the rankings.

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This thread explains the different rankings of Ilisthmira; they are listed as highest to lowest. Ranks are taken very seriously, and lower-ranking wolves are expected to show submission and respect to higher ranks.

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THE ROYALS

Silver Ranks

King & Queen;
The King and Queen of the Silvers rule over all of Ilisthmira. They are the highest-ranking wolves in all the land and are quite powerful. They create and enforce the laws of Ilisthmira, lead the Silvers, etc. They are to be shown the utmost respect and addressed politely.
Royal Heir;
The firstborn child of the King and Queen. They are next in line for the throne. The royal heir has as much power as a baron.
Barons;
Barons are nobles. Long ago, they owned large amounts of land and ruled over their province. There used to be twelve, but because in recent years the Silver population has dwindled, there are now only three. They are addressed as lord/lady or baron.
Royal Court;
Includes the King, Queen, Royal Heir, and the Barons. The Court convenes when important issues arise needing discussion.
Chamberlain;
The King and Queen's chief steward. The Chamberlain is the King and Queen's personal helper/secretary. They manage most of the domestic concerns - all the day-to-day tasks needed to run the kingdom.
Peasants;
The majority of Silvers are peasants, which is the normal rank. Peasants hold various roles or jobs (artisan, shopkeeper, blacksmith, etc.) but they have little effect on rank, which is usually decided by bloodline.

Morphling Ranks

Captain of the Guard;
The leader of all the Morphlings. He is in charge of keeping the Morphlings in line and protecting the King, Queen, and Heir.
Lieutenant;
Second-in-command of all the Morphling Guard. Helps the Captain with controlling and ordering the Morphlings.
Admirals;
Higher-ranking Morphlings. They report to the Captain and Lieutenant, and are each in charge of a battalion. They are also often assigned a royal Silver to guard and protect.
Soldiers;
Most of the Morphlings are Soldiers. They serve the Silvers, obey the commands of their Admirals, and guard the castle. Many of them are still in training.
Females;
All females are kept locked away in the castle for breeding purposes only; because they are so rare, the Silvers don't risk letting them fight or wander around without some kind of escort.
Prisoners;
The lowest-ranking Morphlings. They are locked in prison for various reasons - for committing a crime, for not being able to control their volatile temper, etc.

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THE SUBJECTS

Kingdom Ranks
Colorcoats, Cloudhoppers, Farens, Celces, and Riverkeepers

Leader;
There is only one leader for each pack/species. The leader rules their own pack in whatever way they want, but must ultimately comply with Silver laws.
Other Ranks;
Other ranks may include hunters, scouts, mercenaries, elders, pups, etc.

Loner Ranks
Shades, Terrians, and others

Shades;
Shades live alone, though occasionally gather together for various purposes. There is usually one "leader," the current strongest Shade in Ilisthmira; fights to earn this reputation are common, so the title changes hand often. The leader doesn't truly rule in the sense of keeping order or making laws, but they are feared respected and obeyed by the other Shades.
Terrians;
Terrians live in small family groups in which the oldest member is in charge, or they travel alone. The only ranked member of all the species is the Healer - the only one in Ilisthmira. The Healer has the greatest array of medicinal knowledge, has strong healing powers, and is sought out by the other species when they are in need; because of this, they are able to travel into nearly any territory without too much trouble. The title tends to be more of a reputation than an official rank, depending on the current one’s attitude towards the job.