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Weyr Rankers

2026-04-21T01:57:12Z

Siarnaqth:

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=Weyr Rank=

==Weyrwoman==

The Weyrwoman is a Weyr's heart - she tends to her Weyr's mental and physical well-being and cares for the Weyr's population. She leads the Queen's Wing against Threadfall.

A Weyrwoman's duties include:

===Crafters===
* Overseeing the transfer in and out of needed Crafters
* Collaborating with Master Crafters on the oversight of major Craft projects

===Lower Caverns===
* Overseeing the Infirmary and the Lower Caverns (via the Headwoman)
* Mediating disputes between the Lower Caverns population, and occasionally between dragonriders when asked by those involved, their Wingleaders, or the Weyrleader

===Record Keeping===
* Keeping an accurate Census of her Weyr
* Recording any other unusual events that affect the Weyr
* Keeping a record of weather and other natural events that affect the Weyr
* Approving transfers in and out of her Weyr, and making sure that personal records follow the transferee
* Signing off on tithes to the Weyr and maintaining Weyr stores (food, medical supplies, Firestone, etc), as well as signing off on the accounts
* Recording the births, deaths, injuries, weyr-matings and dissolutions thereof, specialized skills or Crafter training, and retirements of Weyr residents

===Candidates and Clutches===
* Caring for her queen and her dragon's Clutch
* Approving requests to Stand
** Finding a place for them in the Weyr if they do not Impress
** Arranging transport home if they decide to leave the Weyr
* Overseeing the Candidates from the time they are Searched to the time that they have Impressed

===Weyrlings and Training===
* Overseeing Weyrling Training, especially in regards to the care of dragons, mating flights, and the psychological training of Wingriders

===Rank Appointments===
* Appoints the Weyrwoman's Second, Headwoman, WeyrHarper, and WeyrHealer

===Hold-Weyr Relations===
* Diplomatic relations between the Weyr and its beholden Holds
* Overseeing the territories directly ruled by the Weyr (the old Weyrhold territory and its minor Holdings - not the Major Holds and their territories that are beholden to the Weyr)

===Reports to the Weyrwoman===
*Weyrwoman's Second
*Goldriders
*Headwoman
*WeyrCrafters (excluding Weyrdragonhealer)

==Weyrwoman's Second==

*Essentially the Weyrwoman's assistant. Learning the position in the event she should need to step in due to illness, injury, or death.
*The Weyrwoman's Second is there to ease the burden that the Weyrwoman carries. She can be assigned any of the Weyrwoman's duties and is expected to fulfill them with the full cooperation of the Weyr.
*The Weyrwoman's Second often takes on the mentorship of new/junior goldriders

==Headwoman==

A Weyr Headwoman's duties are essentially the same as a Hold Headwoman's combined with a Steward's. She will oversee all the day-to-day workings of a Weyr and works very closely with the Weyrwoman. A Headwoman's duties include:

* Managing tithes to the Weyr, and making sure that tithes are met
* Managing the Weyr's stores of food, medical supplies, Firestone, furniture, and other necessities
* Overseeing all Lower Caverns Staff in the kitchens, laundry, and other drudges
* Overseeing the kitchen Gardens
* Overseeing the management of livestock in a Weyr with the Beastcrafters to ensure their health and that there is enough to feed both Weyr and dragons
* Overseeing the care of Candidates and helping ease their transition to Weyrlife, and providing information to the Weyrlingstaff on their abilities and temperament
* Assigning weyrs to all Weyr inhabitants
* Managing the Weyr's accounts
* Keeping the Weyr and its outbuildings clean and in good repair

A Headwoman in a Weyr reports to the Weyrwoman, and is reported to by her own staff and the Weyr's Crafters.

==Weyrleader==

If the Weyrwoman is a Weyr's heart, then the Weyrleader is its brain. The Weyrleader is responsible for the Weyr's dragonriders and is the tactical leader when it comes to fighting Thread.

The Weyrleader's duties include:

===Thread===
* Leading the Weyr against Thread,
* Utilizing Thread Charts (created by StarSmiths)
* Weather reports for the Weyr territories, used to plan tactics for Threadfall
* Coordinating the Wings to effectively fight Thread
* Coordinating earthbound defenses against Thread (ie. crews with Flamethrowers)

===The Wings===
* Nominating Wingleaders
* Creating Watch Duty schedules
* Leading his own Wing against Thread
* Mediating disputes between dragonriders
* Assigning Sweepride routes and schedules to Wings
* Understanding infirmary reports to plan for Wing coverage
* Assigning Sweepride schedules to his own Wing and receiving Sweep reports
* Approving transfers between Wings to ensure adequate numbers, skills and coverage
* Managing disputes between the Wingleaders, or disputes Wingriders have with their Wingleaders

===Weyrlings and Training===
* Overseeing Weyrling training, especially in regards to drill formations, /betweening/, care of dragons, and the ability to fight Thread

===Rank Appointments===
* Appoints the Weyrleader's Second, Weyrlingmaster, and WeyrDragonhealer

===Reports to the Weyrleader===
*Weyrleader's Second,
*Wingleaders
*Weyrlingmaster
*WeyrDragonhealer.

==Weyrsecond==

The Weyrsecond is responsible for supporting the Weyrleader with Flight and Wing responsibilities. He can be assigned any of the Weyrleader's duties and is expected to fulfill them with the full cooperation of the Weyr. He may also act as Weyrleader when the Weyrleader himself is unable due to illness, injury, or any other reason a Weyrleader may be removed from duty. He will fill in until the Senior Queen rises and he is either confirmed as Weyrleader or is replaced by someone else.

==Wingleader==

The Wingleaders command their own Wings, from their training and drills to the time that they rise to meet Thread. A Wingleader's duties include:

* Assigning Sweeprider schedules
* Appointing their Wingseconds
* Devise Wing formations that will enable their Wing to meet Thread effectively
* Receiving Sweep and weather reports, which are compiled and sent to the Weyrleader
* Approving transfers in and out of their Wing, dependent upon the Wingleader's approval
* Devising drills and drill schedules that will prepare their Wing to meet Thread effectively
* Mediating Wingrider disputes - often problems are solved at this level and don't need to be taken to the Weyrleader

Wingleaders report to the Weyrleader, and are reported to by their Wingseconds.

===Wingleader's Second and Thirds===

Wingseconds and Wingthirds are appointed by the Wingleader. They will assist the Wingleader in leading and devising drills and Wing formations. They may lead the Wingriders in the second wave of a Fall, run 'drills, mediate disputes between Wingriders, write reports, and participate in any other duties assigned to them by the Wingleader. The Wingsecond may lead the Wing in the event the Wingleader is unable due to illness, injury, or any other reason a Wingleader may be removed from duty. In this case, the Wingthird may temporarily act as Wingsecond until either rank is replaced or the rider returns.

In the Fighting Wings, a Wingsecond is always a bronze or brown rider, while a Wingthird can be any color. As a blue or green rider cannot fly a full 'Fall, they are expected to continue Theadfall-related duties from the Weyr after caring for their dragon.

In the Queen's Wing, goldriders may also hold Wingsecond and Wingthird rank.

==Weyrlingmaster==
The Weyrlingmaster generally has two formal assistants (designated as his 'Second and 'Third, generally indicating their experience). The Weyrlingstaff can be riders of any color, though historically the Weyrlingmaster is usually a bronze or brown rider. The Weyrlingmaster always has a decade or more of experience as a rider. The Weyrlingmaster may designate duties and lessons at their discretion, and may sometimes call upon other folks in the Weyr depending on what expertise is needed. The Weyrlingmaster is considered the expert in training new pairs, and the Weyrleadership usually do not override their decisions without a great deal of consideration first.

The Weyrlingstaff also oversee riders too young to join the Fighting Wings (under 16). A junior Weyrlingstaff Assistant may assist the Weyrlingstaff with basic tasks, have a chore rotation, continue craft work, or other duties as needed until they come of age.

Weyrlingmaster duties include:
*Creating and implementing Weyrling curriculum
*Mediating disputes between Weyrlings
*Preparing Candidates for possible Impression through Candidate classes
*Discusses possible Wing placements for graduating Weyrlings with Wingleaders

 

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==Searchriders==

===What is a Searchrider?===
'' written by Heather''

A Searchrider is a rider who meets these criteria:

# an adult dragonrider (at least 21 Turns old with a dragon who is at least 2 Turns old)
# who has trained with an already established Searchrider and shown the skills necessary to perform successful Searches
# who is regularly assigned to go to Holds and Halls for Search.

===What is Search sensitivity?===

Blue and green dragons who have shown an affinity for picking out people who are likely to Impress are referred to as Search-sensitive dragons. Search sensitivity is usually discovered during weyrlinghood testing or the Turn immediately following it. (Note: Brown and Bronze dragons can have the potential, but it is much more limited and rare than in blue/greens)

No one knows exactly what it is that the dragons pick up on when they look at people. The dragons can't explain how they do it, beyond saying that they just know someone is a potential.

Note that not all pairs with Search ability are assigned as Searchriders. When a rider with a Search-sensitive dragon takes up a rank like Wingthird or Weyrlingmaster, their dragon still has the potential but they stop being assigned as an active Search pair. It is difficult to manage both duties at once, though Weyrlingmasters and Wingleaders may allow their staff additional Search duties if necessary.

===How does my persona become a Searchrider?===

If this is a new persona, submit a persona sheet that meets the minimum qualifications: persona 21+ years old, dragon should be a minimum of 2 Turns old, preferably a green or blue rider with no other rank.

If this is an already existing persona, your persona should meet all of the qualifications above.

==What if my persona is interested in becoming a Searchrider but doesn't yet meet the qualifications?==

Your persona can partner with a Searchrider in-character to shadow them and 'train' to be a Searchrider :) The Searchrider you partner your persona with can be PC or NPC, and does not have to be the same Searchrider each time. As long as they're out there ICly with a partner!

==Can my Searchrider have wing rank?==
In the turns before Thread returned, the Weyrholds very rarely sent riders on Search. Because of this, it was possible for a Search pair to fufill other duties, including such responsibilities as Wingthird.

With the Holds and Halls once again open to Searchriders, the Weyr no longer has this luxury. It is difficult to be both a Searchrider and a Wingthird, and Wingleaders may ask their 'thirds to refrain from Searchrider duties until they step down from their rank.

The only real exception to this is the Weyrling wing, where the Weyrlingmaster might see an advantage to sending his 'Second or 'Third out on Search... as long as he can balance it with his other duties. This depends on the individual Weyrlingmaster's preferences.

==What happens on Search?==
''written by Avery''

Wingleaders schedule the times for a pair to go on Search. When there are no eggs on the Sands, a Searchrider may alternate between regular wing duties such as sweeprides and the occasional Search ride. Once eggs are on the sands, their assigned workload shifts to accommodate more Searching. Often two Search pairs will visit a Hold or Hall together.

The Search pair visits a Hold or Hall location to look for Candidates. They land and announce themselves and their intentions to a local ranker. Many locations will parade out youth of an eligible age to be inspected by the dragons, while other places may be more coy about it and keep some individuals back, especially heirs or girls.

When a dragon tells their rider they've found a potential Candidate, the rider provides the lucky person with a Search token, which will be presented to the Headwoman as proof they were Searched. If the Candidate does not immediately go to the Weyr, perhaps because they have business to resolve, they can hang on to the token and show it to a visiting dragonrider in exchange for passage to the issuing Weyr.

A Searchrider has the right to remind the ranking holder or crafter that dragonriders on Search cannot be turned away and forbidden to Search. A Searchrider does not have the right to take a potential Candidate who does not wish to go to the Weyr, as potentials have the right to refuse. Searchriders do have the right to take a potential Candidate of majority age who desires to be a Candidate, but whose parent(s) object to them going to the Weyr. However, they should also be mindful of political concerns when considering whether to accept someone who might be controversial. It is best for a Searchrider to know their Weyrleader's opinion on such matters before a complicated case happens.

Searchriders should keep a record of who they have given a Search token, this record can then be turned into the Headwoman so she may check this when Candidates arrive at the Weyr.

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2024-10-03T15:06:19Z

Siarnaqth:

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==What is the Council?==
The Triad Weyrs Council is a part administrative body and part democracy. The Council works together to solve problems and answer questions, as well as doing all that pesky admin work that comes along with a club of any size.

All Council members must adhere to the tenets of the scenario and have no canon violations with any persona. Any Council Member may resign his or her Seat at any time without losing his or her basic membership or ranking persona.

The number of Council Seats varies due to club needs and can change if additional administrative help is required.

==Council Members==
{| class="wikitable"
! Current Council
! Junior Council
! Councilor Emeritus
|-
|[http://www.triadweyrs.org/member.php?mb_id=319 Suzee], Since 2013
|[http://www.triadweyrs.org/member.php?mb_id=471 Aaron], Since 2024
|Bree, Ret. 2008
|-
|[http://www.triadweyrs.org/member.php?mb_id=37 Avery], 2006-2008, Returned 2015
|[http://www.triadweyrs.org/member.php?mb_id=502 Sia], Since 2024
|Clancey, Ret. 2016
|-
|[http://triadweyrs.org/member.php?mb_id=340 Miriah], Since 2019
|[https://www.triadweyrs.org/member.php?mb_id=331 Heather], Since 2024
|Emma, Ret. 2023
|-
|[https://triadweyrs.org/member.php?mb_id=1 Estelle], 2003-2005, Returned 2018
|[https://www.triadweyrs.org/member.php?mb_id=38 Devin], Since 2024
|}

===Council Duties===
#Persona Approval: Triad Weyrs has always been very strict canon club, and has years of highly involved club canon to consider when creating new personas. Our Council makes sure all personas are being reviewed within a reasonable time span, and check up on persona edits to make sure everything runs smoothly. The Council also updates personas who are switching from being a candidate to a jr. weyrling, jr. weyrling to sr. weyrling, and sr. weyrlings into the wings.
#Lead Timeliners: Thanks to the skills of our database programmer, Triad Weyrs has a comprehensive database of past posts. The Council works with the #Area Administrators to make sure posts get entered in a timely fashion. They also work on the backlog of posts from previous years.
#Web Monkey Duties: With a large and comprehensive website and database, it is our Web Monkey's duty to keep the website running and update with new features. They also take care of our database driven calendar which lists Threadfall, Mating Flights and Weather.
#FAQ and Graphic Updates: With a robust database and significant information contained there, the job of updating the site text and graphics to reflect the current status of the club is an ongoing job. The Council manages the information and adds to the ever expanding database.
#Forum Duties: Our forum is large and ever growing so our council is also in charge of keeping things friendly and fun on our expansive forums. Duties include pruning old posts, updating member information, managing groups and special areas.
#Crayon Awards: Nominations are run in our forums and then Voting follows via survey software. Finally, the awards are entered into member records. This is a quarterly task the Council performs on behalf of the membership.
#Welcome Wagon: The council also tries to make sure we take care of new members, including the ones who haven't found their way to us yet. Duties include organizing volunteers to advertise the club and welcome new members as well as assigning mentors and making sure all our newbies get the very best of care.
#Monitoring member submissions for rule violations and scenario consistency.
#'''New''' Creation and updating of our new wiki
#'''New''' Maintenance of Discord Server for group and personal chat and plotting

===What Needs Council Approval?===
#Ranking persona deaths
#Storylines that involve the majority of members
#Storylines that don't follow usual canon
#Finding flit eggs
#A final list of candidates to Impress, excluding Gold

===Council Responsibilities===
#Warning, suspending or expelling a member
#Setting the numbers and color distribution of dragon/flit clutches
#Choosing Hallmasters, Lord Holders, and Weyrleaders
#Manages gold flight schedules
#Changes to Club Rules

==Persona Approval==
Any questions should be sent to the [mailto:pateam@triadweyrs.org PA Team]

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Returning Members

2024-10-03T14:58:37Z

Siarnaqth:

== Can I bring back some of my old Personas ==
Yes, you may. But, please treat it as an adoption. You can bring only one back at a time. The process is as follows:

# E-mail the PA and tell them your intention to bring back a certain persona. Remember you are limited to only three personas if you are still on mentorship.
# If the PA says it's all right, go ahead and edit their sheet and set them to "PC" as their status. You must get the Council's permission before bringing back a ranking persona.
# You must post with them at least once before you can reactivate, adopt or submit another persona.

Please set all personas that you either do not intend to bring back or that you will bring back at a later date to "Inactive" or "ANPC" (adoptable) if they have not already been deactivated.

== I had a ranker before I left. Can I bring them back in their old rank?==

If you are still under mentorship, we would prefer that you do not bring back any of your former personas that held a rank. The reason for this is we want to be sure that you intend to stay in the club and remain active. This might sound as though we are being overly suspicious of your intentions, but many well meaning former members have returned to the club hoping to be an active member again only to find that real life or other issues prevent them from doing so. We just want you to have time to settle back in and be sure you will be able to be an active part of the club once more.

If you are off mentorship, it is possible for you to bring back your ranker with the Council and area's L1's approval if that rank is still available.

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