 Set near the end and after the events of "All the Weyrs of Pern" it further integrates the science fiction aspects of the origins of the Pern series with the fantastical aspects presented by the original books.The plot focuses primarily on two young characters and chronicles the birth of the Dolphincrafthall and its first Dolphineer.Readis, the Paradise River Lord Holder's son, is saved by talking dolphins ("shipfish") as a young boy after falling into the sea and subsequently develops a strong fascination with the dolphins.