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Post by Marie on Dec 19, 2008 6:44:58 GMT -6
“The holders all agree that new Weyrs—“ He stopped as dramatically as N’klas might, to let the plurality be absorbed. “--must be formed.” (178)
And so the new Weyrs of Pern were announced to a Weyr overflowing with dragons. Benden and High Reaches, joined by Ista and Igen, were built first but now, as the Year numbers 33, Telgar will get her turn. Telgar was meant to protect the rich mining of the northern mountains but its' protection will prove invaluable to the farms of the fertile Dunto River Valley. Building the Weyr has come just in the nick of time, for Igen is stretched thin with protecting this region from Thread.
Now the time has come for young pairs, who know little of running a Weyr or in training a fighting wing, to step forward and claim their destiny. The Weyr is almost finished, personal weyrs are still being carved and cleaned out, the Hatching sands are complete, just in time for Telgar's first clutch. Although rough and unfinished, considered a lowly cave by some, the Weyr has, or will soon have, the luxuries the older Weyrs enjoy. Higher north, with a climate colder than most people find comfortable, some folk are not happy about being assigned to Telgar. But then, some are happy to come to a place with no history, where they can become a Legend.
Imolith's first clutch has Hatched and Impressed, a new gold hatchling the reason for much rejoicing. Now all eyes turn to Gold Verath as the Weyr settles into a familiar pattern of daily life. The bronzes and browns constantly watch Verath, aware of nothing but the chance to mate, to pass their genes along, to increase the number of fighting dragons in the Weyr. The Weyrwoman herself is a prize few dare to possess but for one day, one man will have her.
Do you have what it takes to become a Legend, before the Legends were ever born?
The Story of Pern begins here, with you. Become a rider, to save the planet from Thread. Become a miner, explore the caverns first and have your name in history. Become weyrfolk, begin the traditions that will last for centuries. Anything and everything is possible when you are a part of Telgar: The Founding.
We need:
-Riders of every color, from Bronze to Green.
-Candidates of every shape and size, we'll soon begin Searching for Verath's clutch.
-Wherhandlers, holders, and weyrfolk, the people that make Weyr life livable.
-Lots of important positions still open: We need a headwoman, wingleaders, wingseconds, Lord Holders, Masters in every field.
So come be the stuff of legend, the stuff of Harper Songs!!!
-Excerpt from McCaffrey, Anne. The Chronicles of Pern: First Fall. New York: Ballantine Books, 1993.
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