Ashen

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Pack Ranks

Tier 1

— Empress of Ashes (1) - Boss Bitch

— Shogun (1) - Appointed by the Empress, the Shogun is the military leader and secondary alpha of Ashen. In her absence his word is law.

—Crown Prince(ss) (1) - The Heir to the Ashen throne. Expected to train in fighting and another skill of their choice. Alongside the Empress and Shogun they play an active role in governing and politics, as well as maintaining relations with the other packs in the Empire. Basically they have to earn their keep.

Tier 2

— Daimyo (1) - Master of the Samurai. Basic duties include attending every high ranking meeting, frequent patrols, arranging apprenticeships in the Samurai and defense of the pack. This rank can be challenged for by a Samurai.

— Jonin (1) Leader of Ashen’s Shinobi ranks. Along with basic leadership duties such as attending meetings and teaching their underlings they also act as the Shogun’s second pair of eyes and ears. They lead the offensive and strive for the betterment of Ashen and it’s empire. This rank can be challenged for by a Chunin.

Tier 3

— Kage (1) - Specialized rank for the shadow of the pack. A wolf whose paws are eager to be dirtied. The interrogator and master of slaves. Not challengeable.

— Samurai (∞) - High ranking warriors of traditional fighting style specializing in defence of the pack. Expected to take an apprentice, train frequently, and patrol the border. Frequent sparring between Samurai is encouraged.

— Chunin (∞) - High ranking Shinobi who specialize in offensive measures that serve Ashen from beyond its borders. A somewhat secretive rank, they are tasked with gathering intelligence on other packs, bands etc .Because of their work they are often absent from the pack and it’s daily affairs for quite some time.

— Renja (1) - Lead hunter and or navigator of the pack, in charge of training of lower tier hunters and navigators as well as food stores and organizing large hunts. Should be knowledgeable about the pack’s territories and herd movements. Expected to patrol the pack borders and surrounding territories as well.

— Apothaker (1) - The Pack’s lead healer, expected to oversee the lower ranking healers in the pack, may work closely or be part of Ashen’s supernatural ranks.

Tier 4

— Ashigaru (∞) - Rank and file soldiers who serve beneath the Samurai. Are expected to attend all training sessions, frequently spar with each other and patrol the borders.

— Genin (∞) - Low ranking shinobi who serve and work alongside the Chunin in their offensive measures. Just like their soldier counterparts they’re expected to keep themselves busy with training and sparring. Basically they’re in ninja school.

— Scout (∞) - Ranked hunter and or navigator, expected to scout the surrounding territories and report to the Renja.

— Herbalist (∞) - Ranked healer, expected to see to the health of the general population and report to the Herbalist. May have different specialties within the group(battlefield medic, midwife, gardener).

— Priest(ess) (∞) - Serves the spiritual needs of the community, are closely in tune with the earth and its processes along with the divine, spiritual or supernatural. Expected to take on a secondary role as healer, warrior, or hunter.

— Prince(ss) (∞) - Children of the Empress, may keep this rank until an area of expertise is chosen. Of higher expectation than other pups.

Tier 5

— Apprentice (∞) - Wolves that have yet to be ranked into their prospective rolls. Expected to participate actively in all training as well as with their mentors. Usually young wolves. (apprenticed in traditional fighting(samurai), specialized fighting(shinobi), Scouting(hunting), or Herbalism.)

— Pup (∞) - Pups not born of the Empress. Should choose an area of study at 6 months and will stay in this rank until they’re 1 year old.

— Peasant (∞) - A wolf unable to be ranked upon joining. Has one ooc month to decide or they will be forced into “indentured servitude.”

Tier 6

— Indentured Servant (∞) - Slaves in all but name. Must earn their freedom or a more desirable rank.

— Prisoner (∞) - Always watched. Always under guard. Fed sparsely. Not to be touched unless they attempt escape or physical harm against any member of Ashen.

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