Laws
Although Inferni's hierarchy is not strict in terms of dominance and there is a tolerance for canines of a darker flavor within the clan, there are some laws which all members must respect.
General Laws
Greeting Newcomers
Only the Aquila of Inferni has the final say on whether or not a newcomer is accepted into Inferni, though s/he may delegate these powers to a Centurion, Optio, or Caelum. Any member of Inferni may greet newcomers, but the scouting tier ranks (Lumen ranks, such as Optio, Caelum, Praeses, etc.) should be allowed to take these threads.
- If another member has already greeted the newcomer in question, it is strongly encouraged that other members (save the leaders) allow the thread to progress without joining.
- Don't reply to a joining thread unless you're available to reply at least once or twice a day.
Outsiders
Inferni does not allow canines without the required coyote percentage to join their ranks, and views such Outsiders warily and often with extreme hostility. In rare circumstances wolves have been permitted to join the clan. If a full-blooded wolf is admitted to the clan, they receive the "Outsider" rank and cannot ascend through the hierarchy under any circumstances—they exist outside of the ranks, and are considered lower even then the Quintus. A wolf must have a "sponsor" within Inferni to even be considered for such a position. The sponsoring member should be in very good standing with the clan.
Crime
Judgement
The Aquila is the word of law in Inferni, and is responsible for judgment of a criminal as well as deciding his or her punishment, though the leader will likely consult with other Legatus ranks before carrying out sentencing.
Murder
There are no punishments when it comes to murder outside of the borders, though members would be wise to keep afloat of Inferni's current political atmosphere—murder of one’s allies is never a smart move. Wolves without ties to packs are free game, and their skulls often find their way onto the border décor. Murdering a coyote is looked down upon, and should the leadership learn of such an event, one might find themselves severely demoted or even exiled.
Though incidents are rare, when murder (or attempted murder) occurs within Inferni the duty of revenge falls upon the family of the victim. In the event that the victim has no family bonds, it is the Aquila’s role to take revenge in their stead. No murderer has ever walked away from Inferni; the punishment has always been death.
Punishment
Pecunaria Multa - Demotion
Generally, demotion occurs when a member fails to adhere to Inferni's post activity standards. However, some In Character circumstances may dictate a demotion. E.g., if your character fights with another member of the clan, steals something, etc.
Bastinado - Exile
Exile is a relatively rare punishment in Inferni, though it does occur. The member is chased from the packlands, stripped of rank, and never permitted to return upon penalty of death. Inferni members who enact their personal justice on exiled members are considered outside of clan law; essentially, Inferni looks the other way if a member decides to hunt, torture, and exact murderous revenge on an exiled ex-member.