Aphelion Ranking & Factions.

Aphelion is set up with four leading tiers, and then twelve equal factions that all uphold their own duties and ranks. The alpha represents the sun, the beta represent the moon. The leader of each faction is the deacon, and takes on the entity of a planet or celestial body, while regular pack members represent the twelve zodiacs.

New members may choose any zodiac faction that's open.
Applications are available for higher ranks [insert link here]



• SOLARIUM - The Sun King / Queen  [ 1/1: chateau ]

tag: King / Queen -Name-

The ruler, the sun, and the believed demi-god of the sun. Believed to have the sun's liquid running through their veins ( metaphorically ), the Solarium is the ruler of the pack and the face of the entire district. They are the ultimate caregiver to the people, and try their best to keep everything calm and collected within the pack. This is the highest and most dignified tier available, and the alpha role of the entire community.

• SOL - Mistress / Master of the Sun  [ 1 / 1: chosen. ]

 this rank is the mate of the King / Queen

tag: Sol -Name-

The official romantic partner and mate to the King / Queen. This rank represents dignity and honor, and is more so a class title than a governing title. The Sol has varying credibility and influence, depending on their mate. They're often always at their partner's side, and are greatly respected due to their taming of the sun god's heart.


• LUNARIS - The Moon Count/ess  [ 1 / 1 : Hypothermia  ]

tag: Countess / Count -Name-

In more simplistic terms, the commander falls as the 'beta' to the king / queen. Always by their side, they deal with all the smaller petty issues that the royal can / shouldn't be bothered with. If the alpha produces no offspring, they are to become Solarium once they die and pass on, taking a blood oath and going through a vigorous ceremony eclipsing them to the Sun. The Commander lives for the Solarium's beck and call, serving them as a companion, friend and adviser, and are in charge of leading most deacon meetings while the King / Queen looks on.

• CELESTIAL PRIEST/ESS - The Celestial Entity  [0 / 1: open ]

tag: Priest / Priestess -Name-

This is one of the most divine positions. While not skilled in physical matters, they are extremely religious and spiritually centered around the gods. The High Priest/ess is expected to be the definition of purity, serving as a lover and submissive to the gods. It is expected of the High Priest/ess to devote their purity and loyalty to the gods, and refrain from any romantic or sexual relationships with another. They are the religious adviser, appeaser of the gods and a more pacifist adviser within the ruler's council.




• THE DEACONS
    Each deacon is a head of a faction, and is in a member of the council of 12 that helps the pack rulers decide on important matters and events. they are held responsible for any issues within the factions they run.



    • MARS - the vanguard. [ tag: AAr I ]
        DEACON OF ARIES: Laos / Laos .


    • VENUS - the companion. [ tag: ATr I ]
        DEACON OF TAURUS: none.


    • MERCURY - the scholar. [ tag: AGm I ]
        DEACON OF GEMINI: Narina / narina


    • EARTH - the druid. [ tag: ACn I ]
        DEACON OF CANCER: Thales / Thales  


    • STARS - the gladiator. [ tag: ALe I ]
        DEACON OF LEO: Aluki / PurpleNickels

    • METEORS - the excavator.  [ tag: AVg I ]
        DEACON OF VIRGO: Cyran / CreamWolf


    • SKY - the technician. [ tag: ALb I ]
        DEACON OF LIBRA: Naham / thevoidsithis


    • PLUTO - the warden.  [ tag: ASc I ]
        DEACON OF SCORPIO: Re'vma / Folktale ❥

    • JUPITER - the raptor. [ tag: ASg I ]
        DEACON OF SAGITTARIUS: Phillipa / Bastille


    • SATURN - the vagabond. [ tag: ACp I ]
        DEACON OF CAPRICORN: Galatea / ganymede


    • URANUS - the diver. [ tag: AAq I ]
        DEACON OF AQUARIUS: none.


    • NEPTUNE - the necromancer. [ tag: APs I ]
        DEACON OF PISCES: Lovett / sugar


  



• ARIES - the outriders.
    patron animal: the ram.
    tag: AAr

        Those who align themselves in the Aries faction make up the brave, daring souls who venture into the territory to scout for possible predators, threats, and inspect for any issues with loners or intruders. They can also be the ones counted on the deliver any messages to those whom are outside the walls of camp.


• TAURUS - the caregivers.
    patron animal: the bull.
    tag: ATr

           Those who align themselves in the Taurus faction make up the base of those whom care for others. Helping out nursing mothers, pregnant females, aide in the medical den, or just any kind of relief within the camp, they're who you count on if you need a helping hand. These gentle and empathetic souls make sure everything within camp is safe for no matter who is involved.


• GEMINI - the mentors.
    patron animal: the eagle.

    tag: AGm

            These faction members are the leaders of the pack's next generation, and teach and educate on stories of the pack and the factions. They may all specialize in different knowledge areas, such as astrology, mentoring young or simply just wildlife. They're the knowledgeable teachers of the pack who throttle the next generations towards success. They're knowledgeable on all the other factions and their skills.


• CANCER - the healers.
    patron animal: the crab.

    tag: ACn

            Those who fall with the Cancer faction are most interested in medical knowledge and benefit to the pack. They help care for those who are sick or injured, and often know quite a bit about illnesses and medicines. Ranging from pup birth, to herb knowledge, or suturing basic wounds with cobweb, they are the healers and surgeons of the pack.


• LEO - the brawlers.
    patron animal: the lion.

    tag: ALe

            The Leo faction are the muscle of the pack. They patrol the temple for any kinds of trouble, and make sure everyone behaves accordingly. Almost similar to a police force, or a military, they take care of any physical issues within the pack. They're also the main competitors in sparring events, and task themselves with training the rest of the factions with basic knowledge of defending themselves.


• VIRGO - the gatherers.
    patron animal: the hare.

    tag: AVg

        In order to exist, most of the pack requires tools and items for each faction. This is where the Virgo faction enters. Often venturing the territory looking to gather and seek out berries, medical herbs, scavenge kills, or any trinkets the pack might deem necessary for use. They often co-exist with the other venturing factions, and join them on patrols out of camp.



• LIBRA - the crafters.
    patron animal: the fox.

    tag: ALb

            Libras are the hands-on creators of the pack, and will gather up trinkets and scraps gathered by the Virgo faction and create items for the pack. Often this included fishing traps, medicine pouches, or other simple things such as bone piercings or items for ceremonies and events. They also know quite a bit about bartering, and can come to use when trading with loners for rare items.



• SCORPIO - the guardians.
    patron animal: the scorpion.

    tag: ASc

        Scorpio faction are the ones who keep an eye on the camp, guarding the outside and perimeter, and posts around the territory with intense vigilance. They keep watch through day and night, and often the stoic greeters of new strangers to the camp. They are the second force of physical protection behind the Leo faction.



• SAGITTARIUS - the hunters.
    patron animal: the horse.

    tag: ASg

         These hunters of the Sagittarius faction are the hunters of the pack. Providing and tracking prey, leaving traps on land, and gathering meal for the kill piles is their duty. They hunt in large groups, or individually at times, and bring they kill into the camp on a daily routine to fill the hungry mouths of the pack.


• CAPRICORN - the wild cards.
    patron animal: the goat.

    tag: ACp

        Whenever a gap is needed, or odd jobs must be filled around camp, these quirky canines will take up the job and aid wherever needed. This rank is best fit for those who want a taste of every faction, and they're the most social towards other factions out of the entire pack. 


• AQUARIUS - the fishers.
    patron animal: the stag.

    tag: AAq

        Due to the packs temple dwelling near a fertile river and bay side, the pack has learned over the years to hunt within the water. Those of the Aquarius faction often have webbed paws, and can dive underwater to place traps for crayfish, as well as use nets to catch fish. They can hold their breath while diving under, and often enjoy swimming for leisure and fun. 


• PISCES - the mystics.
    patron animal: the fish.

    tag: APs

        In order to connect to the spirituality and speculation that the pack strongly resonates with, the Pisces faction takes duty in learning and connecting with the spirits of the celestial origins. Often partaking in fortuneteller like occupations and duties, they are in charge of talking to the stars in times of trouble, and offering advice to their pack mates when needed.






• ANCIENTS - The elders.  tag: Aa

    These are those whom have ripened past old age, and are now able to live a full and healthy life of retirement within the camp for the rest of their days.

• DEN MOTHERS - The pregnant & nursing.  tag: Ad

    Female wolves who take to raising and nursing their own offspring. They leave their faction and take this rank, and once their Whelp becomes an Apprentice, they are able to return to their original faction.

• STARS - The apprentices.  tag: As

    Pups who are weaned off their mother take 6 moons of training with the Gemini faction in order to decide their fate and future faction within the pack.

• WHELPS - The young.  tag: Aw

      Pups who still are too young to take up an apprenticeship and rely strongly on their mother for survival and basic functions.

•BONESCRAP - The weak & punished.  tag: Ab

      Those who are punished, unable, or too inept to work are given this rank. While not abused, they often are at the beck and call of any of the higher ranking members of the pack, and are generally invisible when it comes to pack events and politics. 




Loner - common outsiders.  tag: xl

    Wolves outside the pack who simply mind their own business. They avoid interaction with pack members and respect boundaries and dominance.

Rogue - troublesome outsiders.  tag: xr

    Wolves outside the pack who live independently, and compete with the pack for territory or food. They often conflict with the pack over survival or amusement from petty issues.

Nova - horrendous pack exiles.  tag: xn

    Banned members of the pack. Having had commit a crime so unforgivable, they were cast out of the pack and stripped of their celestial connection. 

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