Post by Dizzy on Nov 11, 2005 15:59:21 GMT -5
The number of riders in a Wing is determined by the Weyrleader. The Weyrleader commands all of the Wings but also leads a single Wing when battling Thread or when doing anything involving ceremonial visits... this includes Weyrling Graduation.
The days prior to graduation the Weyrlings go through numerous interviews with Wingleaders, Wingseconds, and the Weyrleaders. The Weryleaders, based on information provided to them by the Weyrling Master and their own observations decide whether a Weyrling will graduate to an adult rider.
During lessons, especially close to graduation, you will find more and more Wingleaders and or Wingseconds watching the Weyrlings, Get some RP time in with them, but don‘t be…. They are looking for talent and personality traits that will fit well in their Wing. Hot shots usually get tapped last. Everyone will get a Wing assignment, but it is an honor to be among the first chosen. This will be based loosely on the amount and quality of RP time you have spent in lessons and chores and on the rest of your posts. It is also the Wingleader’s personal preference.
The ceremony takes place in the dining hall. The Weyrleaders, Weyrlingmaster, Jr. Weyrwomen and Wingleaders, are all seated at the great table, located on a dais at the front of the hall. Benches and chairs are lined up in front of the dais, affording a place for the graduates to set. All else viewing the ceremony have chairs and the likes lined up behind them. Either that or they stand against the walls.
The Wingleaders take turns claiming their new riders. (Wing order is predetermined by rolling dice or some other random method) A Wingsecond from the wing will come to you and tap your shoulder. At that time, you salute the Wingsecond and will have the option to accept or wait hoping that your preferred wing will also choose you. (A place will not be held for you in the Wing you turn down.) If you accept you will walk to the front of the hall salute, acknowledging your Weyrleaders first, then your knew Wingleader. The Wingsecond will take away your Weyrling knots and rank symbols. Then the Wingleader will tie your knew knots and give you your new rank and wing symbols. Then you will salute again, turn on heel and go back to your chair.
There will be other honors given at this time also: as in, but not necessarily limited to, Perfect Attendance, Top of Class, Most Improved Flaming, Most Improved Flying, Longest Flame held, and etc.
A feast is held afterwards that the entire Weyr is invited to attend. The new Wingriders can now enjoy all that comes with adult rank and they can move into their new weyrs. (Be checking out weyrs before Graduation…The best ones go pretty quick.)
The days prior to graduation the Weyrlings go through numerous interviews with Wingleaders, Wingseconds, and the Weyrleaders. The Weryleaders, based on information provided to them by the Weyrling Master and their own observations decide whether a Weyrling will graduate to an adult rider.
During lessons, especially close to graduation, you will find more and more Wingleaders and or Wingseconds watching the Weyrlings, Get some RP time in with them, but don‘t be…. They are looking for talent and personality traits that will fit well in their Wing. Hot shots usually get tapped last. Everyone will get a Wing assignment, but it is an honor to be among the first chosen. This will be based loosely on the amount and quality of RP time you have spent in lessons and chores and on the rest of your posts. It is also the Wingleader’s personal preference.
The ceremony takes place in the dining hall. The Weyrleaders, Weyrlingmaster, Jr. Weyrwomen and Wingleaders, are all seated at the great table, located on a dais at the front of the hall. Benches and chairs are lined up in front of the dais, affording a place for the graduates to set. All else viewing the ceremony have chairs and the likes lined up behind them. Either that or they stand against the walls.
The Wingleaders take turns claiming their new riders. (Wing order is predetermined by rolling dice or some other random method) A Wingsecond from the wing will come to you and tap your shoulder. At that time, you salute the Wingsecond and will have the option to accept or wait hoping that your preferred wing will also choose you. (A place will not be held for you in the Wing you turn down.) If you accept you will walk to the front of the hall salute, acknowledging your Weyrleaders first, then your knew Wingleader. The Wingsecond will take away your Weyrling knots and rank symbols. Then the Wingleader will tie your knew knots and give you your new rank and wing symbols. Then you will salute again, turn on heel and go back to your chair.
There will be other honors given at this time also: as in, but not necessarily limited to, Perfect Attendance, Top of Class, Most Improved Flaming, Most Improved Flying, Longest Flame held, and etc.
A feast is held afterwards that the entire Weyr is invited to attend. The new Wingriders can now enjoy all that comes with adult rank and they can move into their new weyrs. (Be checking out weyrs before Graduation…The best ones go pretty quick.)
