Plot

The pack of Lonely Creek have been thriving in their territory for years. Prosperous and lush lands, little to no troubles with warring packs and nearby loners... Life was great. Amazing, even, and the Lonely Creek pack would live generations and generations in a fantasy land. Filled with plenty of prey to go around, welcoming wolves in the pack, everyone working together... It was just great.

However, due to their traditions and beliefs, something interesting has happened. Disease and famine has taken over their heaven-like territory, killing most of the wolves in the pack, alongside the alphas and some other high-ranking wolves. Heartbreak has swept the lands for the past few months now, and without question, the Lone Creek pack began questioning their love for their gods.

Some wolves have had a realization that the gods are not who they seem to be or who are made out to be, resulting in the disbelief of them. Those who are believers believe that it is those who don't believe are causing these tragedies to happen. That being said, they have banished those wolves, causing riots within their own pack.

Believers of the gods are constantly praying and hoping that they will fill their lands with good again, and those who don't believe are planning to plot against the pack in order to prove a point that it doesn't matter how much you believe.

The black out days are coming. Where do you stand?

Pack Territory

The territory stretches for miles upon miles, and is mainly claimed, though there is the possibility that a rogue may wander in because of how giant the territory is. There are plenty of places to visit and see in this place, though the camp is centered near the middle of it.

Camp
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The camp sits on a hill slope, and isn't very steep. In the side of the hill are where the pack's dens have been carved out, each being personalized for ranks and with each generation of rank, has been slightly changed. It is lush and is surrounded by forest. The camp dens are relatively close together, and the higher you go up the hill, the higher the rank.

Weeping Forest
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A rather creepy forest, the Weeping Forest surrounds the pack for miles upon miles. It is normally quite foggy and it is said that the souls of those who have passed on from the pack live here in peace - it is their resting place. There are plenty of burial sites and ritualistic sites scattered throughout the forest, though most are not in use anymore.

Hunting Grounds
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A rather flat area, this is where most of the pack's food is to be hunted and killed. A bunch of lone wolves pass through here. It is quite lush, though due to disease, most animals have either died, are infected, or have moved on from the area, making the food scarce. The following is what the pack could come across in this area; rabbits, deer, elk, mice, birds, bears, mountain lions, and other wolves.

Mythic Falls
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A ritualistic area for the wolves to gather. Many ceremonies, gatherings, etc are held here.

Sorrow Meadow

A burial place for those who have died. Many come here to visit the dead, pray, and just sit and admire the beauty of the place.

Pack Rules
-The Alpha's words are law and are not to be questioned.
-You must adress the Alpha's as ma'am or sir, no exceptions. although they don't bow as well, it is welcome and appreciated.
-Do not wander off without permission.
-That being said, you can not hunt or scout without permission - parties will be made by the alphas.
-No hoarding food.
-Breeding outside of the pack or without permission is punishable.
-Sacrificials are to be protected at all costs - no questions asked.
-The eating order is as follows - pups, sacrificials, elders, medic and medic's apprentice, and then everyone else. Do not fight over food.
-Always respect your superiors.
-Be sure to always be on time for ceremonies. Failure to arrive on time can be punishable by death.
-Never shame the gods.

Pack Ranks
^Explained

High Ranks

Alpha Female
The overall ruler of the pack. She is the highest rank possible in the pack, and this is the highest rank a female can reach in her lifetime. Her word is law, normally supported by the Alpha Male, and she is among one of the most respected wolves in the pack. She makes the law and is there to enforce her own rules, debate punishment, decide consequences of rules broken, assign tasks, assign ranks, demote others, etc. She is to be adressed as "Your Highness", "Ma'am", etc.

Alpha Male
The second most dominant wolf in the pack, he is the Alpha Female's mate and this is the highest rank a male can reach in his lifetime. He helps enforce rules and is there to support the Alpha Female's descisions. He does most things like assigning tasks, putting out hunting and scouting parties, etc. He is also there to sire the Female's pups, which would be heir to being the next possible Alpha. He is to be adressed as "Your Majesty", "Sir", etc.

Lady Huntress
The Alpha Female's chosen female to be her main supporter. Possible that these two are related, she is the most trusted by the Alpha Female and is among the most respected wolves out of the pack. In the Alpha's absence, she may assign duties or answer any questions.

Lord Hunter
Same as Lady Hunter, just for the Alpha Male.

Betas
These wolves are the second most dominant and are there to enforce rules. It is possible some of these wolves are related. They are handpicked by the Lord Hunter and Lady Huntress, basically acting as their assistants. They help enforce rules as well.

Deltas
Chosen by the betas, they will help out with any of their duites and are the third most dominant in the pack. They are normally working alongside the Sentinels.

Sentinels
These wolves are highly respected as they lead any hunting, scouting, or battle parties. They help find food as well and are the main protectors of the pack.

Normal Ranks

Warriors
Those skilled and trained in fighting. They may be sent out on scouting parties and accompany the hunters in hunting parties.

Hunters
Those skilled in hunting and tracking. They may be sent out on hunting parties and accompany the warriors in scouting parties.

Sacrificials
The planned sacrifices to the gods at yearly rituals. Yes. These wolves have been hand chosen through a series of tests and rituals, in which they have been picked by the gods. Each year they sacrifice one in hopes of the gods continuing to bless the pack.

Medic
This wolf is considered sacred as they have been blessed with the knowledge of herbs and are to help nurse the injured and sick. They are highly intelligent when it comes to health.

Medic's Apprentince
The wolf that is planning to be the medic once the current one steps down or passes away. They are chosen by the Medic.

Low Ranks

Juveniles
Any wolf from the ages 1-2. They do not have an assigned rank and their training will decide what rank they go into.

Pups
Any wolf below the age of 1. They must have some sort of caregiver.

Elders
Any wolf older than 12. They are the main reason why the pack is the way it is and have proven that they were worthy of the pack's loyalty. Normally, they are former alphas.

Lowest Ranks

Omegas
The lowest of the low - these wolves are treated like dirt. They are not respected, and are basically the pack's punching bags. Nobody cares for them at all. Wolves in this position are maybe newcomers, but nine times out of ten, they will be wolves who have disobeyed the alphas and the gods.

Outside Ranks

Banished Wolves
The wolves banished from the pack due to their beliefs in the gods. They are planning to take back what is theirs and prove that the gods have no meaning in this world.

Loners
Any wolf outside of the banished wolves and outside of the pack.

Gods

Thando
The goddess of love, fertility, and children. Most pray to her for the hopes of raising their chances of having children, getting a mate, etc.

Ndumiso
The god of praise, gifts, and wealth. Most pray to him for the hopes of getting what they want/achieving their goals.

Nonhle
The goddess of beauty. Females and sometimes males will pray to her in hopes of becoming more beautiful/handsome. Most do this for the sake of raising their chances of getting a mate.

Engameli
The god of rule and order. Most high-ranking wolves will pray to him in hopes of increasing the chances of the pack always being in order and not out of order.

Ayize

The god of fate. Wolves will pray to him in hopes of answering their own destiny or what the pack will be like in the upcoming generations.

Mondli
The god of feasting and food. The pack will pray to him once a month in hopes of increasing prey in the area.

Ceremonies/Rituals

Full Moon Celebration
A large feast is held every full moon. This celebration lasts from midnight to the rising of the sun. It celebrates another month passing since the pack's creation.

Aging Celebration
This celebration is held each year and is for the wolves who were juveniles who are now earning their ranks.

Birthing Celebration
A small celebration held for any pups being born. This is held quite often or not as often depending on how many litters are born each year.

New Alpha Celebration
Held each time a new alpha is appointed, the pack will applaud them for earning the rank. During this time, the new alpha will announce any changes. This celebration lasts 2-3 days.

Yearly Sacrifice

Held at the waterfalls, this ritual is held to sacrifice wolves to the gods in hopes of being gifted by their deities. There is only one sacrificial that is sacrificed per year, and the picking is chosen by the Alpha Female.

Traditions

RP Rules

Masterlist

High Ranks

Alpha Female (1)
Ráðgríðr - 5 - F - Spellbound

Alpha Male (1)
Chinook - 5 - Male - Rising Shadows

Lady Huntress (1)
Calypso - 5 - F - Interstellar Sun

Lord Hunter (1)
Ragnar - 6 - M - queen.

Betas (2)
Mishka - 4 - F - M I S E R Y
Akala - 3 - F - Artcherryontop

Deltas (2)
Leala - F - 4 - wolfei~

Sentinels (2)
Deyanira - 4.5 - F - Spellbound

Nephthys - 6 - F - Glacialis

Normal Ranks

Warriors (Unlimited)
Sylphrena - 3 - F - Rising Shadows
Ghost - 7 - M - Artcherryontop
Loki - 5 - M - M I S E R Y

Hunters (Unlimited)
Bláth - 3 - M - Cereal
Kateri - 4 - F - Fairytail

Sacrificials (4)

Medic (1)
Iaso - 4.5 - F - Spellbound

Medic's Apprentince (1)
Koda - 2 - M - M I S E R Y

Low Ranks

Juveniles (6)
Enya - 2 - F - Spellbound
Levi - 1.8 - M - Rising Shadows
Ezra - 1.8 - M - Rising Shadows
Ruth - 1.5 - F - queen.

Pups (8)
Akita - 4 months - F - M I S E R Y
Selene - 6 months - F - Glacialis

Elders (3)

Lowest Ranks

Omegas (4)
Reserved by Interstellar Sun


Outside Ranks

Banished Wolves (8)
Issa - 4 - F - queen.
Mayavi - 5 - F - Renegades

Loners (4)
Verine - 4 - F - Renegades

Character Sheet

Name
Age
Sex
Thoughts on the Gods
*Rank
Desired Rank
Appearance
Personality
**Strengths
**Weaknesses
Affiliations
Mate
Crush
Offspring
Other

*If your wolf is a banished wolf, put formerly "_____".
**Be sure to have three strengths and three weaknesses.

While this RP is now open, it is still a WIP. Please be considerate and tell me if you have any ideas for me to add (especially for the gods and such).