This world I created takes place on the Earth we live in.

The seven tribes were created from the seven Polynesian islands they came from. Each tribe takes care of the areas they were moved to by the Moon Goddess. Over thousands of years, some moved only slightly as populations of wolves grew or shrunk.

The areas are:
Arctic
Asia
Europe
Africa
Australia
North America
South America

My story takes place in the European tribe. All tribes are called Mahani by the outside world, but most are known to each other by the name of the Blood Alpha. An example would be, 'Blood Alpha Cooper's tribe'.

Humans became aware of wolves and the Mahani in about the 18th century when several packs decided to try to take over the world, and the Mahani intervened.

The Mahani do not interfere with Human issues or politics unless they go after the wolves for no reason.

All human law enforcement agencies have a few lone wolves in their ranks to help with the packs/rogues in their areas. These agencies also have a direct line to the Mahani tribe to use as needed.

A few laws are made for shifters, such as the acceptable use of deadly force to protect mates and children. Most states/countries have adopted the same regulations for humans, too.

If a wolf is charged with a drug/theft offense, it will go to the Council (made up of elders from that area), and they serve time in a Mahani cell if not sentenced to die.

All wolves who rape go in front of the Council and are punished by death, whether the victim is a human or a wolf.

If it is charged with murder, it goes to the Mahani, who can see the memories, to decide if it needs to go in front of the Council. All murders depend on the situation.