Secretua

Tier 1: Command Tier

Rank Name: Guardian
Rank Description: The Guardian is the Alpha or leading figure of the pack. He or she will be responsible for maintaining a stable, self-sufficient pack through heavy involvement amongst the pack's members, setting guidelines and rules those of the pack will need to follow, and by making decisions based on the pack's best interest. Specific duties include but are not limited to accepting/removing members, appointing ranks, setting up meetings, conducting training exercises/assignments, attending diplomatic meetings, and securing alliances. (1 position)

Rank Name: Warden
Rank Description: The Warden is the Secondary Alpha or right-hand-man/woman of the Guardian. He or she will be hand-picked by the Guardian to assist in all of his or her endeavors by providing insight, opinions, and suggestions, as well as stepping up to act as the Guardian either temporarily or permanently should the Guardian not be present or capable of doing so for his or her self. Specific duties include but are not limited to accepting/removing members, appointing ranks, setting up meetings, conducting training exercises/assignments, and attending diplomatic meetings. (1 position)

Rank Name: Successor
Rank Description: The Successor is a younger wolf, either a relative of the Guardian or a promising youth, who acts as the Heir to Secretua. He or she will be responsible for following the Guardian and Warden to observe and learn how it is they will need to conduct the pack in order to be ready once it is time for them to inherit the Guardian rank. Inheritance/Promotion will occur at the Guardian’s direction and when the Successor is at least 2 years of age. Specific duties include accompanying the Guardian/Warden during their activities within the pack, attending diplomatic meetings, providing input and opinions when requested, and accepting/removing members. (1 position)

Tier 2: Liaison Tier

Rank Name: Caretaker
Rank Description: The Caretaker is the Lead Beta or the head of internal affairs of Secretua and will also act as a second secondary alpha within the pack. Their focus will rest solely on the pack’s comfort and productivity, ensuring that any disagreements or issues that arise are dealt with and that the pack members themselves are doing their part to contribute to the well being of Secretua. They will be responsible for keeping the Guardian and Warden informed of the goings on within the pack when or if they need to be caught up. Specific duties include but are not limited to accepting/removing members, appointing ranks, setting up meetings, conducting training exercises/assignments, and mediating through any disagreements or issues that might arise in the pack. (1 position)

Rank Name: Peacekeeper
Rank Description: The Peacekeepers are the Betas or assistant Caretakers in the pack. Their focus is to do what they can to gauge the moods of the pack’s members and try diffusing any unrest or potential problems before they can escalate by being involved in daily pack activities like training exercises and assignments. Any difficulties they have in performing their task or important issues that arise needing the attention of the higher ranks should be brought before the Caretaker. Specific duties include accepting members, appointing ranks, involving themselves in training exercises and assignments, and mediating through any disagreements or issues that might arise in the pack. (2 positions)

Tier 3: Advisory Tier

Rank Name: Sentinel
Rank Description: The Sentinel is the lead fighter or Guard for the pack. He or she is responsible for coordinating the movements and training exercises of the Guards and Scouts as well as holding open instructional meetings for all interested pack members to be trained in basic fighting/defensive skills. Specific duties include setting up meetings, conducting training exercises/assignments, coordinating with the other Advisors, and reporting progress to the Guardian, the Warden, or the Caretaker. (1 position)

Rank Name: Huntress/Huntsman
Rank Description: The Huntress/Huntsman is the lead hunter or provider for the pack. He or she is responsible for managing the Hunters during their hunts and tracking assignments, as well as holding open instructional meetings for all interested pack members to be trained in basic hunting and tracking skills. Specific duties include setting up meetings, conducting training exercises/assignments, coordinating with the other Advisors, and reporting progress to the Guardian, the Warden, or the Caretaker. (1 position)

Rank Name: Healer
Rank Description: The Healer is the lead Medic of the pack. Their responsibility focuses primarily upon training Medics to ensure they know a wide variety of plants and their uses, as well as gathering the necessary plants for storage or use and holding instructional meetings for all interested pack members to be trained in basic plant and gathering skills. Specific duties include setting up meetings, conducting training exercises/assignments, coordinating with the other Advisors, and reporting progress to the Guardian, the Warden, or the Caretaker. (1 position)

Tier 4: Task Tier

Rank Name: Guard
Rank Description: The Guards make up the main fighting force of the pack. They are those who are strong and capable of putting up a strong defense against any wolf or wolves who might wish harm on one of Secretua’s own. Their primary focus will be to keep themselves in shape and to fulfill their training exercises and assignments. Specific duties include fitness training, sparring, patrolling with a scout, and accompanying medics on gathering assignments. (Unlimited)

Rank Name: Hunter
Rank Description: The hunters are the primary providers for the pack. They are responsible for catching enough game to feed the pack as well as monitoring the movements of the prey within Secretua’s borders to be able to find them when necessary. Specific duties include conducting/participating in hunts, tracking prey, and attending training meetings. (Unlimited)

Rank Name: Scout
Rank Description: The Scouts are the swift runners of the pack. They are responsible for using their speed to run ahead on patrols in case assistance is needed at the border and to intercept visitors before they trespass if a Command or Liaison tier wolf is not there to do so. Specific duties include participating on patrols, running messages, and greeting visitors at the border. (Unlimited)

Tier 5: Protected Tier

Rank Name: Medic
Rank Description: The Medics, though not a part of the Task tier, are still considered to be a Task group. They are composed of the healers of the pack and focus on assisting in medical issues that arise amongst the pack members as well as gathering plants when stocked stores begin to run low. Specific duties include healing injured/sick wolves, training to better improve skill, and gathering and storing useful plants. (Unlimited)

Rank Name: Youth
Rank Description: The Youths are those wolves below the age of 1 year who are still learning about themselves and trying to find their place in the pack. They are to be encouraged to try out each different task available to them to see where their strengths and interests lie and to step up to assist the Task tier if they believe their skill to be advanced enough. Specific duties include finding out who they are, choosing a Task to study toward, and learning how to be involved in the pack. (Unlimited)

Rank Name: Elder
Rank Description: The Elders are wolves who are over the age of eight and are no longer required to hold a specified task in the pack. They are to be revered for their knowledge and experience and to be assisted as needed. Specific duties include regaling youngsters with stories of their youth, napping, and using their knowledge and experience to assist in the betterment of Secretua. (Unlimited)

Tier 6: Probationary Tier

Rank Name: Watched
Rank Description: The Watched are wolves who are undergoing a probationary period within the pack, either because they have done something to lose themselves the trust of the pack or because their initial meeting with a ranked wolf yielded an inconclusive decision regarding their trustworthiness or intent in joining. The amount of time one will be required to stay within the Watched rank will be determined individually and by circumstance. At the end of their probationary period wolves will either be accepted into the pack and assigned a task or removed and escorted from the pack’s territory. Specific duties include clearing his or her name and/or proving their worth to the members of Secretua. (Unlimited)