Post by zninja on Mar 11, 2018 21:51:06 GMT -6
Plot:
Once thriving within the harsh sands of a southern desert in far away lands, famine and disease broke out killing many. Alpha Star, daughter of Alpha Galaxy and Beta Aurora was forced to take over the pack at a young age and lead the pack to new lands. Struggling through the harsh landscape, they journeyed for moons until coming upon an area of dense vegetation and here they settled keeping their name, Earth Pack. Alpha Star, at a young age watched as her mother died on the journey, her father succumbing to disease within the desert sands of their old home. With new lands, threats and enemies as well as few in number, can she pull what is left together and bring her pack back from the brink of extinction or will they all fall one-by-one to the earth from whence they came?
Once thriving within the harsh sands of a southern desert in far away lands, famine and disease broke out killing many. Alpha Star, daughter of Alpha Galaxy and Beta Aurora was forced to take over the pack at a young age and lead the pack to new lands. Struggling through the harsh landscape, they journeyed for moons until coming upon an area of dense vegetation and here they settled keeping their name, Earth Pack. Alpha Star, at a young age watched as her mother died on the journey, her father succumbing to disease within the desert sands of their old home. With new lands, threats and enemies as well as few in number, can she pull what is left together and bring her pack back from the brink of extinction or will they all fall one-by-one to the earth from whence they came?
Ranks
Alpha(s): There can be a single or opposite sex pair...
Alpha Female: The wolf who produces pups with the Alpha Male only, who is usually their mate.
30-90 Moons
Alpha Male:
The wolf who produces pups with the Alpha Female only, who is usually their mate. (Chosen in RP)
30-90 Moons
Beta(s): There is one male and one female. Do not have to be mates.
Beta Male: Second-in-command. Leads the pack, alongside the Beta Female, when the alphas are absent. May only challenge the Alpha Male for their rank.
20-70 Moons
Beta Female: Second-in-command. Leads the pack, alongside the Beta Male, when the alphas are absent. May only challenge the Alpha Female for their rank.
20-70 Moons
Healer: Heals injuries and illnesses. Cannot have a mate because they must be completely be devoted towards the pack. Knows the history of the pack as well and responsible for training an apprentice. Is the peace-keeper of the pack. Max: 2
15-90 Moons
Healer Apprentice: Like the Apprentices, is the apprentice of the Healer. When their predecessor dies or retires they become the pack's new healers. Max: 2
6-15 Moons
Pack Members: The body of the pack, can also be considered subordinates. They are responsible for patrolling, hunting and fighting.
12-110 Moons
Apprentices: They are in training to become a pack member. Those who fail in their training are given the rank of omega. They can be trained by any pack member.
6-12 Moons
Pups: Newborn wolves that are not allowed to leave the pack camp. They are the offspring of the alpha pair, if there is a male and female. They are born in the spring season.
0-6 Moons
Omegas: They are the last ones to eat, dominated, and occasionally have the anger of the other wolves vented down upon them. They have to obey all higher-ranking wolves, including the pups and must show submission to every other wolf. These wolves are usually handicapped or have done something immoral in their pack's lives or can be demoted here by being dominated by a wolf in their former rank. They are also wolves who have failed in their training or timid personalities and no skills to take on a higher rank. They keep the peace and relieve tension, often initiating play. They are responsible for watching the pups and caring for the retired as well.
6-110 Moons
Retired: Wolves who are unable to fulfill their rank any more within the pack are made to retire if they reach this age. They are often used as council by the alpha(s) and pass stories down to pups so they know where they've come from.
110-156 Moons
Wolves usually die between 72-96 moons.
Wolf Physical/Social Development
Neonatal Period: Birth to Eyes Open (12 to 14 days) and Period of Maximal Growth
Have dark fur, rounded heads and are unable to regulate their own body temperature
Blind with closed eyes, deaf with small ears, and a “pugged” nose with little if any sense of smell but a good sense of taste and touch
Limited to a slow crawl, mainly with front legs but have a good sense of balance
Are limited to sucking and licking; can whine and yelp
Will feed four or five times a day for periods of three to five minutes
Average females gain 2.6 lbs and males 3.3 lbs per week for the next 14 weeks
Transitional Period: Eye Opening to 20-24 Days
Eyes open and are blue at 11-15 days but their eyesight is not fully developed and pups cannot perceive forms until weeks later
Milk incisors present at 15 days; can eat small pieces of regurgitated meat
Begin to stand and walk; vocalizations include growls, whimpering and squeaks, first high-pitched attempts at howling
Weight: 3.5 lbs
Socialization Period: 20-24 Days to 77 Days
Begin appearing outside of the den and playing near the entrance
Ears begin to raise around 27 days and hearing improves significantly
Around 31 days the ears are erect but with tips still flopping
Canines and premolar teeth present
Growth of adult hair around nose and eyes
Disproportionately large feet and head
Short, high-pitched howls are gaining strength
Mother may go off for hours on end to hunt
Dominance and play fighting begin
Gradual process of weaning begins
Can follow adults up to a mile away from the den
Juvenile Period: 12 Weeks to Sexual Maturity (1 – 3 years)
At 8 to 10 weeks:
Adults abandon den and move cubs to a rendezvous site
Weaning complete, cubs feed on food provided by adults
Adult guard hair becomes apparent on body
At 8 to 16 Weeks:
Eyes gradually change from blue to yellow-gold
Pups begin to follow adults on hunting trips for a short while and return to the den by themselves
Weight: 22-30 lbs
Period of Rapid Growth: 14 – 27 Weeks
Cubs will gain approximately 1.3 lbs. per week over the next three months
Weight: 28-70 lbs
Milk teeth replaced
Winter fur becomes apparent and pup appearance is nearly indistinguishable from adults
Cubs begin to accompany adults on hunts
Period of Slow Growth: 27 – 51 Weeks
Female cubs will gain approximately .07 lbs. per week and male pups will gain approximately .4 lbs. per week
Cubs begin to travel with pack
Begin actively hunting
Epiphyseal cartilage closes off signaling the end of skeletal growth
Cubs status in the pack may start to take shape with pups displaying either more dominant or submissive behaviors
Weight: 60-100 lbs
Sexual Maturity: 1 to 3 Years
Hormonal changes signal sexual maturity
May choose to disperse from pack
Weight: 60-100+ lbs
Name: (name of character)
Sex: (Dog or She-Wolf)
Rank: (ranks are explained above)
Age: (aging is explained above)
About: (a brief description of 3-6 sentences of your character)
Picture: (direct image link of the picture)
Alpha Female: Star (30 Moons)
Alpha Male: Chosen in RP
Beta Male: Convel (28 Moons)
Beta Female: Open (Treat as NPC)
Healer: Open (Treat as NPC)
Healer Apprentice: Open (Treat as NPC)
Pack Members:
Night-Male (30 Moons)
Apprentices: Open
Pups: None
Omegas: Open (Treat as NPC)
Retired: Open