Starseers cannot be replaced once appointed, and they cannot resign from their post until they die. Starseers are fairly detached from the rest of the Healers and for the most part don't provide as much leadership as the Heads of the Faithful and Eternal Circle do. Healers take most of their orders from the Startrusted or the Head Scouts and Warriors instead. Typically Starseers are Kitsune and occasionally Cuulu.
-Startrusted-
The Startrusted is my right paw that manages much of the pack and ensures its safety, and is also the next in line to the leadership of Oota Dabun after my passing. The Startrusted acts as a link between all of the professions within the pack and also gives advice to the Heads of each profession (warrior, hunter, etc.). The Startrusted also provides me with advice and input frequently as he/she is an extension of myself and spends a great deal of time among the pack to gather information and check on the pack's status. A Startrusted is selected from any profession except for Healer, as the Startrusted must also be a powerful fighter and a leader in times of war and trouble. Like the role of the Starseer, the Startrusted are very well respected and looked up to by the whole of the pack. You cannot apply to be a Startrusted, you must earn it.
-Elders, Young Pups, and New Stars-
Young pups are pups that aren't yet old enough to work as a New Star and train under a mentor. They stay beside their Mothers for the most part (who are exempted from their regular duties until their pups become New Stars).
New Stars are the "apprentices" of Oota Dabun. They begin their training at six moons and choose a profession to pursue, be it Warrior, Scout, Watcher, Healer or Hunter. A mentor is chosen by Rozene to guide the New Star from that profession, and after they have trained long enough and developed into a full member of the pack they become members of the Faithful Circle or the Eternal Circle. No one from the Inner Circle trains New Stars, except for under very rare circumstances. Heads of a profession sometimes train New Stars if they express an interest to training the New Star to me.
Elders are wolves that have either received crippling injuries or are too old to serve me without endangering their lives. Elders spend their days being attended to by the Healers, Young Pups, and New Stars. They no longer fight or hunt, instead remaining in the camp at all times.
The Circles
Inner Circle: My most trusted advisers, consisting of myself, the Starseer, and the Startrusted.
Faithful Circle: Consists of those who don't tend to lean towards fighting and support the pack in other ways instead. Called faithful because often the belief in the gods is particularly strong in this circle.
Eternal Circle: The fighting force of the pack, they are the strongest warriors. Called Eternal because the warriors and hunters allow the pack to survive and remain "eternal".
The Turning Circle: The beginning and end of the pack, the young and the old. Called turning because like a circle, life is constantly turning and moving, ending and beginning again.
Final Words
This ranking system is used simply to keep my pack in order and place potential in the right place so it can grow and flourish. It is not in place so that Warriors can act superior to Scouts. No profession is ever considered superior to the other in Oota Dabun so long as I am leader.[/color]
-Rozene Silverstar