Candidate Information
Rules:
1. Treat all dragons and their riders, Queen or not, as if they sit on a place
higher in rank than a Lord Holder, just so you don't slip up with a dragon or
rider of high standing.
2. Don't go straight to the Weyrleaders, Headwoman, or Master Healers with any
problem. Go to the Candidate Master. Chances are she can fix it. Those are very
busy people who have a Weyr to run.
3. Follow the given schedule unless otherwise posted on the board next to the
entrance. Which means checking it every morning for changes.
4. A Candidate may not acquire any new pets during Candidacy.
5. A Candidate is not allowed to carry on a relationship with a significant
other. A pregnancy can disqualify you from standing on the sands.
6. There is no hierarchy in the Barracks. All are now of the same rank no matter
where you were born to whom. Same goes for people of multiple standings. You
are all equal now.
7. No Candidate will be allowed consumption of alcoholic beverages during Candidacy
without Healer's orders.
8. All Candidates are provided with ONE trunk in which to store personal belongings.
If more is required, that is your responsibility. If a lock is required, see
the Headwoman for one. Theft WILL NOT be tolerated.
9. After lights out, each sex will stay to their assigned side of the Barracks
unless an emergency occurs.
Daily Schedule:
6-7 a.m. -- Wake up and breakfast
8-10 a.m. -- Classroom lecture
10-11:30 a.m. -- Physical activity
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. -- Lunch
1-3 p.m. -- Chores around the Weyr
3-5 p.m. -- Reading and writing class (for those necessary), Study time for
others
5-7 p.m. -- Dinner and free time
7-8 p.m. --Independent Study (see note below) and personal chores in the barracks
8-10 p.m. -- Free time
10 p.m. -- Lights Out!
Independent Study: Time (under the supervision of Perianel) that Candidates
can work on specific areas that they feel they need to work
on. But it has to be areas directly related to what they are studying IN CLASS.
This time MUST be spent under the supervision of Perianel OR an acceptable substitute
such as a Dragonrider or Craft Master. If for some reason your character would
need a substitute, that needs to be done on list.
Chore Rotation (subject to changes): POSTED TO THE LIST
Class Topics:
(When there are no eggs on the sands)
--Typical Southern and Mountain Song Natural Disasters and what to do
--Basic First Aid and Buddy Care
--Edible wild Flora and Fauna and best preparation for both
--Poisonous Flora and Fauna and simplest cures for both
--Basic Hunting Lessons, both with and without dragon aid
--Basic Pern and Weyr History
--Hierarchy of the Weyr and Major Holds
--Human Etiquette and Courtesies
--Basic Ground Drill Formations, Commands and Responses
(After eggs are laid)
--Sex Ed
--Hatching Etiquette and Rules when on the sands
(When eggs are close to hatching)
--Basic Information on Impression itself and it's effects on you
--Basic Hatchling Care
--Barracks Life once Impressed and Weyrling Rules