The Law
These policies are set in stone and are nonnegotiable under any circumstances. Though some policies may be amended with time and just cause, for the time being, these laws are absolute and disregard to any of them is subjected to disciplinary action depending on the rank of the member as well as the severity of the disregarded law.
The Word of an Alpha is Final
If under any circumstances there is a dispute between Family members for any reason, the Alphas' final say goes. This rule does not apply only during Mandatory pack meetings where the voice of the Family is encouraged. Only then does the majority decision became the final say.
Trespassing is Unacceptable
Unless granted permission by an Exalted member or higher, no creature is allowed to trespass onto packland. If a member is found in the company of a stranger on packlands without consent, the member will be subjected to disciplinary action pertaining to their rank and the stranger is to be mercilessly run off from the territory. This law does not apply ONLY if a stranger has crossed the territory to aid a Family member or is seeking sanctuary from danger. In this instance, the stranger will be shadowed by an Esteemed member or higher until their intentions have been assessed.
- *In-Character Caution: Regardless if your character knows a Family member, they are expected to abide by pack etiquette. Ignorance is no excuse and will not receive leniency. If you choose to use this for plot, your are more than welcome to :) Though keep in mind that your character will NOT be welcomed kindly regardless of their intentions.*
Betrayal results in Immediate Exile
The Family comes First above all else. This is an indisputable law that must be practiced by all members, even Prospective members. Failure to follow this law is considered a betrayal to the Family as a whole and is viciously dealt with without leniency. While disciplinary action pertaining to rank will be used for smaller violations, greater threats to the pack stability will be dealt with in the form of permanent exile. The Family member is stripped from their rank and their renown is tarnished. They are henceforth considered 'dead' to the Family.
Restricted Breeding
While procreation is a part of life and encouraged to continue one's line, all members are restricted from breeding UNLESS granted Alpha permission. None but the Exalted rank and higher are allowed to breed without permission and even then they are highly encouraged to let the Family know of their intentions. Caring for pups is an important matter and no parent should be set at a disadvantage when caring for their brood. This law is meant to benefit the would-be parents by allowing the Family time to prepare for the coming life by hunting, preparing private caches for the family, and setting up a private area for the mother to care for the pups.
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Parents that become pregnant without the Alphas' consent are temporary restricted from interaction with the Family. They will be forced to hunt for themselves, make their own nursing den, and care for the pups on their own when they are born. Depending on how far along the female is when this infraction of pack law comes to light will determine the duration of their punishment. Afterward, they are allowed to assimilate back into the Family and are expected to resume the tasks of their rank.
Murder
Killing is a very serious action and should never be taken unless under the most dire of circumstances. Senseless killing, taking life for pleasure, or any other form of unnecessary murder will not be tolerated in any situation. But, in the event that a member’s life is in jeopardy or that they are needed to fight for another’s life, if death occurs the situation will be dealt with by a communal decision within the highest ranks of the pack. It is likely that some punishment will still be necessary but what type and the severity of it will be up for discussion.