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Dragon Guide

2026-03-26T17:10:07Z

Devin:

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==Names==
*All dragon's names must end in '-th'.

===Origins===
Pern Dragons were bioengineered by Kitti Ping from Pern's native firelizards (Flits).

==Dragon Anatomy==

Dragons have six limbs, two front and two hind, plus two wings. Their blood is referred to as '''ichor''' and is copper-based and green in color.

===Eye Colors===

Dragons' eyes whirl in different colors representing their emotional state.

*'''Red:''' Anger, Hunger(Active Appetite), Fear, Mating, Pain, Excitement. [[File:HungerRageHostility.png|32px]]
*'''Red/Orange:''' Mating, Alarm, Eagerness, Arousal. [[File:Anger.png|32px]]

*'''Orange:''' Uncertainty, Suspicion, Anger, Mating, Alarm, Hunger, Agitation, Panic.

*'''Yellow: '''Anxiety, Fear, Worry, Excitement. [[File:Worry.png|32px]]

*'''Pale Yellow: ''' Concern.

*'''Green:''' Delight, Tranquility, Placidity.[[File:Happy.png|32px]]

*'''Blue:''' Longing, Interest, Mischief, Excitement. [[File:LoveJoy.png|32px]]

*'''Purple:''' Worry. [[File:Lust.png|32px]]

*'''Lavender:''' Stress.

*'''Grey:''' Great Worry/Stress/Sadness/Pain (Grey tones come to a dragon's hide too). [[File:SadIllPain.png|32px]]

*'''White:''' Terror. [[File:Terror.png|32px]]

===Color & Size===
Dragons come in only five different colors:

'''Gold'''
*The largest of all dragons, golds are between 38-42 feet in length. Ramoth (Dragons Flight), the largest gold ever recorded, was 45 feet in length. Golds are female and the only dragon that lays eggs. The largest bronze may compete in size with the smallest gold.

'''Bronze'''
*The second largest of all dragons, bronzes are between 35-38 feet in length. Bronzes are male. They're known for their strength and stamina. They are the common winners of gold flights.

'''Brown'''
*The third largest of all dragons, browns are between 30-35 feet in length. The largest brown can compete in size with the smallest bronze. They are also known for their strength and stamina and may occasionally win a junior gold flight. At Triad browns do not win senior gold flights that determine Weyrleadership.

'''Blue'''
*The fourth largest dragon, blues are 25-30 feet in length. The largest blue can compete in size with the smallest brown. They are known for their speed and agility, but not for endurance. They only fly half of Threadfall. Blues often make good Searchdragons when looking for Candidates. Blues can win green mating flights.

'''Green'''
*The smallest dragon by size, greens are 20-25 feet in length. The largest green can compete in size with the smallest blue. They are known for their intense speed and agility. They are the fastest of the dragons, but they lack stamina, which is why they only fly half of Threadfall. While greens do rise to mate, they are infertile and do not lay eggs.

At Triad we measure dragons in feet, from the tip of the nose to the end of the haunch. See [[Dragon Sizes]] for more information.[[File:Dragon-Size-FeetToHaunch.png|thumb|center]]

'''Dragonets'''
*Newly hatched dragonets are the size of very large dogs or small ponies. Imagine golds, bronzes, and sometimes brown dragonets as the small ponies, with greens and blues being the size of very large dogs.
*Dragonets vary in size. For example, a large blue may be bigger than a small brown during adolescences, but by adulthood, the largest blue would be the same size as the smallest brown.
** EXAMPLE: Dragon Size Chart, End Month 2
*** Greens 9 to 12 feet
*** Blues 10 to 13 feet
*** Browns 11 to 14 feet
*** Bronzes 12 to 15 feet
***Golds 12 to 16 feet

Please utilize the [[Weyrling_Training_Guide_-_Month_2|Weyrling Monthly guide]] for your dragonet's size each month.

===Wings===
[[File:wing-anatomy.gif]]
*Dragon wings are delicate and fragile and require special care when injured if the dragon is to maintain sustained flight. Dragons have an arm-like bone, complete with an elbow and finger joint, that supports about half the length of the dragon wing.
*The shoulder and upper arm provide the power that a dragon uses to lift off the ground by pumping his wings. The arm is slightly flexed allowing for a membrane, called the leading edge, to run from the shoulder to the finger joints.
*The finger joint includes a vesitigial thumb and the joints for all the four wingbones that divide up the large portion of the membranous wingsail.
*Between the dragon's body and the inner bone is the primary mainsail, the largest portion of the membranous wingsail.
*Between the Inner Bone and the Mid-Bone is the Secondary Mainsail.
*Between the Mid-Bone and the Spar Bone is the Spar Mainsail.
*The last bone runs parallel with the Spar Bone and ends middway down the sail.
*The ends of the wingsail is known as the trailing edge.
*Batten ribs are cartilaginous supports that run through the wingsails and parallel to the wingbones.
*The Primary mainsail supports the dragon's weight in the air while the secondary and spar mainsails provide agility by the flexing of the wingbones.

::: [[https://www.angelfire.com/rpg2/pernrpg/Igen/Weyr/dragonhealing.html Source Credit]]

==Dragonhealers==
See the [[Dragonhealing Craft]] page for detailed information on the dragonhealer craft.

 
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[[Category:Dragons]][[Category:Persona_Creation]][[Category:Newbie_Guide]][[Category:Fauna]]

Strict Canon Rules

2026-03-26T00:03:55Z

Devin:

We follow the books, particularly the later books such as Renegades, Dolphins, and Masterharper, fairly closely. This isn't to say that 'if it's not in the books, it's not in the club', but that if the books specifically state something is done a certain way, that's our canon. Allowances are made for more than 1200 turns since the end of the Ninth Pass, and we do have some limited technological advances, such as electricity in major Holds. There are no such things as "pillowcrafters" (a fandom term for prostitutes) on Pern.

''Our Canon Rules''

#Our club is set over 1200 turns after the end of the Ninth Pass. The names of the characters from the books have pretty much faded from memory. Out of respect for AM and her works, mentions of any of the book characters are not permitted.
#In our timeline, Benden Weyr has only been reopened for a few Turns. No persona would have been born there.
#All dragon names must end in -th, and no names from the books may be used. ''See [[Anne's Names]]''
#There are no absolute restrictions on dragonriders' sexuality, but please be aware of our FAQ on [https://triadweyrs.org/wiki/Persona_Creation#Dragons dragon color] and [https://triadweyrs.org/wiki/Hatchings#Sexual_Orientation.2C_Gender.2C_and_Dragon_Color sexual orientation] when creating and writing about a dragonrider or candidate character's preferences. Any issues with mating flights which would cause a rider or their dragon serious distress must be approved by the Council. Otherwise, mating flight situations are up to the participants; stand-ins are not allowed.
#Golds Impress to Females only. Bronzes Impress to Males only. Browns Impress to Males only. Blues Impress to Males and Females (Member Reward). Greens Impress to Males and Females.
#Green dragons are rendered infertile both by chewing firestone and by genetics.
#All dragons live in Weyrs. Even watchdragons return to their Weyrs when off duty. No rogue dragons are allowed, and no dragons attacking humans or other dragons (except golds in mating heat).
#Dragons cannot outlive their riders. Dragons suicide /between/ the instant their rider dies, sometimes sooner in the case of blues or greens agitated by rider illness or severe injury.
#It's unusual for dragons to speak to humans other than their rider, and they rarely speak to non-riders. You do not need permission for every instance of a dragon speaking to a non-rider, but please keep in mind this is considered a great honor and use it sparingly. If you'd like a dragon to communicate with a non-rider more often, please discuss this with the L1.
#Personas with a disability that would prevent them from fighting Thread will usually not be allowed to become a Candidate, and any such Impression must be approved by the Council (if you are not sure, please ask). Injuries which happen after Impression are allowed (with approval from the [[Level One Responsibilities|L1]] if they happen in a post and are serious<ref>Dragonriders who sustain severe injuries requiring below the knee amputations ''may'' return to the Fighting Wings in the following stages: healing, therapy, training in the Queen's Wing with adaptations, transferring into a Mid-to-High Altitude Wing with the in-character Wingleader/Weyrleader's approval.</ref>) and are much more likely as we are in a Pass. Please see the [[Healer Craft]] page for information about the state of medical care on Pern.
#Dragons may not leave Pern, nor can anyone not from Pern visit there, not even a character from one of AM's other series. No Jedi Knights, Brain Ships, Catteni, etc can ever visit, so don't ask. We are still limited to AM's Pern.

To check your use of Pern Canon words, see [[Terminology]].

==Footnotes==
<references />

[[Category: Rules]][[Category: Triad Canon]][[Category: Dragons]][[Category:Persona Creation]][[Category:Newbie Guide]][[Category: Frequently Asked Questions]][[Category: Triad's Basic Rules]]

Club Government

2026-03-26T00:01:14Z

Devin:

[[File:Council.gif|400px|right]]
__TOC__
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==Who runs the club?==
<blockquote>[[The Council]] runs the club. They are a democratic body selected from among the ranks of the members. Each council member has specific administrative tasks, but when it comes to club policy, they decide as a whole.</blockquote>

=== [[The Council]] ===
<blockquote>If you have a question about copyright, crediting, triad cannon, advertising, or any question that does not seem to fall under the description of the Webbies or PA Team duties, please contact the Council.</blockquote>

=== Webbies ===
<blockquote> Our webbies work tirelessly to improve our site(s) and fix anything that might seem broken. Please report any issues to our Helpdesk[http://www.triadweyrs.org/forum/index.php?page=page1682]

*'''Estelle''' (Webbie Extraordinaire)
**The original code of the website was designed and executed by Estelle and for that, we are eternally grateful.
**The wizard in charge of the main site
*'''Suzee''', (Magic Suzee) Since 2011
**Moved the sites to a new server in 2013
**Updated and moved Forums from PHBB to SimpleForums
**Implemented the Triad Wiki
**Creates and uploads user Artwork to the sites.
*'''Avery''',
**Has contributed greatly to our FAQ's
**Manages our Timelining Crew
*'''Heather''' (Scut Monkey)
**Runs errands

====Wiki Team====
*Suzee; Avery; Miriah; Heather, Sia</blockquote>

==== Helpdesk ====
<blockquote>
Triad has a HelpDesk. Simply enquire in the discord #help-me channel or the [https://www.triadweyrs.org/forum/index.php bug reporting] board on the forum, and one of our webbies will get back to you shortly.
</blockquote>

===Area Managers===
<blockquote>''NOTE: Area Managers are not full council members. They can be contacted about timelining and calendaring issues but not about questions properly addressed to The Council.''</blockquote>
====Current Area Managers====
<blockquote>'''[https://triadweyrs.org/member.php?mb_id=502 Sia], [https://triadweyrs.org/member.php?mb_id=331 Heather], [https://triadweyrs.org/member.php?mb_id=38 Devin]</blockquote>

====Area Manager Duties====
<blockquote>
#The area managers are in charge of updating the website with the posts sent to the mailing lists on a timely basis.
#They also manage weather, flights (other than gold flights), threadfall for the calendars in their areas. If you have questions about the calendar in any area, contact the correct Area Manager.
#Welcome Wagon: The area managers also try to make sure we take care of new members, including the ones who haven't found their way to us yet. They welcome new members and make sure all our newbies get the very best of care.

*Sia's Areas: BLW
*Heather's Areas: DFW, SWE
*Devin's Areas: DCW
</blockquote>

=== The Persona Approval Team ===
<blockquote>If you have a question about a current or potential persona, having trouble filling out the persona sheet, have questions about a persona sheet you have already submitted, or if you are deciding whether to join or not and would like to ask some questions of a Triad mentor, please contact the [https://www.triadweyrs.org/email.php?email=pa Persona Approval Team].</blockquote>

=== Contacting Us ===
<blockquote>At Triad we welcome questions and would be happy to answer them for you! Below there are some links provided to a page where you can send a message to the Webbies, Persona Approval Team, and the Council. When filling out these message forms, please keep in mind that we will not have your personal e-mail address. Please include that, as well as your name, in the body of your message so we can contact you as soon as possible and answer your questions.</blockquote>

==[[Mentorship Program]]==
<blockquote>Information on Triad Weyr's mentorship program.</blockquote>

== Got Questions? ==
<blockquote>With Council, Level One Rankers, and Mentors, it can be confusing trying to figure out who you should ask about what! This is meant to be a rough breakdown of who you ask for approval in any given circumstance.
===Who do I ask?===

[[The Council]]
#Ranking persona deaths
#Storylines that involve the majority of members
#Storylines that don't follow usual canon
#Finding flit eggs
#Final list of candidates to Impress, excluding Gold

[[Level One]]
#Killing off a non-ranking persona
#Murder/other major crime against NPC/ONPC
#Serious injury to a persona (such as a Threadscore that would ground a rider for more than one or two sevendays)
#Promotion of a persona to a higher rank (such as an apprentice to a journeyman)
#Weyrleader must approve jumps /between/ times
#Any storyline that will affect the area as a whole
#Impression from the Stands (Note: You must ALSO gain approval from the writer of the goldrider whose Hatching it is)</blockquote>

== Economy ==
=== [[Member Rewards Program]] ===
<blockquote>Member Rewards are meant to reward those members who go above and beyond in any area, be it posting, helping with admin work, or welcoming new members to our fold.</blockquote>
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[[Category: Club Government]][[Category: Frequently Asked Questions]][[Category: Member_Rewards]][[Category: Persona_Approval]][[Category: Newbie_Guide]]

Getting Permission for Story Lines

2026-03-25T23:59:44Z

Devin:

The most important thing to remember when planning a post that could affect more than just your persona is communication. While the Council is not interested in micromanaging anyone's personas, it is important to let people know when you are going to do something that might have an impact on their persona.

As with most things, this is a highly subjective rule. If you ever have any doubts as to if your post might affect a location as a whole or another persona in particular, the best thing to do is ask! An exhaustive list of every situation in which this is the best thing to do would be imposible, but here are some guidelines to follow. When in doubt, err on the side of caution.

==Plotlines That Always Need L1 Approval==

These plotlines require permission of the L1 and the notification other persona (ranking and non ranking) which they will effect. If a Weyrling is lost /between/, the L1's permission is needed, but it is also important to tell the Weyrlingmaster's writer. If one of the drudges is going to be murdered, it is important to let the Headwoman's writer know. If your rider is losing their dragon /between/, you should tell the Wingleader's writer.

#Killing a PC or NPC.
#Serious injury or illness that will inhibit a PC from doing their job for more than a few sevendays.
#Any jumps /between/ times.
#Impression from the Stands.
#Murder or other major crimes.
#Any plotline that will affect a large group of personas in the Weyr, be they PC or NPC.
#Any rider being physically assaulted by someone. (This is because the Weyrleader will always have to be directly involved when a dragon is put in danger. Distinction is made between a slap or punch and an actual fight.)

==Plotlines For Which The L1 Should Be Notified==
These plotlines require notification of the L1, but permission will be assumed unless the plotline conflicts directly with a major upcoming event that general membership is not aware of. As above, any other member whose personas are directly affected should also be given notification.

1. Promotion of a persona to a higher rank. (Apprentice to journeyman, etc...)

2. Major crafting projects. (A mural in a Weyr, new place settings for a Hold, a special type of wine, etc...)

3. Minor crimes that could be come an issue for leadership or major violation of rules that will result in punishment. (Vandalism, theft, violence between non-riders, romantic relationships between junior weyrlings.)

4. Equipment failure that requires extensive repairs and affect multiple people. (Electricity failing, wine press breaking down, major pipes bursting.)

5. Events which are open to all personas in an area. (Concerts, performances, dances.)

[[Category:Rules]][[Category:Rank]]

Dolphin Cove Clutch Records

2025-11-13T17:58:54Z

Devin:

[[File:DolphinCoveLeadership24.png|thumb|right|700px]]
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F2F2F2;"
! Month, Turn
! Dam
! Sire
! Egg Total
! Gold
|-
| M10 T12
| Jossenth
| Zarkarth
| 36
|
|-
| M6 T12
| Panitath
| Loseth
| 41
|
|-
| M10 T11
| Panitath
| Loseth
| 39
|
|-
| M1 T11
| Santhiath
| Naath
| 27
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M9 T10
| Panitath
| Loseth
| 40
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M1 T10
| Santhiath
| Seneth
| 27
|-
| M11 T9
| Panitath
| Loseth
| 35
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M2 T9
| Panitath
| Loseth
| 37
| Santhiath
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M9 T8
| Anaeryth
| Aughashyth
| 25
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M7 T8
| Riyanth
| Yumath
| 34
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M4 T8
| Panitath
| Loseth
| 33
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M11 T7
| Riyanth
| Kopth
| 34
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M8 T7
| Panitath
| Loseth
| 37
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M2 T7
| Elleth
| Taldeth
| 16
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M12 T6
| Panitath
| Loseth
| 44
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M6 T6
| Elleth
| Mnoranth
| 32
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M2 T6
| Angdelouth
| Loseth
| 46
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M10 T5
| Ikoladith
| Tilleth
| 35
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M13 T4
| Nyith
| Loseth
| 40
| Elleth
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M9 T4
| Ikoladith
| Naath
| 38
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M4 T4
| Nyith
| Hasaarth
| 42
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M10 T3
| Nyith
| Hasaarth
| 36
|
|-
| style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;" | M4 T3
| style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;" | Ikoladith
| style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;" | Donneth
| style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;" | 34
|
|}

See Also: [[Dragonsfall Clutch Records]], [[Barrier Lake Clutch Records]], [[River Bluff Clutch Records]]

[[Category: Dolphin Cove Weyr]][[Category:Triad History]][[Category:Locations]][[Category:Archives]][[Category:Club History]]

Dolphin Cove Clutch Records

2025-06-02T04:32:10Z

Devin:

[[File:DolphinCoveLeadership24.png|thumb|left|700px]]
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F2F2F2;"
! Month, Turn
! Dam
! Sire
! Egg Total
! Gold
|-
| M6 T12
| Panitath
| Loseth
| 41
|
|-
| M10 T11
| Panitath
| Loseth
| 39
|
|-
| M1 T11
| Santhiath
| Naath
| 27
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M9 T10
| Panitath
| Loseth
| 40
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M1 T10
| Santhiath
| Seneth
| 27
|-
| M11 T9
| Panitath
| Loseth
| 35
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M2 T9
| Panitath
| Loseth
| 37
| Santhiath
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M9 T8
| Anaeryth
| Aughashyth
| 25
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M7 T8
| Riyanth
| Yumath
| 34
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M4 T8
| Panitath
| Loseth
| 33
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M11 T7
| Riyanth
| Kopth
| 34
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M8 T7
| Panitath
| Loseth
| 37
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M2 T7
| Elleth
| Taldeth
| 16
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M12 T6
| Panitath
| Loseth
| 44
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M6 T6
| Elleth
| Mnoranth
| 32
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M2 T6
| Angdelouth
| Loseth
| 46
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M10 T5
| Ikoladith
| Tilleth
| 35
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M13 T4
| Nyith
| Loseth
| 40
| Elleth
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M9 T4
| Ikoladith
| Naath
| 38
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M4 T4
| Nyith
| Hasaarth
| 42
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M10 T3
| Nyith
| Hasaarth
| 36
|
|-
| style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;" | M4 T3
| style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;" | Ikoladith
| style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;" | Donneth
| style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;" | 34
|
|}

See Also: [[Dragonsfall Clutch Records]], [[Barrier Lake Clutch Records]], [[River Bluff Clutch Records]]

[[Category: Dolphin Cove Weyr]][[Category:Triad History]][[Category:Locations]][[Category:Archives]][[Category:Club History]]

Dolphin Cove Clutch Records

2025-06-02T03:42:04Z

Devin:

[[File:DolphinCoveLeadership24.png|thumb|left|700px]]
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F2F2F2;"
! Month, Turn
! Dam
! Sire
! Egg Total
! Gold
|-
| m6 t12
| Panitath
| Loseth
| 41
|
|-
| m10 t11
| Panitath
| Loseth
| 39
|
|-
| m1 t11
| Santhiath
| Naath
| 27
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M9 T10
| Panitath
| Loseth
| 40
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M1 T10
| Santhiath
| Seneth
| 27
|-
| M11 T9
| Panitath
| Loseth
| 35
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M2 T9
| Panitath
| Loseth
| 37
| Santhiath
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M9 T8
| Anaeryth
| Aughashyth
| 25
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M7 T8
| Riyanth
| Yumath
| 34
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M4 T8
| Panitath
| Loseth
| 33
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M11 T7
| Riyanth
| Kopth
| 34
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M8 T7
| Panitath
| Loseth
| 37
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M2 T7
| Elleth
| Taldeth
| 16
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M12 T6
| Panitath
| Loseth
| 44
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M6 T6
| Elleth
| Mnoranth
| 32
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M2 T6
| Angdelouth
| Loseth
| 46
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M10 T5
| Ikoladith
| Tilleth
| 35
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M13 T4
| Nyith
| Loseth
| 40
| Elleth
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M9 T4
| Ikoladith
| Naath
| 38
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M4 T4
| Nyith
| Hasaarth
| 42
|
|- style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| M10 T3
| Nyith
| Hasaarth
| 36
|
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| style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;" | M4 T3
| style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;" | Ikoladith
| style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;" | Donneth
| style="vertical-align:middle; background-color:#F9F9F9;" | 34
|
|}

See Also: [[Dragonsfall Clutch Records]], [[Barrier Lake Clutch Records]], [[River Bluff Clutch Records]]

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Dolphin Cove Weyr Climate

2025-06-02T03:39:16Z

Devin:

'''Dolphin Cove is primarily a tropical climate'''

{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="7" style="text-align: center; font-weight:bold;" | Winter
|-
| Month
| Average High
| Average Low
| # of Days Above 95°F/32°C
| Lowest recorded temperature
| Average Rainfall
| Average Humidity
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 6
| style="text-align: center;" | 87°F/31°C
| style="text-align: center;" | 71°F /22°C
| style="text-align: center;" | 0
| style="text-align: center;" | 61°F/16°C
| style="text-align: center;" | 0.4in(0.9cm)
| style="text-align: center;" | 72%
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 7
| style="text-align: center;" | 88°F (31°C)
| style="text-align: center;" | 70°F/ 21°C
| style="text-align: center;" | 0
| style="text-align: center;" | 60°F/16°C
| style="text-align: center;" | 0.3in(0.7cm)
| style="text-align: center;" | 70%
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 8
| style="text-align: center;" | 88°F (31°C)
| style="text-align: center;" | 70°F/ 21°C
| style="text-align: center;" | 0
| style="text-align: center;" | 61°F/16°C
| style="text-align: center;" | 0.1in(0.3cm)
| style="text-align: center;" | 68%
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 9
| style="text-align: center;" | 90°F (32°C)
| style="text-align: center;" | 71°F /22°C
| style="text-align: center;" | 0
| style="text-align: center;" | 59°F/15°C
| style="text-align: center;" | 0.1in(0.3cm)
| style="text-align: center;" | 64%
|-
| colspan="7" style="text-align: center; font-weight:bold;" | Spring
|-
| Month
| style="text-align: center;" | Average High
| style="text-align: center;" | Average Low
| style="text-align: center;" | # of Days Above 95°F/32°C
| style="text-align: center;" | Lowest recorded temperature
| style="text-align: center;" | Average Rainfall
| Average Humidity
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 10
| style="text-align: center;" | 92°F (33°C)
| style="text-align: center;" | 73°F (23°C)
| style="text-align: center;" | 8
| style="text-align: center;" | 61°F/16°C
| style="text-align: center;" | 0.1in(0.3cm)
| style="text-align: center;" | 64%
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 11
| style="text-align: center;" | 93°F (34°C)
| style="text-align: center;" | 75°F (24°C)
| style="text-align: center;" | 14
| style="text-align: center;" | 66°F/19°C
| style="text-align: center;" | 0.1in(0.3cm)
| style="text-align: center;" | 62%
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 12
| style="text-align: center;" | 92°F (33°C
| style="text-align: center;" | 76°F (24°C)
| style="text-align: center;" | 11
| style="text-align: center;" | 70°F/21°C
| style="text-align: center;" | 5.4in(13.6cm)
| style="text-align: center;" | 70%
|-
| colspan="7" style="text-align: center; font-weight:bold;" | Summer
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 13
| 88°F (31°C)
| 75°F (24°C)
| style="text-align: center;" | 7
| style="text-align: center;" | 66°F/19°C
| style="text-align: center;" | 9.3in(23.7cm)
| style="text-align: center;" | 80%
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 1
| 87°F (31°C)
| 74°F (23°C)
| style="text-align: center;" | 5
| style="text-align: center;" | 68°F/20°C
| style="text-align: center;" | 5.2in(13.1cm)
| style="text-align: center;" | 79%
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2
| 88°F (31°C)
| 74°F (23°C)
| style="text-align: center;" | 5
| style="text-align: center;" | 65°F/18°C
| style="text-align: center;" | 4.8in(12.1cm)
| style="text-align: center;" | 80%
|-
| colspan="7" style="text-align: center; font-weight:bold;" | Autumn
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 3
| 87°F (31°C)
| 74°F (23°C)
| style="text-align: center;" | 0
| style="text-align: center;" | 68°F/20°C
| style="text-align: center;" | 8.4in(21.3cm)
| style="text-align: center;" | 81%
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 4
| 87°F (31°C)
| 73°F (23°C)
| style="text-align: center;" | 0
| style="text-align: center;" | 68°F/20°C
| style="text-align: center;" | 12.4in(31.5cm)
| style="text-align: center;" | 81%
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 5
| 88°F (31°C)
| 72°F 22(°C)
| style="text-align: center;" | 0
| style="text-align: center;" | 61°F/16°C
| style="text-align: center;" | 1.6in(4.2cm)
| style="text-align: center;" | 77%
|}

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Dolphin Cove Weyr

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Devin:

[[File:Dolphin-Cove.png|400px|right|Dolphin Cove Weyr]]
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==Badge==
[[File:DCWbadge.png|100px]]
==History==
Dolphin Cove Weyr was founded in 1195 when the survivors of Thayan Peak Weyrhold reopened an abandoned Weyrhold. Thayan Peak was the last Weyrhold founded in the South, thirty-eight turns after the Ninth Pass ended, and was one of the four remaining Weyrholds on Pern. It handled a small portion of land that wasn't truly enough to support a full Weyrhold, but the area was rich in herbs and other necessities, and the dragonriders knew they would make up in trade what they lacked in land to grow crops and raise livestock. For centuries the riders made their living in this manner, and as the other Weyrholds began to dwindle in population, they took their share of riders, their own population declining more rapidly that some due to the isolation from Holds and Halls.

Dolphin Cove's current location was originally a thriving Weyrhold with a tropical location intended to provide lush fruits and such like in trade to the other Weyrholds. It was one of the last to close as dragon population dwindled, but was reopened when the original Thayan Peak location was destroyed in an earthquake in 1195. Lady Weyrholder Kaszian died in the earthquake and her grieving Lord Weyrholder S'honan led his people in reopening an abandoned Weyrhold near Topaz Sea Hold. His Weyrleadership was confirmed with young Kaedre's Advrith's rising, when his bronze Azapreth outflew younger bronzes in an open flight to win the young queen.

For turns, all ran smoothly at Dolphin Cove. But only eight months after the first strand of Thread appeared over Emerald Falls, the Weyr suffered a staggering loss: that of Kaedre and her gold Advrith. The next gold to rise was young Ysileerath, which installed the temporary Weyrwoman into permanency. The winner of the flight was none other than the previous Weyrleader. Brisis looked to him for guidance and he served as someone to keep her occasional over-zealous behavior from going too far. His loss of Azapreth in Threadfall, and surviving the loss, passed Weyrleadership to bronzerider V'leran, but Syehonan
remained with his young Weyrwoman.

In month four of the second Turn of the Pass, Brisis was poisoned at the Conclave meeting at Amethyst Cliff Hold. A young goldrider, Kalina, recently returned to the Weyr, stepped in and filled the gap temporarily. Her own gold, Moriath was the next to rise shortly after. The tumultuous relationship she had with V'leran was relieved when her gold was flown by Dalenth, leading to a complete change in leadership that took time to feel its way to stability.

The Weyrleadership of Dolphin Cove suffered more change, one of the changes leading to a Thread tragedy that decimated an entire Wing of riders under then Weyrleader O'dan, in Turn 3. The mistaken formation cost the riders, but also the young queen, Moriath, and her rider, Kalina, who transferred out after Moriath was severely wounded.

While visiting from Dragonsfall, Traelyn's gold Nyith unexpectedly rose to mate. J'darin's bronze Hasaarth caught her, and both the bronze and the gold declared Dolphin Cove to be theirs, and so a Dragonsfall queen was installed as Weyrwoman of Dolphin Cove.

In Turn 4, J'darin and Hasaarth suffered an injury in Threadfall and the bronze was unable to chase the next time Nyith rose. Traelyn decided to throw the flight open and N'vanik from Dragonsfall won.

N'vanik adjusted well to his new responsibilities, but Traelyn became more and more reclusive. At the end of Turn 5 her personal problems overwhelmed her and she attempted suicide, trying to take her gold /between/ permanently. She was taken to a special Mindhealer Hall and Janani took her place. Angdelouth soon rose, confirming Janani as Weyrwoman and N'vanik retained the Weyrleadership. Unfortunately, Janani left the Weyr after less than a Turn.

Cyradis replaced her and at first the new Weyrwoman's relationship with N'vanik was strained. Slowly, he began to trust she wouldn't leave him like his previous Weyrwomen and over the Turns they've formed a strong bond and led Dolphin Cove through both struggles and successes.

==Location==
[https://triadweyrs.org/location.php?place=DCW Dolphin Cove Weyr] is located in a collapsed volcano right on the sea. The semi-circular shape of the Weyrbowl empties out onto a beach. One side of the Weyr faces out to the sea and has several weyrs dotting the side overlooking the water.

The tropical location of this area creates very little fluctuation in temperatures between winter and summer, but the humidity is lower during the winter and spring months. The average winter low temperature is 71 F (22 C); the average winter high is 88 F (31 C). During the summer months, the average low temperature is 74 F (23 C); the average high 88 F (31 C). Because of its location right on the sea, it is also subject to hurricanes during the late spring into autumn. See [[Dolphin Cove Weyr Climate]] for more information.

==Economy==
Dolphin Cove, like all other Weyrs, is basically dependent upon the tithes of the Hold's beholden to them. The individual riders may do occasional jobs within their craft to garner a few marks to purchase items, but normally all they need is provided to them by the Weyr.

The lush forest around the Weyr provides tropical fruit, medical plants, and other such goods for trade.

==Building Information==
Dolphin Cove's Weyr is a collapsed volcano, the westernmost side open to make the Weyr itself a half circle in shape. With the more open aspect of a cliff-weyr, but the endless caverns typical of a volcanic-weyr, Dolphin Cove is less elegantly designed than some of its contemporaries. The need for living quarters for the former residents of Thayan Peak Weyrhold overrode the need for amenities, so only the higher ranking folk have access to bathing facilities and other perks, just as in the original Weyrs reopened in the North.

Additional living space was gained by using the northern sea-side portion of the old volcano. It falls away jaggedly to the water, with ledges gaining a rider an intimidating view of ocean waves far below. These weyrs tend to be reserved for those with dragons only, as there are no corridors to access the weyrs on the rugged cliff face that is the first sight any sailor sees of the huge Weyr.

A large natural cavern serves as dining cavern, with the kitchens adjoining via a corridor. Large fans circulate air through the dining cavern into the kitchens, pushing the heat from the ovens out into the open air of the Bowl. The tropical nature of Dolphin Cove means that most cooking is done to avoid the extreme heat of the daytime, and the large chilled room at the rear of the kitchens and its refrigeration equipment are essential to keeping food cooked in advance during the cool of the night from spoiling.

The Hatching Caverns are as traditional as anything the North ever produced. Majestically large, they were the original reason the volcano was settled as a Weyrhold in the late Ninth Pass, even though it was later abandoned when the population could no longer support such a large facility as the entire location demanded. Three clutches could be accommodated on the Sands at once, a feat that luckily has not been tested since Dolphin Cove was re-opened in 1195. There is a small room off the caverns for the junior goldriders, but the Weyrwoman's weyr opens directly onto the Sands.

Weyrlings are housed in a man-made barracks until their dragons are old enough to fly, then usually are assigned the smallest and highest Weyrbowl facing weyrs. Once they leave weyrlinghood they often move to slightly larger quarters, usually on the sea-side cliff-face, which is only permitted once their dragons are fully matured and able to handle the wind currents that can result from the crashing waves below. The weyrling barracks is large enough to house nearly three clutches of junior weyrlings at once, with just over 100 couches for the Weyr's smallest dragon residents.

Candidates have a barracks as well, both genders residing in the large stone building only a dragonlength from the weyrling barracks. Weyr residents of candidate age are encouraged, but not required, to Stand with the permission of the Weyrwoman, so often the candidates don't live in the barracks. They are permitted to remain with their families, if weyrbred, or in their apprentice rooms if they already have a craft. Those of journeyman rank in a craft are almost never sent to the barracks, retaining their private rooms within the Weyr. The barracks tends to be mainly the living quarters for those candidates Searched from Holds and Halls, providing a bit of a safe haven for those struggling to adjust to the differences in weyrlife versus what they left behind at home. The candidate barracks can house ninety candidates at any one time, but it is rarely over half-full, even now that Search is no longer as difficult as it once was.

Even with the half-circle shape of the Weyr, the Weyrbowl is enormous. The weyrlake and feeding pens take up space in the northernmost arm of the Bowl, and rarely is the Bowl empty of people or dragons, even in the darkest part of the night. In tropical Dolphin Cove, residents learn the advantages to some tasks being handled nocturnally. The beaches are a favorite place for weyrfolk to cool off, as well as the large bathing caverns with their cool water (a great contrast to the warmed waters of other Weyrs). Shyness over nudity is something almost non-existent at Dolphin Cove, except in the newest residents imported from Holds and Halls.

==Technology Level==
Because of the rush to reopen the Weyr electricity was never a priority other than some minor electricity for refrigeration in the back caverns by the kitchen. Heat for the water is through a geothermal system that was put into place back when Dolphin Cove was first a functioning weyrhold after the ninth pass.

In Turn 6, the Weyrleaders began a project of upgrading the electricity for the Weyr. Dolphin Cove now has a larger source of electricity from nearby streams, upgraded refrigeration and cooling fans in the kitchens, electrical lighting in the main areas, and lighting and fans have now been added to most individual weyrs.

==Female Policy==
Women are welcome in all aspects of life at the Weyr. Those arriving from Holds and Halls are encouraged to consider apprenticing to a Craft, but the Headwoman can always use another pair of hands if a woman doesn't have the aptitude or desire.

The Weyrleaders provide sanctuary for both women and men escaping difficult situations.

==Population and Plague Effects==
During the plague, Thayan Peak Weyrhold lost approximately a third of its total population, with a few more losses sustained in the earthquake that destroyed the Weyr.

In Turn 3, a terrible mistake in Threadfall led to many casualties and left the Wings understrength for more than a Turn, but the Weyr slowly recovered and now has a full complement of fighting dragons.

==Transportation Information==
Since the sea comes right up to the beach near the Weyr, it is easily accessible by sea. Most of the the tithe arrives via ship, and a harbor sits a short walk down the beach. Just beyond that, about half candlemark walk from the Weyr, is the Dolphin Hall. The land around the Weyr is almost jungle like and overland travel is quite difficult, but can be done. And as always, no place is to far when going /between/.

===Distances to other locations===

*Topaz Sea Hold - 500 miles (800 kilometers)
*Emerald Falls Hold - 1700 miles (2720 kilometers)
*[[Dragonsfall Weyr]] - 5,000 miles (8,000 kilometers)
*Dream's End Weyr - 2,400 miles (3840 kilometers)
*River Bluff Weyr - 4,800 miles (7,680 kilometers)
*[[Barrier Lake Weyr]] - 5,000 miles (8,000 Kilometers)

===[[Dolphin Cove Weyr Climate]]===

===[[Dolphin Cove Clutch Records]]===

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[[File:DolphinCoveLeadership24.png|900px|center|Leadership Timeline]]

''Article by Avery''
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