Post by Kat on Jul 5, 2011 22:46:43 GMT -5
Candidates might be at a Weyr for up to a Turn before there's a Hatching for them to try their luck at. While at the Weyr, they are expected to contribute in some way to 'earn their keep'. Like riders, they can do this in a variety of ways. If they belong to a Craft, they can continue practicing at the Weyr, advancing themselves while benefiting the Weyr. If they don't have a Craft, then chances are the Head Woman will assign them to a chore or put them into a rotation. The rotation will give them an opportunity to find an area of interest and perhaps begin an apprenticeship in that area.
Many Candidates also participate in Candidate classes, since many are not from a Weyr and might have trouble acclimating to a much "looser" society. Many have also never been around a dragon or seen the woes of Threadfall. While they have the best intentions, harper ballads that romanticize the life of a dragonrider have the effect of illusioning Candidates as to what life is really like. Part of the Candidate classes are dedicated to dispelling the rumors abour riders and Weyrlife, discussing the dangers of Threadfall, and the daily care and dedication needed by a dragon.
A Candidate's daily schedule is dominated by Craft and chore work, and classes when the Candidate Mistress decides to hold them. Of course, the Head Woman tries not to overload them so that they get a chance to enjoy life too! Often times, events will be held so that the Candidates can get to know one another, especially once a large group has arrived at the Weyr, usually just after a queen rises.
So in summary candidates are basically the slave labour of a Weyr. You are expected to do your chores and not complain about it. If assigned a job by a dragonrider you do it and say thank you for their time. It's a privilege to get to participate in an Impression. You do the chores that no one else wants to and you do your lessons. Failure to do these things might push you back from being eligible until the next Hatching so think before you act. If your Candidate is chosen for a hatching you will be notified IC and by PM with the time and date. Failure to post in 24hrs will mark your character as a noshow with IC consequences unless you have a valid reason. We will determine if your reason is valid.
Many Candidates also participate in Candidate classes, since many are not from a Weyr and might have trouble acclimating to a much "looser" society. Many have also never been around a dragon or seen the woes of Threadfall. While they have the best intentions, harper ballads that romanticize the life of a dragonrider have the effect of illusioning Candidates as to what life is really like. Part of the Candidate classes are dedicated to dispelling the rumors abour riders and Weyrlife, discussing the dangers of Threadfall, and the daily care and dedication needed by a dragon.
A Candidate's daily schedule is dominated by Craft and chore work, and classes when the Candidate Mistress decides to hold them. Of course, the Head Woman tries not to overload them so that they get a chance to enjoy life too! Often times, events will be held so that the Candidates can get to know one another, especially once a large group has arrived at the Weyr, usually just after a queen rises.
So in summary candidates are basically the slave labour of a Weyr. You are expected to do your chores and not complain about it. If assigned a job by a dragonrider you do it and say thank you for their time. It's a privilege to get to participate in an Impression. You do the chores that no one else wants to and you do your lessons. Failure to do these things might push you back from being eligible until the next Hatching so think before you act. If your Candidate is chosen for a hatching you will be notified IC and by PM with the time and date. Failure to post in 24hrs will mark your character as a noshow with IC consequences unless you have a valid reason. We will determine if your reason is valid.