Alpha (wolves)

Alphas in wolf packs are the leaders of all other wolves in the pack.

In Packs
In packs, the alpha leads all other wolves. They walk in front of the wolves on hunts and patrols, and they eat first. They are larger and stronger than the other wolves and have more health.

The player can then approach an NPC alpha and they will be tested for their abilities, and then assigned a rank. The player can promote in rank by continuing tasks for the pack. If the player decides to fight the alpha for control of the pack, they can approach in an Alpha Stance or Aggressive Stance and use the attack button to instigate a fight. The player and the alpha will then fight, and the player will be required to press many buttons repeatedly and move the analogs in certain directions to win. If the player is starting to win, they will have to hold or press a sequence of buttons to force the alpha to surrender. If the alpha wins, the player may be demoted. If the player fights the alpha and wins, they will lead the entire pack. Fights can be instigated with any NPC wolf in the pack.