Elders,
Elder is a rank very few within the pack actually receive, but a respected one. It's reserved for the renegades that are too old to fight or perform their duties and have been retired of their rank. They've done their jobs to their fullest and have earned the right to live out their remaining life resting and being around family.
Pack members that are prevented from doing their duties due to permanent illness or injury may also receive this rank. Some things that may cause this is arthritis, blindness, mangled and crippled limbs and other various permanent illnesses. It's not uncommon for elders to keep an eye on pups and entertain them with stories and lore. Elders are often catered too and well taken care of. Novice are usually given tasks to help out elders like changing bedding, delivering food or other mundane things that may be needed. A renegade is usually given this rank around twelve years of age, though it may vary due to health or other factors. If leaving the camp a elder has the right to ask for a escort or guard and a renegade should volunteer for the task if the need arises. During wars elders are guarded with the pups usually, though pups will always be the first priority. |