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Pack Hierarchy and Other Werewolf Rankings

Pack Hierarchy

Werewolves naturally feel an extreme loyalty to their pack and treat it like family. A werewolf pack is equally bound by the human need for social order and is not usually confined to family units. The pack works together as a family and the ranks are the jobs each pack member has.

Ranks, whether high or low, are given or earned. A werewolf may request a rank but the absolute of them getting that rank depends entirely upon the alpha.

Hierarchy Breakdown

Highest Rankings/Inner Council

Most werewolf packs have an 'inner council' of first four highest ranks, most of which are limited to one or two members, except for the Gamma. The higher ranked of the pack have an air of dominance about them and may often display it.

Alpha (Leader) {α}

Usually, there are one or two Alphas within a pack who oversee the leadership of the pack as a whole. In a pre-established pack, a werewolf becomes the new Alpha either when the old Alpha steps down and passes the position to them, or by mating with an active Alpha or by defeating/killing the old Alpha.

They are dominant over all the rest of the pack and what they say should be considered as the law within the pack. They often have a bold and confident personality and usually, have either the physical ability or a Gift to back up their rank. They take an interest in what goes on in their pack and if they have been away for any length of time, they turn to the Beta to learn of the happenings within their pack.

Traditionally, there could only be one of each gender holding this position. They are normally the active mating pair. However, with changing times, the dynamics of the rankings are also changing within the packs.

Beta (Second in Command) {β}

There may be one or two Betas in a pack. Again, traditionally this position could only be held by one of each gender. The two Betas may or may not be mates. These are the individuals that the Alpha(s) trust above all others. They enforce the law over the rest of the pack. They may take control of the pack if the Alpha is incapacitated or has to leave the territory.

Gamma (Adviser/Elder) {γ}

There may be one to four Gammas in a pack. They are usually, if not always, the oldest and the wisest of the pack. They are the most experienced in the pack and pass on their wisdom about their pack and werewolves in general through their stories to other pack members, especially the pups.

At one time, they may have been an Alpha of the pack but it is not always necessary. A previous Alpha pair may hold this position. However, the current Alphas may put others in this position as they deem fit.

The Alphas usually seek advice from the Gammas. If something happens to the higher ranks, the Gammas assume control of the pack until new higher ranks are appointed. Those holding this position are much respected and loved by the rest of the pack, almost as much as the Alpha. However, the Alpha's word gets priority.

Delta (Messengers/Third in Command) {δ}

Usually one or two, they are the third in command to the Alphas and a part of the inner council. The Delta is the last rank in the council. They fill whatever necessary roles are left and like the other members of the inner council, they should be able to take care of the pack if something happens to the higher ranks.