Shino-Kaze Pack
The Pestilence royal pack, called the Shino-Kaze Pack, is expected to be a flexible and semi-independent force within the larger structure of the Pestilence military. While they are expected to obey orders without hesitation, initiative is encouraged, and if successful, rewarded. The Shino-Kaze 'wolves are provided with everything they need by the royal family, allowing them to focus entirely on their duties.
As with all hellwolf packs, ranks in the Shino-Kaze pack are very unique. While not as strict as the War hellwolves, Pestilence also has no named ranks for the weak; while they may be tolerated and not outright killed, they are not looked upon with anything but derision.
alpha = the Saisho-kami.
beta = the Niban-kami.
sentinals = the Senchineru.
- sub-alpha = Senchineru Kai.
warriors = the Zensen.
- sub-alpha = Zensen Kai.
'weapon-wolves'* = the Machin-Shin.
* There is no true equivalent for this particular class; a description of these (and the other ranks) are explained below.
Saisho-kami;; As the sole leader of the Shino-Kaze pack, this 'wolf is typically the most cunning of all Pestilence hellwolves. Can be either gender. Often allowed broad discretion when it comes to organizing the royal pack.
Niban-kami;; The Niban-kami is typically the Pestilence 'wolf with the greatest endurance and dependability, expected to work in tandem with the Saisho-kami and ensure any orders are carried out. Can be either gender.
Senchineru;; Hellwolves of the Senchineru, or sentinels, are typically stationed all along the Pestilence border in small packs, ordered to keep watch for any intruders. Any they spot are shadowed and reported on until they can be dealt with appropriately. Senchineru 'wolves are selected for their greater than normal levels of endurance, and outpace any pursuers, often releasing toxic fumes to further discourage any pursuit.
Zensen;; Zensen 'wolves join Pestilence demons on the front ranks of battle, either harassing distracted foes, or engaging them directly so their comrades can take advantage of the distraction they provide. Many of the Zensen hellwolves have highly venomous fangs, claws, spikes, or spines. They train constantly so they can last for hours in a fight. The strongest of the Zensen wear specially forged suits of armor to allow them to fight in the thickest parts of battle. These suits of armor are typically covered in spikes and sharp ridges coated in various venoms.
Machin-Shin;; Some of the most feared of the Pestilence hellwolves. Dying or disgraced 'wolves given the chance to serve their Kingdom one final time, these wretched beasts are filled with a lethal cocktail of venoms, toxins, acids, and diseases, and released towards their enemies, whereupon they charge headlong into the thick of their foes before their bodies abruptly explode in a cloud of poison.
Pack Members
Ketsuryu is fast, agile, and has enough venom to kill lesser creatures in seconds. Fiercely loyal, she will do anything for her kingdom.
