Special notes:
All wolves ranked Circee or higher can request a co-rank! If there is one that does not fit your wolf's personally please suggestion one to us! All wolves ranked Mai or higher can accept newcomers to the pack or invite others to join us. To do this, just PM one of the leaders to make sure that the application has been filled out properly and they have been OKed and notify us when your thread is done so we can add them to the ranks and get them titled!Quick link: Co-ranks
Ranks
Flos Floris - Leaders
Rosea
Total spots: 1The highest ranking wolf, this rank is filled by someone who had not only been in the pack for a long period of time but has shown complete devotion to the pack as well. The holder of this rank makes all final decisions; their word on all matters is law within the pack. Normally this is the wolf who calls for and leads pack meetings. This wolf is the only one who can banish another member from the pack. Often works with the Diplomat (if they are not they Diplomat themselves) to maintain healthy relationships with the other packs.
Lilium
Total spots: 1The Rosea's right hand man, this wolf can be trusted to act in the pack's best interest if the Rosea is unable to. Wolves that hold this rank have proven to be loyal to the pack and to the Rosea. Often calls pack hunts or meetings instead of the Rosea. Works with the Head Warrior (if they are not the Head Warrior themselves) in times of war.
Adonis
Total spots: 1The devil's advocate, this wolf is expected to see all sides of difficult decisions to help the Rosea come to the best conclusion, will often confer with the Rosea and Diplomat. The Adonis is expected to know all members of the pack and pay special attention to new joiners in order to access their contribution to the pack. Working closely with the Head Scout and other scouts, the Adonis is expected to know what happens at the borders and report to the Rosea if anything is amiss with any of the members.
Floreus - the council
Acer
Total spots: 1Often times the Acer is an elderly wolf or one who has resided in the pack for a long time, the wolf holding this rank is expected to have vast knowledge on the pack's history and traditions. Often works with the Priest/Priestess if they don't hold the rank themselves.
Ilex
Total spots: 1Respected and trusted member of the pack, this wolf is often asked to do special tasks by the leaders if the need arises for an extra hand. Should know the Head Hunter, Head Scout, and Head Warrior well, for they are expected to know the going ons of the pack generally.
Tilia
Total spots: 1This rank is normally filled by a cunning and witty wolf, the are expected to keep the lower ranked members in line. Allowed to suggest punishment or banishment to the Rosea if a severe problem arises, they are also encouraged to discipline unruly pups.
Silva - Pack ranks
Vitis
Total spots: 2These wolves are next in line for the council. They have been with the pack for a long time an dare trusted by leaders and council members alike. If a council members is absent of the number of council falls below three one of these wolves steps up in temporarily. Often helps the council with small tasks.
Ceriser
Total spots: 3These wolves are able bodied and able minded. They can be employed by the Priest/Priestess to help run special pack ceremonies. These wolves are expected to help with watching and teaching puppies about the ways of the pack. A wolf that stays at this rank long often holds the co-rank of Caregiver.
Mai
Total spots: 3Mai is the first rank in which a wolf can accept newcomers to the pack. As such these are often the wolves that scout the borders, a wolf that stays at this rank long often holds the co-rank of Scout.
Lierre
Total spots: 4Lierres perform general tasks, filling in for wolves that are absent, sick or co-ranks and ranks that no one holds. These wolves are expected to hunt and scout as needed, as long as keep an eye on pups.
Charme
Total spots: 4Wolves at this rank have no specific duties, only to work on their skills in all areas but especially the ones needed for the co-rank they have picked. Wolves at this rank who have not chosen a co-rank are often asked by higher ranking members to do mundane tasks.
Circèe
Total spots: 5This is the first rank a wolf may choose a co-rank at. Wolves at this rank are encouraged to try numerous tasks and decide what co-rank they would like to hold.
Bluet
Total spots: UnlimitedBluets are wolves that are still getting acclimated into the pack. They are gaining trust and expected to help out in whatever way they can. This rank is often given to pups as their first adult rank if they have proven themselves to be mature and trustworthy to their leaders.
Filix
Total spots: UnlimitedThe rank given to returning members of the pack, or in special cases wolves joining from other packs. They already know some members of the pack from previous encounters and are not completely unknowledgeable about Dahlian traditions and policies. For a wolf promoted to this rank, they are still fine tuning their knowledge of the ways of pack life. This rank is given to pups who have not yet proven themselves to the leaders.
Gazon
Total spots: UnlimitedThe general rank for all newcomers. This is the rank that one holds while learning the ropes of the pack. A wolf who has been in the pack longer might hold this rank if they do not spend much time in the packlands.
Solum
Total spots: 1This rank is reserved for wolves that the leaders have lost trust for. It may be used as a punishment to be sitting at this rank, where even the puppies are not expected to respect a wolf. One who sits in this rank too long without regaining the trust of the pack may be asked to leave by the Rosea.
Surculus - Puppy ranks
Folium
Total spots: UnlimitedTransitional rank to adulthood. Given to pups who have reached adolescence, at 6 months.
Papaver
Total spots: UnlimitedPuppies, their duties are to grow up and be cute while doing it.
Co-ranks
Ambassador
Total spots: 1This wolf works closely with the Rosea and other leaders to ensure good relations with the other packs and clans. This wolf is expected to know many members as well as the leaders of other packs. If another pack has an ambassador co-rank or equivalent the ambassador should acquaint themself with this wolf as well. In times of war this position may be dangerous as this wolf may have to make contact with the opposing side.
Priest/Priestess
Total spots: 1The Priest or Priestess is in charge of all ceremonies and traditions that Dahlia de Mai has. This wolf should know the significance of certain days the pack celebrates (their founding day, new year's, Halloween eve, as well as the solstices and equinoxes). If any wolf wishes to celebrate an event such as a birth or mate ship or have a ceremony for the dead the Priest/Priestess will have this arranged. This wolf is also expected to have certain religious theories that could help a misguided wolf find their way again.
Herbalist
Total spots: 1Assistant to the Shaman.An extensive knowledge of medicinal herbs is required as well as a variety of remedies for common illnesses. The Herbalist might also be expect to assist at births, a duty not expected of the Shaman.
Shaman
Total spots: 1The head medic rank. This wolf is more experienced than the herbalist and is called first during emergencies. This wolf is given access to the medical clinic found in Wolfville. Should be knowledgeable in common treatments for illnesses, know how to stick up wounds and set a bone.
Caregiver
Total spots: 2The Caregivers are in charge of the pack's puppy population. For pack adopted puppies they act as a guardian, for puppies blessed with parents they act as a pup sitter. Caregivers will are also expect to help the Herbalist if the need arises and tend to ill or old wolves.
Hunter
Total spots: 3The Hunters are the wolves who keep the pack well supplied with food for those who don't have time or strength to hunt for themselves. They are well experienced in hunting and report to the Head Hunter to know when and how much to hunt.
Head Hunter
Total spots: 1The most experienced of the hunters, this wolf has the privilege of organizing pack hunts along with the leaders of the pack. Keeps tally of the pack's food supply and organizes the Hunters of the pack to obtain more if the supply is running low.
Scout
Total spots: 3Scouts are expected to patrol the borders in order to keep enemies out and greet allies in a timely manner. They are also responsible in watching out for predators such as bears and cougars. They report all their findings to the Head Scout.
Head Scout
Total spots: 1Organizes the Scouts of the pack, as well as performing scouting duties themself. When alerted to enemies in the pack will contact the leaders and Warriors of the pack. Collaborates with the Head Hunter to keep track of large prey that moves through the pack lands.
Warrior
Total spots: 3Warriors are protectors of the pack, expected to act in times of danger. These are the wolves for whom fighting in wars is mandatary and when enemies appear at the borders it is a Warrior's duty to deal with this.
Head Warrior
Total spots: 1The Head Warrior is the most skilled of all the Warriors. The Head Warrior is expected to keep the Warriors in line and in shape. This wolf often works with the Lilium in times of war to come up with the best strategies.
Musician
Total spots: 1The Musician is the entertainer of the pack. Expect to play at certain ceremonies and pack meetings, the Musician has the gift of reading and playing music. Often a singer as well.
Historian
Total spots: 1The Historian is often one of the wolves who has been in the pack longest. They are required to keep records of the pack's events and members. Will be the wolf to whom newcomers are directed to if they have unanswered questions on the pack.
Psychologist
Total spots: 1The Psychologist has the task of looking after the mental and emotional health of pack members. If a wolf has a problem that needs intervening or meditating the Psychologist is who the wolf should turn to. The Psychologist is expected to keep pack conflicts and drama at a minimun.