Wolven rank
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[edit] Werewolf terminology
The werewolves have a variety of private terms, primarily borrowed from Norse mythology.
[edit] Bolverk
The Bolverk, named after Bolverk of Norse mythology, is the enforcer of the Ulfric. The Bolverk carries out punishments or performs duties the Ulfric does not want to do himself, or if he is not available to do so. Generally the tasks assigned to the Bolverk are the most unsavory in terms of "normal" acceptance I.E. having to kill a rogue member.
Often at times the Bolverk is used as almost as a bogeyman to keep other wolves in line. The Bolverk is allowed three helpers called Baugi, Suttung, and Gunnlod. Baugi and Suttung based on the two gaints Bolverk tricked to get the mead of poetry. Gunnlod based on Suttung's daughter, who Bolverk seduced for the mead of poetry.
[edit] Erato and Eros
Erato, a muse of erotic poetry, and Eros is the god of love or lust. For the werewolves, these roles are held by other werewolves who help the new werewolves control themselves as they change from human to wolf.
[edit] Fenrir
An official challenger to the Ulfric, named after Fenrisulfr or Fenrir, the wolf that is destined to kill Odin in Norse mythology.
[edit] Freki and Geri
The Ulfric's two seconds. Named after Geri and Freki, Odin's wolves of Norse mythology.
[edit] Lukoi
The werewolves' name for themselves, in honor of King Lykaon, a historic werewolf.
[edit] Lupa
Named for Lupa, the mother of Romulus and Remus, the position is reserved for the Ulfric's chosen mate. Although the lupa need not fight for her/his position, the position of most dominant female (or male in the case of male Lupas) is determined by conflict. The term is Latin for "she-wolf" and "prostitute."
[edit] Lupanar
A meeting place for the lukoi, possibly their place of power.
[edit] Munin
The munin are the spirits or memories of the dead pack members, named after Munin, Odin's raven of memory in Norse mythology. Live pack members can "call the munin," drawing on memories or abilities of former members. Various packs appear to preserve the munin by different methods.
[edit] Ulfric
The ultimate alpha male of the pack. An alpha werewolf may become Ulfric only by killing the existing pack leader. Theoretically, female weres may become Ulfric, but female Ulfrics are rare because the strongest males normally have a significant strength advantage over even the strongest females. The term is a derivative of the Norse "ulfr," meaning "wolf."
