~There is no marriage in the Weyr
~Children born of riders or crafters are fostered
~"-" = human speech
{-} = human to dragon
~-~ dragon to dragon
~3 of our months = 1 Pern year
~A good reference guide for people new to Pern or to Pern roleplaying is The Dragonlover's Guide to Pern by Jodi Lynn Nye and Anne McCaffrey (here on out referred to as 'The Guide.'
~Players wanting to create a HAD character will need to fill out an application in order to obtain permission.
~Players with a character who wishes to Impress a gold will need to fill out an application. You will also be judged by how well your roleplay with that character, how active that character is, and the personality of the character.
~You can apply for a Goldrider, HAD, or to be part of the RPStaff as many times as you want, but that doesn't mean you'll get accepted. Also, take in mind that just because you're not accepted the first time doesn't mean you won't be another time.
~Not all candidates Impress the first time around, but you're more than welcome to try again until your character becomes too old.
~People sending OOC messages should title their e-mails OOC respectively.
~If you are a new member and nervous about entering the roleplay, please e-mail TayickRPStaff@yahoogroups.com and title the e-mail "New Memeber" and we'll arrange to introduce your character into the roleplay.
~This RP takes place during an ALTERNATE 10TH PASS. There is still Thread on Pern in this RP.
~This is a play-by-email group. When you join this Weyr (the link to the Yahoo! group is available on the front page) you must choose the option of receiving the posts by mail. You will not be able to view posts on-line.
Some terms to take note of-
Animals:
~Herdbeasts; cattle; bovines: cows
~milchbeasts; ovines: sheep
~canines: dogs
~felines: cats
~porcines: pigs
~fire lizards: flitts
Other Creatures:
~Tunnel Snakes: long lizard-like reptiles
~Packfish: fish
~wherry: large bird
~whers: nocturnal, dragon-like animals. Not as smart as dragons, but smarter than flitts. They're loyal, fierce, and can be found in the wild.
~shipfish: dolphins
~Runners: horse-like animal
Foods:
~klah: a chocolate-like coffee drink
~legumes: vegetables
~bubbly pies: tarts
~meatrolls: meat in a roll
~fishrolls: fish in a roll
~redfruit: a very juicy fruit
~tubers: potatoes
Medicines:
~redwort: anticeptic
~numbweed: a cream that numbs pain
~fellis juice: a painkiller
~needlethorn: like syringes
Other:
~marks: wood money
~sweetsand: like soap
~glows: lights carried in baskets
~knots: indicates rank
~badges: indicates Hall, Hold, or Weyr