2025-06-20T21:49:32Z

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<div style="column-count:2;-moz-column-count:2;-webkit-column-count:2">
==25/26 Calendar==
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom;"
! colspan="3" | DCW Calendar
|- style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom;"
| Real Life
| Pern Month
| All Events
|-
| July
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 10
| style="vertical-align:bottom; font-weight:bold; background-color:#3c78d8; color:#FFF;" | DCW - Jossenth's Hatching
|-
| August
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 10 Month 11
| style="vertical-align:bottom;" |
|-
| September
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 11
| style="vertical-align:bottom;" |
|-
| October
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 12 
| style="vertical-align:bottom; background-color:#86abe6; color:#FFF;" | DCW - Elleth's Flight
|-
| November
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 12 Month 13
| style="vertical-align:bottom; background-color:#86abe6; color:#FFF;" | DCW - Elleth Clutches (M13)
|-
| December
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 13
| style="vertical-align:bottom;" |
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:center;"
| colspan="3" | 2026
|-
| January
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 1
| style="vertical-align:bottom; font-weight:bold; background-color:#86abe6; color:#FFF;" | DCW - Elleth's Hatching
|-
| February
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 1 Month 2
| style="vertical-align:bottom; background-color:#1b54af; color:#FFF;" | DCW - Panitath's Flight (M2)
|-
| March
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 2
| style="vertical-align:bottom;" |
|-
| April
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 3
| style="vertical-align:bottom; background-color:#1b54af; color:#FFF;" | DCW - Panitath Clutches
|-
| May
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 3 Month 4
| style="vertical-align:bottom; font-weight:bold; background-color:#1b54af; color:#FFF;" | DCW - Panitath's Hatching (m4)
|-
| June
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 4
| style="vertical-align:bottom; background-color:#3C78D8; color:#FFF;" | DCW - Jossenth's Flight
|-
| July
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 5
| style="vertical-align:bottom; background-color:#3C78D8; color:#FFF;" | DCW - Jossenth Clutch
|-
| August
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 5 Month 6
| style="vertical-align:bottom;" |
|-
| September
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 6
| style="vertical-align:bottom; background-color:#3C78D8; color:#FFF;" | DCW - Jossenth Hatching (NPC)
|-
| October
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 7
| style="vertical-align:bottom;" |
|-
| November
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 7 Month 8
| style="vertical-align:bottom;" |
|-
| December
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 8
| style="vertical-align:bottom;" |
|}
==Badge==
[[File:DCWbadge.png|100px]]
==History==
Dolphin Cove Weyr was founded in 1195 when the survivors of Thayan Peak Weyrhold reopened an abandoned Weyrhold. Thayan Peak was the last Weyrhold founded in the South, thirty-eight turns after the Ninth Pass ended, and was one of the four remaining Weyrholds on Pern. It handled a small portion of land that wasn't truly enough to support a full Weyrhold, but the area was rich in herbs and other necessities, and the dragonriders knew they would make up in trade what they lacked in land to grow crops and raise livestock. For centuries the riders made their living in this manner, and as the other Weyrholds began to dwindle in population, they took their share of riders, their own population declining more rapidly that some due to the isolation from Holds and Halls.

Dolphin Cove's current location was originally a thriving Weyrhold with a tropical location intended to provide lush fruits and such like in trade to the other Weyrholds. It was one of the last to close as dragon population dwindled, but was reopened when the original Thayan Peak location was destroyed in an earthquake in 1195. Lady Weyrholder Kaszian died in the earthquake and her grieving Lord Weyrholder S'honan led his people in reopening an abandoned Weyrhold near Topaz Sea Hold. His Weyrleadership was confirmed with young Kaedre's Advrith's rising, when his bronze Azapreth outflew younger bronzes in an open flight to win the young queen.

For turns, all ran smoothly at Dolphin Cove. But only eight months after the first strand of Thread appeared over Emerald Falls, the Weyr suffered a staggering loss: that of Kaedre and her gold Advrith. The next gold to rise was young Ysileerath, which installed the temporary Weyrwoman into permanency. The winner of the flight was none other than the previous Weyrleader. Brisis looked to him for guidance and he served as someone to keep her occasional over-zealous behavior from going too far. His loss of Azapreth in Threadfall, and surviving the loss, passed Weyrleadership to bronzerider V'leran, but Syehonan
remained with his young Weyrwoman.

In month four of the second Turn of the Pass, Brisis was poisoned at the Conclave meeting at Amethyst Cliff Hold. A young goldrider, Kalina, recently returned to the Weyr, stepped in and filled the gap temporarily. Her own gold, Moriath was the next to rise shortly after. The tumultuous relationship she had with V'leran was relieved when her gold was flown by Dalenth, leading to a complete change in leadership that took time to feel its way to stability.

The Weyrleadership of Dolphin Cove suffered more change, one of the changes leading to a Thread tragedy that decimated an entire Wing of riders under then Weyrleader O'dan, in Turn 3. The mistaken formation cost the riders, but also the young queen, Moriath, and her rider, Kalina, who transferred out after Moriath was severely wounded.

While visiting from Dragonsfall, Traelyn's gold Nyith unexpectedly rose to mate. J'darin's bronze Hasaarth caught her, and both the bronze and the gold declared Dolphin Cove to be theirs, and so a Dragonsfall queen was installed as Weyrwoman of Dolphin Cove.

In Turn 4, J'darin and Hasaarth suffered an injury in Threadfall and the bronze was unable to chase the next time Nyith rose. Traelyn decided to throw the flight open and N'vanik from Dragonsfall won.

N'vanik adjusted well to his new responsibilities, but Traelyn became more and more reclusive. At the end of Turn 5 her personal problems overwhelmed her and she attempted suicide, trying to take her gold /between/ permanently. She was taken to a special Mindhealer Hall and Janani took her place. Angdelouth soon rose, confirming Janani as Weyrwoman and N'vanik retained the Weyrleadership. Unfortunately, Janani left the Weyr after less than a Turn.

Cyradis replaced her and at first the new Weyrwoman's relationship with N'vanik was strained. Slowly, he began to trust she wouldn't leave him like his previous Weyrwomen and over the Turns they've formed a strong bond and led Dolphin Cove through both struggles and successes.

==Location==
[https://triadweyrs.org/location.php?place=DCW Dolphin Cove Weyr] is located in a collapsed volcano right on the sea. The semi-circular shape of the Weyrbowl empties out onto a beach. One side of the Weyr faces out to the sea and has several weyrs dotting the side overlooking the water.

The tropical location of this area creates very little fluctuation in temperatures between winter and summer, but the humidity is lower during the winter and spring months. The average winter low temperature is 71 F (22 C); the average winter high is 88 F (31 C). During the summer months, the average low temperature is 74 F (23 C); the average high 88 F (31 C). Because of its location right on the sea, it is also subject to hurricanes during the late spring into autumn. See [[Dolphin Cove Weyr Climate]] for more information.

[[File:Dolphin-Cove.png|600px|Dolphin Cove Weyr]]

==Economy==
Dolphin Cove, like all other Weyrs, is basically dependent upon the tithes of the Hold's beholden to them. The individual riders may do occasional jobs within their craft to garner a few marks to purchase items, but normally all they need is provided to them by the Weyr.

The lush forest around the Weyr provides tropical fruit, medical plants, and other such goods for trade.

==Building Information==
Dolphin Cove's Weyr is a collapsed volcano, the westernmost side open to make the Weyr itself a half circle in shape. With the more open aspect of a cliff-weyr, but the endless caverns typical of a volcanic-weyr, Dolphin Cove is less elegantly designed than some of its contemporaries. The need for living quarters for the former residents of Thayan Peak Weyrhold overrode the need for amenities, so only the higher ranking folk have access to bathing facilities and other perks, just as in the original Weyrs reopened in the North.

Additional living space was gained by using the northern sea-side portion of the old volcano. It falls away jaggedly to the water, with ledges gaining a rider an intimidating view of ocean waves far below. These weyrs tend to be reserved for those with dragons only, as there are no corridors to access the weyrs on the rugged cliff face that is the first sight any sailor sees of the huge Weyr.

A large natural cavern serves as dining cavern, with the kitchens adjoining via a corridor. Large fans circulate air through the dining cavern into the kitchens, pushing the heat from the ovens out into the open air of the Bowl. The tropical nature of Dolphin Cove means that most cooking is done to avoid the extreme heat of the daytime, and the large chilled room at the rear of the kitchens and its refrigeration equipment are essential to keeping food cooked in advance during the cool of the night from spoiling.

The Hatching Caverns are as traditional as anything the North ever produced. Majestically large, they were the original reason the volcano was settled as a Weyrhold in the late Ninth Pass, even though it was later abandoned when the population could no longer support such a large facility as the entire location demanded. Three clutches could be accommodated on the Sands at once, a feat that luckily has not been tested since Dolphin Cove was re-opened in 1195. There is a small room off the caverns for the junior goldriders, but the Weyrwoman's weyr opens directly onto the Sands.

Weyrlings are housed in a man-made barracks until their dragons are old enough to fly, then usually are assigned the smallest and highest Weyrbowl facing weyrs. Once they leave weyrlinghood they often move to slightly larger quarters, usually on the sea-side cliff-face, which is only permitted once their dragons are fully matured and able to handle the wind currents that can result from the crashing waves below. The weyrling barracks is large enough to house nearly three clutches of junior weyrlings at once, with just over 100 couches for the Weyr's smallest dragon residents.

Candidates have a barracks as well, both genders residing in the large stone building only a dragonlength from the weyrling barracks. Weyr residents of candidate age are encouraged, but not required, to Stand with the permission of the Weyrwoman, so often the candidates don't live in the barracks. They are permitted to remain with their families, if weyrbred, or in their apprentice rooms if they already have a craft. Those of journeyman rank in a craft are almost never sent to the barracks, retaining their private rooms within the Weyr. The barracks tends to be mainly the living quarters for those candidates Searched from Holds and Halls, providing a bit of a safe haven for those struggling to adjust to the differences in weyrlife versus what they left behind at home. The candidate barracks can house ninety candidates at any one time, but it is rarely over half-full, even now that Search is no longer as difficult as it once was.

Even with the half-circle shape of the Weyr, the Weyrbowl is enormous. The weyrlake and feeding pens take up space in the northernmost arm of the Bowl, and rarely is the Bowl empty of people or dragons, even in the darkest part of the night. In tropical Dolphin Cove, residents learn the advantages to some tasks being handled nocturnally. The beaches are a favorite place for weyrfolk to cool off, as well as the large bathing caverns with their cool water (a great contrast to the warmed waters of other Weyrs). Shyness over nudity is something almost non-existent at Dolphin Cove, except in the newest residents imported from Holds and Halls.

==Technology Level==
Because of the rush to reopen the Weyr electricity was never a priority other than some minor electricity for refrigeration in the back caverns by the kitchen. Heat for the water is through a geothermal system that was put into place back when Dolphin Cove was first a functioning weyrhold after the ninth pass.

In Turn 6, the Weyrleaders began a project of upgrading the electricity for the Weyr. Dolphin Cove now has a larger source of electricity from nearby streams, upgraded refrigeration and cooling fans in the kitchens, electrical lighting in the main areas, and lighting and fans have now been added to most individual weyrs.

==Female Policy==
Women are welcome in all aspects of life at the Weyr. Those arriving from Holds and Halls are encouraged to consider apprenticing to a Craft, but the Headwoman can always use another pair of hands if a woman doesn't have the aptitude or desire.

The Weyrleaders provide sanctuary for both women and men escaping difficult situations.

==Population and Plague Effects==
During the plague, Thayan Peak Weyrhold lost approximately a third of its total population, with a few more losses sustained in the earthquake that destroyed the Weyr.

In Turn 3, a terrible mistake in Threadfall led to many casualties and left the Wings understrength for more than a Turn, but the Weyr slowly recovered and now has a full complement of fighting dragons.

==Transportation Information==
Since the sea comes right up to the beach near the Weyr, it is easily accessible by sea. Most of the the tithe arrives via ship, and a harbor sits a short walk down the beach. Just beyond that, about half candlemark walk from the Weyr, is the Dolphin Hall. The land around the Weyr is almost jungle like and overland travel is quite difficult, but can be done. And as always, no place is to far when going /between/.

===Distances to other locations===

*Topaz Sea Hold - 500 miles (800 kilometers)
*Emerald Falls Hold - 1700 miles (2720 kilometers)
*[[Dragonsfall Weyr]] - 5,000 miles (8,000 kilometers)
*Dream's End Weyr - 2,400 miles (3840 kilometers)
*River Bluff Weyr - 4,800 miles (7,680 kilometers)
*[[Barrier Lake Weyr]] - 5,000 miles (8,000 Kilometers)

===[[Dolphin Cove Weyr Climate]]===

===[[Dolphin Cove Clutch Records]]===

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[[File:DolphinCoveLeadership24.png|900px|center|Leadership Timeline]]

''Article by Avery''
[[Category:Locations]][[Category:Triad History]][[Category:Dolphin Cove Weyr]]

Dolphin Cove Weyr

2025-06-20T21:49:20Z

Heather:

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<div style="column-count:2;-moz-column-count:2;-webkit-column-count:2">
==25/26 Calendar==
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom;"
! colspan="3" | DCW Calendar
|- style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom;"
| Real Life
| Pern Month
| All Events
|-
| July
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 10
| style="vertical-align:bottom; font-weight:bold; background-color:#3c78d8; color:#FFF;" | DCW - Jossenth's Hatching
|-
| August
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 10 Month 11
| style="vertical-align:bottom;" |
|-
| September
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 11
| style="vertical-align:bottom;" |
|-
| October
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 12 
| style="vertical-align:bottom; background-color:#86abe6; color:#FFF;" | DCW - Elleth's Flight
|-
| November
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 12 Month 13
| style="vertical-align:bottom; background-color:#86abe6; color:#FFF;" | DCW - Elleth Clutches (M13)
|-
| December
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 13
| style="vertical-align:bottom;" |
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:center;"
| colspan="3" | 2026
|-
| January
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 1
| style="vertical-align:bottom; font-weight:bold; background-color:#86abe6; color:#FFF;" | DCW - Elleth's Hatching
|-
| February
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 1 Month 2
| style="vertical-align:bottom; background-color:#1b54af; color:#FFF;" | DCW - Panitath's Flight (M2)
|-
| March
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 2
| style="vertical-align:bottom;" |
|-
| April
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 3
| style="vertical-align:bottom; background-color:#1b54af; color:#FFF;" | DCW - Panitath Clutches
|-
| May
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 3 Month 4
| style="vertical-align:bottom; font-weight:bold; background-color:#1b54af; color:#FFF;" | DCW - Panitath's Hatching (m4)
|-
| June
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 4
| style="vertical-align:bottom; background-color:#3C78D8; color:#FFF;" | DCW - Jossenth's Flight
|-
| July
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 5
| style="vertical-align:bottom; background-color:#3C78D8; color:#FFF;" | DCW - Jossenth Clutch
|-
| August
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 5 Month 6
| style="vertical-align:bottom;" |
|-
| September
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 6
| style="vertical-align:bottom; background-color:#3C78D8; color:#FFF;" | DCW - Jossenth Hatching (NPC)
|-
| October
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 7
| style="vertical-align:bottom;" |
|-
| November
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 7 Month 8
| style="vertical-align:bottom;" |
|-
| December
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 8
| style="vertical-align:bottom;" |
|}
==Badge==
[[File:DCWbadge.png|100px]]
==History==
Dolphin Cove Weyr was founded in 1195 when the survivors of Thayan Peak Weyrhold reopened an abandoned Weyrhold. Thayan Peak was the last Weyrhold founded in the South, thirty-eight turns after the Ninth Pass ended, and was one of the four remaining Weyrholds on Pern. It handled a small portion of land that wasn't truly enough to support a full Weyrhold, but the area was rich in herbs and other necessities, and the dragonriders knew they would make up in trade what they lacked in land to grow crops and raise livestock. For centuries the riders made their living in this manner, and as the other Weyrholds began to dwindle in population, they took their share of riders, their own population declining more rapidly that some due to the isolation from Holds and Halls.

Dolphin Cove's current location was originally a thriving Weyrhold with a tropical location intended to provide lush fruits and such like in trade to the other Weyrholds. It was one of the last to close as dragon population dwindled, but was reopened when the original Thayan Peak location was destroyed in an earthquake in 1195. Lady Weyrholder Kaszian died in the earthquake and her grieving Lord Weyrholder S'honan led his people in reopening an abandoned Weyrhold near Topaz Sea Hold. His Weyrleadership was confirmed with young Kaedre's Advrith's rising, when his bronze Azapreth outflew younger bronzes in an open flight to win the young queen.

For turns, all ran smoothly at Dolphin Cove. But only eight months after the first strand of Thread appeared over Emerald Falls, the Weyr suffered a staggering loss: that of Kaedre and her gold Advrith. The next gold to rise was young Ysileerath, which installed the temporary Weyrwoman into permanency. The winner of the flight was none other than the previous Weyrleader. Brisis looked to him for guidance and he served as someone to keep her occasional over-zealous behavior from going too far. His loss of Azapreth in Threadfall, and surviving the loss, passed Weyrleadership to bronzerider V'leran, but Syehonan
remained with his young Weyrwoman.

In month four of the second Turn of the Pass, Brisis was poisoned at the Conclave meeting at Amethyst Cliff Hold. A young goldrider, Kalina, recently returned to the Weyr, stepped in and filled the gap temporarily. Her own gold, Moriath was the next to rise shortly after. The tumultuous relationship she had with V'leran was relieved when her gold was flown by Dalenth, leading to a complete change in leadership that took time to feel its way to stability.

The Weyrleadership of Dolphin Cove suffered more change, one of the changes leading to a Thread tragedy that decimated an entire Wing of riders under then Weyrleader O'dan, in Turn 3. The mistaken formation cost the riders, but also the young queen, Moriath, and her rider, Kalina, who transferred out after Moriath was severely wounded.

While visiting from Dragonsfall, Traelyn's gold Nyith unexpectedly rose to mate. J'darin's bronze Hasaarth caught her, and both the bronze and the gold declared Dolphin Cove to be theirs, and so a Dragonsfall queen was installed as Weyrwoman of Dolphin Cove.

In Turn 4, J'darin and Hasaarth suffered an injury in Threadfall and the bronze was unable to chase the next time Nyith rose. Traelyn decided to throw the flight open and N'vanik from Dragonsfall won.

N'vanik adjusted well to his new responsibilities, but Traelyn became more and more reclusive. At the end of Turn 5 her personal problems overwhelmed her and she attempted suicide, trying to take her gold /between/ permanently. She was taken to a special Mindhealer Hall and Janani took her place. Angdelouth soon rose, confirming Janani as Weyrwoman and N'vanik retained the Weyrleadership. Unfortunately, Janani left the Weyr after less than a Turn.

Cyradis replaced her and at first the new Weyrwoman's relationship with N'vanik was strained. Slowly, he began to trust she wouldn't leave him like his previous Weyrwomen and over the Turns they've formed a strong bond and led Dolphin Cove through both struggles and successes.

==Location==
[https://triadweyrs.org/location.php?place=DCW Dolphin Cove Weyr] is located in a collapsed volcano right on the sea. The semi-circular shape of the Weyrbowl empties out onto a beach. One side of the Weyr faces out to the sea and has several weyrs dotting the side overlooking the water.

The tropical location of this area creates very little fluctuation in temperatures between winter and summer, but the humidity is lower during the winter and spring months. The average winter low temperature is 71 F (22 C); the average winter high is 88 F (31 C). During the summer months, the average low temperature is 74 F (23 C); the average high 88 F (31 C). Because of its location right on the sea, it is also subject to hurricanes during the late spring into autumn. See [[Dolphin Cove Weyr Climate]] for more information.

[[File:Dolphin-Cove.png|600px|Dolphin Cove Weyr]]

==Economy==
Dolphin Cove, like all other Weyrs, is basically dependent upon the tithes of the Hold's beholden to them. The individual riders may do occasional jobs within their craft to garner a few marks to purchase items, but normally all they need is provided to them by the Weyr.

The lush forest around the Weyr provides tropical fruit, medical plants, and other such goods for trade.

==Building Information==
Dolphin Cove's Weyr is a collapsed volcano, the westernmost side open to make the Weyr itself a half circle in shape. With the more open aspect of a cliff-weyr, but the endless caverns typical of a volcanic-weyr, Dolphin Cove is less elegantly designed than some of its contemporaries. The need for living quarters for the former residents of Thayan Peak Weyrhold overrode the need for amenities, so only the higher ranking folk have access to bathing facilities and other perks, just as in the original Weyrs reopened in the North.

Additional living space was gained by using the northern sea-side portion of the old volcano. It falls away jaggedly to the water, with ledges gaining a rider an intimidating view of ocean waves far below. These weyrs tend to be reserved for those with dragons only, as there are no corridors to access the weyrs on the rugged cliff face that is the first sight any sailor sees of the huge Weyr.

A large natural cavern serves as dining cavern, with the kitchens adjoining via a corridor. Large fans circulate air through the dining cavern into the kitchens, pushing the heat from the ovens out into the open air of the Bowl. The tropical nature of Dolphin Cove means that most cooking is done to avoid the extreme heat of the daytime, and the large chilled room at the rear of the kitchens and its refrigeration equipment are essential to keeping food cooked in advance during the cool of the night from spoiling.

The Hatching Caverns are as traditional as anything the North ever produced. Majestically large, they were the original reason the volcano was settled as a Weyrhold in the late Ninth Pass, even though it was later abandoned when the population could no longer support such a large facility as the entire location demanded. Three clutches could be accommodated on the Sands at once, a feat that luckily has not been tested since Dolphin Cove was re-opened in 1195. There is a small room off the caverns for the junior goldriders, but the Weyrwoman's weyr opens directly onto the Sands.

Weyrlings are housed in a man-made barracks until their dragons are old enough to fly, then usually are assigned the smallest and highest Weyrbowl facing weyrs. Once they leave weyrlinghood they often move to slightly larger quarters, usually on the sea-side cliff-face, which is only permitted once their dragons are fully matured and able to handle the wind currents that can result from the crashing waves below. The weyrling barracks is large enough to house nearly three clutches of junior weyrlings at once, with just over 100 couches for the Weyr's smallest dragon residents.

Candidates have a barracks as well, both genders residing in the large stone building only a dragonlength from the weyrling barracks. Weyr residents of candidate age are encouraged, but not required, to Stand with the permission of the Weyrwoman, so often the candidates don't live in the barracks. They are permitted to remain with their families, if weyrbred, or in their apprentice rooms if they already have a craft. Those of journeyman rank in a craft are almost never sent to the barracks, retaining their private rooms within the Weyr. The barracks tends to be mainly the living quarters for those candidates Searched from Holds and Halls, providing a bit of a safe haven for those struggling to adjust to the differences in weyrlife versus what they left behind at home. The candidate barracks can house ninety candidates at any one time, but it is rarely over half-full, even now that Search is no longer as difficult as it once was.

Even with the half-circle shape of the Weyr, the Weyrbowl is enormous. The weyrlake and feeding pens take up space in the northernmost arm of the Bowl, and rarely is the Bowl empty of people or dragons, even in the darkest part of the night. In tropical Dolphin Cove, residents learn the advantages to some tasks being handled nocturnally. The beaches are a favorite place for weyrfolk to cool off, as well as the large bathing caverns with their cool water (a great contrast to the warmed waters of other Weyrs). Shyness over nudity is something almost non-existent at Dolphin Cove, except in the newest residents imported from Holds and Halls.

==Technology Level==
Because of the rush to reopen the Weyr electricity was never a priority other than some minor electricity for refrigeration in the back caverns by the kitchen. Heat for the water is through a geothermal system that was put into place back when Dolphin Cove was first a functioning weyrhold after the ninth pass.

In Turn 6, the Weyrleaders began a project of upgrading the electricity for the Weyr. Dolphin Cove now has a larger source of electricity from nearby streams, upgraded refrigeration and cooling fans in the kitchens, electrical lighting in the main areas, and lighting and fans have now been added to most individual weyrs.

==Female Policy==
Women are welcome in all aspects of life at the Weyr. Those arriving from Holds and Halls are encouraged to consider apprenticing to a Craft, but the Headwoman can always use another pair of hands if a woman doesn't have the aptitude or desire.

The Weyrleaders provide sanctuary for both women and men escaping difficult situations.

==Population and Plague Effects==
During the plague, Thayan Peak Weyrhold lost approximately a third of its total population, with a few more losses sustained in the earthquake that destroyed the Weyr.

In Turn 3, a terrible mistake in Threadfall led to many casualties and left the Wings understrength for more than a Turn, but the Weyr slowly recovered and now has a full complement of fighting dragons.

==Transportation Information==
Since the sea comes right up to the beach near the Weyr, it is easily accessible by sea. Most of the the tithe arrives via ship, and a harbor sits a short walk down the beach. Just beyond that, about half candlemark walk from the Weyr, is the Dolphin Hall. The land around the Weyr is almost jungle like and overland travel is quite difficult, but can be done. And as always, no place is to far when going /between/.

===Distances to other locations===

*Topaz Sea Hold - 500 miles (800 kilometers)
*Emerald Falls Hold - 1700 miles (2720 kilometers)
*[[Dragonsfall Weyr]] - 5,000 miles (8,000 kilometers)
*Dream's End Weyr - 2,400 miles (3840 kilometers)
*River Bluff Weyr - 4,800 miles (7,680 kilometers)
*[[Barrier Lake Weyr]] - 5,000 miles (8,000 Kilometers)

===[[Dolphin Cove Weyr Climate]]===

===[[Dolphin Cove Clutch Records]]===

</div>
[[File:DolphinCoveLeadership24.png|900px|center|Leadership Timeline]]

''Article by Avery''
[[Category:Locations]][[Category:Triad History]][[Category:Dolphin Cove Weyr]]

Barrier Lake Weyr

2025-06-20T21:26:39Z

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Barrier Lake Weyr

2025-06-20T21:26:29Z

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=Barrier Lake Weyr=
==25/26 Calendar==
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom;"
! colspan="3" | BLW Calendar
|- style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom;"
| Real Life
| Pern Month
| All Events
|-
| July
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 10
| style="vertical-align:bottom;" |
|-
| August
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 10 Month 11
| style="vertical-align:bottom; background-color:#674EA7; color:#FFF;" | BLW - Tymborikath's Flight (M11)
|-
| September
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 11
| style="vertical-align:bottom;" |
|-
| October
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 12 
| style="vertical-align:bottom; background-color:#674EA7; color:#FFF;" | BLW - Tymborikath lays clutch
|-
| November
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 12 Month 13
| style="vertical-align:bottom; font-weight:bold; background-color:#674EA7; color:#FFF;" | BLW - Tymborikath Hatching
|-
| December
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 13
| style="vertical-align:bottom;" |
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:center;"
| colspan="3" | 2026
|-
| January
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 1
| style="vertical-align:bottom;" |
|-
| February
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 1 Month 2
| style="vertical-align:bottom;" |
|-
| March
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 2
| style="vertical-align:bottom;" |
|-
| April
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 3
| style="vertical-align:bottom;" |
|-
| May
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 3 Month 4
| style="vertical-align:bottom; background-color:#8E7CC3; color:#FFF;" | BLW - Imbeth Flight* (M3)
|-
| June
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 4
| style="vertical-align:bottom; background-color:#8E7CC3; color:#FFF;" | BLW - Imbeth Clutch
|-
| July
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 5
| style="vertical-align:bottom; font-weight:bold; background-color:#8E7CC3; color:#FFF;" | BLW - Imbeth Hatching
|-
| August
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 5 Month 6
| style="vertical-align:bottom;" |
|-
| September
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 6
| style="vertical-align:bottom; background-color:#674EA7; color:#FFF;" | BLW - Tymborikath Flight
|-
| October
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 7
| style="vertical-align:bottom; background-color:#674EA7; color:#FFF;" | BLW - Tymborikath Clutches**
|-
| November
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 7 Month 8
| style="vertical-align:bottom;" |
|-
| December
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 8
| style="vertical-align:bottom; font-weight:bold; background-color:#674EA7; color:#FFF;" | BLW- Tymborikath Hatching
|}

==History==
After the destruction of River Bluff Weyr, the other Southern Weyrs attempted to take up the slack by reapportioning the territory. But, after two turns it became too much and a Weyr Conclave in month 9 of the 9th turn of the pass it was decided they needed to establish a new Weyr in the former River Bluff territory. To protect it from a reoccurrence of the destructive power of the Volcano they wanted to find the new location farther inland.

==Economy==
The nearby Barrier Hills Hold is placed near a supply of rich red clay, prevalent in the area. Though mostly unused and underappreciated, many of the residents are skilled potters, creating clay tiles for buildings, kitchenware and occasionally works of art. With the building of the Weyrhold so close by, residents are hopeful that the economy will increase.

==Location==
Barrier Lake Weyrhold is located north of the Western Barrier Range and east of Garnet Valley Hold. Formerly a large, but abandoned gem mine, the Weyrhold is situated between a large lake and the Garnet Valley river. A large bay of the lake makes up much of the Weyrhold's area

The Weyrhold is still a work in progress, with many temporary buildings to accommodate the Dragonriders, construction teams, and support staff that call it home. When it is completed it will boast not only the normal Weyr amenities but a nearby crafters village-town.

[[File:blw-overview.png|600px|thumb|center|Barrier Lake Map]]

==Building Information==
Phase 1: The initially discovered location is an abandoned mine. There are only two entrances but a very large cavern that can be made into a hatching cavern. A small mining town is present on the north side of the cove. This houses the crafters who are the first to begin work on the new Weyrhold. A bit west of this small group of buildings they put up several cots with sandy wallows for the first wing of dragons and riders to arrive. A rudimentary dining area has been constructed for the initial staff. It is a long hall built of stone, wooden timbers and the beginnings of a tile roof are in place, but the kitchens are primitive, with only a clay oven and a spit area manned by canines are the only methods of cooking at the present time. Priority plans are in place to enlarge the building as soon as possible.

Technicians are currently working on building a hydroelectric station on the river as a priority while miner and smiths carve out new areas inside of the new Weyrhold.

==Technology Level==
The technology level plans on being high at Barrier Lake Weyrhold due to the nature and newness of its construction. Hot and cold running water is available in each available dwelling and building. Hot water is piped in from capped natural hot springs to all buildings and dwellings and is used as a heat source during the winter. Cold water is provided from the nearby river. Hydroelectric generators placed in the nearby river will power much of the needed electricity, providing steady lights and running the fans that pull humidity from the hatching cavern. Technicians have buried most of the electric conduits underground or plastered over them in the upper corners of hallways and corridors, but are still in the process of wiring each weyr. Until complete, glows are used in locations that technicians have yet to reach.

==Female Policy==
Barrier Lake Weyrhold welcomes female crafters and workers who have the necessary skills to contribute to the building of the Weyrhold or supporting those crafters and workers that are currently doing so. Women seeking shelter at the Weyrhold without such skills may be relegated to manual labor and menial tasks unless they show promise at quickly learning the crafting skills necessary to contribute. At that time, it will be up to the local craft Masters if there will be further training.

==Population and Plague Effects==
The nearby Barrier Hills Hold is a minor hold almost decimated by the plague, Their profitability and population drastically reduced.

==Transportation Information==
The Weyrhold can be reached via river, lake, dragonback, or by road. Most trade and tithe arrivals come via the river, moving through the lake and coming in from the dock.

==[[Barrier Lake Clutch Records]]==

 
</div>
==Barrier Lake Leadership History==
[[File:BarrierLakeLeadership.png|center|900px]]

[[Category:Locations]][[Category:Triad History]][[Category:Barrier Lake Weyr]]

Barrier Lake Weyr

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=Barrier Lake Weyr=
==25/26 Calendar==
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom;"
! colspan="3" | BLW Calendar
|- style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom;"
| Real Life
| Pern Month
| All Events
|-
| July
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 10
| style="vertical-align:bottom;" |
|-
| August
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 10 Month 11
| style="vertical-align:bottom; background-color:#674EA7; color:#FFF;" | BLW - Tymborikath's Flight (M11)
|-
| September
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 11
| style="vertical-align:bottom;" |
|-
| October
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 12 
| style="vertical-align:bottom; background-color:#674EA7; color:#FFF;" | BLW - Tymborikath lays clutch
|-
| November
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 12 Month 13
| style="vertical-align:bottom; font-weight:bold; background-color:#674EA7; color:#FFF;" | BLW - Tymborikath Hatching
|-
| December
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 13
| style="vertical-align:bottom;" |
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:center;"
| colspan="3" | 2026
|-
| January
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 1
| style="vertical-align:bottom;" |
|-
| February
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 1 Month 2
| style="vertical-align:bottom;" |
|-
| March
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 2
| style="vertical-align:bottom;" |
|-
| April
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 3
| style="vertical-align:bottom;" |
|-
| May
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 3 Month 4
| style="vertical-align:bottom; background-color:#8E7CC3; color:#FFF;" | BLW - Imbeth Flight* (M3)
|-
| June
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 4
| style="vertical-align:bottom; background-color:#8E7CC3; color:#FFF;" | BLW - Imbeth Clutch
|-
| July
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 5
| style="vertical-align:bottom; font-weight:bold; background-color:#8E7CC3; color:#FFF;" | BLW - Imbeth Hatching
|-
| August
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 5 Month 6
| style="vertical-align:bottom;" |
|-
| September
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 6
| style="vertical-align:bottom; background-color:#674EA7; color:#FFF;" | BLW - Tymborikath Flight
|-
| October
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 7
| style="vertical-align:bottom; background-color:#674EA7; color:#FFF;" | BLW - Tymborikath Clutches**
|-
| November
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 7 Month 8
| style="vertical-align:bottom;" |
|-
| December
| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | Month 8
| style="vertical-align:bottom; font-weight:bold; background-color:#674EA7; color:#FFF;" | BLW- Tymborikath Hatching
|}

==History==
After the destruction of River Bluff Weyr, the other Southern Weyrs attempted to take up the slack by reapportioning the territory. But, after two turns it became too much and a Weyr Conclave in month 9 of the 9th turn of the pass it was decided they needed to establish a new Weyr in the former River Bluff territory. To protect it from a reoccurrence of the destructive power of the Volcano they wanted to find the new location farther inland.

==Economy==
The nearby Barrier Hills Hold is placed near a supply of rich red clay, prevalent in the area. Though mostly unused and underappreciated, many of the residents are skilled potters, creating clay tiles for buildings, kitchenware and occasionally works of art. With the building of the Weyrhold so close by, residents are hopeful that the economy will increase.

==Location==
Barrier Lake Weyrhold is located north of the Western Barrier Range and east of Garnet Valley Hold. Formerly a large, but abandoned gem mine, the Weyrhold is situated between a large lake and the Garnet Valley river. A large bay of the lake makes up much of the Weyrhold's area

The Weyrhold is still a work in progress, with many temporary buildings to accommodate the Dragonriders, construction teams, and support staff that call it home. When it is completed it will boast not only the normal Weyr amenities but a nearby crafters village-town.

==Building Information==
Phase 1: The initially discovered location is an abandoned mine. There are only two entrances but a very large cavern that can be made into a hatching cavern. A small mining town is present on the north side of the cove. This houses the crafters who are the first to begin work on the new Weyrhold. A bit west of this small group of buildings they put up several cots with sandy wallows for the first wing of dragons and riders to arrive. A rudimentary dining area has been constructed for the initial staff. It is a long hall built of stone, wooden timbers and the beginnings of a tile roof are in place, but the kitchens are primitive, with only a clay oven and a spit area manned by canines are the only methods of cooking at the present time. Priority plans are in place to enlarge the building as soon as possible.

Technicians are currently working on building a hydroelectric station on the river as a priority while miner and smiths carve out new areas inside of the new Weyrhold.

[[File:blw-overview.png|400px|thumb|center|Barrier Lake Map]]

==Technology Level==
The technology level plans on being high at Barrier Lake Weyrhold due to the nature and newness of its construction. Hot and cold running water is available in each available dwelling and building. Hot water is piped in from capped natural hot springs to all buildings and dwellings and is used as a heat source during the winter. Cold water is provided from the nearby river. Hydroelectric generators placed in the nearby river will power much of the needed electricity, providing steady lights and running the fans that pull humidity from the hatching cavern. Technicians have buried most of the electric conduits underground or plastered over them in the upper corners of hallways and corridors, but are still in the process of wiring each weyr. Until complete, glows are used in locations that technicians have yet to reach.

==Female Policy==
Barrier Lake Weyrhold welcomes female crafters and workers who have the necessary skills to contribute to the building of the Weyrhold or supporting those crafters and workers that are currently doing so. Women seeking shelter at the Weyrhold without such skills may be relegated to manual labor and menial tasks unless they show promise at quickly learning the crafting skills necessary to contribute. At that time, it will be up to the local craft Masters if there will be further training.

==Population and Plague Effects==
The nearby Barrier Hills Hold is a minor hold almost decimated by the plague, Their profitability and population drastically reduced.

==Transportation Information==
The Weyrhold can be reached via river, lake, dragonback, or by road. Most trade and tithe arrivals come via the river, moving through the lake and coming in from the dock.

==[[Barrier Lake Clutch Records]]==

 
</div>
==Barrier Lake Leadership History==
[[File:BarrierLakeLeadership.png|center|900px]]

[[Category:Locations]][[Category:Triad History]][[Category:Barrier Lake Weyr]]