New Horizons (Sweet and Verasaille)
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				Post by: <strong>SweetSerenade</strong> on <strong>04-12-2014, 23:37:43</strong>
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				<span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size"><br><br><em>Three Hundred Turns After Ruth and Jaxom Re-Found Landing. <br>We enter the First Month of the Turn 2822, A time for New Beginnings, A Time for Gathers and Feasts.</em><br><br><br><strong>Lunesta of Half-Circle Sea Hold <br>Oldest Daughter of Lord Lunaris of Half-Circle Sea Hold<br>Appearance (http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2013/163/e/c/motherland_chronicles__19___lily_by_zemotion-d68que9.jpg)(Except different gown and a cloak is added. Makeup and basic hair)<br>Noon of The first Day of the First Gather of the Turn 2822<br>Gather at Igen Weyr Town(Newly Established in Turn 2812)</strong><br><br>Pern had changed, in many ways, from the 300 turns we knew before. Pern rediscovered Landing, the full excavation began nearly 300 Turns ago. Since that time much had changed. The new technology allowed for better Medical Techniques, but even so Pern had not advanced much farther than one would think. They used steam power to travel longer distances, basic rails set up in an attempt to help move goods more easily. Steam ships had been created to pass between the Northern and Southern Continents more easily. Thanks to Lord Jaxom of Ruatha Hold, Rider of Ruth the First White Dragon, Pern had a new future. <br><br>It had been a long time since Thread was even thought of as a menace, there was even talk that it would never return. Dragon Numbers had dropped, leaving about 500 at any given time in each Weyr. Dragon Riders now offered their services in the aid of policing borders and helping with exploration in other parts of Pern. There was even talk that some crazy inventor was working on flying machines, using the new techniques that the Smith Craft had recently discovered. <br><br>But in some parts of Pern, things never changed. There was still crime, though not as much on old Gaia (not that anyone believed that anymore, that was an old Wives Tale), and there was still a need to figure out how to deal with Criminals. There was no 'Holdless' anymore, most criminals were branded on based on their crime and set to work a term to make their fallacies up to society. But if you had enough power, enough money, you could get away with murder. Lunesta knew this as a fact, her father had orchestrated her mothers murder. Lunesta knew this as a fact, and had spent turns raising her fathers bastard children. She was the only girl, and her mother had died giving birth to a boy that would become stillborn. <br><br>Most asked her if she was crazy, how did the pale useless female know anything about murder, her mother died in childbirth. But Lunesta knew the signs of a labor forced by certain herbs. As the only child of the Lady of Half-Circle it had been Lunesta's duties to learn the crafts needed to be an appropriate wife to a future Lord Holder. She knew about herbs, and what they could do. She knew the mixtures, and what they did. Because of this, she knew her father had taken one of the bottles from the store room, and killed her mother. Her mother whom had done nothing but demand fidelity of her husband. <br><br>It wasn't until Lunesta was older that she learned what abuse really was. Her life had had this facet for the last five turns, the physical abuse of her drunken lout of a father. The man never usually left marks where others could see, that would be unbecoming of a delicate porcelain Lady. He was intent on marrying her off to some Powerful Lords son, and as a result she found herself at Igen Weyr Town. A chance away from her father, and a chance to be shown off for the enjoyment of stuck up Lordlings. <br><br><br>The woman was small in comparison to the tall lithe women that surrounded her. Having been born at a Sea Hold you would think her more sturdy, but Lunesta's mother had been a woman from Ruatha - a place that was known to produce small women. She had wanted to be a dragon rider, as those in her mother's family had been in the far past, but she was unfit to be searched. It had been made very clear that her father would not allow her to leave, and anytime dragons would come to the Hold Lunesta was forced into the cavernous tunnels that were the storage areas. She was not even to talk to a Dragon Rider, and this was the first Gather she had been to in many turns. Her father was determined to keep her away from Dragons, because it was a shame that someone of Ruatha blood was unfit to ride. <br><br>It might have to do with her pale complexion, and the shock of pale blond hair. The red that tinted her eyes, which resulted in a need for spectacles. Another fault in her fathers eyes, something he reminded her of regularly. It was not illegal for a man to beat his daughter, it was just frowned upon. <br><br>That shock of white hair seemed to tumble out from beneath the fine hood that covered her head. She wore a nice cloak, one intended to keep the sun from her pale skin. Her gown was a dark blue, and the sleeves long. She wore a stole around her neck, white fur, to help keep her warm. It was just near the end of winter, so to speak. She remained hidden behind the hood of her cloak, wandering the gather and wondering upon the things within. She had a bag of Marks, the tokens of exchange for Pern, and she had some ideas of things she wanted. She knew that she would be required, as her Guard had reminded her, to dance with several Lordlings when the evening tapered off. It was not something she was looking forward to. <br><br>She heard an argument at a booth, realizing it was one of the ones that sold the newer watches. Pocket watches, beautiful pieces of crafted work. She approached, hearing an older man - probably his 80's - rambling and screaming that these things were atrocities. Already there was riders holding the man back, a blue and a Bronze rider from the mark on their knots. The man had already destroyed a portion of the young woman's wares... and he was screaming about the atrocities of technology and that Pern was meant to be a certain way. <br><br>She approached slowly, from the side, and slipped up next to the booth as the Riders dragged the man away. Lunesta felt a spike of sorrow for her chest, at seeing the journeyman crying over her wares. "Here... let me help." She said in a soft almost musical voice. The petite woman started to collect broken pieces from the taller woman's stall. She carefully set the pieces in the bucket offered and then looked over the prices of the items. She felt her heart sink, realizing that the young woman (probably just a new Journeyman) was losing out on a large amount of marks. <br><br>Lunesta put her hand over her mark pouch, and then closed her eyes. "Here... to make up for what you lost." She said as she pulled out a large portion of her pouch, setting the marks into the stunned Journeyman's hand. She watched the look on the young woman's face, and then Lunesta turned to leave. <br><br>She was a little startled when the younger woman put her hand on Lunesta's shoulder. She held out a pocket watch, one with a filigree white gold dragon on the cover. She nodded to the Journeyman, her cheeks heating up as shte took the piece from the other woman. "I am sorry you lost so much work, you must have spent all turn working on that." She said politely. <br><br>"I know who you are M'am... I was from Half-Circle" The younger woman whispered. <br><br>"Oh? Whom am I speaking to?" Lunesta asked as she turned her attention to the young woman who was selling the watches. <br><br>"I am Trinnis, your half-sister. My mother never told your father, and I escaped into the crafts."&nbsp; Trinnis said as she gave a wry smile to the older woman. "I just wanted to thank you, you never know the kindness you have done for me." <br><br>"You are welcome, Trinnis... I must go." Lunesta said as quietly as she could, slipping away and heading towards the eating hall. Her hands shaking as she got herself a hot cup of Benden white, and then sat down on a bench. Her head was aching, throbbing almost, and she did not understand why. She had never felt like this before. <br></span><br>
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				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>05-12-2014, 01:20:12</strong>
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				http://www.theplace2.ru/archive/ben_barnes/img/BenBarnes_EllisParri.jpg<br><br>Igen Weyr Town<br><br>The Gather looked to be very crowded this year and Kalenar was excited. He had a booth set up with his leather goods and was doing a fine business. He had already amassed enough marks to cover his trip to the Southern Continent. He wanted to explore. And learn more of the great Weyrs of old, the ones at Ruatha especially. He was distantly related, but too far down the ladder of relatives to be considered. Too far removed and too old to become a dragon rider. Or so he had been told. He could not help the yearning in his heart. He wanted to fly in the skies above Pern and explore. <br><br>He wanted a Hold of his own. He had also been told that some of the Weyrs were abandoned now that the threat of Thread was gone. It seemed a shame to him. He also had dreams of Thread returning. His Master had scoffed at his worry. But the Old Timers insisted it would come back and they were all fools to believe it would not.<br><br>Kalenar had a regular customer, a very Old wise one who told him his dreams were true. The Old timer had offered his secrets to Kalenar in exchange for some of his fine straps and harnesses. He had been happy for the information. Even with the nagging suspicion the Old Timer was using his age and experience to trick him out of his goods. Kalenar was delighted with the stories and legends.<br><br>The Gather was a fun and interesting way to meet people. They came from far distances to trade and get an opportunity to see Dragons. K'lenar wiped his long dark hair out of his eyes again. His dark brown orbs flickered over the crowd and caught sight of the lovely woman in dark blue. It was the white stole that caught his eyes. When she turned towards him he thought he detected a flash of light from her eyes. She was wearing spectacles, and it was not just the stole she had around her neck, it appeared her hair was as white as snow as well. <br><br>He tilted his head in curiosity. Not often did anyone appear with such pale countenance. His curiosity would have to wait however as the next customer approached his booth and began haggling over the price of straps. He was soon engaged in a yelling match with the man who insisted Kalenar was charging too much. "These straps are of the finest leather, thick and sturdy, they will wear in time. But they are made to withstand everything from frost to heat. I wager they would even withstand some damage from Thread."<br><br>"Thread?!! Boy you have been sucking on locoweed! There is no more Thread! It's gone for good!" The customer was outright laughing at Kalenar. <br><br>He shrugged, "I don't think it is gone forever, I think we should be prepared in case it comes back. We need more Dragons and Dragonriders to combat it." Kalenar was obstinate at the least. "If you don't want to pay for quality then go elsewhere. My goods are not selling cheaply!"
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				Post by: <strong>SweetSerenade</strong> on <strong>05-12-2014, 02:11:10</strong>
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				<strong>Lunesta of Half-Circle Sea Hold <br>Oldest Daughter of Lord Lunaris of Half-Circle Sea Hold<br>Appearance (http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2013/163/e/c/motherland_chronicles__19___lily_by_zemotion-d68que9.jpg)(Except different gown and a cloak is added. Makeup and basic hair)<br>Hour Passed Noon of The first Day of the First Gather of the Turn 2822<br>Gather at Igen Weyr Town(Newly Established in Turn 2812)</strong><br><br><br>Lunesta felt the buzzing in her head increasing, as she slowly left the bench she was sitting at. She found herself wandering over to a Leather workers stall, feeling a spark of interest at a variety of belts nearby. There was also some nice bags, and pouches, things she could use for carrying extra things around the Hold. She still&nbsp; had a few extra marks, to be honest she had been hoping that she might find some firelizard eggs or sale, but she probably could not afford them if she did. It took her a moment to even notice the male that was running the stall, she looked up for a moment just getting a glance of him. <br><br>Then her attention was back on the wares for sale. Her fingers slid over a belt, humming a little as she tested the quality of it. "This is beautiful work. I prefer things that are stronger, instead of showier." She said softly as she checked the stitchwork on the leather. "I heard what happened with the Old Man... the old people seem crazy today. One of them completely smashed up a poor watch stand." She said as she set the belt down to pick up a pouch for inspection. <br><br>"I heard that the local Weyrs queen has a clutch on the sands again, I thought she had one not even a turn ago?" She mused as she looked over the pouch she had picked up. "It is strange, I heard rumors that other Weyrs had the same thing happen, but that is very strange since that only happens when thread is coming..." She said as she set the pouch down. She pulled out her marks and started to count up what she had to last her till her next allowance came. She had been saving up constantly, and she had her next allowance coming the third day of the Gather. 
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				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>05-12-2014, 02:56:23</strong>
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				Kalenar stared at the old man as he wandered off. Straightening his wares yet again, when the lovely voice caught his attention. He turned to smile at her, his deep brown eyes warm and friendly. "Aye, they do sometimes. The Old ones have wisdom we should not lose, however." He strolled closer, his eyes roving over her slender frame. <br><br>He was slightly startled at her eyes, intrigued at the hue. His tongue seemed to be stuck in his mouth as he mumbled an apology. Clearing his throat he nodded. "I strive to make the best. Though I fear none wish to pay the cost. It is hard to justify what they see with the true worth, the time it takes to make this quality. Certainly there are leatherworkers who throw anything together for the Gather, just to make coin. I am Kalenar. If you buy a fine pouch like that I will throw in a belt and cut it to match your size." he offered with a smile.<br><br>He gave her a wistful look when she mentioned Dragons. "There was a time when I thought to impress one. But there were none left when I was there to the Hatchings." he hung his head slightly. His hair fell into his eyes and yet he had a hard time taking his gaze from her. She was very beautiful and exotic.<br><br>http://cdn02.cdn.justjared.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/barnes-mouth/ben-barnes-open-mouth-03.jpg<br><br>
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				Post by: <strong>SweetSerenade</strong> on <strong>05-12-2014, 03:11:55</strong>
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				<strong>Lunesta of Half-Circle Sea Hold <br>Oldest Daughter of Lord Lunaris of Half-Circle Sea Hold<br>Appearance (http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2013/163/e/c/motherland_chronicles__19___lily_by_zemotion-d68que9.jpg)(Except different gown and a cloak is added. Makeup and basic hair)<br>One hour after Noon of The first Day of the First Gather of the Turn 2822<br>Gather at Igen Weyr Town(Newly Established in Turn 2812)</strong><br><br><br>Lunesta smiled as she looked up at him, he seemed a bit ok with her odd appearance. She finally found a pouch that was to her liking, and then she looked up at the rather attractive male. "Can you also put the markings for Half-Circle on your work? I am Lunesta, the oldest daughter of Lord Lunaris." She said politely as she set down the pouch she had chosen. She had enough marks for it, she knew she did. She carefully selected the pieces from her pouch and set them down. <br><br>"It is sad to hear that you stood upon the sands to hopefully get a dragon, and were left without. Dragon hatchings are amazing things, from the things I have heard." She said with a small smile. She looked off to the side, and then stopped for a moment. There was a weird pressure in her head, and she shook her head a little. Then she heard the shout from the riders at the Gather. <br><br>"The Eggs are hatching, those that want to watch should hurry to the Guest stands! Candidates! Go get your robes." - An older male voice screamed. <br><br>Lunesta watched as several young ones burst away from the gather and started running back to the Weyr. She looked at the male and smiled softly. "Do you want to watch? Look for me in the stands, I need to get in there to watch. Father will expect a full report!" She said as she gathered up her skirts in one hand and started to run. <br><br>It did not take her long to arrive at the Hatching Sands for Igen Weyr. THe Sands (http://s93.photobucket.com/user/Marvealle/media/New%20Atricis/DragonHatchingSands.png.html) were hot on her feet as she climbed the stairs up to one of the lower level seats. She found a spot and sat down to watch the rocking eggs. <br><br>The scene laid out was a beautiful one, the hot sands with the pale orbs of eggs littering the sands. There was at least twenty-five eggs on the sands. There at the head of the clutch was the Gold Queen Xinith, her claws curled around a golden egg. A new queen? That would be exciting! Lunesta watched as the candidates, whom had been at the Weyr for weeks of training to be a Candidate, gathered around the eggs in a semi-circle of white robes. <br><br>
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				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>05-12-2014, 03:42:34</strong>
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				He smiled and nodded at her as he got out his carving tools and the proper stamp for Half Circle. The announcement came just before he finished and he was looking up when she took off for the stands. <br><br>"I suppose she will be back, she did pay for the bag..." he trailed off. He was tempted to go and watch. He would need to close his stall however. Hurriedly he closed the flaps on the tent and covered his work. Hopefully the guards would not allow thieves to pounce while spectators were watching the Hatching.<br><br>He ran a quick hand through his hair and grabbed the bag. He ran for the stands and climbed to the top to watch. Looking at the eggs he was surprised there were so many. His eyes roved the stands until he spotted Lunesta. Climbing down to her carefully he sat down and handed her the bag. "Here you are. Has it started?" His eyes flickered from her to the eggs.<br><br>Something stirred in his mind. Like a slight buzz in his ear. Frowning slightly he scratched his ear, but it did not stop.
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				Post by: <strong>SweetSerenade</strong> on <strong>05-12-2014, 03:50:31</strong>
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				Lunesta was a bit in shock as he actually showed up, she found a warm thrill rush through her as she made room for her. "No the hatching has only just begun, I think mostly it is just the humming of the dragons... and the shaking of the eggs." Lunesta said as she motioned to the eggs on the sand. By their numbers there would be at least twelve greens alone. She wiggled a little in her seat, leaning forward with a bit of excitement. <br><br>"Oh look! That one is cracking!" She said as she motioned to some of the eggs on the sands, there was one with a rather prominent crack through it. As well as some membrane showing. Her breath was held as she watched the egg shatter and the glistening form of a brown dragon fell to the sands. It was only moments later that several other eggs seemed to fall apart and a variety of colors littered the sands. There was a ruckus as the dragons stumbled to their candidates, bonding and impressing as they found their people. <br><br>But the entire sands seemed to hold their breath when the Golden egg started to hatch. Though Lunesta was not focused on that egg, she was focused on the small egg that was shaking weakly - as if it couldn't hatch. Hopefully one of the aids would get to it, because that was quite definitely a white stuck in the egg. "Look, we will get another white! It's been... twenty turns?" She said with a grin on her face. Whites were still quite rare. Well they hatched at least, but most did not survive weyrling hood, they were quite weak. She suddenly felt bad for the people bonded to dragons that did not survive to adult hood, they were often insane from the loss of their other half. What was it like having half of your being ripped away from losing your dragon?
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				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>05-12-2014, 04:31:59</strong>
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				Kalenar smiled at Lunesta, "Humming? Is that like a bee suck in your ear...wait..." he frowned as the buzz got louder and he clutched his head, shaking it as the buzz became a whisper. He doubled over in shock, not even hearing her talk about the small egg in the sand. There was one more large egg beside the smaller one.<br><br>He looked up suddenly as the last egg rocked with more frenzy. "Now? After all this time..." he whispered and stood. He seemed to be drawn to the sand. They were two levels up. Too far for a hatchling to climb alone. He nearly pitched forward as the hum in his head cried out his name. Stumbling down the seats and landing face first in the sand he stood up, obviously in shock. Brushing himself off he walked slowly forward.<br><br>The other hopefuls gave him glaring looks. He was too old! He was untrained. But he did know what to do. He had been at the last Hatching and he was raised in a Weyr. He was not stupid, just shocked and amazed and overjoyed all at the same time. The egg rocked wildly and then shattered as the bronze stumbled out and headed straight for Kalenar.<br><br>Kalenar smiled, "Noarath, a fine name for a bronze." he knelt in the sand as the tiny Hatchling came to him, churring in joy. Kalenar, we are as one. My life is yours and your life is mine. Together we rise to glory
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				Post by: <strong>SweetSerenade</strong> on <strong>05-12-2014, 04:54:03</strong>
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				Lunesta was a little concerned for her new companion, but she was more surprised when he seemed to make his way down the stands to the sands. She herself was finding that weird buzzing was changing into a cacophany of voices in her head. She was hearing them, the dragons... she was. Her head ached as she covered her eyes and shook for a moment. What was this ? Was this the ability her mother said was in her family sometimes? Was this the ability to speak to dragons? Hear them? <br><br>She shook her head, and resigned herself to her fate. She was to marry a Lordling and die giving birth to their children. She made a mental note to retrieve her belt and pouch from the new Bronze Rider. What was his name? At that moment she could not remember. But she did know there was a lot going on. Already all the eggs , except the small on that stopped moving, had hatched. THere was candidates filled with sadness. <br><br>Only the Gold egg and the small egg remained. The egg finally cracked revealing the Golden dragon within the Golden egg. Instead of heading for the Candiates he ran off towards the stands, and Lunesta was pleasantly surprised to see that the Gold had impressed to the Clock making girl, Trinnis was it? Her half sister. <br><br>But then the Weyrlingmaster went to the small egg, the one that would be a white - if it survived. She watched as the large older man cracked open the egg with a soft padded mallet. The shell cracked away, and the membrane was revealed, he cut it open with a knife and the white dragon fell to the sands. The body of the white was barely moving, and it did not even lift it's head. She watched in awe at the color of the creature, the way the lights of the cavern played on it's hide. <br><br>The dragon was white, but like every white there was a soft of shimmer of the other dragon colors - under the right light. But this one seemed to have a nice speckling of gold markings across the muzzle and stomach. Then Lunesta's life changed. <br><br><em>Lunesta? Lunesta... please...I cannot move. Please? Your Suth needs you, I need you.</em> the voice buzzed through her brain. She gave an exclamation of shock as she rushed down from her place and across the sands. She still wore her gather clothing, but she knew that did not matter. Whatever happened to those clothes, did not matter because she was finally completed - finally whole. With Suth in her life, nothing would ever matter. No one would ever be more important to her than the little white she was gathering up. 
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				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>05-12-2014, 06:23:33</strong>
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				The surprise had given way to pure joy as Kalenar gathered up the small scaly bronze. Hungry and affectionate it curled its tail around his arm and allowed Kalenar to carry him to the cavern where food was piled in baskets. The others were so happy they had their own dragons they did not fuss at him. No one could tell a dragon who to impress, it was their decision.<br><br>Noarath churred and clung to Kalenar, I hunger!! My belly is empty!<br><br>Kalenar chuckled and sent back to his tiny charge. I will feed you and you will grow strong and healthy. I worry about the White, will it survive? He glanced to Lunesta as she carried the limp form of the white.<br><br>He had left the pouch with her and the belt was inside of it. He had noticed which one she favored and wanted to gift her with it. He hoped she would be pleased. All it had was a simple iron buckle. Now he wished he had found a pretty silver one for her. He knew he had some in his workshop. His friend Dalien was a silversmith and made them for Kalenar in exchange for leather goods.
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				Post by: <strong>SweetSerenade</strong> on <strong>05-12-2014, 22:50:54</strong>
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				Lunesta carried Suth, her body shaking with excitement and fear. She was bonded to this creature, this creature with her smooth hide and gorgeous head knobs. She noticed the Leatherworker from before, now a Bronze Rider. He would have a leg up in some future Weyrling lessons. Like when they got to the point of making their riding straps. He would be in quite the good spot with that. <br><br>But instead Lunesta found herself with a bowl of blood and only a small bit of meat. She looked up at the Weyrling master in confusion."But she is hungry." She whispered as she looked down at her poor dragon. The white was barely responsive, and Lunesta was afraid she would not make it. <br><br>"We found whites are more responsive to just blood and a little meat at first. Then we give them more meat when they have the energy to chew." He said as he patted the white haired girl on the head. "I am surprised you will be part of my group, to be honest you are not rider material - but given that whites do not fly threadfall often, I suppose it will be alright. You're an albino, right?" He said as he crouched down next to the pair. <br><br>"Yes, Sir." Lunesta said as she tilted the bowl to get a few dribbles into Suth's mouth, the white seemed to perk up as soon as the blood touched her muzzle and started to guzzle. "I am Lunesta, of Half-Circle. My father is the Lord Holder." <br><br>"Ah! A Lady in our ranks, well that is much rarer these days. The Lords tend to keep their daughters from us, unless it is Ruatha... " The Weyrlingmaster said as he patted the woman on the head and then stepped away. "I have to go check on the others." He said as he turned and walked over to one of the two new bronze riders. "Boy! I'm M'lan of Bronze Bilarth. I will be your Weyrlingmaster. I will be training you to be a rider."
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				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>05-12-2014, 23:33:31</strong>
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				The tiny bronze dragon seemed voracious and gobbled as fast as Kalenar could offer the finely chopped bits of meat. He fed the dragon almost gingerly, those sharp teeth looked able to tear a finger off. <br><br>Have no fear, I know where your fingers lie and I will not willingly harm you.<br><br>He grinned at the thoughts swirling in his mind. That is good to know, I need my fingers for my work.<br><br>Kalenar looked up as M'lan approached. "M'lan, I am Kalenar. I look forward to learning. I was raised in a Weyr, but of course not chosen before now. This is a dream come true. I have a hard time believing my luck. I thought all chance was gone after the last Hatching." <br><br>The dragonling in his lap churred as he gobbled the meat, perfectly content and relaxed. He gazed once at the trainer and his swirling eyes blazed with intelligence. His thoughts directed at Kalenar. This one will train you well, heed his advice, but do not fear to stand up to him
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				Post by: <strong>SweetSerenade</strong> on <strong>06-12-2014, 00:07:04</strong>
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				"You are a rider now boy, which means you get an honorific. Hmmm what shall it be? Kalenar... can become K'lenar, K'nar, K'ar?" The Weyrlingmaster said as he watched the boy feeding his dragon. "There will be a hatching feast, I would think, once they get a chance to arrange everything. Likely tonight, which means it will outshine the Gather Feast... But it is a time for celebration!" M'lan said as he reache over to slap the new bronze rider on the shoulder. <br><br>"You have a future of chasing queens m'boy, if I ever saw a queen chasing bronze... that would be one. He is going to be a large one. We need that!" M'lan said as he sat down. "To be honest, I am going to be preparing all of you for thread. This Weyr is in consensus with a few others, the sudden increase of Gold Clutching - and the fact that all of the recent laid clutches have a Gold egg... sure signs of Thread... So as a new bronze rider you will also be recieving training to be a future Wingleader or Wingsecond. Depending on your talents. Shars and Shells boy, I should have asked. Which Weyr? Ista? Benden? High Reaches? Telgar?" He asked as he noticed his assistant Weyrlingmaster was in the process of gathering the names of all the riders and dragons.&nbsp; Gina was a good green rider. A good Weyrlingmaster Assistant. <br><br>"There is even a gold in this clutch, I bet your bronze will be chasing her tail in no time. The rider is not that bad looking either. I should tell you, your first Lesson is tomorrow. Get some good rest, and no sex. Period. Until that boy rises to chase a dragon, you cannot do so. Something about the sexual hormones released in sex causing a retarded dragon. It has happened before, a green rider that was a bit too randy had sex and his dragon is permanently mentally a child."
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				Title: <strong>Re: New Horizons (Sweet and Verasaille)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>06-12-2014, 01:18:50</strong>
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				Kalenar beamed, "I am? Oh yes! I am, but I have never ridden a dragon! I guess I have to learn. " he grinned again. Then the gist of what M'lan had said became clear. He shrugged, "I guess I have to give up on all the girls then. Too bad, as I met one recently...nevermind. I will do as I must, Weyrmaster. I am from here at Igen Weyr. I am a leathercrafter. I have a shop here in town. Does that mean I have to give it up?"<br><br>He thought of all the time and work he had already put in and the still unfinished work to be done. There was a lot to consider. He wanted things to go right and he stroked the dragonling with affection. What do you think? I can only try to satisfy all the current obligations and not take on more. What of a name?<br><br>The bronze of the little one shone with brilliance under the torch light. K'nar should work. I think you have the right of it. The Weyrmaster will tell you.
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				Title: <strong>Re: New Horizons (Sweet and Verasaille)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SweetSerenade</strong> on <strong>06-12-2014, 01:23:49</strong>
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				"OH! A weyrbrat for Igen? I am sorry boy. I transfered in recently so I only know the Weyrlings that I am teaching. But I am sure you will have a good time of it. As for your craft, you can practice it but until you graduate your main focus will be your dragon and being trained. After that you can pick up your craft again... but you will be part of Igen Weyr for life, unless you get transfered to another Weyr." He said as he looked at the young bronze that would soon became quite large in his later turns. <br><br>Only two turns till full maturity for a bronze. But for a young man, in his prime, that was probably a long time to wait. "Already have your eye on something? I should mention that in the Weyr we are not all hung up like Holds people. When a dragon rises to mate, and your dragon catches taht dragon... the emotional hormones will cause you to ..have sex with the Rider of the Dragon yours catches. Good news is, there will be a sex ed Dragon course for all Weyrlings, eventually. Probably after the first Green rises." He said as he slapped his hand on his knee. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: New Horizons (Sweet and Verasaille)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>06-12-2014, 02:42:33</strong>
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				He was relieved to hear the Weyr's were more relaxed than the Holds. Part of him wondered about the Gold Queen and who had gotten the Hatchling. It was disconcerting in the least. I won't have any choice? The one you catch is the Rider I must...oh...that might be interesting<br><br>K'nar looked around, trying to spot who else was in the feeding room. He saw Lunesta and smiled at her. It looked like the White was doing well. He wondered how she felt about all that? Would she like the idea? He flushed suddenly as Noarath interrupted his thoughts.<br><br>White is elusive and fragile, a delicate treasure to be sure. But worth the effort
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				Title: <strong>Re: New Horizons (Sweet and Verasaille)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SweetSerenade</strong> on <strong>06-12-2014, 02:51:21</strong>
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				Lunesta was focused on Suth, and the poor dragoness that was trying to push herself towards a better life. It seemed like the entire world was cut out, except for the voices that kept filtering through her head. <br><br><br><em>Lunesta, you are not going crazy. You are just special. Like Queen riders passed...</em> Suth said as she pulled herself up enough to get to the few tiny pieces of meat in her bowl. She would probably eat again very soon. But she was on a different schedule than the other dragons. <br><br>"I understand." She said to her dragon, a small smile floating across her features as she looked up and noticed the New Bronze Rider watching her. "How is your dragon?" She asked as she gathered up Suth and approached the bronze and his rider. "I am excited to see the Hatching feast, and then get to lessons. I must say I never dreamed I would actually be considered appropriate for a rider." She said as she pushed back her white hair and looked away. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: New Horizons (Sweet and Verasaille)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>06-12-2014, 03:49:07</strong>
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				K'nar grinned, "You are worth it, or you would not have been chosen. I am amazed we both found one. Noarath is strong and wise. He seems eager to show me things. Most amazing to me is to hear that voice in my head." <br><br>Noarath was content and almost asleep in K'nar's arms. She likes you, don't blow it. Be a gentleman.<br><br>A slight jolt as the realization Noarath might want that delicate creature in Lunesta's arms, and what that would mean to him. He blushed, "How is your beautiful delicate white? Has she told you her name? You fit together well." he had to stop before he made a fool of himself. His eyes traveled to the tiny white dragon to the woman holding her. <br><br>I hope I am worthy in her eyes.
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				Title: <strong>Re: New Horizons (Sweet and Verasaille)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SweetSerenade</strong> on <strong>06-12-2014, 03:54:59</strong>
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				"I can hear him,I know what you mean." Lunesta said with a soft laugh, her cheeks coloring as she lowered her head a little. Her eyes looking back up at the new Bronze Rider. Even if she had a liking for him, she knew she was not allowed to feel anything more until after Suth had grown. Even then, the chances of her actually rising were slim. White females almost never rose, and as a result that meant that she would likely never experience a mating flight. <br><br><em>Shush, Lunesta. Rest for a moment. I am tired, your thinking too much.</em> Suth said as she stretched out in her Riders arms. Soon enough none of the hatchlings could be carried or held by their riders, they would all grow much too quickly for that. In a week or two, maybe three, all of them would be larger than a Herd-Canine. <br><br>"Her name is Suth, and she is just tired from hatching." She said as she felt that pressure building again. She released a heavy breath as she rubbed her temple. <br><br><br>"Girl did I hear you say you could hear him?" The Weyrling Master said as he seemed to arrive out of thin air, they would learn he moved as silently as any Dance and Defense Master. Probably because he had been one long in the past. "Where are you from? What is your blood." <br><br>"Lunesta, Daughter of Lord Lunaris of Half-Circle. My mother was Lady Tanesta of Ruatha Hold. She was the Current Lords Older Sister." Lunesta said as she looked up at the older Dragon Rider. <br><br>"Ah that does it then. I will look around and see if I can find you a teacher for that gift, don't need you hearing conversations not meant for your ears." The older man said as he looked at them. "Get yourselves to the Weyrling barracks, and get some rest. THe Hatching Feast is tonight and you probably could use as much rest as yu need."<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: New Horizons (Sweet and Verasaille)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>06-12-2014, 05:59:13</strong>
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				Part of K'nar wanted to leap out of his skin as he heard the Wyrmaster. But it was his words that had K'nar blushing.<br><br>&nbsp;She can hear us? Or just you? <br><br>He held the dragonling in his arms and felt like crawling into a hole. Of course it was not like he had thought anything bad. And the dragonling chuckled into his mind,<br><br>&nbsp;Not to worry. I can block her as well, you are safe and she does not hear you.<br><br>K'nar relaxed slightly. "We cannot go back to our own crafthall then? I have things to do and a stall to clean out of wares. So much to do. This has caught me quite unprepared." <br><br>He looked between the Weyrmaster and Lunesta. "Right then, first things first...get Noarath settled in the barracks then get my things...pass the work to the other Journeymen. The Craftmaster...I have no idea what he will say." he started to leave, then turned back to Lunesta.<br><br>"The pouch, I gave it to you, make sure you look inside." He then hurried to go to the Barracks.
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				Title: <strong>Re: New Horizons (Sweet and Verasaille)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SweetSerenade</strong> on <strong>06-12-2014, 06:18:05</strong>
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				"You can leave your Dragon for long enough to wrap things up with your booth. But you belong to the Weyr now." M'lan said as he shrugged his shoulder a little. He turned to watch the other Weyrlings, knowing they they were heading to the special weyr rooms set up just for the smaller dragons. They were always on the lowest leve of the Weyr, and they would not get their on personal weyr room till they had graduated. Generally colors were stuck together. The Gold would get a room, and they would probably stick the white with the gold because the Gold and White both could not glame. The Greens would get paired up, the blues and the brosn and the bronzes following. <br><br>But eventually the young ones would get the hang of it. <br><br>"Oh, than kyou. I appreciate it. I think I will rest... I am trying to keep myself calm. I will probably have to contact my father and let him know I am no longer available as a broodmare." She said as she rose to stand, looking at the bloodstained fabric of her skirt. "Though I will likely have to get proper clothes. I have some with me, but none appropriate for a Weyrling... mine are too fancy... that would not be right." She stated in a low voice. <br><br>"I reckon you will need to keep wearing cloaks though. The less sun you get in the better, being an albino and all." M'lan said as he looked over at K'nar. "You'll be fine. All of Pern knows the duty to dragons. If anything your Master will be pleased."
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				Title: <strong>Re: New Horizons (Sweet and Verasaille)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>06-12-2014, 07:10:57</strong>
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				The barracks were easy to find with the guidance of the other riders. Noarath was content to sleep and K'nar left him to finish his business. He ran to the booth and packed up all his straps and made goods and took them back to the leathercraft Hall. His news was greeted with lots of congratulations and much back slapping.<br><br>As he packed up his personal belongings he heard a soft knock on his door. He blinked in surprise as Danielle came in to give him a hug and a kiss. "I will miss you, Kalenar! Spend the night with me before you go." she pouted at him. <br><br>"I cannot, Danielle. I have to care for a dragon now. You will have to find someone else. I am sorry. You knew it had to end. I think Franky had a thing for you. Try him on for size." he was not trying to be mean, but he had a snarky way of saying it.<br><br>"What!? You think it's funny to just pass me around like a used toy or something?" she then slapped him hard across the face. He caught her hand before she hit him again. <br><br>"No, Dani. I think you are drunk and need to get your head on straight. I am not staying here. I have new responsibilities." he was smarting from the slap, but took it stoically. He did not attempt to retaliate, simply held her hands until she calmed down. He stared her down and waited. <br><br>Finally she turned away, obviously still hurt. "Let me go..." she whispered. Jerking from his hands she ran from the room.<br><br>K'nar sighed as she ran off. "Guess that ends that relationship. Not the way I wanted it to end." He finished packing and handed the key to the Crafter's hall monitor. <br><br>"My room is empty, I will be back from time to time after I am trained."&nbsp; He was not happy about hurting Dani. But he had not thought she was serious anyway.<br><br>Making his way back to the barracks he settled into his bunkspace and put his things in the chest. Flopping down on the bed next to Noaranth he sighed and drifted off to sleep.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: New Horizons (Sweet and Verasaille)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SweetSerenade</strong> on <strong>07-12-2014, 19:25:29</strong>
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				Lunesta was awakened by Suth nudging her rather hard in the gut. She mumbled a little as she stumbled to get up, and yawned as she realized her hatchling was probably hungry again. <br><br><em>Actually... I'm itchy.</em> Suth said as she stretched out, her hide did seem a little dry to the touch. Since Pernese dragons had hides, not scales, it was something that needed to be cared for regularly. <br><br>"Oh, do you need to be oiled?" Lunesta said as she stumbled over to a small nearby supply. She pulled some out and began working on her dragon. The creature was quite definitely dry, and she was glad she could take care of her partner in such a way. To be honest she had been worried she would not be a good enough Dragon Rider. Much less ever qualify to be one. With a small smile she turned her head to look at the Queen rider sleeping nearby. <br><br>They would all have to get ready for the Hatching Feast soon! That much was evident. With Suth cared for, Lunesta because to dress and attend to herself. Her personal needs, and then she would make sure Suth was alright - again. "A Hatching feast, and I am part of it! How exciting."
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				Title: <strong>Re: New Horizons (Sweet and Verasaille)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>07-12-2014, 22:30:35</strong>
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				The strident call from his new partner had K'nar rolling over in his bed with a grin. Good morning my hungry little one. Noaranth, I am hungry too, are you influencing my stomach as well? I hope I don't get fat!<br><br>The chuckle from the dragon rumbled in K'nar's mind. Better get used to it. You will feel all my emotions and hungers. And I am a growing dragon I need food!<br><br>K'nar got up and dressed quickly, glad his normal blue shirt and leather vest along with his heavy blue cotton pants with lots of pockets would be a standard of riders anyway. He often wondered if he somehow dressed this way unconsciously? He pulled on comfortable leather boots and picked up the dragon. Noranth curling over his arms as they made their way to the feeding room. <br><br>He looked around for Lunesta and was slightly disappointed he did not see her. Feeding the voracious dragon took up a good hour. He was able to get the dragon fed and settled on his shoulders again. He would not be able to do this for long. He looked at Noaranth and began to wonder. Are you actually growing already? I know you will grow fast, but I swear you have gained a few pounds already! And now I need to eat.<br><br>They made their way to the yard where the dragonlings were set free to wander and sun themselves and make friendships amongst themselves as the riders trained and tended personal needs.
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				Title: <strong>Re: New Horizons (Sweet and Verasaille)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SweetSerenade</strong> on <strong>09-12-2014, 19:21:49</strong>
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				Lunest gathered her white, the two of them wandering out to join the others in the main part of the Weyr Bowl. She grinned from ear to ear as she watched the others, but she wore that same cloak she wore at the gather. She needed it, to keep the sun from her. Perhaps some form of shaded spectacle could be made for her prescription. Then she could be more easily out in the bright sun. <br><br>Suth was tumbling after her, and wandered out to join her siblings. Suth would eat in a little bit. But Lunesta was distracted by the Weyrlingmaster M'lan. "greetings, Sir." She called out. <br><br>"It seems you already fathomed the reason for oil in your room." He said as he looked at all of the dragons around him. "Alright, Weyrlings line up! It is time for your first lesson, then you will get ready for the Hatching feast! Which is in your honor!"" He snapped as he whistled and motioned for everyone to line up. <br><br>Lunesta lind herself up right after Trinnis and her gold, watching the WeyrlingMaster with slight worry. <br><br>"Alright, first lesson is simple. The bathing pond used for the dragons, go there. Then you will find supplies. You will scrub your dragons down with the soapsand, and then you will rinse them. They will sun dry, and then you will take a rag from the bucket and soak it in oil. You will spend the next hour after that oiling your dragon and making sure all of their hide is supple and has no cracks. A dragons hide should not look scaly, this means you have failed as a rider. You will wash them, let them dry, and oil them. When they are drying you will have extra lessons on your dragons." He said as he motioned. "Now! Get to it, I want to see you hauling tail out there. No carrying your dragons, they need to learn to move on their own without you babying them."
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				Title: <strong>Re: New Horizons (Sweet and Verasaille)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>09-12-2014, 21:34:31</strong>
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				He wandered around and met a few others who were new as well. They chatted as the small dragons played and chased each other around. He saw Lunesta walk in and smiled at her.&nbsp; He really wanted to get to know her. <br><br>When the Weyrmaster lined them up he managed to get next to Lunesta. "Good morning, Lunesta. You look fine this morning. Did you sleep well?" his voice and manner gentle. He looked at her like she was a delicate flower, his warm brown eyes friendly and calm. Noranth scampered around still and seemed to be enjoying himself.<br><br>Of course the Weyrmaster did not allow them to do much, as there were lessons to learn. "A bath? Oh how fun, I do hope they are not like cats and hate water." he chuckled softly. He gave Lunesta another smile and then went to capture Noranth and guide him to the pool. <br><br>It was a splashing good time as all the dragons seemed to have different personalities. All the riders seemed to have themselves in somewhat of a wet state by the time they were done. Taking the opportunity for a break, he left Noranth to sun himself dry. Presenting himself to the Weyrmaster for the next lesson.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: New Horizons (Sweet and Verasaille)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SweetSerenade</strong> on <strong>11-12-2014, 20:40:08</strong>
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				Lunesta was a little too wrapped up in Suth, at the moment. But what Weyrlings weren't? They all had something to do, though Suth was done before the others. Sunning herself and enjoying her drying. Suth had dried out before the others, but that was probably because she was a little differnet than the others. When the dragons were sunning M'lan called them all back together.<br><br>"Alright, your lives as Weylings are pretty set in stone. Each morning you have an hour of free time, before you break your fast. Then you have Chores till Noon Meal. You will be assigned weekly chores, and work as teams. But you will be assigned chores based on your capabilities. No trading chores, we don't ahat right now, you need to learn structure and how the Weyr works. After Lunch you move to lessons, where you will be taught how to be a Rider. After Lessons you get an hour of free time before dinner and then lights out by 8pm. Weyrlings have a curfew. Every three days you have an off day, to do with as you please, so long as your chores are done. The only exception is feast days, and Gathers. " M'lan said as he started to walk before the Weyrlings. <br><br>"You get your first lesson early, because learning about the care of your dragons is important, you also have a Hatching Feast to get ready for tonight, and your curfew is held off for that. As a note, you are not allowed to get drunk when you are a weyrling. Your mental state effects your dragons mental state. You are also not allowed to have sex until your dragons reach sexual maturity. Otherwise, you end up with a dragon like Green Hirath from Benden, who is currently permanently stuck in the mentality of a child - because her rider decided to have sex before she was mentally mature. We don't want that do we?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: New Horizons (Sweet and Verasaille)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>11-12-2014, 21:06:54</strong>
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				K'nar tended to the bath and oiled Noranth as he was shown. He marveled at the smooth bronze skin, that was beginning to toughen as it should. You are growing fast, is that why we oil your skin, to keep it pliant?<br><br>The bronze gave a murrr of contentment at being so well tended. You have gentle but strong hands, K'nar. And yes, I will grow very fast. Do not worry you are doing well.<br><br>It was with a serious face that K'nar listened to the Weyrmaster. He decided to offer his services free of charge to the other riders. "M'lan, I am a leathercrafter. Should anyone need help with harnesses and straps, I am willing to help in anyway I can." he smiled as he offered his own time to help others. <br><br>He glanced at Lunesta. She had ignored his earlier greeting and he wondered if he had done something to upset her. Perhaps he was moving too swiftly. He thought about what he would wear to the Hatchling feast as he listened to the instructions.<br><br>He blinked as the news of no sex hit him. He shrugged. Not like he had anyone at the moment. He would get by. "No, Sir. We want our dragons to be as normal as possible." he smiled as some of the others grumbled about it.
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				Title: <strong>Re: New Horizons (Sweet and Verasaille)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SweetSerenade</strong> on <strong>12-12-2014, 07:06:00</strong>
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				"Good on you boy. We will not be making harnesses or anything like that till the dragons are closer to their two turns. I would suggest you trade your talents for other skills as well. We have many skills in our Weyrling craft. Our Queen rider is a Smith." He said as he motioned to the tall dark woman, whom was watching her sunning Queen. <br><br>"Hmm? Yes, but I work in Jewelry and in fine parts. I can make weapons if needed." Trinnis said as she stopped to look over at Lunesta. A small smile on her face. "Though I know that Lady Lunesta has a fine talent in crafting medicines, not as great as a Healer - but she was well known in the Hold for her talents." <br><br>"I merely took courses as an interim, in the healer craft, for eight turns." Lunesta said as she turned pink, making a bow and closing her eyes for a moment. She looked towards K'nar, watching him for a moment. <br><br>&lt;<em>He and Noranth will be powerful one day. Watch them.</em>&gt; Suth said as Lunesta startled just a little. She blushed and then looked away. <br><br>"As a side thing, all of you will be training in closing off your thoughts, Lunesta of White Suth has a talent for hearing dragons - but you all must train with your dragons so they know when the use their voices. We are unsure how strong she is, but if she proves to be like Moreta or some of the oldest Queen riders... she may not be able to turn it off. So you must remember this, when you are around her." M'lan said, drawing everyones attention to the young woman, who turned bright pink and looked away. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: New Horizons (Sweet and Verasaille)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>12-12-2014, 07:24:20</strong>
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				K'nar smiled and nodded at the Weyrmaster. "Indeed it will make things easier to have skills that others can trade off. I do believe the most effective use of all our skills is productive for the whole Weyr. None should be merely carried." K'nar had a strong work ethic. He believed everyone should pull their share, barring injury. Even there, things can be done while sitting in a chair.<br><br>His eyes were drawn to the dark haired lass with the gold hatchling. She was quite beautiful. For a moment he thought only of her as a woman. Then he realized he might be called upon when the Queen rose for mating and it was his turn to blush slightly. <br><br>Best get used to it, I have no choice when the time comes, and neither do you. A faint chuckle seemed to come from Noranth.<br><br>It was with a deep breath that K'nar stepped to the dark haired woman and introduced himself. "I am K'nar, my bronze is Noranth." he did not go further than that, though the thought was there.
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				Title: <strong>Re: New Horizons (Sweet and Verasaille)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SweetSerenade</strong> on <strong>12-12-2014, 07:38:19</strong>
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				"Trinnis of Gold Kiratalth... " Trinnis said shortly as she turned her attention to her half-sister. Nervous around the Bronze Riders that were suddenly giving her attention. She was not used to being spoken to, outside of her craft work. "Strange isn't it, the watch I gave you bore a pale dragon.." She commented to Lunesta.THen she looked back to K'nar. "I am a Smith ... I made a watch but she paid for a mistake someone made at my stall and I gave her one for free." <br><br>Lunesta watched them, her cheeks red as she looked away. "So I guess todays lesson was just about the basics, and we get more things in the future." She commented as she moved nervously, Suth returning to check her over and stretch out to be oiled. "They will continued to grow like weeds. IN a week you will barely recognize them."<br><br>"That is the way of things. I leave you Weyrlings to each other. Remember I am your Weyrlingmaster and you need to follow the rules. Curfew is pushed back two hours tonight, have fun at the feast." M'lan said as he turned to walk away.
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				Title: <strong>Re: New Horizons (Sweet and Verasaille)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>12-12-2014, 11:48:07</strong>
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				K'nar gave Trinnis a deep bow. "Pleased to meet you. I hope we will all become good friends. As Dragonriders we need to work together. Perhaps you could trade me for one of your fine watches. I make some of the best leather goods in the city. Lunesta already bought one of my bags. I take great pride in my work. I even make some clothing." he was wearing one of his own vests he had made, the fine work very detailed.<br><br>He sensed that Trinnis was a little put off by all the attention. He was not about to push himself on her. "I am sorry I did not mean to make you uncomfortable. I will leave you beautiful ladies to your duties." he bowed to them both and moved to oil Noranth.<br><br>I guess I blew that, she probably thinks I am some kind of lecher!<br><br>He totally forgot that Lunesta might be able to hear him. Of course Norath did and chided him on it.<br><br>She is unused to the attention, give her time.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: New Horizons (Sweet and Verasaille)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SweetSerenade</strong> on <strong>14-12-2014, 02:46:29</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Lunesta watched Trinnis turn to do her own work and she settled into stroking Suth behind her eye ridges. Scratching gently and letting the dragon enjoy the attention. "Trinnis is one of my fathers bastard children, she is not used to attention." She said, echoiin the dragon. An adult dragon would probably have a better chance at blocking her out, but a newborn wouldn't have as much of a chance. <br><br>She smiled softly and watched the bronze pair. "I am sorry if you think me rude, this is still a bit overwhelming for me." She admitted as she shifted a little to make sure her hood covered her properly. Unlike others out there, her skin would burn rather easy. But that was because of her Albinism.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: New Horizons (Sweet and Verasaille)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>14-12-2014, 04:49:18</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				K'nar was oiling Noranth when the small dragon rumbled in his mind. I can hear her in my mind and she can hear me, but not you.<br><br>He was startled for a moment. She? You mean Trinnis? Umm, can you tell her I am sorry if I upset her. I don't want hard feelings. he was clearly sensitive.<br><br>NO, Lunesta. She is not used to this either. And she is talking to you now, bumblebrain. A chuckle came from the mind of the dragon and he conveyed it to Lunesta without reservation. He liked the girl and the pretty white hatchling.<br><br>"Oh, I am sorry Lunesta. Were you talking to me? I seem to have a bumblebee in my brain." he grinned at the joke on him. "You are not the only one. Shall we give up on all the shyness and just be friends? I would really like that, you know." he smiled wistfully.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: New Horizons (Sweet and Verasaille)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SweetSerenade</strong> on <strong>16-12-2014, 18:29:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"No shyness, just... caution. I have no friends at home, but that is because no one wants to risk my fathers wrath." Lunesta said softly as Suth stretched out and began to take a nap. "I am excited about the hatching feast tonight, I am guessing you are as well?" She asked as she watched the other Weyrlings and their dragons. She had a calculated look, as if she was measuring what the other new riders were doing. She seemed calmer, when she was watching others - as if she needed something to keep her mind busy. <br><br>"I'm nervous, honestly. I haven't received a message from my father yet. But I doubt he is very pleased about my impression. I suppose in his eyes at least I impressed a freak, like I am a freak." She said gently as she stared at the dragons bounding nearby. There seemed to be a quiet and sad air around her. Like she still believed all this to be a dream.&nbsp; <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: New Horizons (Sweet and Verasaille)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>16-12-2014, 21:29:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				K'nar turned to her then and shook his head, "Lunesta, you are no freak, you are very beautiful and so is Suth. You have a new life here now. Your father will accept it or he won't. Do you think he will risk the wrath of all the Holders by not acknowledging? It is an honor and a privilege for me to know you." He stopped short of saying more. <br><br>It was a risk to get close to other riders. This he knew even without the Weyrmaster's warnings. It saddened him to hear of Lunesta's father being so cold to her. His own parents were kind and loving, when they were alive.<br><br>"Yes I am excited for the feast. We will all be honored for this, Lunesta. You may find quite a few new friends here. I hope to at least. This is new to me as well."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: New Horizons (Sweet and Verasaille)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SweetSerenade</strong> on <strong>16-12-2014, 23:25:18</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"My father only managed me, his pale sickly daughter. My mother died birthing what would have been a little brother." Lunesta said with a bit of bitterness in her voice. "He blames me because he has to look to me as Heir first, before he can legitimately pick one of his bastard sons. Lucky for him, looks like he no longer has to marry me off." She said as she stroked her fingers across her dragons back. Suth was sunning, and she was happy. That was all that mattered. <br><br>"I will be selling off most of my really nice clothes, that I brought with me. I am going to keep one or two things.... so I have them for Gathers and stuff... and Feasts... but I am just going to suffice with the minimal, because I do not think it fair for me to dress like a Lord Holders dragon. I am a dragon rider like all the others. I do hope that change might help make it easier to make friends. Despite my need to hide in shadows." Lunesta said as she pushed her hands up through her nest of hair, realizing she probably should her braided it before coming out. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: New Horizons (Sweet and Verasaille)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>17-12-2014, 03:35:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He seems saddened she has to give up her nicer things. "But you can still dress nice as a Dragonrider. Maybe some stylish leather?" he offers hopefully.<br><br>She would look good in a harness with a nice tunic under it. Ask her what her favorite color is.<br><br>K'nar blinks and nods to Noranth. "I can dye leathers any color you prefer, M'Lady. Is there a hue you prefer?" He continues to be friendly, hoping to break through her caution. He is walking beside her and looking at the other riders who seem to prefer shades of brown or black. He himself preferred a darker color, "Blue perhaps?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: New Horizons (Sweet and Verasaille)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SweetSerenade</strong> on <strong>17-12-2014, 03:41:29</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh I am just giving them up for now. I feel I should earn what I have, now that I am in the Weyr. It is not fair to Weyrlings that have less, for me to have so much. Maybe some of the other girls could possibly modify them to send to younger sisters..."Lunesta mused as she stretched out a little and watched all the sunning dragons. It was nice here, in the Weyr. Even with her cloak wrapped around her, and her heavy skirts hiding all of her skin. She even kept her hands tucked into her sleeves, and her glasses firmly in place. <br><br>"Oh? I like the blue... the blue of the oceans near home. Soft... relaxing and calm... with a tinge green to give it depth." Lunesta siad as her eyes closed and she lost herself in the thought of the waters at home. "You're a bronze rider, are you excited about what future that holds?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: New Horizons (Sweet and Verasaille)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>17-12-2014, 20:48:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled at her, "I can do that. I have the dye that will make that color on a light colored leather. I would be delighted to make some things for you. If you want me to that is. I have to keep up with my leatherwork, so I don't get rusty."&nbsp; K'nar was glad she was talking to him.<br><br>"The future? Well, I am really not sure. I don't know if we will be staying here or going to another Weyr. I look forward to learning to fly with Noranth. I thought maybe someday I would like to explore the southern continent." he was thoughtful. It was strange how he thought he had his life planned out and now things had changed so drastically. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: New Horizons (Sweet and Verasaille)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SweetSerenade</strong> on <strong>18-12-2014, 00:04:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"From what I gathered transfers to other Weyrs only happen if they need a skill you have." Lunesta said as she picked at the fabric of her skirt. THen she looked up at the sky for a moment, shadowing her face with her hand. "It's getting towards the noon meal. I'll see you later, K'nar, I need to start digging through my things and dishing them out. I will see you at the hatching Feast?" She said with a small quick of a smile. <br><br>"It's only a handful of hours away, you know. You should probably find some nice stuff to show off." She commented as she stood up, she reached out her mind for Suth and the white stretched out and followed after her rider.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: New Horizons (Sweet and Verasaille)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>19-12-2014, 02:14:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He watched her go and realized he then had much to do to get ready. He had packed a few nicer looking outfits and decided he needed to show off to impress all of them. Not that he was a showoff, merely to let them know he was a fine craftsman! He finished any chores the Weyrmaster assigned him and went to get ready for the evening.<br><br>With Noranth in tow he went to the barracks and looked in his trunk. His choice this evening was a finely stitched vest of deep brown, the embroidery on it the metallic of bronze to honor his dragon. His shirt of a soft cream, with cuffs and links of bronze in the shape of a dragon's head.&nbsp; The collar was open and he wore no tie. His trousers a fine tailored wool were dyed to match his vest. A belt of deep brown leather was tooled with images of dragons fighting thread, the buckle a stunning bronze sleeping dragon. He had picked up the bronze fittings years ago from a Gathering where he had hoped to impress a dragon. He had no idea of the prophetic nature of those choices.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: New Horizons (Sweet and Verasaille)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SweetSerenade</strong> on <strong>20-12-2014, 01:24:52</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Lunesta returned to the space she shared with the Queen rider, since there was no real rank placement for a white dragon. They never even flew threadfall, being incapable of processing firestone. If they chewed it, the stone came out as a grey sludge that was not processed. Like Queen Dragons, white dragons had no second stomach for processing firestone. <br><br>She found herself digging through her trrunks and leaving her face clear of all makeup. She put a simple band of silver across her forehead, holding down her hair as well. The dress was a pale blue, girdled with a slightly darer blue. Only one layer of skirts, and a soft pair of boots. She slipped on a cloak with a hood, merely incase she ended up in the sun. She couldn't risk that, because that would just be too dangerous for her. <br><br>When she was done she and Suth talked over a few things, what they wanted to do when they were done with Weyrlinghood - and a variety of other things. She slipped from her weyrling room into the main part of the Weyr, heading to where the hatching feast would be held - Suth not that far behind her. <br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: New Horizons (Sweet and Verasaille)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>26-12-2014, 00:07:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				K'nar was dressed in his finest leather, Noranth bounding beside him as they headed for the Hatchling Feast. It was a large area and many of the new riders were there. It was a festive occasion and many were wearing their finest.<br><br>K'nar found a bench off to the side and sat down to watch. He had a mug of some kind of punch in his hand as he observed the others arriving. A few stopped to chat with him. <br><br>"Nice outfit, K'nar! I might have you make me something." said one green rider, her hatchling curled around her arms. <br><br>He bowed graciously and grinned. "I should be delighted to do so. I need to keep my skills sharp." The hall was filling slowly as other riders trickled in. There was punch and food laid out to munch on until the main course would be served.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: New Horizons (Sweet and Verasaille)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SweetSerenade</strong> on <strong>05-01-2015, 19:07:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Lunesta found herself walking amongst everyone at the Hatching Feast, her eyes scanning the crowds until she finally felt Suth nudge her in the direction of what her mind decided must be K'nar. Today was probably the last day any of the normal Weyrlings could carry their dragons, already the size of large dogs the creatures would just keep getting bigger and bigger till they would be large enough for manned flight. Some would even continue to grow after that. <br><br>She slipped next to the male, a cup of redfruit juice in her hand. "Hello K'nar, enjoying the sights?" She asked as she sipped from her cup. She reached out to run her finger over Suth's eye ridge, and then watched the male that had harnessed her affections so easily.
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