Post by lithle on Dec 22, 2010 14:46:19 GMT -5
It'd be nice to say that, with the end of threadfall, Pern has become more egalitarian, opening up leadership opportunities for those who impressed other than bronze.
Unfortunately, this is, for the most part, not the case. With the opening up of new opportunities, Weyrs have, in other ways, become all the more traditional. With women impressing everything from greens to brown, most Weyr's have closed positions like Wingleader to bronzes and bronzes alone. This is particularly true in the north, where the Weyrs still hold to a lot of the old traditions. Like, well, training wings.
Southern Weyr is much more open, an excellent place for a young rider without a bronze to get ahead. The Weyrholds are equally so, though life in a Weyrhold can be hard. While many dragonriders prefer the old Weyr traditions, others, who want to learn crafts and expand their opportunities, flock to places like Southern.
Warden's Weyr is rather unique. While it still has a recognized 'Weyrwoman' and even a 'Weyrleader' (though some claim no bluerider should hold such a title), the true power lays with the Warden. And the Warden, stuck with whatever dragons the other Weyr's feel like sending him, tends not to worry over much about things like what colors a dragon's hide is. Squad leaders are chosen based solely on leadership ability, provided that they have the stamina to fly an entire patrol. There are, of course, those at Warden's Weyr who disagree with this.
Unfortunately, this is, for the most part, not the case. With the opening up of new opportunities, Weyrs have, in other ways, become all the more traditional. With women impressing everything from greens to brown, most Weyr's have closed positions like Wingleader to bronzes and bronzes alone. This is particularly true in the north, where the Weyrs still hold to a lot of the old traditions. Like, well, training wings.
Southern Weyr is much more open, an excellent place for a young rider without a bronze to get ahead. The Weyrholds are equally so, though life in a Weyrhold can be hard. While many dragonriders prefer the old Weyr traditions, others, who want to learn crafts and expand their opportunities, flock to places like Southern.
Warden's Weyr is rather unique. While it still has a recognized 'Weyrwoman' and even a 'Weyrleader' (though some claim no bluerider should hold such a title), the true power lays with the Warden. And the Warden, stuck with whatever dragons the other Weyr's feel like sending him, tends not to worry over much about things like what colors a dragon's hide is. Squad leaders are chosen based solely on leadership ability, provided that they have the stamina to fly an entire patrol. There are, of course, those at Warden's Weyr who disagree with this.