?Ranks?
The Spades Division consists of the highest ranks in the group. They command the most respect, but have the most responsibility. Decisions will usually be made by someone from this Division.
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?Alpha?
At max, there are two alphas in the group, typically one male and one female, though they do not have to be mates. These two will lead the group and be responsible for it. They are of equal standing, and will always have the final say in any decision. Opposing or challenging either of the alphas will result in severe punishment.
?Beta?
Similar to the alphas, there can be up to two acting betas at the same time. They act as second-in-command, taking care of the group when neither of the alphas is present. The betas have the right to make certain decisions, such as whether someone is accepted or not. However, they can be overruled by the alpha.
?Delta?
Like the alphas and betas, there can be two deltas at a time, often a male and female. However, the two do not have to be mates. Within the Spades Division, the deltas have the least power, but still enough that they should be obeyed should the alphas and betas be absent.
?Council Member?
The Council is made up of four of the group's wisest members. They don't distribute orders as much as they act as advisers for the higher ranks. If the alphas, betas, or deltas are ever considering a decision, they will usually consult a member of the Council to make sure their choice is the best for the group.
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Within the Diamonds Division would be the highest ranks outside of those within the Spades Division. These members generally do not have authority over the group as a whole, but should be given respect regardless. What makes this Division unique is that all the ranks within it are equal in standing.
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?Head Warrior?
As the name implies, the Head Warrior is in charge of the group's warriors. Typically a male, the Skyggen with this rank is responsible for organizing the warriors and making sure they are used to their full potential.
?Head Seeker?
The Head Seeker, believe it or not, has the job of keeping the group's seekers organized. Males and females have equal chances in receiving this rank, and whoever is chosen should organize the seekers so that they are able to hunt efficiently.
?Assassin?
Within a group of Skyggen, the number of assassins usually does not exceed five. The name is self-explanatory; those assigned this rank are often the most trusted and masters of stealth. Assassins are given the task of quickly and quietly eliminating a target given by someone from the Spades Division.
?Shaman?
As the Skyggen are made from black magic, it would make sense that they have some manipulation over it. This would be what the shamans specialize in. There can be three of these black magic experts at one time in the group. Also, the shamans tend to interested in the history of the Skyggen, and can be seen studying it in their downtime.
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Like the Diamonds Division, the Hearts Division has a quality that tends to separate it from the other groups. This quality would be that while those in the Hearts Division are technically higher than the Clubs Division, they're usually treated the same. This is mostly due to the fact that the heart is more of a symbol of what the containing jobs deal with rather than power.
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?Healer?
Perhaps some of the most important members in the group, the healers take care of wounded or sick Skyggen. There can be four at the most in the group. Healers are very knowledgeable of various herbs, and can often be seen collecting them during their free time.
?Caretaker?
Once the healers have done what they can, the caretakers act as a sort of nurse. They attend to the sick and wounded, as well as being responsible for keeping an eye on offspring while the other adults are gone. Females usually take this role, but males can, too.
?Offspring?
Offspring are the children of the group. They are usually born to a couple from the Spades Division, though sometimes an abandoned offspring will be adopted into the group. These orphans are usually looked after by the caretakers, but can be officially "adopted."
?Queen?
Quite simply, these are females in the group that are expecting cubs or pups. Even though a Skyggen is made from black magic, they do reproduce like normal animals when shifted into the form of one.
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Despite being listed last, Skyggen in the Clubs Division are not necessarily those with the least respect. They and the Hearts Division are treated equally, though occasionally the warriors and seekers will be regarded with more respect.
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?Warrior?
Even though all Skyggen are slender beings, there are those who are stronger than others. These stronger beings usually become warriors, or the protectors of the group. Should The Anarchy Epidemic be attacked, the warriors are the ones who are chiefly in charge of fighting back.
?Seeker?
While warriors are generally made up of the stronger Skyggen, the seekers are usually those who are a bit faster than others. Equivalent to a typical pack's hunters, the seekers look for areas of chaos for the group to feed off of. If that cannot be found, they will try to find an area of impeccable order just ripe for being completely disrupted.
?Trainee?
In the group, trainees are those who are too young and inexperienced to gain a true rank just yet. As their name implies, the trainees are members in training for a certain rank, usually seeker or warrior. This is typically the rank adolescents are given.
?Omega?
The lowest rank in the group, omegas have the least power. They usually do odd jobs around the group, such as running to gather herbs for the healer. Even though they are the lowest, though, violence towards the omegas is not tolerated.
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