Post by Dizzy on Nov 11, 2005 14:51:28 GMT -5
[glow=green,2,300]Green: [/glow]Female. She is the smallest of all the dragons of Pern, reaching only 20 to 24 feet long. Greens are the most numerous of their species, though very tough, and by some chance of luck are rendered sterile by frequent use of firestone. The most maneuverable and agile of the dragons, greens can only last about half a Fall. Their powers of concentration are lower than the other colors, and as such they usually hold such positions as wingriders only. Impresses to both male and female candidates.
[glow=blue,2,300]Blue:[/glow] Male. Blues are the smallest (24-30 feet) but also the most maneuverable of the males, but not so much as their green sisters. They are the hardest working of the dragons, and typically possess such positions as wingriders. However, they also make excellent Search dragons because of their emotional sensitivity. They can produce a flame longer than a green and have more staying power, but are still not able to last an entire Fall. Impresses to both male and female candidates.
[glow=brown,2,300]Brown:[/glow] Male. The second-largest of the male dragons, being anywhere from 30-40 feet in length, browns are known as the ‘wheel-horses’ of dragonkind. Though typically smaller than bronzes, some of the larger of this color can meet the size of a smaller bronze. They possess enough stamina to last an entire Fall, and flame almost as long as a bronze. Being more intelligent than their smaller brothers and sisters, browns are trusted with secondary leadership positions, such as Wingseconds and even Wingleaders. It is not uncommon for a brown rider to have the rank of Weyrlingmaster. Impresses to male candidates generally, though a female candidate will on occasion be accepted.
[glow=olive,2,300]Bronze:[/glow] Male. The largest of the male dragons (35-45 feet) and the most intelligent alongside golds. Bronzes are the born leaders of dragonkind, holding such positions as Wingleaders and, if they mate the senior queen, Weyrleaders. They all seem to be filled with a type of arrogance and assurance of their superiority, though they do not always flaunt it. Bronzes and their riders have the ‘honor’ of instructing the weyrling bronzes what responsibilities come in hand with such a rank of power. They have the most stamina of the males, and can last an entire Fall without faltering even slightly. In such situations, they make excellent leaders, even under pressure. Impresses to male candidates only.
[glow=gold,2,300]Gold: [/glow]Female. The largest and most intelligent of all the dragons, male or female, golds can reach anywhere from 40-45 feet. They are the only fertile females of dragonkind, and to remain as such they do not chew Firestone and instead use flamethrowers during a Fall. They are called queens, and the oldest gold in a Weyr (called the senior queen) is the most respected dragon there. No dragon will disobey a queen. The senior queen is responsible for all those in her Weyr and for clutching more of her species. When mated, their clutch will be of 10-40 eggs, depending on the bronze that Flew her and how long the Flight lasted. Their riders always hold ranks of great power or responsibility, the senior queen’s rider holding the position of Weyrwoman. The younger gold riders are all titled Jr. Weyrwomen. Impresses to female candidates only, never an exception.
[glow=blue,2,300]Blue:[/glow] Male. Blues are the smallest (24-30 feet) but also the most maneuverable of the males, but not so much as their green sisters. They are the hardest working of the dragons, and typically possess such positions as wingriders. However, they also make excellent Search dragons because of their emotional sensitivity. They can produce a flame longer than a green and have more staying power, but are still not able to last an entire Fall. Impresses to both male and female candidates.
[glow=brown,2,300]Brown:[/glow] Male. The second-largest of the male dragons, being anywhere from 30-40 feet in length, browns are known as the ‘wheel-horses’ of dragonkind. Though typically smaller than bronzes, some of the larger of this color can meet the size of a smaller bronze. They possess enough stamina to last an entire Fall, and flame almost as long as a bronze. Being more intelligent than their smaller brothers and sisters, browns are trusted with secondary leadership positions, such as Wingseconds and even Wingleaders. It is not uncommon for a brown rider to have the rank of Weyrlingmaster. Impresses to male candidates generally, though a female candidate will on occasion be accepted.
[glow=olive,2,300]Bronze:[/glow] Male. The largest of the male dragons (35-45 feet) and the most intelligent alongside golds. Bronzes are the born leaders of dragonkind, holding such positions as Wingleaders and, if they mate the senior queen, Weyrleaders. They all seem to be filled with a type of arrogance and assurance of their superiority, though they do not always flaunt it. Bronzes and their riders have the ‘honor’ of instructing the weyrling bronzes what responsibilities come in hand with such a rank of power. They have the most stamina of the males, and can last an entire Fall without faltering even slightly. In such situations, they make excellent leaders, even under pressure. Impresses to male candidates only.
[glow=gold,2,300]Gold: [/glow]Female. The largest and most intelligent of all the dragons, male or female, golds can reach anywhere from 40-45 feet. They are the only fertile females of dragonkind, and to remain as such they do not chew Firestone and instead use flamethrowers during a Fall. They are called queens, and the oldest gold in a Weyr (called the senior queen) is the most respected dragon there. No dragon will disobey a queen. The senior queen is responsible for all those in her Weyr and for clutching more of her species. When mated, their clutch will be of 10-40 eggs, depending on the bronze that Flew her and how long the Flight lasted. Their riders always hold ranks of great power or responsibility, the senior queen’s rider holding the position of Weyrwoman. The younger gold riders are all titled Jr. Weyrwomen. Impresses to female candidates only, never an exception.
