tag:fubar.com,2010:blog-233610 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:12:24 -0700 A fubar user blog. http://www.fubar.com/blog/233610 noreply@fubar.com (Bratilclious Litha Hellkitten) fubar tag:fubar.com,2010:BlogRSS-233610.post-860812 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:12:24 -0700 2008-08-20T15:12:24-07:00 Respect the elders.... Teach the young... Cooperate with the pack Play when you can... Hunt when you must... Rest in between Share your affections... Voice your feelings... Leave your mark. For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf... And the strength of the Wolf is the Pack noreply@fubar.com (Bratilclious Litha Hellkitten) http://www.fubar.com/blog/233610/860812#viewcomments http://www.fubar.com/blog/233610/860812 tag:fubar.com,2010:BlogRSS-233610.post-860811 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:11:33 -0700 2008-08-20T15:11:33-07:00 Those names in red are in danger of losing their rank if they do not become active. Those in blue are being challenged and those in yellow are currently being investigated, undergoing trial or are in danger of demotion. Legends: ---- & ---- Alpha Male: ---- Alpha Female: ---- Sub-Alphas: ---- Alpha Heirs: ---- Head Pup: ---- Guardian: ---- Beta Male: ---- Beta Female: ---- Gamma Male: ---- Gamma Female: ---- Delta Male: ---- Delta Female: ---- Epsilon Male: ---- Epsilon Female: ---- Zeta Male:---- Zeta Female: ---- Kappa Male: ---- Kappa Female: ---- Warriors: ----, ----, ----, ---- Hunters: ----, ----, ----, ---- Healers: ----, ----, ----, ---- Omega: ---- Rank Descriptions Alphas: [1 of each gender] The main leaders of the pack. They are both mates, and can do near enough anything. Alphas are the only ones that can promote and demote members. They are also the only ones that may declare war, raids or make alliances and enemies. They are the ones that make all the final decisions. The alphas are to be respected above and beyond all members of the pack and those who refuse to submit or undermine their authority can end up injured, or worse. Though the rank may be challenged, it isn't wise as the pack loyal to the alphas may find this a reason to get rid of you. This rank may be challenged for -- at your own risk Elders: [Limited to number of former alphas] These are the ex-alphas of a pack. They are wise and experienced and can help the Alphas as advisors. They have the utmost respect of the pack and are usually the parents or grand parents of the current alphas. They are now retired but not useless. Their experience is valuable and they are the storytellers, head medics and main advisors to the alphas. Remember everyone will listen to their parents. This rank may not be challenged for Alpha Heirs: [Limited to number of offspring the alpha pair have] Usually it is the oldest male birth offspring to the Alpha Male that is chosen as the first heir. However sometimes it's just down to the parents, the alphas, to choose. They are just learning from the alphas and coping what they do for when they have to take over. This rank may not be challenged for Sub-Alphas: [Limited to number of alpha's choosing] When the alphas are not on the scene these are the ones that take their place. They can organize pack hunts, judge fights, in fact do anything except promote, demote and make pack relations. They are usually the siblings of the current alphas or if not very close family or friends. The are appointed by the alphas at their time of coming into power. When they're no heirs for the alphas it is the Sub-Alphas that take command. This rank may not be challenged for Guardian: [1 of either gender] This is the elite pack protector rank. Their job is to protect the Alpha family and although not related they are the closest thing to being kin to the alphas themselves. Though they do not just protect the alphas they will also help any member. Guardians may not be challenged for and are friends of the pack. If they do not do their job they can be demoted. This rank may not be challenged for Betas: [1 of each gender] The trusted and respected friends of the Alphas. Usually only those with approval from the Alphas may challenge the Betas for their rank. Betas may also judge any type of fight, start up pack hunts as well as patrol the territory. Betas serve as the alphas advisors, like the legends they are well experienced and strong. The Betas do not have to be a mated pair. This rank can be challenged for Gammas: [1 of each gender] Sixth in command but first when non of the above are present. They still play an important role within the pack, greeting newcomers and judging fights. Gammas are the ones that organize the pack and helps with the training of warriors. During a raid or war, these are the ones that lead the warriors and plan attacks, like a general in the army. This rank can be challenged for Deltas: [1 of each gender] The seventh level of command and able to judge any fights still. Their words are still listened too by the Alphas and they can advise with their thoughts like all the others. They are also trainers like the Gamma's but more like trainers for the young. The look over the pups of the pack and make sure they are properly protected. This rank can be challenged for Epsilons: [1 of each gender] This rank allows them to judge all fights except for rank challenges. They can still organize hunts and in fact are the ones usually in charge for organizing all the hunts. They oversee all the hunters in the pack and will recommend Subordinates for promotion to the Alphas. They also help teach how to hunt and make sure that food stores are always plentiful otherwise they take responsibility. This rank can be challenged for Zetas: [1 of each gender] A wise pair must hold this title, as it is a very important role. The skill that comes with it and job is to be gratefully respected. It is the job of healing the sick and injured using natural healing methods. They also assist the Delta's with pup birth. The Zetas usually ask of errands for the Subordinates to complete to help keep herb stocks high. This rank can be challenged for Kappas: [1 of each gender] Last of the rankings however they do not go without regards. They are not able to judge spars for food, mates, or joining. Most of the time they spend scouting the land and relaying messaging, checking up on allies and perhaps even spying on enemies. They need to know the terrain like the back of their paws. This rank can be challenged for Warriors: [4 of either gender] The first into battle to protect their packs. Courageous and strong they are chosen carefully usually recommended by the Gammas. They teach the cadre how to fight and judge small types of spars. If they say two wolves must fight for practice they should do so. They are also the pack protectors however. They must defend any pack member that might be in trouble. Warriors are very very very much respected for their job and bravery. They may also attack intruders if there are no ranked members to take care of the problem. Also, Warriors are the only job ranks [technically] allowed to force the submission of the subordinates, or attempt to get into small spars with others. Of course, if they take it too far, they can be demoted. This rank can be challenged for Hunters: [4 of either gender] The most skilled hunters are preferred for this job usually recommended by the Epsilon pair. The task is teaching the young how to hunt and lead the adults. Alphas do not tend to join most pack hunts so therefore they will put everyone in place, track the prey and organize the kill. They help the Epsilon's make sure stocks are always high and the pack is always fed. This rank can be challenged for Healers: [4 of either gender] Healers are under the care of the zeta pair and are the ones who often run around searching for whatever strikes the Zetas' whim. They are often chosen from recommendations given by the Zetas and are what can be called the students, learning how to heal so that one day they may be promoted to the Lead Healer rank of Zeta. This rank can be challenged for. Subordinates: [Starting rank for adults] This is the common rank of the pack that newcomers fall into. Any Subordinates may challenge or request a rank. They have the right to mate too, though perhaps asking for permission off the alphas or higher ranks is respectful. Whelps: [Starting rank for pups] These are either pups that belong to the ranks, Subordinates or pups that have yet to be adopted. They have no rank and fall in as Subordinates seeing as only the alpha heirs are pups with rank. Even Sub-Alpha and Legend pups fall in here until older. Omegas: [Rank of shame] The wolf of shame. They are taunted and bullied by all the others until they have learned their lesson. Those that don't submit or do not follow orders find themselves here. noreply@fubar.com (Bratilclious Litha Hellkitten) http://www.fubar.com/blog/233610/860811#viewcomments http://www.fubar.com/blog/233610/860811 tag:fubar.com,2010:BlogRSS-233610.post-860810 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:09:18 -0700 2008-08-20T15:09:18-07:00 A lone pup Given up? Mom gone in rest, Dad left. Taken and forced to learn life’s lessons alone She was all alone and forlorn. She took everything step by step She escaped when she slept. Soon she met every night at a tree, her prince For she sought to be rinsed. Their love forever tough Weather it be through smooth or rough. A new secret surfaces buried for many purposes. She can't tell because she doesn't know. No one seems to able to hell, tears flow. A stranger come begging to differ, It seems to ease away but then it's stiffer. Following him, hoping to learn But she'd only get a burn. The pup left to fend alone. Only to grow strong. All the knowledge life can offer, No one can seem to want to bother. noreply@fubar.com (Bratilclious Litha Hellkitten) http://www.fubar.com/blog/233610/860810#viewcomments http://www.fubar.com/blog/233610/860810 tag:fubar.com,2010:BlogRSS-233610.post-856458 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:13:20 -0700 2008-08-13T18:13:20-07:00 ~ Wolf Now And Then ~ O'siyo my brother... now that we are face to face we can see yesterday and tomorrow In your eyes that... look of hunger The look backward to yesterday and the wonder, question of where have they gone You do not remember the days...of the new dawn Aye...for you have slept... and the days passed into years Yet are now felt of my today's tears The heat of battles won and lost Given over to the extreme cost Here we stand... looking into tomorrow... and back to yesterday Your eyes of yellow.. .mine of green. We both...remembering the past and thinking will we last this famine of the future and past. Will tomorrow return the days of yesterday Somewhere inside we know the answer... Bonnie Ray © 2004 all rights reserved used with permission noreply@fubar.com (Bratilclious Litha Hellkitten) http://www.fubar.com/blog/233610/856458#viewcomments http://www.fubar.com/blog/233610/856458 tag:fubar.com,2010:BlogRSS-233610.post-856436 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:35:00 -0700 2008-08-13T17:35:00-07:00 ~ Soul Mates Forever ~ In a wolf pack they ran together blessed by The Great Spirit, their souls locked and mated forever. Loyal hearts that none could sever. None bothered and no trouble to see as they ran wild on the wind free... Soul mates together for many a year, their loyal hearts knew no fear. How could their brave spirits know one day an enemy would show... without heart or even much skill, and her soul mate, man would kill. It was by the bright of day as their brave hearts tried to run away... running fast, but their bodies tired her mate was killed with one shot fired. With only her around his lifeless body lay on the ground... only his soft fur moved as the lonely wind blew by heart and instinct she knew... But she could not linger nor stay for her own life, she must run away! So with a pause and one look back she ran on the wind and rejoined the pack. Now she stands alone each night and howls up to the moon's misty light... the soulful sound of her cries lingers on the wind, then dies. Pain cuts through her soul like a knife for the mate she had taken for life. Her spirit is broken... but she'll survive... The Great Spirit will keep her alive. She still runs with the pack but forever and always looks back for a second she pauses ... and waits always searching for her lost soul mate. Barbara LaBarbera (LadyBleaux) © 2003 used with permission ThunderWolfLA@aol.com noreply@fubar.com (Bratilclious Litha Hellkitten) http://www.fubar.com/blog/233610/856436#viewcomments http://www.fubar.com/blog/233610/856436 tag:fubar.com,2010:BlogRSS-233610.post-856435 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:32:15 -0700 2008-08-13T17:32:15-07:00 ~ Silent Paws ~ His silent paws slip through the night He is a predator of great might His stealthy paws travel soft and light His prey is done with just one bite His heart knows only one fear when the two legged one is near The creature they call man Many have died by his hand Over the lands silent paws roams Open fields and forests are his home But tonight he is all alone with only soft whimpers and moans He saw his mate two days ago Where she is tonight he does not know He knows he'll find her somehow but he's beginning to worry now Longingly he looks up at the moon He must find her soon... He's worried, where can she be... she's soon to have their family His search is without end His loyal heart will never give in The night is quiet and still He looks to a near by hill... There's a familiar scent there He's close, again he sniffs the air Yes! He's found her at last His silent paws are running fast He finds an old cave den He bravely rushes in ... What does his eyes see? His mate has had their family! By their Mother all safely curled up are four little wolf pups... He lays down beside her and nuzzles close in her soft fur Glittering stars watch from above Theirs is true loyalty and love Now their story just begins A love story without end... Barbara LaBarbera (LadyBleaux) © 2004 used with permission ThunderWolfLA@aol.com noreply@fubar.com (Bratilclious Litha Hellkitten) http://www.fubar.com/blog/233610/856435#viewcomments http://www.fubar.com/blog/233610/856435 tag:fubar.com,2010:BlogRSS-233610.post-856428 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:20:40 -0700 2008-08-13T17:20:40-07:00 ~ My Wolf Soul ~ Thru valleys, across mountains and forests of pine, Roams the wolf and his pack who's soul is mine. The howl that carries thru the moonlit night, My soul deep within him feels so right. He wisely smells for any scent in the air, As he never knows who might be there. His strength of body and mind keeps the pack from harm, The influence he carries to keep them all calm. Wolf A defender of his cubs & protector of his pack, So fearless but gentle as he leads a track. It is an honor to hold his soul of present and past, To feel his heart in my chest that beats so fast. I love the wolf who's soul I bear, Just like him I give respect and care. Always look for the brother within your heart and mind, Look into your soul and your brother you will find. Jake L. Jackson (Sumanitu Tanka Tanika Ogligle Wakan) © 2004 used with permission jacobleej@yahoo.com noreply@fubar.com (Bratilclious Litha Hellkitten) http://www.fubar.com/blog/233610/856428#viewcomments http://www.fubar.com/blog/233610/856428 tag:fubar.com,2010:BlogRSS-233610.post-856383 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:05:34 -0700 2008-08-13T16:05:34-07:00 It is told that a group of young girls had to be left behind in hiding as the tribe had to pack up and move quickly due to imminent danger. When the girls came out of hiding and went in search of the tribe, they came upon an injured wolf. After nursing the wolf back to health, they became adopted by the entire pack of wolves, who saved them from danger many times as the girls continued their search for the rest of their tribe. The warrior fathers, upon returning to find the girls, saw the wolves surrounding their daughters from a distance. Not understanding that the wolves were actually protecting their daughters, they slew them one and all. After being told of their grave mistake, they vowed to honor the wolf as protector throughout time. This became tradition and continues today. noreply@fubar.com (Bratilclious Litha Hellkitten) http://www.fubar.com/blog/233610/856383#viewcomments http://www.fubar.com/blog/233610/856383 tag:fubar.com,2010:BlogRSS-233610.post-856381 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:03:48 -0700 2008-08-13T16:03:48-07:00 A MIDNIGHT SONG BY THE COVER OF THE NIGHT, YOU SING YOUR SONG TO THE MOON KNOWING SHORTLY THAT MORNING WILL BE THERE SOON MOST PEOPLE THINK, IT'S JUST A HOWL AND A CRY TO ME, ITS JUST BEAUTIFUL MUSIC THAT YOU SING TO THE SKY LOYALITY TO YOUR PACK, IS TO THE END AND YOU'RE ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP ONE OF YOUR FRIENDS WHEN NIGHT FALLS YOU GO OUT FOR THE KILL IT'S JUST FOR THE FOOD AND NOT FOR THE THRILL YOU GO OUT WITH THE PACK AND HUNT LIKE MEN ALWAYS RETURNING BY MORNING TO YOUR DEN YOU'RE WITH YOUR FAMILY EVERY MOMENT OF THE DAY CONSTANTLY PROTECTING YOUR PUPS FROM THE PREY SO NEXT TIME YOU HOWL, SING VERY LOUD YOU'RE A GREAT FAMILY MAN AND SHOULD BE PROUD WE ALL SHOULD BE LIKE YOU, GIVING OUR FAMILY SO MUCH LOVE SO KEEP ON SINGING YOUR SONG, TO THE STARS ABOVE ~~ Rick Cantalup noreply@fubar.com (Bratilclious Litha Hellkitten) http://www.fubar.com/blog/233610/856381#viewcomments http://www.fubar.com/blog/233610/856381 tag:fubar.com,2010:BlogRSS-233610.post-856380 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:01:30 -0700 2008-08-13T16:01:30-07:00 ~ Little Wolf's Wish ~ Four wolf pups lay by their Mother's side filling their Father's heart with pride There was one girl and three males who protected their little sister without fail Wolf pups love to run and play for that is little wolves' way ... but their Father they must obey they must heed what he has to say From the day they were born their Father had warned ... Stay away from man's farms for he means wolf harm That creature, the two legged one carries a stick called a gun he kills for sport and fun, if you see him, you must run! Then came the fateful day ... the four little wolves were at play with their friends, the cub bears Suddenly gun shots filled the air Little wolf quickly looked around his sister's small body was lying on the ground only her soft fur moved as a lone wind blew In his heart and by instinct he knew ... He watched as she drew her last breath her heart bravely embracing death ... Little wolf's yelps pierced the sky why did his only sister have to die ...? But he could not linger nor stay the two legged one was headed his way and his gun was pointed at him He was trying to kill all of them! The little wolves followed their own tracks and made it safely back to the pack Their beloved sister they will always miss and little wolf forever holds this wish ... That man's killing of wolves will cease and man will let them live in peace A wish from the heart and most sincere Please help before wolves completely disappear Barbara LaBarbera © 2004 (LadyBleaux) ThunderWolfLA@aol.com noreply@fubar.com (Bratilclious Litha Hellkitten) http://www.fubar.com/blog/233610/856380#viewcomments http://www.fubar.com/blog/233610/856380