CEREMONIES

Apprenticeship ceremony
In this ceremony the pup is typically at the age of 10 dog years. They are called up by the alpha male(who is accompanied by his mate and healer) and so is their mentor. The alpha male with bow his head, then the apprentice will turn to their mentor and bow to them. The healer is only there as a sign of wishing good health in the future, and the alpha female is there as a sign of wishing them a good family in the future(they just sit there and don't say anything). Then the newly made apprentice must do their first task that corresponds with the rank they are training for.

Alpha ceremony
The deputy(always male) is called up by the former alpha/alpha female (if male is dead) and places a paw on a bone from predator. They speak the oath, "I,*name*, former *rank before deputy*, speak this as a promise. To protect and serve the group, even at the cost of my life. To lead with courage and honor, even when times are tough." Then the old alpha will nod and the ceremony is over.

Graduation ceremony
When an apprentice turns 20 in dog years they will be called up by the alpha male just like the apprentice ceremony. This time they will get a say if they want to choose a mate then or later. (Since they can only mate after they graduate) *that's pretty much it*

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Healer
The healer uses natural herbs to heal their tribe mates. They can have mates but no pups, as if the healer is a female they can not be distracted from their work.

Hunters
Hunters are the fastest dogs that hunt for the group. They will also patrol and some keep lookout for predators. The hunters mainly hunt for easy meat but will often hunt zebras and other bigger animals if the season is well.

Workers
Workers gather building materials and help build up the camp. That's really all they do. They help their fellow tribe mates and the safety of everyone.

Apprentices
Apprentices train to either be a hunter, a worker, or a healer(healers are rare). If they are training to be a hunter they will learn the best hunting skills and techniques and train their bodies too. If they are training to be a worker they will learn where the best supplies are and how to do certain things like building and digging.