Departments & Positions

• Benden Weyr (WEYRS)

  Benden is the second Weyr that was established on Pern. It is set in a double crater in the eastern mountain range.
  

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  Weyr Woman		Rider of the senior queen dragon and Weyrmate of the Weyr Leader. Co-leader of the Weyr.
  Weyr Leader		Leader of the Dragonriders in the Weyr. Weyrmate of the Weyr Woman.
  Wing Leader		Leader of a wing of dragons, primarily for training and fighting Thread. Generally a bronze rider.
  Dragonrider		Rider of a dragon and assigned to a Weyr.
  Head Woman		Over all activities in the Lower Caverns. Directs staff and workers. Reports to the Weyr Woman.
  Lower Cavern Worker		Any of a number of workers in the Lower Caverns of a Weyr, including cooking, sewing, cleaning, etc.

• Baker (CRAFT HALLS)

  The Baker Craft is based in Fort Hold, but it does not have an official hall as every hall and weyr has a baker.
  All Halls are independent of Hold and Weyr.

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  Masterbaker		The head of their craft and hall as chosen by the other Masters. Generally a lifetime appointment.
  Baker		Those who have shown an expertise in their craft and the experience to have achieved Master or Journeyman status.

• Benden Hold (HOLDS)

  Benden Hold is protected from Thread by Benden Weyr.
  All Holds are independent of Hall and Weyr.

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  Lord Holder		The ruler of his estate (generally agricultural). Oversees the smaller holders under his care. This is a position passed down from father to son.
  Lady Holder		Wife of the Lord Holder. She oversees the household and helps with the humanitarian needs of the women of her hold.
  Steward		Helps the Lord Holder manage his house and estate.
  Head Woman		Is in charge of all household duties, including those who work in the kitchen, clean the rooms, etc. Works under the direction of the Lady Holder.
  Holder		Manages a small property that is owned by the Lord Holder. Generally for growing crops. Gives a share of what is grown/produced to the Lord Holder.
  Drudge		Any of a number of people who work in the Lord Holder's house.

• Fort Weyr (WEYRS)

  Fort was the first Weyr established on Pern. It is in the mountains of the southwestern peninsula.

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  Weyr Leader		Leader of the Dragonriders in the Weyr. Weyrmate of the Weyr Woman.
  Weyr Woman		Rider of the senior queen dragon and Weyrmate of the Weyr Leader. Co-leader of the Weyr.
  Wing Leader		Leader of a wing of dragons, primarily for training and fighting Thread. Generally a bronze rider.
  Dragonrider		Rider of a dragon and assigned to a Weyr
  Head Woman		Over all activities in the Lower Caverns. Directs staff and workers. Reports to the Weyr Woman.
  Lower Caverns Worker		Any of a number of workers in the Lower Caverns of a Weyr, including cooking, sewing, cleaning, etc.

• Beastcraft Hall (CRAFT HALLS)

  The Beastcraft Hall is located in Keroon Hold and deals with runner beasts, herd beasts, and other necessary animals on Pern. (Animal husbandry, veterinary services, etc.)
  All Halls are independent of Hold and Weyr.

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  Beastmaster		The head of their craft and hall as chosen by the other Masters. Generally a lifetime appointment.
  Beast Handler		Those who have shown an expertise in their craft and the experience to have achieved Master or Journeyman status.

• Bitra Hold (HOLDS)

  Bitra Hold is protected from Thread by Benden Weyr.
  All Holds are independent of Hall and Weyr.

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  Lord Holder		The ruler of his estate (generally agricultural). Oversees the smaller holders under his care. This is a position passed down from father to son.
  Lady Holder		Wife of the Lord Holder. She oversees the household and helps with the humanitarian needs of the women of her hold.
  Steward		Helps the Lord Holder manage his house and estate.
  Head Woman		Is in charge of all household duties, including those who work in the kitchen, clean the rooms, etc. Works under the direction of the Lady Holder.
  Holder		Manages a small property that is owned by the Lord Holder. Generally for growing crops. Gives a share of what is grown/produced to the Lord Holder.
  Drudge		Any of a number of people who work in the Lord Holder's house.

• High Reaches Weyr (WEYRS)

  High Reaches is Pern's third weyr. It is the highest in elevation and set in the northwest mountains. The crater is surrounded by seven spires called the Seven Spindles.

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  Weyr Leader		Leader of the Dragonriders in the Weyr. Weyrmate of the Weyr Woman.
  Weyr Woman		Rider of the senior queen dragon and Weyrmate of the Weyr Leader. Co-leader of the Weyr.
  Wing Leader		Rider of the senior queen dragon and Weyrmate of the Weyr Leader. Co-leader of the Weyr.
  Dragonrider		Rider of a dragon and assigned to a Weyr.
  Head Woman		Over all activities in the Lower Caverns. Directs staff and workers. Reports to the Weyr Woman.
  Lower Caverns Worker		Any of a number of workers in the Lower Caverns of a Weyr, including cooking, sewing, cleaning, etc.

• Farmercraft Hall (CRAFT HALLS)

  The Farmercraft Hall is in Nerat Hold.
  All Halls are independent of Hold and Weyr.

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  Masterfarmer		The head of their craft and hall as chosen by the other Masters. Generally a lifetime appointment.
  Farmer		Those who have shown an expertise in their craft and the experience to have achieved Master or Journeyman status.

• Fort Hold (HOLDS)

  Fort Hold is protected from Thread by Fort Weyr.
  All Holds are independent of Hall and Weyr.

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  Lord Holder		The ruler of his estate (generally agricultural). Oversees the smaller holders under his care. This is a position passed down from father to son.
  Lady Holder		Wife of the Lord Holder. She oversees the household and helps with the humanitarian needs of the women of her hold.
  Steward		Helps the Lord Holder manage his house and estate.
  Head Woman		Is in charge of all household duties, including those who work in the kitchen, clean the rooms, etc. Works under the direction of the Lady Holder.
  Holder		Manages a small property that is owned by the Lord Holder. Generally for growing crops. Gives a share of what is grown/produced to the Lord Holder.
  Drudge		Any of a number of people who work in the Lord Holder's house.

• High Reaches Hold (HOLDS)

  High Reaches Hold is protected from Thread by High Reaches Weyr.
  All Holds are independent of Hall and Weyr.

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  Lord Holder		The ruler of his estate (generally agricultural). Oversees the smaller holders under his care. This is a position passed down from father to son.
  Lady Holder		Wife of the Lord Holder. She oversees the household and helps with the humanitarian needs of the women of her hold.
  Steward		Helps the Lord Holder manage his house and estate.
  Head Woman		Is in charge of all household duties, including those who work in the kitchen, clean the rooms, etc. Works under the direction of the Lady Holder.
  Holder		Manages a small property that is owned by the Lord Holder. Generally for growing crops. Gives a share of what is grown/produced to the Lord Holder.
  Drudge		Any of a number of people who work in the Lord Holder's house.

• Igen Weyr (WEYRS)

  Igen is the fourth Weyr to be established on Pern. It is set in the south central desert of the northern continent.

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  Weyr Leader		Leader of the Dragonriders in the Weyr. Weyrmate of the Weyr Woman.
  Weyr Woman		Rider of the senior queen dragon and Weyrmate of the Weyr Leader. Co-leader of the Weyr.
  Wing Leader		Leader of a wing of dragons, primarily for training and fighting Thread. Generally a bronze rider.
  Dragonrider		Rider of a dragon and assigned to a Weyr.
  Head Woman		Over all activities in the Lower Caverns. Directs staff and workers. Reports to the Weyr Woman.
  Lower Caverns Worker		Any of a number of workers in the Lower Caverns of a Weyr, including cooking, sewing, cleaning, etc.

• Fishercraft Hall (CRAFT HALLS)

  The Fishercraft Hall is in Tillek Hold.
  All Halls are independent of Hold and Weyr.

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  Masterfisher		The head of their craft and hall as chosen by the other Masters. Generally a lifetime appointment.
  Fisher		Those who have shown an expertise in their craft and the experience to have achieved Master or Journeyman status.

• Igen Hold (HOLDS)

  Igen Hold is protected from Thread by Igen Weyr. (But in the books it has been protected by Ista Weyr.)
  All Holds are independent of Hall and Weyr.

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  Lord Holder		The ruler of his estate (generally agricultural). Oversees the smaller holders under his care. This is a position passed down from father to son.
  Lady Holder		Wife of the Lord Holder. She oversees the household and helps with the humanitarian needs of the women of her hold.
  Steward		Helps the Lord Holder manage his house and estate.
  Head Woman		Is in charge of all household duties, including those who work in the kitchen, clean the rooms, etc. Works under the direction of the Lady Holder.
  Holder		Manages a small property that is owned by the Lord Holder. Generally for growing crops. Gives a share of what is grown/produced to the Lord Holder.
  Drudge		Any of a number of people who work in the Lord Holder's house.

• Ista Weyr (WEYRS)

  Ista is the fifth Weyr to be established on Pern. It located on an island off the southern central part of the northern continent.

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  Weyr Leader		Leader of the Dragonriders in the Weyr. Weyrmate of the Weyr Woman.
  Weyr Woman		Rider of the senior queen dragon and Weyrmate of the Weyr Leader. Co-leader of the Weyr.
  Wing Leader		Leader of a wing of dragons, primarily for training and fighting Thread. Generally a bronze rider.
  Dragonrider		Rider of a dragon and assigned to a Weyr.
  Head Woman		Over all activities in the Lower Caverns. Directs staff and workers. Reports to the Weyr Woman.
  Lower Caverns Worker		Any of a number of workers in the Lower Caverns of a Weyr, including cooking, sewing, cleaning, etc.

• Glasscraft Hall (CRAFT HALLS)

  The Glasscraft Hall is in Ista Hold where they have some of the best sand.

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  Glassmaster		The head of their craft and hall as chosen by the other Masters. Generally a lifetime appointment.
  Glassmaker		Those who have shown an expertise in their craft and the experience to have achieved Master or Journeyman status.

• Ista Hold (HOLDS)

  Ista Hold is protected from Thread by Ista Weyr.
  All Holds are independent of Hall and Weyr.

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  Lord Holder		The ruler of his estate (generally agricultural). Oversees the smaller holders under his care. This is a position passed down from father to son.
  Lady Holder		Wife of the Lord Holder. She oversees the household and helps with the humanitarian needs of the women of her hold.
  Steward		Helps the Lord Holder manage his house and estate.
  Head Woman		Is in charge of all household duties, including those who work in the kitchen, clean the rooms, etc. Works under the direction of the Lady Holder.
  Holder		Manages a small property that is owned by the Lord Holder. Generally for growing crops. Gives a share of what is grown/produced to the Lord Holder.
  Drudge		Any of a number of people who work in the Lord Holder's house.

• Telgar Weyr (WEYRS)

  The sixth of the Weyrs on the northern continent. Telgar is in the central northern mountains and was originally a mining hold.

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  Weyr Leader		Leader of the Dragonriders in the Weyr. Weyrmate of the Weyr Woman.
  Weyr Woman		Rider of the senior queen dragon and Weyrmate of the Weyr Leader. Co-leader of the Weyr.
  Wing Leader		Leader of a wing of dragons, primarily for training and fighting Thread. Generally a bronze rider.
  Dragonrider		Rider of a dragon and assigned to a Weyr.
  Head Woman		Over all activities in the Lower Caverns. Directs staff and workers. Reports to the Weyr Woman.
  Lower Caverns Worker		Any of a number of workers in the Lower Caverns of a Weyr, including cooking, sewing, cleaning, etc.

• Harpercraft Hall (CRAFT HALLS)

  The Harper Hall is in Fort Hold near Fort Weyr and the Healer Hall.
  All Halls are independent of Hold and Weyr.

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  Masterharper		The head of their craft and hall as chosen by the other Masters. Generally a lifetime appointment.
  Harper		Those who have shown an expertise in their craft and the experience to have achieved Master or Journeyman status.

• Keroon Hold (HOLDS)

  Keroon Hold is protected from Thread by Igen Weyr. (In the books, it was protected by Ista Weyr.)
  All Holds are independent of Hall and Weyr.

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  Lord Holder		The ruler of his estate (generally agricultural). Oversees the smaller holders under his care. This is a position passed down from father to son.
  Lady Holder		Wife of the Lord Holder. She oversees the household and helps with the humanitarian needs of the women of her hold.
  Steward		Helps the Lord Holder manage his house and estate.
  Head Woman		The head woman is in charge of all household duties, including those who work in the kitchen, clean the rooms, etc. Works under the direction of the Lady Holder.
  Holder		Manages a small property that is owned by the Lord Holder. Generally for growing crops. Gives a share of what is grown/produced to the Lord Holder.
  Drudge		Any of a number of people who work in the Lord Holder's house.

• Healercraft Hall (CRAFT HALLS)

  The Healer Hall is in Fort Hold near the Harper Hall and Fort Weyr.
  All Halls are independent of Hold and Weyr.

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  Masterhealer		The head of their craft and hall as chosen by the other Masters. Generally a lifetime appointment.
  Healer		Those who have shown an expertise in their craft and the experience to have achieved Master or Journeyman status.

• Lemos Hold (HOLDS)

  Lemos Hold is protected from Thread by Benden Weyr.
  All Holds are independent of Hall and Weyr.

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  Lord Holder		The ruler of his estate (generally agricultural). Oversees the smaller holders under his care. This is a position passed down from father to son.
  Lady Holder		Wife of the Lord Holder. She oversees the household and helps with the humanitarian needs of the women of her hold.
  Steward		Helps the Lord Holder manage his house and estate.
  Head Woman		The head woman is in charge of all household duties, including those who work in the kitchen, clean the rooms, etc. Works under the direction of the Lady Holder.
  Holder		Manages a small property that is owned by the Lord Holder. Generally for growing crops. Gives a share of what is grown/produced to the Lord Holder.
  Drudge		Any of a number of people who work in the Lord Holder's house.

• Minercraft Hall (CRAFT HALLS)

  The Minercraft Hall is in Crom Hold.
  All Halls are independent of Hold and Weyr.

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  Masterminer		The head of their craft and hall as chosen by the other Masters. Generally a lifetime appointment.
  Miner		Those who have shown an expertise in their craft and the experience to have achieved Master or Journeyman status.

• Nabol Hold (HOLDS)

  Nabol Hold is protected from Thread by High Reaches Weyr.
  All Holds are independent of Hall and Weyr.

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  Lord Holder		The ruler of his estate (generally agricultural). Oversees the smaller holders under his care. This is a position passed down from father to son.
  Lady Holder		Wife of the Lord Holder. She oversees the household and helps with the humanitarian needs of the women of her hold.
  Steward		Helps the Lord Holder manage his house and estate.
  Head Woman		The head woman is in charge of all household duties, including those who work in the kitchen, clean the rooms, etc. Works under the direction of the Lady Holder.
  Holder		Manages a small property that is owned by the Lord Holder. Generally for growing crops. Gives a share of what is grown/produced to the Lord Holder.
  Drudge		Any of a number of people who work in the Lord Holder's house.

• Runner Stations (CRAFT HALLS)

  Runner Stations have been established in many areas of the western part of Pern. They are based in Fort Hold, but there are multiple Runner Stations in various Holds.
  Runner tracks are grass tracks that men and women run to carry messages from one Station to another, much like the Pony Express riders of the Old West, only on foot.
  They always go from Station to Station, but they are generally based in one Station. Each Station has a route or routes where they send their Runners.
  All Halls are independent of Hold and Weyr.

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  Stationmaster		The head of their craft and hall as chosen by the other Masters. Generally a lifetime appointment.
  Runner		Any of a number of runners who make a living running messages along the western side of Pern's northern continent.

• Nerat Hold (HOLDS)

  Nerat Hold is protected from Thread by Ista Weyr.
  All Holds are independent of Hall and Weyr.

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  Lord Holder		The ruler of his estate (generally agricultural). Oversees the smaller holders under his care. This is a position passed down from father to son.
  Lady Holder		Wife of the Lord Holder. She oversees the household and helps with the humanitarian needs of the women of her hold.
  Steward		Helps the Lord Holder manage his house and estate.
  Head Woman		The head woman is in charge of all household duties, including those who work in the kitchen, clean the rooms, etc. Works under the direction of the Lady Holder.
  Holder		Manages a small property that is owned by the Lord Holder. Generally for growing crops. Gives a share of what is grown/produced to the Lord Holder.
  Drudge		Any of a number of people who work in the Lord Holder's house.

• Scriber (CRAFT HALLS)

  The Scribers are based in the Harper Hall. They transcribe old records and make copies of others.
  All Halls are independent of Hold and Weyr.

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  Masterscriber		The head of their craft and hall as chosen by the other Masters. Generally a lifetime appointment.
  Scriber		Works exclusively in the Harper Hall transcribing and copying records. Generally an apprentice or journeyman working under the Masterscriber.

• Ruatha Hold (HOLDS)

  Ruatha Hold is protected from Thread by Fort Weyr.
  All Holds are independent of Hall and Weyr.

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  Lord Holder		The ruler of his estate (generally agricultural). Oversees the smaller holders under his care. This is a position passed down from father to son.
  Lady Holder		Wife of the Lord Holder. She oversees the household and helps with the humanitarian needs of the women of her hold.
  Steward		Helps the Lord Holder manage his house and estate.
  Head Woman		The head woman is in charge of all household duties, including those who work in the kitchen, clean the rooms, etc. Works under the direction of the Lady Holder.
  Holder		Manages a small property that is owned by the Lord Holder. Generally for growing crops. Gives a share of what is grown/produced to the Lord Holder.
  Drudge		Any of a number of people who work in the Lord Holder's house.

• Smithcraft Hall (CRAFT HALLS)

  The Smithcraft Hall is in Telgar Hold. They are over metal craft. They make the HNO2 (Agenotwo) sprayers and the flamethrowers.
  All Halls are independent of Hold and Weyr.

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  Mastersmith		The head of their craft and hall as chosen by the other Masters. Generally a lifetime appointment.
  Smith		Those who have shown an expertise in their craft and the experience to have achieved Master or Journeyman status.

• Southern Boll Hold (HOLDS)

  Southern Boll Hold is protected from Thread by Fort Weyr.
  All Holds are independent of Hall and Weyr.

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  Lord Holder		The ruler of his estate (generally agricultural). Oversees the smaller holders under his care. This is a position passed down from father to son.
  Lady Holder		Wife of the Lord Holder. She oversees the household and helps with the humanitarian needs of the women of her hold.
  Steward		Helps the Lord Holder manage his house and estate.
  Head Woman		The head woman is in charge of all household duties, including those who work in the kitchen, clean the rooms, etc. Works under the direction of the Lady Holder.
  Holder		Manages a small property that is owned by the Lord Holder. Generally for growing crops. Gives a share of what is grown/produced to the Lord Holder.
  Drudge		Any of a number of people who work in the Lord Holder's house.

• Tannercraft Hall (CRAFT HALLS)

  The Tannercraft Hall is in Igen Hold.
  All Halls are independent of Hold and Weyr.

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  Mastertanner		The head of their craft and hall as chosen by the other Masters. Generally a lifetime appointment.
  Tanner		Those who have shown an expertise in their craft and the experience to have achieved Master or Journeyman status.

• Tillek Hold (HOLDS)

  Tillek Hold is protected from Thread by High Reaches Weyr.
  All Holds are independent of Hall and Weyr.

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  Lord Holder		The ruler of his estate (generally agricultural). Oversees the smaller holders under his care. This is a position passed down from father to son.
  Lady Holder		Wife of the Lord Holder. She oversees the household and helps with the humanitarian needs of the women of her hold.
  Steward		Helps the Lord Holder manage his house and estate.
  Head Woman		The head woman is in charge of all household duties, including those who work in the kitchen, clean the rooms, etc. Works under the direction of the Lady Holder.
  Holder		Manages a small property that is owned by the Lord Holder. Generally for growing crops. Gives a share of what is grown/produced to the Lord Holder.
  Drudge		Any of a number of people who work in the Lord Holder's house.

• Trader (CRAFT HALLS)

  The Traders are traveling merchants who have no base and don't generally work in one area. They may travel specific routes during the year, but some wander all over Pern.
  They sell wares to Holds and at Gathers.
  All Halls are independent of Hold and Weyr.

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  Caravan Leader		Traders have no hall or any organized leadership. They are often families or partners that form a Trader Caravan to sell and trade goods across Pern. Some have specific routes they travel each year. Some have specific places where they stay over the winter to make repairs. Often they will do work for the Lord Holder in exchange for their keep and the use of their tools.
  Trader		Anyone who makes their living as a trader in a caravan.

• Winecraft Hall (CRAFT HALLS)

  The Winecraft Hall is in Benden Hold. This is why the best wines come from Benden.
  All Halls are independent of Hold and Weyr.

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  Winemaster		The head of their craft and hall as chosen by the other Masters. Generally a lifetime appointment.
  Wine Maker		Those who have shown an expertise in their craft and the experience to have achieved Master or Journeyman status.

• Weavercraft Hall (CRAFT HALLS)

  The Weavercraft Hall is in Southern Boll Hold.
  All Halls are independent of Hold and Weyr.

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  Masterweaver		The head of their craft and hall as chosen by the other Masters. Generally a lifetime appointment.
  Weaver		Those who have shown an expertise in their craft and the experience to have achieved Master or Journeyman status.

• Wehrhandler (CRAFT HALLS)

  The Wehrhandler is located in Plains Hold. This is where the Watch Wehrs are bred and trained.

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  Masterhandler

  There is one place in Plains Hold where watch wehyrs are trained and bred and one or two people who are over the training.