.Ranks.

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Chárakas: The English equivalent would be Ruler or, more commonly referred to as Alpha. It is the male rank attained by the individual who lays claim to a territory and is the ruling voice of the pack. The single most important entity who can overrule any others who oppose him within his grounds.

Vasílissa: The female companion to the Chárakas the equivalent to an Alpha Female. As the Queen she receives the utmost respect and her power is nearly equal to that of her mates. However, there has never been an instance within the Diavolos that a female has taken the throne alone.

Profitis: This rank is not gender biased, males and females have been able to obtain this position within the pack. This wolf, the Prophet, communes with the pack God and receives messages occasionally. They are also the Healers of the pack and take on the duty of monitoring the health of pregnant females. It is not a law but it is preferred that if a female attains this rank that they do mate. This is not to say they cannot have a lover, but they are not to copulate for risk of becoming pregnant and dividing their attention between their young and their duties to the pack.

Paidí: The Paidi, or child of the rulers. This wolf is selected from the litter as the heir to the pack.

Vita Kýrie: The Beta male. The wolf that oversees the events happening within the pack structure has the authority to command the packs militia and its generals. He is often the one to set up the patrols and assign mentors to the young.

Vita Chásete: The Beta female. She may or may not be the mate to the beta male, it is not necessary for them to be. She acts as second to the male counterpart and picks up any duties that need tending to.

Gamma Kýrie & Chásete: They are not necessarily mates but they are likely the wolves to inherit the Vita position if the current ones fall due to illness or are killed.

Dimios: The Executioner. This wolf can be male or female. They are the only wolf in the pack that can kill within the structure without having to report it so long as they believe the one whom they kill is a threat to the Alphas. During a judging ceremony or trial, if the individual is found guilty the Dimios attend the meeting and kill the convicted.

Genikós: The General. Commander to the Militia this wolf can be male or female.

Dipló: The Double, or the Deputy, they are the equivalent to a Lieutenant within the pack ranks.

Frourá: The Guard. The warriors of the pack. They take orders from the higher Court and obey them without fail They are the elite in terms of fighting and are often seen following their commanders or, on occasion, the Alphas or betas.

Párochos: The Provider. The hunters of the pack, usually the swiftest next to the scouts. It is their duty to secure food for the pack and keep others from stealing their meals.

Rolói: The Watch, These wolves mainly patrol the base and keep a lookout for intruders. They are fighters and do drive out the unwelcome but are mainly the police of the territory.

Mélos: The Member. The members who do not have a set rank or do not have exceptional skills in either hunting or fighting. Their prowess can be used for whatever is necessary.

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