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The steaming sands of the Hatching Ground are surrounded by stands carved into the stone for spectators. Above these, ringing the Ground, are the perches for the dragons in times of Hatchings.

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Separated into two sections, girls' and boys', the Candidates' Quarters consist of a long, stone chamber with neat rows of bunk beds.

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Sub-board: Candidatemaster Q'tris's Office

Similar to the Candidates' Quarters, the Barracks differ in that there are small hollows beside each bunk for the newly Impressed dragon to remain near its rider at all times.

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Sub-board: Weyrlingmaster B'kay's Office

These are the individual weyrs of the dragonriders after their graduation from weyrling status. The weyrs honeycomb the towering walls of Araelen Weyr's volcano crater.

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Sub-boards: Weyrwoman Kitari's Office, Weyrleader B'kay's Office

Across the Bowl from the hub of Weyr activity at the Lower Caverns, the Wher Hatching Ground can only be reached by following a dark corridor deep into the side of the volcano. There are few glows in this corridor, in consideration of the nesting gold. The Ground itself contains a bed of steaming sand, but there are no stands on the walls. It is a small cavern with a low roof, and water drips occasionally to the floor.

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A small cavern within the Weyr, adjacent to the Wher Hatching Grounds, has been designated for wher candidates to sleep in. This is far from the 'fancy' quarters of dragonrider candidates, as males and females do not receive separate quarters. The beds are basic cots, and few amenities are allowed. Glows are kept to a minimum in consideration of the gold Wher living next door.

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Along the same, large corridor that leads to the Wher Hatching Ground are a series of cave entrances. These will be inhabited by the whers and their handlers immediately after Impression. There is no separate room for the handler to sleep in, but a small bed with furs is provided. Hopefully there will be enough caves for all, or sharing might be required...

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The Caverns include the kitchens, the living areas of the Lower Caverns workers, and the dining area for the entire Weyr.

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This Cavern, located on the Bowl's ground level, contains cots for use by patients in the event of an injury. A larger Cavern attached to the first and with its own entrance to the Bowl is set aside for dragons unable to access their own weyrs due to injury.

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Weyrfolk who witnessed the latest Hatching (and weren't sitting too close to the Sands) were inspired by the relaxing effects of the heat and steam. Thus, they decided to re-visit a cavern discovered near the Healing Caverns. It had originally been deigned useless due to the extreme heat seeping throughout this room from its pool of hot water. Water also drips from stalactites, causing steam to rise where the droplets strike the hot rock of the floor.

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The caverns in which beasts not belonging in the Feeding Ground are housed, including personal runnerbeasts, pregnant beasts, etc.

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Located across from the Lower Caverns in the volcano's crater, centuries of rain collection and erosion have resulted in a pristine, crescent shaped lake. In times of heavy rainfall, the two points of the crescent meet, forming a small island of forested land in the centre of the lake.

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Located adjacent to the lake, the centuries of erosion have allowed for viable soil to develop. Grass has flourished and trees are growing strong. The herdbeasts are kept in this area with their own drinking pond by crude fences to prevent their wandering into the Lower Caverns or out of the Weyr.

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The Hatching Grounds were carved into the base of the cliff by the churning of the river centuries ago. As the waterfall retreated upriver, it left this smooth-walled cavern with a layer of white sand, eroded from the limestone itself. It is located on the western side of the river just down from the main Lower Caverns area.

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A small cavern on the eastern side of the river has been devoted to housing the candidates. It is located a dragonlength or so from the canyon's base, with a narrow ramp the only means of accessing the ground. Since it was shaped by natural forces, the floor and walls can be rather uneven in spots. Rickety bunks are the best that could be scrounged up for sleeping arrangements.

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A little ways farther down the canyon, on the same side of the river as the Candidates' Quarters, are the Weyrlings' Barracks. The entrance to the Barracks requires a bit of a step up, as the base of the tunnel is higher than the canyon floor. From there, the short tunnel slopes downwards and widens out into a low-roofed, wide cavern. Pallets are laid out for riders to sleep near their new dragons.

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The cavern walls on either side of the river are pockmarked with natural weyr formations, and those large enough to house a dragon and rider are all being used. The largest weyrs are located lower down on the cliff walls, while the highest are rather small, rough, and exposed to the unpredictable weather above the sheltered canyon. Thus, it only makes sense that the Shadows reside in the uppermost reaches, while the Knights claim the lower quarters. Stairs? Work is still in progress.

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Sub-board: Weyrwoman Crown's Office

The Lower Caverns represent the largest cavern eroded by the river, as well as the most recent, for they are located right beside the lake at the bottom of the waterfall on its western side. In addition to the main Dining Cavern, a number of small tunnels, including some that only a flitter would fit in, branch off randomly into the limestone cliff.

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The waterfall plunges down the cliff face and into a small lake, carved out of the rock at its base by the force of the churning water. Smaller rivulets of water stream down the cliff on either side of the main waterfall, producing a series of smaller waterfalls that lack its pounding force. The lake's waters are kept cool by the constant mixing and are a deep turquoise colour, as a result of the mineral content of the rock. At the lower end of the lake is where the river begins, wide at first and then narrowing, as it picks up speed on its journey to the valley.

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Located downriver from the Hatching Grounds on the western side of the river, a small cavern should provide ample room for any Weyrfolk who are sick or injured. Just beware the couple of stalactites that still need to be removed, or you might get a more serious injury...

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Located downriver from the Weyrlings' Barracks on the eastern side of the river, where the canyon opens up into the valley, a winding series of tunnels provides housing for those beasts that can't be roam free in the valley itself.

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The canyon widens out into a large valley, surrounded by steep cliffs, with the river winding its way through the middle. Trees huddle close to the cliff walls and at the southern end of the valley, while a lush meadow dotted with shrubs climbs its way up to the Weyr proper. The herdbeasts and wherries kept for feeding the dragons graze throughout the valley.

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In the Turns since the Southern Continent was settled, Holds have been established and blossomed across the land. Searches are conducted at these smaller Holds, and the citizens of Pern reside within.

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Located on the edge of the Eastern Barrier Range, near to the Paradise River, this Hall spreads out at the base of a cliff. Inner chambers have been carved into the rough stone, while outer rooms have been constructed of wood. Those Harpers not assigned to Holds or Weyrs, from Masterharper of Pern to Apprentices, reside and train here.

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Aside from the main Crafthalls of the Continent, minor Halls have been established at some minor and major Holds. These can include mining camps in the mountains. Searches are conducted in these places, as well.

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The Southern Continent is known for its vast expanses of steaming jungles. Although the abundance of red fruit gives these jungles a welcoming appearance, the wherries and felines that may lurk within disagree.

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This is an event only board in which the dragonriders fight thread.

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This is an event only board in which dragons and riders will compete to earn prestige and Marks.

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Sub-board: Tournament Sign-up

The Weyrleaders have decided to put those nuisancey pets, which are nearly outnumbering the dragons by now, to work! Have your mail delivered flitter style for a very reasonable cost!

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In this board, members can create threads for each of their characters to keep journals or notes on their experiences in the Weyr or elsewhere, as well as exciting encounters they may have had. *wink*

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This is an area where you may start polls or other forum games. This is also where competitions and contests are held for you to earn marks.

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Here, you can exchange the marks you've earned through games and contests for items to distribute to your characters.

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Need a sibling for your char? A romantic interest? An evil nemesis? If you have any plot ideas and would like someone else to join in your drama, here's the place to advertise! Or, if you're utterly plotless and longing for some spice, post your willingness, and maybe someone else will have an idea!

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Want to discuss some ideas about the Weyr? Feel free to do so here.

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Going away for a couple of days? Unable to reply to posts? Let everyone know you'll be disappearing and when we can expect to see you again!

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Let's get to know the genius behind the characters! Share some information, learn up on your friends, but keep things appropriate!

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Here's your chance to share your talents with your fellow rpers, be it in artwork, poetry, songs, or whatever you like.

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Here, members and guests may advertise other rp sites they belong to. Please do not abuse this privilege.

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