this land is my land;; claim!

This code must be followed under all circumstances. All canines who have broken this code will have a consequence of exile or execution, depending on how serious the royal family fines the offense.


I. All canines with in the pack are considered a "family." They must respect one another as high as the rank expects. For example, a basic hunter must submit to all royal family members as well as all higher ranks such as the executioner. However, the other ranks still must respect those lower than them.

II. This is a pack of peace. Battles for ranks will be held on the forum, and will be judged by the leading king/queen and a staff member. Any fights outside of the leaders knowledge will be punished accordingly.

III. No young and/or innocent pups will be left to die or be injured. It doesn't matter if they are the offspring of the royal family or that of a rival pack. They must be taken to the royals to be protected as youth is the future of every pack.

IV. Pack members may not breed with those outside of the pack. If they wish to, the outside member must join the pack and speak with the leading royal.
Only the royal family may breed. However, an honored canine whom stands high in the pack, may choose a mate and breed, as long as they talk it through with the royals first.

V. Any breeding outside the royal family must be okay'ed by the leading royal.

All canines are allowed in the pack. They have no discrimination to any breeds or species and all are welcome within their ranks.

THE ROYAL FAMILY

The royal family is the head of the entire pack. These are the canines that first created the pack and have been in it for generations upon generation and the only way they can lose their power within the pack is if the leading royal (the king OR queen, depending on who holds the dominance of the two) is challenged and defeated by death.


I. King/Queen: The queen and king are the leaders of the pack. They hold the highest authority and make all of the decisions.

II. Grand Prince/Princess: This is either the eldest son or daughter of the king and queen, at whom is now old enough - at least 4 years - to stand in their mother or father's position when they fall. They are the next in line for the leading of the pack. There will only be one grand prince/princess, as it will always be the oldest. If there is ever two, the strongest will be chosen, even if it means a small brawl.

III. Archduke/duchess: Think of this like an alpha and beta story. The king/queen is the alpha and the archduke/duchess is the beta. If there are no grand princes or princesses and one of the royal leaders falls, the archduke or duchess will take the role. If a grand prince or princess takes the place, archduke/duchesses may be replaced by in whom the grands trust.

IV. Prince/Princess: Even though they are not old enough to claim the title of queen or king just yet, they still carry the royal blood and will eventually fall in the line. Even if the Archduke's blood is the lead for a bit, it is only temporary. If a prince/ess comes of age, they will replace the duke instantly.

VI. Lords/Ladies: Children of the Archduke. Though they aren't as high and mighty as the prince or princess, they still have a high standing in the pack. As well, most will grow up with the children of the king/queen, and will continue to have strong bonds and hold their parents positioning when they come of age. However, some won't, but will still stand in the Viceroy's group.

THE VICEROY'S

A Viceroy originally in our history books would be the honorable members that the king would give his land to. However, in this pack, the Viceroy's are simply honorable canines that have earned a very high stance, just below the royal family. While they aren't carrying as much power, each Viceroy is giving a specific duty in the pack, as well as there very own advantages. However, there is no ranking in this category. They are all above the Subordinates, but all under the Royal family. All canines in this range will have the right to breed as long as the other is inside the Viceroy's as well. They must also have permission from the royal family.

VII. Executioner: Usually a male, but can be a female, this canine is one of violence. He/she is extremely loyal to the queen/king and will do whatever they command. Their main job is to be the one who punishes the canines who betray the pack. For the most part they do exactly as their title states - execute. But, in the rare situation that the criminal only receives exile, this canine gets the glory of chasing them away - leaving as many scars as they wish as long as the criminal can survive.

VIII. Leading Knight, Spy, & Hunter: All ranks will need a lead. A knight needs a leader in battle if the king/queen will not fight, and the group of spies will need a leader on a patrol, as well as a hunter to lead the hunts. Only the most trusted and valued subordinates will be allowed to lead and there will only be one until they are deceased or retired

IX. Assassins: This is the only category in the Viceroy's that will have more than one canine, but will usually only reach about five. This category are the canines that have no fear in killing others or facing a challenge that could lead to their own demise. They are dauntless, stealthy, and like shadows in the night. They love the hunt - except theirs is for their own kind. These canines will do the queen/king's bidding and on their own. They hunt down canines that the royal family want executed and do it all on their own, then return with a nasty little surprise to prove that the deed is done. Each assassin will work individually on each case unless it is a larger hunt.

THE SUBORDINATES

X. Spies: Basically, these canines are the messengers of the pack. When the royals feel that a rival pack or a band of rogues are getting a little too close to the territory, these canines are the first to either notify the spies if there is time, or take on the fight if their numbers are strong enough. Pretty much, they sneak around and deliver news back to their pack, or on occasions keep intruders off the land.

XI. Knights: These are the guards of the pack. For the most part, the will patrol the land on occasion to make sure a group of rogues, a loner, or rival packs don't get too close to their territory. However, they are instantly put into action when the spies catch on to an ambush or threat to the pack. They are the soul protectors of both the royals and the pack members.

XII. Hunters: This rank is pretty self-explanatory. These are the hunters of the pack who devote their lives to bringing in the food for the members. They usually hunt in groups, but may break down into smaller patrols when it is only to feed certain members of the pack.

XIII. Pack Members: Making up the majority of the pack are the simple members that stay in it for loyalty and protection. However, this can also be the pups, guardians, and omegas of the pack. Basically, anyone who cannot do a service - elder, pup, ect. will be placed in here. Even though they are the lowest of the low, they develop their own mini-hierarchy and are still important members of the pack. (ex. of mini hierarchy from highest to lowest: guardians, elders, pups, omegas.)