Pack structure

An Alpha is a leader of a shape shifter pack.

History
In the original La Push pack, Ephraim Black was the Alpha. It therefore seemed obvious that Ephraim's heir would become the next Alpha. However, Sam Uley became a "werewolf" first, so he was the Alpha. When Jacob Black became a werewolf, the leadership was offered but he refused. Jacob later became the Alpha of his own pack after there was an argument between him and Sam. It is tradition that the Alpha of the pack is technically the leader of the entire Quileute tribe.

Responsibilities
The Alpha is responsible for the pack, as well as the entire tribe. They are the leader of the wolves and must control the other wolves. This is useful because they lead into battle against werewolves.

Powers
Like all werewolves, Alphas are able to talk to packmates through their minds. Indeed, all thoughts are shared, whether the individuals like it or not. Alphas can also talk to other Alphas from different packs although the two Alphas choose which thoughts to share. The power of the Alpha comes from its pack. Also, Alphas can control their pack; if they command something to happen, the wolves must comply.

Known Alphas

 * Ephraim Black
 * Sam Uley
 * Jacob Black