Get with me if you want to move up in rank. I'm going to change up the pack tasks for a little change of pace.
Congratulations to Adrian on her promotion to Governess. She will handle the guidance and teaching of our young pups in Iromar.
If you have a ^ next to your name, that means you're up for promotion so see me or send me a message on Discord so we can see where to move you. All others interested in specializing or getting a rank, let me know so we can figure out how to make that happen.
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I know I had a couple replies for the training with Spirane so I will be starting that thread soon. Stay tuned!
I am still working on an alliance with Diveen and Asteraia so stay tuned. If you have any information or would like to help, please let me know. If anyone has any ideas to promote activity within the pack, also, let me know. I am open for plots and such! Meanwhile, thank you all for your continued support of the pack.
Kindness is Magic IP: 174.59.211.44 Posted on December 27, 2017 at 01:19:39 AM by Magpie
Snow wasn't anything new to Magpie, nor was the discomfort that came with it. She still remembered her first winter vividly. Ghala had refused to allow her to pile up with her and Ghinti no matter how cold it had gotten. Thankfully her first winter hadn't been anywhere near as vile as her second was turning out to be. Still unsure of herself and her spot in the pack, she'd kept close to her den and to Zanon's as the weather had begun to turn, doing her best to repay his kindness. She had forgiven him for taking her from her family, having convinced herself that he'd only been doing what he thought was best. Certainly in the months since her discrete abduction, he'd taken better care of her than Ghala ever had.
Now that the snow was thick and the winds were howling, despite the fact that they had abandoned her to an uncertain fate, Magpie worried about her family. It was a conundrum as they'd never seemed to care what happened to her but she couldn't help it. She was built for loyalty and compassion and tended to give of herself far too readily. Still, she couldn't find fault in the way she was. Everyone deserved kindness and consideration as a rule, by her way of thinking. Respect as well was something to be given as a default, it was not something to be scraped for and earned.
With her mind a jumble of thoughts that hardly had anything to do with each other, Magpie wriggled out of her den, shaking out her plush, pale coat as she stretched in the fresh snow. The wind pulled at her fur and even caught one of her folded ears and flipped it right side out. Shaking her head to pop her ears back in place, Magpie looked around the little clearing where she and Zanon bedded down before setting to work clearing the entrances of both of their dens.
Once that was complete, Magpie decided that she'd been cooped up long enough and a nice stretch of her legs would be nice. It didn't take her too long to find a path that had been born into the snow and she followed it, stopping now and then to widen it in places where the wind had topped the edges in. After a time she came to an intersection and paused, sniffing the ground lightly. Another had passed this way recently and curiosity outweighed her desire to stay out of the way. When she turned one way and the scent started to fade, Magpie realized she'd picked the wrong direction and so carefully turned herself around in the narrow lane and picked her way through the snow in the opposite direction.
She was not built for blazing trails but she could be useful for maintaining them at least. Again she paused here and there, shoveling snow with her nose here and there until she spotted the source of the scent. As dark as Magpie was currently light, the wolf looked to be about her age. After a moment's hesitation, she finally called out. "Did you make these trails?" Replies:
Monarch
Pretty simple, Alpha of Iromar. Ultimate authority. What I say, goes.
Chief
The 'Co-Alpha'. He is her equal and has all the same authorities as she does. He is be respected and can take challenges and block steals.
Deputy
The Beta of Iromar. The most trusted wolf under the Alpha. Has all the same authorities of the Monarch in her absence. Second in command. Can block steals and take challenges.
Council
The advisor to the Monarch. One who's wisdom is often sought in matters of politics and war. Not necessarily an elder but someone the Monarch looks up to.
Trooper
The head warrior of Iromar. Shows the most skill in combat and has experience to back it up. Trains the soldiers and serves as their direct supervisor. Can block steals.
Stalker
The head hunter of Iromar. Shows the most skill in hunting and providing for the pack. Tasked with leading pack hunts and teaching the pups of the pack at designated times. Trains the hunters and serves as their direct supervisor. Can block steals.
Medic
The head healer of Iromar. Skilled in herbs and emergency medicine. Tasked with checking on the Monarch/Deputy after a challenge and also keeping up with mothers around birthing time. Trains the healers and serves as their direct supervisor. Can block steals.
Envoy
The head diplomat in Iromar. Skilled in matters of politics and conversation. Intelligent and witty, this wolf keeps the pack together as one while reaching out to potential allies for support. Council is their direct supervisor. Trains the diplomats and serves as their direct supervisor. Can block steals.
Governess
The guardian of offspring in Iromar. Skilled as a warrior and alert as a scout, this wolf is tasked with probably one of the most important jobs in Iromar, protecting the future of the pack and Moladian. They can watch the litter while the parents are off doing tasks, hunting, or just enjoying some quiet time. Can serve as guides for the pups, like having a full time guardian. Trains the teachers and serves as their direct supervisor. Can block steals.
Snoop
The head spy in Iromar. Skilled in maneuverability and blending in, this wolf must be a shadow when called upon. Tasked with finding out information about other packs or wolves when called upon, this wolf must be quick as well as witty, able to make anyone believe anything. Also serves as a thief when the need arises. Trains the spies and serves as their direct supervisor. Can block steals.
Chronicler
The head story teller of Iromar. This wolf has done their research on all things Iromar and Moladian. They can give a good history lesson or spin a tale on demand when the younger minds call for distraction. Able to captivate an audience. May even help with speeches for the Monarch when necessary. No one to train but the pups or even adults of Iromar when they have questions or curiosity about the past. This wolf may even be called upon by the Council at times. Can block steals.
Soothsayer
The seer of Iromar. This is a special rank made specifically for a wolf with "the sight." Consider her an advisor/spy of sorts for the alpha and rest of the pack. She/he can gather intel from outside or supernatural forces. You don't have to believe in the magic of this ability for any wolf with this rank will be respected as a ranked member of the pack. Can block steals.
Warriors- Members of the Iromar army. Skilled in combat and overseen by the Trooper.
Hunters- Providers for Iromar. Skilled in scavenging and hunting.
Healers- Doctors of Iromar. Skilled in herbs and emergency medicine for those in need.
Diplomats- Extroverts of Iromar. Skilled in politics and overall conversation.
Spies- Scouts and thieves of Iromar. Skilled in blending in and masking themselves when called upon.
Teachers- Guardians of the youth of Iromar. Skilled in defense and culture. They shape the young minds of the future.
Children-The pups of Iromar. To be cherished as they are precious for the future of the land. Shape them and mold them into something we can all be proud of.
Members- Overall pack members of Iromar. Not specialized in a particular field yet but just as important to the population.