Ivory Ridge
08-30-2016, 10:18 AM
(This post was last modified: 02-24-2018, 04:05 PM by Ashiel.)
Pack Ranks
| Tier 1 |
| Chieftain (1) (aka the Grand Muckaluck) - The ruler of Ivory Ridge and the highest authority in the pack. The Chieftan's word is law. This wolf is in charge of making the most important decisions in the pack such as determining alliances, dealing out punishments, and promoting and demoting members within the pack. The Chieftan gets the final say on which wolves will be allowed to join Ivory Ridge and which ones will be turned away. At the moment this rank belongs to only one wolf, Karabela, but it may be expanded to another in a future to help share the Chieftan's duties. |
| Docent (1) The Chieftan-in-training, the Docent may be a child of the Chieftan or no relation at all, they may be older than the Chieftan or younger. The role of this wolf is to learn the in's and out's of ruling Ivory Ridge and also to act as an understudy of sorts. If something should happen to the Chieftan the Docent is expected to step up and handle matters. |
| Tier 2 |
| Sage (2) Ivory Ridge can have up to two Sages at any time. These wolves are the second-in-command and will assist the Chieftan in carrying out pack duties, meeting with prospective members, and organizing events. These wolves are the Chieftan's most trusted advisors whose wisdom is a valuable asset to Ivory Ridge. In addition to being consulted on major decisions they are also in charge of keeping up pack spirit and morale. |
| Ambassador (1) Trading is a crucial part of the fabric of the Ivory Ridge pack and the Ambassador is charged with helping to establish and maintain trade routes. They are expected to have a varied and eclectic knowledge of items that can be traded as well as a spark of creativity to find new venues and items for trade. The Ambassador is also expected to manage the traders and work with the hunters and healers to assure the packs trading stores are well furnished with a variety of goods. They can hold meetings for traders, hunters, healers or any combination of the three. Note that the Ambassador will be expected to be registered in the Trading & Merchants Guild and hold gatherings at least once a season. |
| Tier 3 |
| Paladin (1) The most respected fighter in the pack the Paladin is in charge of the Defenders of the pack. This wolf is expected to hold at least bi-annual training sessions and to work out the best training methods to keep the defenders skills sharp and the pack at the top of it's game. In addition the Paladin is also in charge of making sure the borders of Ivory Ridge are secure and patrols and escorts are organized and running efficiently. |
| Mountain Man/Woman (1) A skilled tracker and formidable hunter the Mountain Man/Woman rank takes part of it's name from the mountains in which the Ivory Ridge pack makes it's home. At one with nature this wolf is expected to know the pack's territory like the back of their paws. The most skilled hunter in the pack this wolf is in charge of holding hunts at least bi-annually and making sure the pack is not only well fed but that an ample supply of skins, bones, and meat is available to be traded. The Mountain Man/Woman will also work closely with the Ambassador to manage trade stocks. |
| Medicine Walker (1) Wise and patient the Medicine Walker is a talented healer with a wide and thorough knowledge of plants used not only to heal but as well as to harm. This wolf is also expected to have an astute understanding of wolven anatomy and of the common ailments and injuries that his or her pack mates may experience. This wolf is expected to hold healing sessions at least bi-annually to ensure that the Menders of the pack are keeping their skills sharp and that the herb stores are well stocked. This wolf is also expected to work closely with the Ambassador to manage trade stocks. |
| Tier 4 |
| Traders (∞) Traders are the backbone of Ivory Ridge's external economy. They are expected to gather all sorts of items whether on their own or from packmates and to attend various caravans and trade opportunities. These wolves work under the Ambassador. In addition these wolves may also be called upon to act as messengers and participate in diplomatic roles. |
| Defenders (∞) The warriors of Ivory Ridge these wolves are tough as nails and twice as sharp. They are expected to answer the call of the Paladin and attend all training sessions that wolf calls. The Defenders of the Ivory Ridge Pack must learn to fight on a variety of terrain from the flat fields of the battlefield to the treacherous rocky terrain of their home. Defenders must be vigilant as part of their primary responsibility to the pack is to defend the borders as well as any pack members who may be traveling and wish for extra protection while out trading, gathering herbs, etc. On rare occasions they may also be asked to escort criminals and prisoners to trading meetings to be sold. |
| Trappers (∞) The hunters of Ivory Ridge these wolves are observant and clever. They are expected to answer the Mountain Man/Woman whenever that wolf calls together hunts and to make sure the pack is well supplied with fresh meat. More than just regular hunters the Trappers of Ivory Ridge are expected to have a wide and even intimate knowledge of their prey and how to prepare the unconsumed parts of their victims, such as furs and bones, for trading. Hunting in the rugged terrain of the mountains can be a challenge and the Trappers are well known for their stamina and indomitable will. |
| Menders (∞) The healers of Ivory Ridge these wolves are calm and enduring. They are expected to answer the Medicine Walker whenever that wolf calls together healing meetings or gatherings and to make sure their pack mates are in good health. Scouring the lands for herbs not only to use but also to trade the Menders are expected to be constantly learning about plants and their uses as well as how to preserve, store, and transport their gathers. |
| Tier 5 |
| Apprentices (∞) Young wolves or those wishing to learn a new trade these wolves are eager to learn and will be assigned a mentor in the field of their interest. Pups may choose to apprentice with an older wolf when they are 9 months old. When apprentencies feel they are ready they may test to see if they can assume a Tier 4 rank. |
| Elders (∞) Get off my lawn! Just kidding! The Elders are older wolves who are ready to retire and live out their final days in some peace. With few duties to tend to the Elders only expectation is to provide wisdom and advice to the younger members of the pack. |
| Commonfolk (∞) Wolves who have just joined or who are still determining a path for themselves these wolves are expected to help with any tasks higher tiers ask of them. All Commonfolk will be asked to attend each hunt and should someone remain in this rank to long they may risk the Chieftan choosing a path for them. The rank of Commonfolk is meant to be a temporary step on the way to a more purposeful life. |
| Pups (∞) The young of the pack and the packs future pups are to be well-cared for and tended to. They will be encouraged to learn, explore and get a feel for what they would like to be when they are ready to apprentice. |
| Tier 6 |
| Criminals (∞) These are wolves who have broken the laws of Ivory Ridge or who have gone against the pack in some way. From trespassers to threats Criminals, like Commonfolk, are a temporary rank. Ivory Ridge is a resource-conscious pack and has no intention of wasting resources on those who are not actively contributing to the pack. Criminals, depending on the severity of their crimes, may be punished and set to the Commonfolk rank and then re-assimilated into the pack when their trust has been regained or, as is more often the case, traded off to other packs in return for supplies and goods. |
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