Post by Novi on Sept 2, 2018 20:24:06 GMT -5
Here's what we (blizzardsfang and I) have so far-
Territory:
The pack lives in a forest with a mountain on one side and a small village of humans on the other. The weather is generally chilly, getting especially cold in the winters. Hence the small population of the village.
Hierarchy/Titles/Positions in Pack:
Alphas - leaders of the pack. a mated pair
Betas - seconds in command, also a mated pair.
Healer - has extensive knowledge of herbs and treatments for all sort of ailments.
The alpha chooses the beta and when the beta is promoted, their mate goes with them.
The next healer is chosen by the pack's ancestors. The pup destined to become the next healer will have a very specific dream of a spring up in the mountains that only the healer knows where it is and what it looks like. They can have this dream at any time during their training (between 3-8 months old).
Hunters: their primary purpose is, of course, to catch prey for the pack.
Guardians: their primary purpose is to learn to fight (solo and in groups) to protect the pack.
Deltas - because wolves mate in seasons, pups who are born in the same season are considered a generation and are looked after by a non-mated hunter and guardian pair. The pair looking after the generation hold the rank of Delta and are in charge of hunting, comforting, and doing anything the nursing mothers and pups may need. During their time as deltas, they are largely excused from other pack chores. Going off of www.yellowstonepark.com/things-to-do/wolf-pup-development, at 3 months old pups begin their training and complete it at around 7-8 months. Training is also done by the Deltas.
Omegas - wolves who came to the pack and were allowed to stay. wolves who were disgraced one way or another. they may move up in the pack, but their rank change must be approved by an alpha.
Added developments:
During the harsher winter months and/or when food becomes scarce, one or both alphas will lead hunting group(s) up into the mountain to go after bigger game such as moose. or even a bear if they're desperate enough, however they will plan accordingly and bring a larger number of guardians. the hunting group will consist mostly of hunters, but they will also bring 2-5 guardians. should the hunting party not return within the season, it will be assumed to be dead.
All hunters and guardians will have basic knowledge of herbs, something that will be taught to them by the healer.
Also going along with the link above, females may not have pups until they are a minimum of 1 yr 10 months old
My own side note: so think of each generation of pups as a class as opposed to the individual mentorship system warrior cats does. they learn and train together and will 'graduate' together (hopefully) extra tutelage can be asked for by another wolf and is even encouraged. a pup can be 'held back' if they do not meet the decided criteria to 'graduate' and will then receive a 1x1 mentor. this criteria will be decided upon by the Deltas. each pair will have their own way of doing things. training will have 'guest lessons' by the healer so that they can learn medicinal basics.
Territory:
The pack lives in a forest with a mountain on one side and a small village of humans on the other. The weather is generally chilly, getting especially cold in the winters. Hence the small population of the village.
Hierarchy/Titles/Positions in Pack:
Alphas - leaders of the pack. a mated pair
Betas - seconds in command, also a mated pair.
Healer - has extensive knowledge of herbs and treatments for all sort of ailments.
The alpha chooses the beta and when the beta is promoted, their mate goes with them.
The next healer is chosen by the pack's ancestors. The pup destined to become the next healer will have a very specific dream of a spring up in the mountains that only the healer knows where it is and what it looks like. They can have this dream at any time during their training (between 3-8 months old).
Hunters: their primary purpose is, of course, to catch prey for the pack.
Guardians: their primary purpose is to learn to fight (solo and in groups) to protect the pack.
Deltas - because wolves mate in seasons, pups who are born in the same season are considered a generation and are looked after by a non-mated hunter and guardian pair. The pair looking after the generation hold the rank of Delta and are in charge of hunting, comforting, and doing anything the nursing mothers and pups may need. During their time as deltas, they are largely excused from other pack chores. Going off of www.yellowstonepark.com/things-to-do/wolf-pup-development, at 3 months old pups begin their training and complete it at around 7-8 months. Training is also done by the Deltas.
Omegas - wolves who came to the pack and were allowed to stay. wolves who were disgraced one way or another. they may move up in the pack, but their rank change must be approved by an alpha.
Added developments:
During the harsher winter months and/or when food becomes scarce, one or both alphas will lead hunting group(s) up into the mountain to go after bigger game such as moose. or even a bear if they're desperate enough, however they will plan accordingly and bring a larger number of guardians. the hunting group will consist mostly of hunters, but they will also bring 2-5 guardians. should the hunting party not return within the season, it will be assumed to be dead.
All hunters and guardians will have basic knowledge of herbs, something that will be taught to them by the healer.
Also going along with the link above, females may not have pups until they are a minimum of 1 yr 10 months old
My own side note: so think of each generation of pups as a class as opposed to the individual mentorship system warrior cats does. they learn and train together and will 'graduate' together (hopefully) extra tutelage can be asked for by another wolf and is even encouraged. a pup can be 'held back' if they do not meet the decided criteria to 'graduate' and will then receive a 1x1 mentor. this criteria will be decided upon by the Deltas. each pair will have their own way of doing things. training will have 'guest lessons' by the healer so that they can learn medicinal basics.