Omegaverse Guide
I use pretty much the same rules as everyone else, but I think there are a few things I do a little differently that I’d like to explain
Claiming bond:
A claiming bond is formed between mates. It’s uncommon for a person to find their mate. Roughly 30% of the population has found their mate(s). There can be multiple mates. Typically mates are an alpha and omega, but people of any sub-gender can be mates. The bond is formed by biting the scent gland on the right side of the neck. Once the bond is formed, it is there for life.
Pack bond:
Pack bonds are way more common than claiming bonds. Just under 85% of the population has found a pack that they’ve bonded with. Packs can be familial, romantic, or platonic. It’s entirely up to the pack to decide on the nature of their relationships. Pack bonds are formed by biting the scent gland on the left side of the neck.
Pack bonds, unlike claiming bonds, can fade and disappear. This is usually caused by a pack member’s scent changing, which can be caused by a number of factors including a traumatic event, lifestyle changes, and drifting from the other pack members.
Both pack bonds and claiming bonds are detected by scent. It’s instinctual. Pack bond scents are identified almost instantly, while claiming bonds can take a while to figure out. It is especially difficult to find the claiming scent if one of the mates is a beta, as their scents are more mellow. Alphas and omegas are better at detecting pack/claiming scents due to their heightened sense of smell. That being said, betas can and do find packmates and mates.
These bonds are not mutually exclusive. A person can have both a pack bond and a claiming bond.
The most common pack dynamic: the pack alpha will bite each pack member on the pack bond gland. In return, each member will bite the pack alpha’s. This creates a connection through the whole pack.
The most common claiming dynamic: an alpha and an omega will bite each other on the claiming bond gland. Keep in mind that just because this is the most common, it doesn’t mean betas are unable to find a mate. In addition, a person doesn’t need to find a mate in order to form healthy and fulfilling relationships.
I think that’s everything! I can clear up any questions if necessary.
