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On these webpages, you’ll find all of the basic information that you need for Weyrlinghood at Fort Weyr. When in doubt, the outline below and links through to each month’s page are a touchpoint for you to come back to if you need to know anything about what stage the dragonets are expected to have reached and what your responsibilities as a Weyrling are. The RL dates for each week are posted in the outline and on the monthly pages.
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On these webpages, you’ll find all of the basic information that you need for weyrlinghood at Fort Weyr. When in doubt, the outline below and links through to each month’s page are a touchpoint for you to come back to, though questions and concerns should be brought to your PC weyrlingmaster staff or Fort Weyr admins. The RL dates for each week are posted in the outline and on the monthly pages.
 
   
 
   
Your current weyrlingmaster is TBA.
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Your current weyrlingmaster is [[Olivya]] and green Ivraeth, with the PC weyrlingmaster assistant of [[Kh’tyr]] and brown Mograith.
  
The following outline is a high-level view of Weyrlinghood at Fort, week by week. This cycle, Weyrlinghood will start on Hatching Day, immediately after the hatching and will run for approximately 16 weeks.
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The following outline is a high-level view of Weyrlinghood at Fort, week by week. Weyrlinghood starts on the day of hatching (Saturday, February 27th) and will run for approximately 16 weeks.
  
If you have any questions or need anything game-related from your WLM-team, please drop us a +mail on the game.
 
 
– Fort’s Weyrlingmaster Team
 
– Fort’s Weyrlingmaster Team
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!colspan="2"|[[FTW:Month_0|Month 0 – Bonding, Butchering & Basic Care]]
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* Weyrlings move into the barracks
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* Bonding between weyrling and dragonet
* Move into the Barracks right after the Hatching
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* Frequent feedings and constant cleanup after dragons
* Bonding between weyrling and dragonet as the pair get to know each other better
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* Sleep deprivation from frequent feedings and constant cleanup after dragons  
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* Learn to salute and how to address ranks
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* Learn to butcher a herdbeast carcass to feed dragonets
* Learn to salute  
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* Learn the basics of dragoncare (feeding, bathing, oiling, and common ailments)
* Learn to butcher a herdbeast carcass to feed your dragonet
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* Learn the basics of dragoncare including feeding, bathing, oiling and dealing with common young dragon ailments such as thicktail and tonguebites
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|box-footer=<div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row"><div style="flex:1">'''Dragon age:''' 0 days to 1 month</div><div style="flex:1">'''RL Dates:''' 2/27 - 3/7</div></div>
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!colspan="2"|[[FTW:Month_1|Month 1 – Exercise & Dragon Anatomy]]
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|style="width:50%"|'''Dragon age:''' 1 month to 2 months
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|box-heading=[[FTW:Month_1|Month 1 – Exercise & Dragon Anatomy]]
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* Dragonet sensitivity starts to decrease between bonded pair
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* A structured schedule begins to shape itself between morning exercise and afternoon lecture
* Dragonet sensitivity decreases a little
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* Morning exercise are added to your daily routine
* A regular, structured schedule begins to be applied with the weyrling day broken up between morning exercise and afternoon lecture
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* Morning calisthenics are added to your daily routine
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* Afternoon lectures focus on dragon anatomy and learning all the parts of a dragon
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* Class include lessons in general etiquette, Weyr history, and remedial harper classes
* The afternoon general lecture focuses on dragon anatomy and learning all the parts of a dragon
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* Other classes offered include lessons in general etiquette, Weyr history, and harper catchup classes for those weyrlings who need remedial assistance
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|box-footer=<div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row"><div style="flex:1">'''Dragon age:''' 1 month to 2 months</div><div style="flex:1">'''RL Dates:''' 3/8 - 3/16</div></div>
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!colspan="2"|[[FTW:Month_2|Month 2 – First Aid and Hunting]]
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|style="width:50%"|'''Dragon age:''' 2 months to 3 months
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|box-heading=[[FTW:Month_2|Month 2 – First Aid and Hunting]]
|style="width:50%"|'''RL Dates:''' TBD
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* Dragonet sensitivity continues to decrease as bond becomes more comfortable
 
* Dragonet sensitivity continues to decrease as bond becomes more comfortable
 
* Morning laps and sandbag tossing are added to the exercise routine
 
* Morning laps and sandbag tossing are added to the exercise routine
* Basic First Aid for both dragons and humans is the focus of some classes
 
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* Dragonets begin hunting for themselves on foot
 
* Dragonets begin hunting for themselves on foot
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* Basic first aid for both dragons and humans is taught
 
* Weyrlings start studying and memorizing wing formations in preparation for ground drills
 
* Weyrlings start studying and memorizing wing formations in preparation for ground drills
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|box-footer=<div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row"><div style="flex:1">'''Dragon age:''' 2 months to 3 months</div><div style="flex:1">'''RL Dates:''' 3/17 - 3/27</div></div>
!colspan="2"|[[FTW:Month_3|Month 3 – Etiquette, Self-Defense & Gliding]]
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* Laps and calisthenics are now a part of the daily routine with ever-increasing loads in sandbag tosses and stretching exercises for dragonets
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* Morning exercises include an ever-increasing loads in sandbag tosses and stretching exercises for dragonets
* The first walking ground drills are introduced during morning exercises
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* Self-defense and basic weapons training begins
* Rider Etiquette is taught with a specific focus on rank, Weyr hierarchy and modes of address for riders of different ranks
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* The first walking ground drills are introduced
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* Etiquette is taught with a specific focus on rank, Weyr hierarchy and modes of address
* By the end of the month, dragonets are able to fly comfortably around the Bowl
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* Dragonets begin short, supervised glides
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* By the end of the month, dragonets are able to fly comfortably around the entire bowl
 
* Weyrlings start examining straps and learning the theory of strap-making
 
* Weyrlings start examining straps and learning the theory of strap-making
* Self-defense and basic weapons training are provided  as well as the appropriate times to use these techniques
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* Dragonets begin short, supervised glides across the Bowl
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|box-footer=<div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row"><div style="flex:1">'''Dragon age:''' 3 months to 4 months</div><div style="flex:1">'''RL Dates:''' 3/28 - 4/5</div></div>
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!colspan="2"|[[FTW:Month_4|Month 4 – Ground Drills, Full Hunting & Straps]]
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|box-heading=[[FTW:Month_4|Month 4 – Ground Drills, Full Hunting & Straps]]
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* Walking ground drills are a regular feature of morning exercise
 
* Walking ground drills are a regular feature of morning exercise
 
* Weyrlings begin mounted ground drills in addition to other classes
 
* Weyrlings begin mounted ground drills in addition to other classes
 
* Weyrlings start putting together their first set of straps
 
* Weyrlings start putting together their first set of straps
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* Weyrlings continue to practice self-defense and are expected to demonstrate proper etiquette as regards rank around the Weyr
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* Weyrlings continue to practice self-defense  
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* Weyrlings are expected to demonstrate proper etiquette as regards rank around the Weyr
 
* Dragons hunt from the air and can fly short distances around the Weyr’s area
 
* Dragons hunt from the air and can fly short distances around the Weyr’s area
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|box-footer=<div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row"><div style="flex:1">'''Dragon age:''' 4 months to 5 months</div><div style="flex:1">'''RL Dates:''' 4/6 - 4/14</div></div>
!colspan="2"|[[FTW:Month_5|Month 5 – Flying Together & Weyrs]]
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* Intimacy restrictions are lifted
 
* Intimacy restrictions are lifted
 
* Weyrlings should complete their first set of straps for inspection
 
* Weyrlings should complete their first set of straps for inspection
 
* Strap inspection will take place in preparation for mounted flight
 
* Strap inspection will take place in preparation for mounted flight
 
* Weyrlings and dragons take off for their first flight together early in the month
 
* Weyrlings and dragons take off for their first flight together early in the month
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* Weyrlings get their measurements taken for riding leathers and get two sets of ‘working’ leathers
 
* Weyr tour: weyrlings are taken around on a tour of the vacant weyrs available.
 
* Weyr tour: weyrlings are taken around on a tour of the vacant weyrs available.
 
* Weyrlings log their weyr preferences with the Headwoman for weyr assignments
 
* Weyrlings log their weyr preferences with the Headwoman for weyr assignments
* Weyrlings get their measurements taken for riding leathers and get two sets of ‘working’ leathers from Stores
 
 
* Available weyrling weyrs are listed on the [[FTW:Weyrling_Weyrs|Weyrling Weyrs]] page
 
* Available weyrling weyrs are listed on the [[FTW:Weyrling_Weyrs|Weyrling Weyrs]] page
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|box-footer=<div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row"><div style="flex:1">'''Dragon age:''' 5 months to 6 months</div><div style="flex:1">'''RL Dates:''' 4/15 - 4/27</div></div>
!colspan="2"|[[FTW:Month_6|Month 6 – Elevator Duty & Flying Long]]
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* Drills migrate to the air
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* Ground drills are no more; drills are now conducted in the air
* Weyrlings begin to be assigned elevator duty as each dragonet gets strong enough to carry more than one person.
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* Elevator duty begins as each dragonet gets strong enough to carry more than one person
* Weyrlings may fly long anywhere between Fort Weyr and Fort Hold and within a radius equal to the distance between the Weyr and the Hold
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* Weyrlings may fly anywhere within a radius equal to the distance between the Weyr and Fort Hold
* Weyrlings begin learning visualizations using the Star Stones, the Tooth Crag and other points of reference around the Bowl
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* Weyrlings begin visualization lessons using the Star Stones, the Tooth Crag and other points of reference around the Bowl
* Weyrlings get one set of new leathers from the Weavers, paid for by the Weyr, based on measurements taken last month
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|box-footer=<div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row"><div style="flex:1">'''Dragon age:''' 6 months to 7 months</div><div style="flex:1">'''RL Dates:''' 4/28 - 5/6</div></div>
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!colspan="2"|[[FTW:Month_7|Month 7 – Firestone, Flamethrowers & Air Drills]]
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* Afternoon classes will focus on learning about firestone and the theory behind flaming
 
* Afternoon classes will focus on learning about firestone and the theory behind flaming
 
* All weyrlings will learn how to operate and maintain a flamethrower
 
* All weyrlings will learn how to operate and maintain a flamethrower
* Air drills take the place of ground drills in the morning
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* Weyrlings start studying more advanced wing formations
 
* Weyrlings start studying more advanced wing formations
* Weyrlings begin learning visualizations from around the general Fort area including the Hold, Fort Sea and Ruatha Hold
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* Weyrlings begin learning visualizations from around the general Fort area
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|box-footer=<div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row"><div style="flex:1">'''Dragon age:''' 7 months to 8 months</div><div style="flex:1">'''RL Dates:''' 5/7 - 5/15</div></div>
!colspan="2"|[[FTW:Month_8|Month 8 – Between]]
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|box-heading=[[FTW:Month_8|Month 8 – Between]]
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* Weyrlings apply the visuals they’ve been learning to make their first jumps Between
 
* Weyrlings apply the visuals they’ve been learning to make their first jumps Between
* Weyrlings begin practicing long distance jumps using visuals providing by the weyrlingmaster team
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* Weyrlings begin practicing long distance jumps using visuals providing by the WLM-team
* Weyrlings may leave the Weyr accompanied by a weyrlingmaster to practice Between jumps
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* Weyrlings may leave the Weyr unaccompanied
 
* Weyrlings may leave the Weyr unaccompanied
* Flaming rope drills begin this month with the weyrlings applying what they’ve learned in ground and aerial drills to actually flame ropes out of the skies
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* Flaming rope drills begin this month with the weyrlings applying what they’ve learned in ground and aerial drills
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|box-footer=<div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row"><div style="flex:1">'''Dragon age:''' 8 months to 9 months</div><div style="flex:1">'''RL Dates:''' 5/16 - 5/25</div></div>
!colspan="2"|[[FTW:Month_9|Month 9 – Mating Flights]]
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* One on one and small group talks about mating flights start this month and last throughout
 
* One on one and small group talks about mating flights start this month and last throughout
 
* Precocious males may start chasing with OOC clearance from the WLM-team
 
* Precocious males may start chasing with OOC clearance from the WLM-team
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* Weyrlings may fly Between to proven visualized destinations unaccompanied
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* Weyrlings may fly Between unaccompanied
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|box-footer=<div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row"><div style="flex:1">'''Dragon age:''' 9 months to 10 months</div><div style="flex:1">'''RL Dates:''' 5/26 - 6/3</div></div>
!colspan="2"|[[FTW:Month_10|Month 10+ – Weyrling Duty & Weyrling Wing]]
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* Every weyrling is assigned to shadow wings during their regular drills as well as riders on sweeps
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* Weyrlings continue to drill with Quartz in the afternoon
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* During Weyrwide threadfall simulations, the weyrlings fly re-supply
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* All classes are replaced with an even division of drilling in the morning and duties in the afternoon
 
* All classes are replaced with an even division of drilling in the morning and duties in the afternoon
* Weyrlings are allowed to leave the Weyr alone and to jump Between to proven visualized destinations
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* Weyrling days include: elevator duty, messenger duty, transport duty, or watchrider duty
* Weyrling Duty includes: elevator duty, messenger duty, transport duty, watchrider duty
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* Weyrlings continue to drill with the Weyrling Wing
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* During Weyrwide Threadfall simulations, the Weyrlings fly re-supply
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* Every weyrling is assigned to a regular wing to shadow during the wing’s regular drills and sometimes to a specific rider to shadow that rider on sweeps
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Latest revision as of 23:58, 27 February 2016

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Weyrlinghood Overview


On these webpages, you'll find all of the basic information that you need for weyrlinghood at Fort Weyr. When in doubt, the outline below and links through to each month's page are a touchpoint for you to come back to, though questions and concerns should be brought to your PC weyrlingmaster staff or Fort Weyr admins. The RL dates for each week are posted in the outline and on the monthly pages.

Your current weyrlingmaster is Olivya and green Ivraeth, with the PC weyrlingmaster assistant of Kh'tyr and brown Mograith.

The following outline is a high-level view of Weyrlinghood at Fort, week by week. Weyrlinghood starts on the day of hatching (Saturday, February 27th) and will run for approximately 16 weeks.

- Fort's Weyrlingmaster Team


  • Weyrlings move into the barracks
  • Bonding between weyrling and dragonet
  • Frequent feedings and constant cleanup after dragons
  • Learn to salute and how to address ranks
  • Learn to butcher a herdbeast carcass to feed dragonets
  • Learn the basics of dragoncare (feeding, bathing, oiling, and common ailments)


  • Dragonet sensitivity starts to decrease between bonded pair
  • A structured schedule begins to shape itself between morning exercise and afternoon lecture
  • Morning exercise are added to your daily routine
  • Afternoon lectures focus on dragon anatomy and learning all the parts of a dragon
  • Class include lessons in general etiquette, Weyr history, and remedial harper classes


  • Dragonet sensitivity continues to decrease as bond becomes more comfortable
  • Morning laps and sandbag tossing are added to the exercise routine
  • Dragonets begin hunting for themselves on foot
  • Basic first aid for both dragons and humans is taught
  • Weyrlings start studying and memorizing wing formations in preparation for ground drills


  • Morning exercises include an ever-increasing loads in sandbag tosses and stretching exercises for dragonets
  • Self-defense and basic weapons training begins
  • The first walking ground drills are introduced
  • Etiquette is taught with a specific focus on rank, Weyr hierarchy and modes of address
  • Dragonets begin short, supervised glides
  • By the end of the month, dragonets are able to fly comfortably around the entire bowl
  • Weyrlings start examining straps and learning the theory of strap-making


  • Walking ground drills are a regular feature of morning exercise
  • Weyrlings begin mounted ground drills in addition to other classes
  • Weyrlings start putting together their first set of straps
  • Weyrlings continue to practice self-defense
  • Weyrlings are expected to demonstrate proper etiquette as regards rank around the Weyr
  • Dragons hunt from the air and can fly short distances around the Weyr's area


  • Intimacy restrictions are lifted
  • Weyrlings should complete their first set of straps for inspection
  • Strap inspection will take place in preparation for mounted flight
  • Weyrlings and dragons take off for their first flight together early in the month
  • Weyrlings get their measurements taken for riding leathers and get two sets of 'working' leathers
  • Weyr tour: weyrlings are taken around on a tour of the vacant weyrs available.
  • Weyrlings log their weyr preferences with the Headwoman for weyr assignments
  • Available weyrling weyrs are listed on the Weyrling Weyrs page


  • Ground drills are no more; drills are now conducted in the air
  • Elevator duty begins as each dragonet gets strong enough to carry more than one person
  • Weyrlings may fly anywhere within a radius equal to the distance between the Weyr and Fort Hold
  • Weyrlings begin visualization lessons using the Star Stones, the Tooth Crag and other points of reference around the Bowl


  • Afternoon classes will focus on learning about firestone and the theory behind flaming
  • All weyrlings will learn how to operate and maintain a flamethrower
  • Weyrlings start studying more advanced wing formations
  • Weyrlings begin learning visualizations from around the general Fort area


  • Weyrlings apply the visuals they've been learning to make their first jumps Between
  • Weyrlings begin practicing long distance jumps using visuals providing by the WLM-team
  • Weyrlings may leave the Weyr unaccompanied
  • Flaming rope drills begin this month with the weyrlings applying what they've learned in ground and aerial drills


  • One on one and small group talks about mating flights start this month and last throughout
  • Precocious males may start chasing with OOC clearance from the WLM-team
  • Weyrlings may fly Between unaccompanied


  • Every weyrling is assigned to shadow wings during their regular drills as well as riders on sweeps
  • Weyrlings continue to drill with Quartz in the afternoon
  • During Weyrwide threadfall simulations, the weyrlings fly re-supply
  • All classes are replaced with an even division of drilling in the morning and duties in the afternoon
  • Weyrling days include: elevator duty, messenger duty, transport duty, or watchrider duty