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Month 1, Day 1

A Social Visit
Jaylene and J'nne pay Kamalia a visit as she and Alaudath heal from their Threadscores.
Writers: Francesca, Len
Characters: Kamalia, Jaylene, J'nne

Damage Control with a Teenager
Reven confronts Corofel about what was written in Master Unknown's pamphlet
Writers: Aaron, Heather
Characters: Corofel, Reven

Did You Hear?
Sellimere reads Elana the latest pamphlet written by Master Unknown.
Writers: Yvonne
Characters: Elana, Sellimere

Drums in the Night
Baby dragons make celebrating Turn's End difficult, but Ketlyn and V'dryn make the best of it.
Writers: Halyonix, Yvonne
Characters: V'dryn, Ketlyn

Find a Behind PG-17
R'lor discusses flights with the riders of male dragons and the weyrlings have lots of questions.
Writers: Aaron, Devin, Duskdog, Halyonix, Iluva, Sia
Characters: R'lor, Tirraze, O'rosin, R'fayne, O'dyn, C'rand, B'lyse, Ç'pier

Flight Apprehensions
The green weyrlings get a Flight Lecture too.
Writers: Devin, Len, Sia, Steel
Characters: Sh'del, E'tariax, V'tian, Saedyna, L'fael

Reckless Love
Faldrimme faces the consequences of the scandal sheet with Arippa and Reven.
Writers: Heather, Suzee
Characters: Arippa, Faldrimme, Reven

Scooped
Ereben has a scandalous story to publish, but someone beats him to the punch.
Writers: Aaron, Heather
Characters: Cithara, Vardamon, Ereben

Teenage Angst and Ride Requests
Ciara endures her daughter's teenage theatrics... and requests for transportation
Writers: Shawna, Suzee
Characters: Cirina, Ciara

The Dead Brought to Life
Kaya finds out Wirnan is alive.
Writers: AL
Characters: Kaya

The Master Unknown
After Lord Corofel’s visit, Aleriand and Cithara discuss Master Unknown’s work.
Writers: Heather, Sia
Characters: Aleriand, Cithara

This Doesn't Count As Rash
Corofel inquires as to the Printer Hall’s standards of journalistic integrity.
Writers: Aaron, Sia
Characters: Aleriand, Corofel

Month 1, Day 2

Blowing Bubbles and Conversation
A'radess and L'rin talk while washing their dragons.
Writers: Francesca, Iluva
Characters: A'radess, L'rin

Different Than Other Men
V'dryn and A'lin talk about Impressing blue dragons.
Writers: Francesca, Halyonix
Characters: V'dryn, A'lin

Dreaming
Oriene and Saedyna catch up on weyrlinghood
Writers: Devin, Halyonix
Characters: Saedyna, Oriene

On Confidence and Trust
Kamalia and Zorenh are a little vulnerable over breakfast.
Writers: Aaron, Francesca
Characters: Kamalia, Z'renh

Reconnecting
Ketlyn and Aydhara connect after Ketlyn's Impression
Writers: Sia, Yvonne
Characters: Aydhara, Ketlyn

The Bronzes and The Greens
N’kevyn’s Avicath meets G’wen’s Neath
Writers: Len, Shawna
Characters: N'kevyn, G'wen

Month 1, Day 3

A New Weyrleader (3/3)
E’kavas becomes the… Weyrleader?
Writers: Heather, Sia
Characters: E'kavas, Saibra, D'erik

Are You Okay?
The two young riders face the aftereffects of the Weyrleader Flight
Writers: Francesca, Len
Characters: J'nne, Kamalia

Beast of (Put Upon) Burden
N'kevyn greets the new transfers
Writers: Len, Shawna
Characters: N'kevyn, Jaylene, J'nne

Brownrider Bonding....Sort Of
L'rin attempts to engage in brownrider bonding with N'kayden.
Writers: Francesca, Heather
Characters: L'rin, N'kayden

Bygone Days
After the weyrleadership flight, T'gyrlan reminisces about his past with I'serin...
Writers: Sia, Halyonix, Corrin
Characters: I'serin, E'kavas, T'gyrlan

King of Wishful Thinking
Br'elt and his bestie arrive at BLW
Writers: Halyonix
Characters: Br'elt, C'lest

Mister Poor Bedroom Manners
Varethos and Zaphare gossip after the goldflight
Writers: Duskdog, Sia
Characters: Zaphare, Varethos

Mnoranth
Aftermath of Chioneth's flight
Writers: Estelle, Heather, Suzee
Characters: R'enh, Ashela, W'ser

Sandy Catch-Ups
Cirina runs into Chalzie on a morning walk and they discuss recent events
Writers: Francesca, Shawna
Characters: Chalzie, Cirina

Sometimes the Redfruit Does Fall Far
N’kevyn needs to talk about their son
Writers: Shawna, Sia
Characters: N'kevyn, Aydhan

The New Weyrleader (1/3)
Chioneth rises and crowns a new Weyrleader at Dragonsfall.
Writers: Avery, Corrin, Duskdog, Halyonix, Heather, Len, Sia, Suzee
Characters: Saibra, X'eri, I'serin, R'enh, M'kayre, T'gyrlan, E'kavas, J'nne, L'val

The New Weyrleader (2/3)
Chioneth rises and crowns a new Weyrleader at Dragonsfall.
Writers: Sia, Len, Heather, Halyonix, Duskdog, Corrin, Avery, Suzee
Characters: L'val, J'nne, E'kavas, T'gyrlan, M'kayre, R'enh, I'serin, X'eri, Saibra

There's a Joke Here Somewhere (And It's on Me)
Absolutely nobody here has a good mating flight experience
Writers: Duskdog
Characters: M'kayre, Zaphare

This Wasn't Covered in the Parenting Books
N'kevyn comes to visit the weyrling and offer some advice
Writers: Heather, Shawna
Characters: N'kayden, N'kevyn

What You Always Prepared For (But Never Wanted to Happen)
The unexpected happens for I'serin
Writers: Halyonix, Heather
Characters: Saibra, I'serin

Month 1, Day 4

Faking It... Indefinitely?
I'serin and Saibra have a business lunch the day after Chioneth's flight.
Writers: Halyonix, Heather
Characters: Saibra, I'serin

Gold Flight Gossip
Kamalia and Gienah catch up on gossip after Chioneth's flight
Writers: Estelle, Francesca
Characters: Kamalia, Gienah

Leadership the Hard Way
I'serin and R'enh speak after the Weyrleader transition
Writers: Halyonix, Suzee
Characters: R'enh, I'serin

Let's Get To It
The weyrlings complete drills in the heat, while the weyrlingstaff observe.
Writers: Duskdog, Francesca, Halyonix, Heather, Sia, Yvonne
Characters: J'nic, V'dryn, J'cello, Casmari, N'kayden, Ketlyn, A'lin, L'rin, H'taysh

On Your Next Restday When You Are Free
T’gyrlan has a chat with Kevia about her matchmaking skills.
Writers: Sia, Corrin
Characters: T'gyrlan, Kevia

One Day You'll Fall
I'serin's father comes to pay his regards
Writers: Halyonix
Characters: I'serin, A'len

Prospects
T’gyrlan has a conversation with E’kavas about a different kind of hook up.
Writers: Corrin, Sia
Characters: T'gyrlan, E'kavas

Reconnecting
R'enh and Saibra reconnect after Mnoranth's injury in Chioneth's flight
Writers: Heather, Suzee
Characters: R'enh, Saibra

Supporting the Weyrwoman
The Weyrwoman and Headwoman have their usual morning meeting the day after Chioneth's flight.
Writers: Heather, Yvonne
Characters: Oselle, Saibra

The Sticky Bandits
A prank is planned for Weyrlingmaster K'lvin
Writers: Duskdog, Heather, Iluva, Sia, Yvonne
Characters: N'kayden, H'taysh, Aydhara, Casmari, A'radess, Ketlyn

The Sticky Bandits (2/2)
A prank is carried out on poor Weyrlingmaster K'lvin
Writers: Duskdog, Halyonix, Heather, Iluva, Sia
Characters: N'kayden, H'taysh, Aydhara, K'lvin, A'radess, V'dryn

Your Insight is Appreciated
E'kavas and I'serin have their first meeting after the goldflight
Writers: Halyonix, Sia
Characters: E'kavas, I'serin

Month 1, Day 5

A New Look
Tirraze shows off her new haircut.
Writers: Aaron, Devin, Halyonix, Shawna
Characters: Cirina, Oriene, Saedyna, Tirraze

New Kid on the Block
D'ren meets the new Wingrider Br'elt
Writers: Devin, Halyonix
Characters: D'ren, Br'elt

Resilience
K'far comes to visit Vaile in the Infirmary post-Threadfall
Writers: Aaron, Halyonix
Characters: K'far, Vaile

Signing Practice
R'ayl tries out his signing on B'lyse
Writers: Aaron, Estelle
Characters: R'ayl, B'lyse

Somber Aftermaths
J’hael reacts to the loss of a wingmate
Writers: Shawna
Characters: J'hael

The Spark PG-17
N’vanik shares a flight with his friend Z’kim and something unexpected happens.
Writers: Devin
Characters: N'vanik, Talryne, Z'kim, R'ton

Total Disaster
The new Weyrleader's first Threadfall does not go well.
Writers: Halyonix, Heather
Characters: Saibra, I'serin, I'lon, Vaile, W'ser, N'thal

Welcome to My Secret (1/2)
Liquid courage causes consequences
Writers: Devin, Halyonix
Characters: K'mai, I'serin

Welcome to My Secret (2/2)
Liquid courage causes consequences
Writers: Devin, Halyonix
Characters: K'mai, I'serin

Who's Showing Promise?
K'lvin and J'nic determine the first round of group and trio leaders.
Writers: Francesca, Heather
Characters: K'lvin, J'nic

Month 1, Day 6

A Special Request PG-17
R'lor has a special request for the Headwoman
Writers: Devin, Estelle
Characters: R'lor, Alyena

Firelizard Accoutrements
N'kevyn and Aydhara work on collecting firelizard supplies.
Writers: Shawna, Sia
Characters: N'kevyn, Aydhara

Gil Goes Wandering (1/3)
Tr'vel's guarding of Gil is interrupted when Eboroth decides to chase a green
Writers: Devin, Estelle
Characters: Gilbek, Tr'vel, Terella, C'nal, D'stan

Gil Goes Wandering (2/3)
The retired riders try to find Gil before Tr'vel returns
Writers: Estelle, Devin
Characters: Tr'vel, Gilbek, I'lek, D'stan, C'nal, Terella

Gil Goes Wandering (3/3)
The aftermath of the flight has embarrassing consequences for Tr'vel and Gil
Writers: Estelle, Devin
Characters: Tr'vel, Gilbek, I'lek, D'stan, C'nal, Terella

Here's Your Chance
I'serin offers M'kayre the position of Weyrsecond
Writers: Duskdog, Halyonix
Characters: M'kayre, I'serin

Not the End
J'nne surprises Kamalia with news of his transfer.
Writers: Francesca, Len
Characters: J'nne, Kamalia

Prove Yourself
Syerin shows W'ser what he's learned so far about dragonhealing
Writers: Halyonix, Heather
Characters: W'ser, S'yen, Vaile

The Devious Plot
Set up by his niece, Kevia, T’gyrlan takes Zariah for a picnic date.
Writers: Corrin, Shawna
Characters: T'gyrlan, Zariah

The Scars Remind Us
I'serin checks in on the weyrlings the day after Threadfall
Writers: Halyonix, Sia
Characters: M'thos, I'serin

What They Don't Tell You About Leadership
N'vanik gives some advice to I'serin about being a Weyrleader
Writers: Devin, Halyonix
Characters: N'vanik, I'serin

Month 1, Day 7

Bath Time Gossip
I'lek is after gossip about Tr'vel from Gil, much to C'nal's annoyance
Writers: Estelle, Devin
Characters: Gilbek, I'lek, C'nal

Bookdragon Deliveries
Zariah makes her first rounds of bookmobile deliveries
Writers: Shawna, Aaron
Characters: Zariah, R'sh

Full of Surprises
I'lek visits Tr'vel to share the gossip about Gil
Writers: Devin, Estelle
Characters: I'lek, Tr'vel

Overworked and Underpaid (1/2)
Cirina makes herself at home in O'rosin's weyr
Writers: Shawna, Sia
Characters: O'rosin, Cirina

Overworked and Underpaid (2/2)
Cirina makes herself at home in O'rosin's weyr
Writers: Shawna, Sia
Characters: O'rosin, Cirina

Special Assignment
Cirina stops in for a meeting with the Weyrlingmaster second
Writers: Len, Shawna
Characters: Cirina, Sh'del

Your Triumphant Return
M’kayre has a plan for T’gyrlan
Writers: Corrin, Duskdog
Characters: M'kayre, T'gyrlan

Month 1, Day 8

A Family Decision
Alyena talks with her children about their future and hers
Writers: Estelle
Characters: Alyena, R'ayl, Evalya

About Leadership
A discussion of Wing Leadership
Writers: Corrin, Suzee
Characters: R'enh, T'gyrlan

An Unexpected Offer
Cyradis offers Alyena an opportunity
Writers: Estelle, Suzee
Characters: Cyradis, Alyena

Negative Experiences
R’lor brings up an uncomfortable subject with Saedyna.
Writers: Devin
Characters: Saedyna, R'lor

Pen Pals
Cirina and Aydhara become pen pals
Writers: Shawna, Sia
Characters: Cirina, Aydhara

Month 1, Day 9

Creatures
N’kevyn approaches the illustrator for a special commission
Writers: Iluva, Shawna
Characters: N'kevyn, Shassene

Healing by the River
Coran and Mirona meet by the river where they're both trying to.
Writers: Halyonix, Heather
Characters: Mirona, Coran

Libations and Congratulations (1/2)
Zariah stops by to offer congratulations to the new wingsecond
Writers: Shawna, Corrin
Characters: Zariah, T'gyrlan

Libations and Congratulations (2/2)
Zariah and T'gyrlan discuss their ambitions?
Writers: Corrin, Shawna
Characters: Zariah, T'gyrlan

Out of Formation
A trio of weyrlings practices rope drills.
Writers: Devin, Sia, Steel
Characters: V'tian, O'rosin, R'lor, Saedyna

You're My Person
A'vel goes to R'nar when he receives a letter bearing bad news.
Writers: Avery, Heather
Characters: A'vel, R'nar, E'riz (NPC)

Month 1, Day 10

Basalt Brown
M'trel talks with K'don about being a full-fledged rider
Writers: Aaron, Halyonix
Characters: K'don, M'trel

Different Challenges
R'lor congratulates the new Headwoman
Writers: Devin, Estelle
Characters: R'lor, Alyena

Gravity
M'trel _has_ to meet the new greenrider to DCW
Writers: Halyonix, Heather
Characters: Lyani, M'trel

Seeking a Good Experience
Saedyna asks C'rand and B'lyse a very awkward question.
Writers: Aaron, Devin, Duskdog
Characters: Saedyna, B'lyse, C'rand

Month 1, Day 11

Dragons and Dolphins
M'trel takes Lyani to visit the dolphins
Writers: Halyonix, Heather
Characters: Lyani, M'trel

Month 1, Day 12

A Little Angst, as a Treat
Varethos and Syerin gossip about the new Weyrleader & becoming dragonriders
Writers: Halyonix, Sia
Characters: Varethos, S'yen

I Know I Can Do It
Lindora tries to convince her father to let her transfer to the Printer Hall.
Writers: Francesca
Characters: Lindora, Zinora, Palinor

Month 1, Day 13

How the Sausage Gets Made (pt 2)
Darret demonstrates his sausage making device.
Writers: Yvonne
Characters: Oselle

Meaty Dreams (pt 3)
Oselle tastes tests the experimental sausage.
Writers: Yvonne
Characters: Oselle

Tangled in Passion
A lost flight is a chance for K'mai and H'run to reignite passion, but they aren't on the same page.
Writers: Devin, Yvonne
Characters: H'run, K'mai

The Inventor (pt 1)
A very strange man turns up at the Weyr with something special to show Headwoman Oselle.
Writers: Yvonne
Characters: Oselle

Things Come in Their Own Time PG-17
Some things can’t be forced, they come in their own time.
Writers: Devin
Characters: N'vanik, Z'kim

When Can I Start?
Lindora speaks to Cithara about transferring to the Printer Hall.
Writers: Francesca, Heather
Characters: Cithara, Lindora

Month 1, Day 14

...Beans
B'nell and E'tariax play dragonchess
Writers: Halyonix, Sia
Characters: E'tariax, B'nell

We've Got the Meat!
Oselle brings the Lower Caverns' latest food creations to Saibra for her approval.
Writers: Heather, Yvonne
Characters: Oselle, Saibra

What's in a (Sausage-y) Name?
Oselle plans for a Weyr-wide competition
Writers: Yvonne
Characters: Oselle

Your First Lesson
Sareya shows up bright and early for her first day of training with grandma Rasme.
Writers: Halyonix, Heather
Characters: Rasme, Sareya

Month 1, Day 15

Choosing Day
Important pre Flight decisions are made
Writers: Devin, Steel
Characters: V'tian, T'lin

Dinner Date
The Weyrwoman Seconds (and N'kevyn) have dinner
Writers: Duskdog, Shawna, Sia
Characters: Aydhan, Nidre, N'kevyn

Flight Risk
R'lor has some concerns about O'rosin's progress
Writers: Devin, Sia
Characters: R'lor, O'rosin

Help for the Pain
Jeyme runs into Zaverin again while checking on an injured wingrider.
Writers: Heather
Characters: Jeyme, Zaverin, Si'gril, Ethrel

No Such Thing as a Bad Idea
L'keri and K'mai think up names for the new sausage
Writers: Devin, Estelle
Characters: L'keri, K'mai

Small Matters
Wyndall has a small get together with the Hallmaster and Hallsecond.
Writers: Iluva, Sia, Yvonne
Characters: Wyndall, Aleriand, Shassene

The Welcoming Committee (1/2)
Aedris finally moves into the Candidate Barracks and meets the other Candidates
Writers: Aaron, Heather, Iluva, Sia
Characters: A'ris, Varethos, M'rhas, H'lem

The Welcoming Committee (2/2)
Aedris finally moves into the Candidate Barracks and meets the other Candidates
Writers: Aaron, Heather, Iluva, Sia
Characters: A'ris, Varethos, M'rhas, H'lem

Month 1, Day 16

Double Gambit
E'tariax and M'kayre play long distance dragonchess
Writers: Duskdog, Sia
Characters: E'tariax, M'kayre

Poster Boys
J'nic and Y'rim talk over a meal and J'nic has a proposition.
Writers: Francesca, Halyonix
Characters: J'nic, Y'rim

The Bad Man
L'fael has been keeping an eye on Ç'pier.
Writers: Aaron, Len
Characters: Ç'pier, L'fael

Month 1, Day 17

A Secret Weapon or a Waste of Marks?
N’kevyn and Aydhara go firelizard hunting near Sunstone Seahold
Writers: Shawna, Sia
Characters: N'kevyn, Aydhara

New Recruit
Br'elt makes a friend in F'lin
Writers: Halyonix, Yvonne
Characters: F'lin, Br'elt

Please Don't Snitch About the Stitches
N’kevyn visits the infirmary to be patched up after losing a fight with firelizards
Writers: Shawna, Suzee
Characters: N'kevyn, Garion

Put Him to Use
The Weyrlingmaster and Weyrleader discuss what to do with C'pier.
Writers: Devin
Characters: N'vanik, R'lor

Month 1, Day 18

Almost Grounded
R’lor calls Cirina in to discuss her dangerous activities
Writers: Devin, Shawna
Characters: Cirina, R'lor

Interesting Looking Sausage
Kamalia and Alaudath decide on their entry in the competition
Writers: Francesca
Characters: Kamalia

Remembering The Past
Arrilon thinks back to the first time he interviewed Zahira.
Writers: Estelle, Francesca
Characters: Arrilon, Zahira

Suspicious Jammies
N’kevyn attempts to hide his firelizard mishap from his weyrmate
Writers: Shawna, Sia
Characters: N'kevyn, Aydhan

There and Back Again
O'rosin has some supplementary lessons from a wingrider
Writers: Shawna, Sia
Characters: O'rosin, N'tan

Month 1, Day 20

As Soon As Possible
Tirraze and Oriene catch up in weyrling training
Writers: Aaron, Halyonix
Characters: Tirraze, Oriene

Brighten Up Your Day
Zariah visits Vaile in the infirmary
Writers: Halyonix, Shawna
Characters: Zariah, Vaile

Morning Has Broken
Claranel prepares for the day to help her mother.
Writers: AL
Characters: Claranel, Aniric, Nelani

Prodigal Son
Vandor returns to Dolphin Cove Weyr.
Writers: AL
Characters: Vandor

Return Home
Vandor comes to the new headwoman for assigned quarters.
Writers: AL, Estelle
Characters: Alyena, Vandor

The Dangers of Publishing
Aleriand has to deal with the consequences of publishing Master Unknown.
Writers: Heather, Sia
Characters: Aleriand, Bozram

Month 1, Day 21

A Matter Of Choice
Nelani discusses Claranel’s future with her husband.
Writers: AL
Characters: Nelani, Riclar

An Unexpected Request
Takradon has something to discuss with Nelani.
Writers: AL
Characters: Nelani, Takradon

Browns and Blues Talking Politics
C'rin and J'hael discuss the politics within the Weyr
Writers: Heather, Shawna
Characters: J'hael, C'rin

Good To See You Again
Vandor sees his friend Tavia for the first time in four years.
Writers: AL, Suzee
Characters: Tavia, Vandor

Reverse Psychology
Avicath gives some advice that can definitely be trusted
Writers: Halyonix, Shawna
Characters: N'kevyn, Br'elt

What Comes Next (1/2)
Two riders, going to a Gather
Writers: Devin, Steel
Characters: V'tian, T'lin

What Comes Next (2/2)
V'tian chooses T'lin for one of the most important Weyrling rites.
Writers: Devin, Steel
Characters: T'lin, V'tian

Month 1, Day 22

Herg Has Regrets
E'kavas' kids make suggestions about the latest Dragonsfall dish
Writers: Sia
Characters: E'kavas, Jevikas, Kevia, Ellenico

I Own You
Saedyna asks to talk to Ç'pier but things don't go the way she planned.
Writers: Aaron, Devin
Characters: Saedyna, Ç'pier

One Thing You've Always Wanted to Do
K'mai takes I'serin out of his comfort zone and teaches him a few things.
Writers: Devin, Halyonix
Characters: K'mai, I'serin

The Decision is Yours
N’vanik and R’lor discuss C’pier’s future with Saedyna.
Writers: Devin
Characters: Saedyna, N'vanik, R'lor

Month 1, Day 23

Take a Left at the Next Light
Zorenh has made an effort to get to know the lay of the land at Dragonsfall, which comes in handy when N'kevyn visits.
Writers: Aaron, Shawna
Characters: N'kevyn, Z'renh

Month 1, Day 24

Dinner Scramble
A dinner mix up!
Writers: Len, Steel
Characters: G'weld, G'wen

Just a Twinge?
Brennault thinks he tweaked his hamstring. Running, of course. What were you thinking?
Writers: Aaron, AL
Characters: Brennault, Vandor

Leatherworking
Kailis and Ketlyn have *opinions* about leather
Writers: Aaron, Yvonne
Characters: Kailis, Ketlyn

Slice of Life
The Weyrleader comes to dinner
Writers: Halyonix, Iluva, Sia
Characters: M'thos, T'mhas, I'serin

Month 1, Day 26

Heads in the Clouds
R'bain and Ketlyn discuss clouds... mostly
Writers: Corrin, Yvonne
Characters: R'bain, Ketlyn

Month 1, Day 27

Concerning Tithes
Corofel discusses ways to meet Emerald Falls's tithing requirements without his people going hungry.
Writers: Aaron, Devin, Heather, Suzee
Characters: Corofel, N'vanik, Reven, Cyradis

We Know What We Are
R'bain and A'lin hang out and catch up on life and changes since Impressing.
Writers: Corrin, Francesca
Characters: R'bain, A'lin

Month 1, Day 28

Retail Therapy
K'mai surprised I'serin with a shopping trip.
Writers: Devin, Halyonix
Characters: K'mai, I'serin

The Party Before the Party
The greenriders decide it's a night for drinking, not studying.
Writers: Heather, Yvonne
Characters: Reyela, Lyani


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