Shadowcreek Pack
It was within the dark woods in western Poland the pack now known as Shadowcreek was created. It's a pack of moving dogs, mostly descending from the animal-testing facility known as Shadow-Creek, helping each other to be able to survive. This means, they never settle down in one area, and they are always on the move.
The dogs of Shadow Creek believe in Honesty and Loyalty. They are friendly to those they know and loyal to those they respect. Lying isn't on the board, which means lying is heavily disrespected within the pack. Those found lying WILL face serious consequences.
Ranks
Alpha
The Leader of the Pack. Get the last word. To become leader, you must have been a Beta and been voted for by the rest of the pack
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Wilk
A Wilk is a senior Sharpclaws. They are higly respected within the pack and are usually the front liners when it comes to battle
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Sharpclaw
The protectors of the pack. Picked for their big sizes and good fighting skills. They patrol borders and keeps enemies away
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Timberwolf
Teachers within the pack. Trains the listeners. They are rank ups from their previous rank. This means that a dog might have been a Hunter before, but are chosen to become a Timberwolf to train young. They DO NOT leave their rank, they just rank up. When they are not training the Listeners they have been asigned, they are working in their usuall rank.
Elderly
The elders of the pack. They are taken care of by Manes and are the oldest are carried by Sharpclaws during moves
Beta
Deputies of the clan. Work as a second voice for the leader. They usually takes the role of leading a special rank within the Pack. Each rank has one Beta, except for Timberwolves, Pups, Listeners and Elderly
Kojot
Senior Hunter. Very expirienced when it comes to hunting tactics and usually the ones who makes sure the new hunters fits in
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Hunter
Hunters of the pack. They hunt during the days, and make sure everyone is well feed. Choosen for their senses of smell, stalking and skills within the hunt
Listener
The Pupils of the Pack. They are usually between 6-12 Months old. All pupils are given a Timberwolf as a mentor.
Healer
Healers are the doctors of the pack. They take care of sick dogs, and pregnant dogs aswell. There are often 2-3 Healers within the pack. The senior healer, the oldest one, represents as a Beta for the Healer rank
Nightwalker
Night Warriors. They patrol, protect and hunt for the pack under the nights. This mean, they are sleeping and resting under the hours of daylight. Higly respected within the pack. Choosen for their high senses such as eyesight and hearing
Mane
The "main" dogs within the pack. The build dens, repair homes, clean the camp and takes care of pups
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Pup
Any dog that is younger than 10 Months and haven't started their training as Listener
A Listeners Training
The first 2 months of training are about everything between earth and sky. How the pack works. Their history. Their rules. And most important of all, some basics within the different ranks.
The next month is divided into pieces for the Listeners to spend time within the different ranks. 4 Days for each rank, which means 20 days in total (the ranks are: Healer, Sharpclaw, Mane, Nightwalker and Hunter).
When done, the Listener will have 3 Sunsets to train for themselves, on what they aim to be. For example, if the Listener wishes to become a Sharpclaw, they could train some extra on their fighting skills.
After these days, the Big Test comes, sometimes know as the Assessment. This is when the listener is set up for a test of different kinds (no test is like the other, and it is totally up to the Timberwolf how it shall be designed) which takes a whole day to complete(day and night).
Under the big test, the Timberwolf will analyze, together with one Beta of the Alphas choice, all the choices the Listener makes during the test and then later discuss it with the Council. Together they will come to a conclusion on what rank would fit best to the Listeners abilities that they have shown both during Pre-Training and the Big Test. Later, this will be announced to the Listener, privately by the Beta and they will assign the Listener to their respective new Rank.
The last month of Training takes place in their given Rank where they learn the last things to be able to rank up. This can take from 1-2 months, depending on when the Beta seems the Listener is ready. The Listener is not assigned a new mentor once they move to this stage which means everyone in the given rank are there to teach them.
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Galloway, Alpha
they/them
Galloway is a strong and determined leader, who is not always open to new changes. They belive in strong leadership and bravery among their pack members and to stand up against what they think is wrong.
"Other dogs might see bravery and stubbornness as dangerous, but the truth is, it gives us our chance to choose"
Lamb, Sharpclaw-Beta
she/her
to be announced
Name, Hunter-Beta
pronoun/pronoun
to be announced
Current High-Ranks
Name, Mane-Beta
pronoun/pronoun
to be announced
Baron, Night-Beta
he/him
to be announced
Name, Healer-Beta
pronoun/pronoun
to be announced
Good-To-Know Facts
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On their journeys, they do not travel nonstop from place to place. They usually stay in one place for maximum 2 weeks before moving along. This is to not tire the Nightwalkers(as the travels always is done on the days), but also to not tire pregnant dogs, older dogs or dogs with Puppies.
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Shadowcreek values 'rank before kin'. Pups are only taken care of by their Mother and Father the first weeks and is then given to the Manes for care. When a dog finally joins a rank officially, they are meant to put the rank before Kin, meaning they shouldn't spend time looking after so called 'kin' when on duty or off duty and they shouldn't value them more than anyone else in the pack.
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When they are traveling, Nightwalkers shift to be pulling each other on a sleigh or some sort of small carriage that they most likely have stolen from some Human.
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Shadowcreek eat what they can find, even if it comes from humans. This is because Shadowcreek is a big pack with many members, and as they are travelers, it can take some days before they get enough caught fresh food for everyone. This is why they usually will go into humans towns and get food from there as well.
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Everyone is addressed to which rank they belong to. For example, if a character are called Melanie and they are a Hunter, they will be addressed as Hunter Melanie(of course not by their friends in normal day-day talk)
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The Leader and the Betas are known as 'The Council' and makes decisions together.
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Did you know that the reason why Nightwalkers was created was because Robin'Wing, Shadowcreeks founder, was afraid of the dark?
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The dogs of Shadowcreek have developed their bodies so that even a Listener can go without food in up to 5 Days. This is so that the Dogs don't starve when there is scarce food
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Laws of Shadowcreek
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The Pack shall be lead by an Alpha, which must be voted on by the rest of the pack and have to have been picked as Beta by the previous Leader
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The Fate and decisions shall never be decided by one dog only, even if they are the Alpha. The decisions that decides the Packs Future shall be placed in The Councils paws
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There will be different ranks for different types of skills. There shall be Hunters for the fast and agile, Sharpclaws for the Strong and Ambitious, Healers for those Gifted with Health and Love, Manes for those who are Passionate and Selfless, Nightwalkers for those with Gifted Eyesight in the dark and great Loyalty towards their pack and Timberwolves which will teach out Pups the ways of the Pack and place them within their rightfully place.
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A dog in training to earn their truthful place in the Pack shall be know as Listeners, and must Listen to the Cunning and Gifted. Their Training shall be divided into 4 parts, Honorary Learning--Heart Finding--Test--Final Gifting. The Test must be discussed with The Council and Training Timberwolf, no other.
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A Listener cannot start their training until they reach the full age of 6 Months, however, if their Mother desire, a dog can stay a Pup until the age of 10 Months, and thereafter start their training.
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Lying is Forbidden, and WILL lead to very serious consequences. We honor truth even though it is hurtful
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When a dog dies, they shall be buried under a non-bare tree, whether it is Summer or Winter.
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The dogs of Shadowcreek shall never stop walking until their paws have touched every corner of the Earth
Robin'Wing, Founder
she/her
Robin'Wing was the one who led the dogs out of the animal-testing facility Shadow Creek. She was an emphatic and loyal leader who did everything she could to protect those she loved
Tulip, The First Healer
he/they
Tulip was the first healer of Shadowcreek pack, but was in fact, not from Shadowcreek. He met the pack on their journey and decided to join them. He was an optimistic and kind dog with a love for nature
Snow, The Honory Leader
she/her
Snow was the leader that Robin'Wing had chosen to succeed her. Few dogs of the pack refused to let Snow be their leader as she was only a 'hunter'. Snow was a loyal and valued peace over all.
Historical Figures
Rank-Up from Listener
When a Listener ranks-up to their new rank they receive a very special gift from each of their closest friends and family(Only up to 5 though) or in very special occasions, by the Alpha or Betas. These gifts can vary, as it is up to the giver what they chose to give.
Here are some examples of what they could be:
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Blessing
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Good Wishing(Most Given)
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Flower(Second most Given)
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Herb
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Other accessory
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Extra lessons(ex in Fighting)
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Stone
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Invitation to eat with them(big deal if it is a Beta that gives the gift)
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Name Change(Only in very Special Occasions, always given to them by a Beta or Alpha)
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Day off Duty with Chosen Friend
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After this a small event is done where different members of the pack sit on a stone or higher ground and tell stories about the listener when they were younger. It is often about their mischief they would use to do or other events that might be embarrassing for the Listener. This is done to show positivity and show how much the young dog have changed since then and improved.