Alpha: The alpha is the leader of the pack. They are in charge and all obey the alpha
Beta: The beta werewolf is the second ranking individual within the dominance hierarchy. They show commitment and loyalty to the pack, also acting as a discipliner to reinforce the alpha's decisions. The betas stand in as alpha when the alphas are not present. They answer to no one but their alphas, but are expected, as with all members, to show respect to every werewolf. They also assist the alphas with any conflicts within the pack and enforce the rules, keeping peace within the clearing. They have the right to banish others after fair warning of wrong actions such as fighting. Betas may also call hunts, deciding when and where to hunt, along with the hunters. In pack meetings, the betas' answers and suggestions are the second most important, being trusted advisers to the alpha, only thinking for the good of the pack as a whole.
Delta: The delta werewolf is a werewolf in training for beta position. They are third in rank to alpha and beta. Deltas do not hold the authority to call medium or large hunts. That is a privilege to only ranked alphas, betas, and hunters. Deltas usually become the next Beta after training is complete but one can remain Delta without moving to Beta position. When this is the case, if ever the current beta is removed from their rank, steps down, changes rank, or leaves the pack, the delta may take the place as the new beta at the alpha's request
Omega: The omega of the pack is 2nd lowest ranking werewolf. The omega is usually a young werewolf that is very new to packlife and still learning, a wolf that has been lowered in rank due to wrong actions, or a re-evaluated werewolf (one who left the pack once and was accepted back into the pack at a later date). They are usually given the responsibilities of "puppy-sitter," watching over the cubs during group hunts and making sure they don't wander into the forest. With the omega always watching over the pups, they sometimes teach the way of the pack and the hierarchy. They explain to the pups what is right and wrong, or safe and dangerous. Pups while low in rank have many social freedoms; their antics are tolerated by most of the members.
Pup: They are the new wolves. They are still learning the ways of the wolves and how to become one. They listen and try to learn as much as they can. |