Strict Canon Rules

We follow the books, particularly the later books such as Renegades, Dolphins, and Masterharper, fairly closely. This isn't to say that 'if it's not in the books, it's not in the club', but that if the books specifically state something is done a certain way, that's our canon. Allowances are made for more than 1200 turns since the end of the Ninth Pass, and we do have some limited technological advances, such as electricity in major Holds. There are no such things as "pillowcrafters" (a fandom term for prostitutes) on Pern.

Our Canon Rules

1. Our club is set over 1200 turns after the end of the Ninth Pass. The names of the characters from the books have pretty much faded from memory. Out of respect for AM and her works, mentions of any of the book characters are not permitted.
2. In our timeline, Benden Weyr has only been reopened for a few Turns. No persona would have been born there.
3. All dragon names must end in -th, and no names from the books may be used. See Anne's Names
4. There are no absolute restrictions on dragonriders' sexuality, but please be aware of our FAQ on dragon color and sexual orientation when creating and writing about a dragonrider or candidate character's preferences. Any issues with mating flights which would cause a rider or their dragon serious distress must be approved by the Council. Otherwise, mating flight situations are up to the participants; stand-ins are not allowed.
5. Golds Impress to Females only. Bronzes Impress to Males only. Browns Impress to Males only. Blues Impress to Males and Females (Member Reward). Greens Impress to Males and Females.
6. Green dragons are rendered infertile both by chewing firestone and by genetics.
7. All dragons live in Weyrs. Even watchdragons return to their Weyrs when off duty. No rogue dragons are allowed, and no dragons attacking humans or other dragons (except golds in mating heat).
8. Dragons cannot outlive their riders. Dragons suicide /between/ the instant their rider dies, sometimes sooner in the case of blues or greens agitated by rider illness or severe injury.
9. Personas with a disability that would prevent them from fighting Thread will usually not be allowed to become a Candidate, and any such Impression must be approved by the Council (if you are not sure, please ask). Injuries which happen after Impression are allowed (with approval from the L1 if they happen in a post and are serious) and are much more likely as we are in a Pass. Please see the Healer Craft page for information about the state of medical care on Pern.
10. Dragons may not leave Pern, nor can anyone not from Pern visit there, not even a character from one of AM's other series. No Jedi Knights, Brain Ships, Catteni, etc can ever visit, so don't ask. We are still limited to AM's Pern.

To check your use of Pern Canon words, see Terminology.