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Author's Note Hierarchy of the Pack

Dawn and Dusk
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Hierarchy of the Pack

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Alpha (1) 1 in a pack. The Beta and Alpha are sometimes mates, also known as the “Alpha Pair”. The Alpha is dominant over the rest of the pack and what they say is law. If they are missing in action for over a year, the Beta learns to be an Alpha. Current: Lily

Beta (1) There is one in a pack. The Beta is second in command. They have the ability to challenge the Alpha to a fight to take over the pack. Current: Dawn

Gamma(1-2) The elders of the pack. They are the wisest and are advisers to the Alpha, though they always like to tell stories to the pups. They sometimes are retired Alphas. Current: Chris

Delta (2-4) Messengers, relay messages throughout a battle, scouting ahead during hunting trips, etc. Must be agile. Typically the best Human-Wolf translators in the pack. Current: Wistful, Howler and Darla 

Epsilon (1-2) Guardians. Ward off intruders. They would’ve once been Zeta, Eta or Iota. Responsible. Current: Tilly  

Zeta (1-3) War generals, takes direct orders from Alpha. The Alpha formerly declares the war but Zeta leads the battle. Currently: Ayana

Eta (4-8) The warriors a pack. They are led by the Zeta to a battle, but the Epsilon sometimes take part in the battle. Current: Thoughtful, Wishful, Milly, Phillip, Misty and Kiara.

Theta (1): Lead Medic. They train and choose the Iota. Current: Catherine 

Iota (2-3) Medics of the pack, knows of herbs and natural resources for healing. Current: Meredith, Derek, and John

Jia (1-2): Designers of the Pack, architects. May command which troops that the Alpha assigns for them to build. Also is a weapon smith and armour smith. Starry

Lepto (1-2): Master sorcerers of the pack. Normally ascend to Alpha or Beta roles. All wolves have magic, but these are second or third in place, and after training, will ascend even higher. Merlina

 

Hunter:

Kappa (1-2) Lead hunters, directs pack hunts and organise hunting parties. Current: Sully, Dremmie 

Lambda (unlimited) Hunters, Loyal and Strong. Current: Sebastian, Collete, Cossette, Blissful, Maya, Dylan, Sylvia, Sylva, Emily, and Eloise

 

Middle:

Nu(1-6) They are the sentries. They keep track of natural resources, good den sites and areas for food. Firefly, Jasmine, Kindle, and Remus

Xi (1-2) They keep an eye on the resources once the Nu relay it to them. Belle, and Bellatrix.

Sigma (4-9) Tutors, hangs out around the pup den, works with Phi. Teaches Pup everything they need to know. Gives tutoring to the Psi for a bone a session. 4 main teaching subjects (must know), but 4 extras too. Dusk, Selena, Link, Mellie, Micheal, and Alyssa.

Omicron (1)The lead Pi. Entirely truthful. Riley

Pi (1-4) Therapists, advising, normally a bit sneaky because every problem the solve, they earn 1 chewing bone. Though if the Omicron catches them, they eat after the Omega for a moon. YueMoon, Jeremy, Silky

Rho (1-2) They schedule appointments for the Pi, normally a Psi’s first job after joining. Snuffles 

Tau (1) Lead Upsilon. Hurricane 

Upsilon (1-4) Scouts/spies. Spy in other Packs territories. Reports to the alpha pair, tells everything. May report to Zeta if called into battle. Truthful, and sometimes brave. Diana, David and Kaylie

 

Lower Rankings:

Phi (1) Pupsitter, works with Sigma, Assists in teaching and setting up courses to apply for subject lessons. Luma 

Chi (1) Assigners, they assign the Psi who aren’t or haven’t been apprenticed in over a month, or Psi that don’t have their day fully booked with sessions to Low rankers, apprenticing them. Brooke

Psi (Unlimited) New members, or yearlings, before they earn a rank. They can drift around and be apprenticed to mid and low ranks, or apply for sessions or courses from the Sigma and Phi. Must take all four core courses, 30-minutes a sesh. Must find job by third year. If not, assigner will put them on the lowest rank, normally Omega. Luna, Freckles, Lyla, and Harry.

Omega (1) Lowest rank, eats last and does all the chores and cleaning, though eating after Psi, may have a psi assigned by Chi to help with chores. Sometimes have multiple Omegas, depending on Chi’s assignment. Tom

 

Pup:

Pup (Varying) Youngest, eats after Gamma. When old enough they may choose adult names. Sunlight, Sunny, Woof, Sniff, Grumble, and Floof.

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Feb 26, 2026 18:46

Really cool worldbuilding I love how detailed the pack hierarchy feels, like I can see these characters and their roles in action!

Feb 26, 2026 19:19

I loved how you broke down the Hierarchy of the Pack — it gives so much life and structure to the world, especially Dawn rising to Beta! It makes me curious: which rank do you think will end up shifting the balance of power in the story later on?