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       Guide to Westwind Weyr
       By: Agenothree Date: June 19, 2022, 9:10 pm
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       Established as a true Weyr early in 2612, albeit a small one,
       Westwind is a name that has tongues wagging on the Northern
       Continent. With the hatching and Impression of gold Haloneth to
       Haurchefant in 2610, Tradition has found itself thoroughly
       challenged, and Benden Weyr was not safe for the young queen. As
       a result, Haloneth and those who sought change fled the Weyr by
       night, arriving on the Western Continent at the end of their
       journey. The settlement grew around Haloneth and the dragons
       loyal to her, and it was decided in short order that they were a
       Weyr, no matter the size of the territory they flew or the
       numbers they boasted. This was a place for new life to bloom,
       and they would make the most of it.
       Westwind Weyr is located on the western side of the Western
       Continent, west of the Western Channel that separates the two
       quadrants of the continent. A large river system flows across
       the Western Quadrant, and the Weyr is placed strategically close
       to one of the river's off-shoots, as well as within reach of the
       main river itself. As such, water is easily accessible, as well
       as a minor supply of food in the form of fish, and the mode of
       transportation a waterway provides. The Weyr itself sits within
       a small mountain, with weyrs painstakingly hewn from the stone
       to accommodate the resident dragons and those they call bonded.
       Natural springs bubble in caves in the mountain; serving as the
       Bathing Cavern of the Weyr. A fine lake is situated at the
       center of the mountain's bowl, with the herdbeast pens a small
       distance away. Along the edge of the Weyrbowl, the air is still
       thick with the smell of freshly disturbed dirt, where dens for
       the resident whers and the whers' handlers have been set up. The
       Fireheights loom over the Weyr, providing sight over the
       entirety of Westwind...and everything beyond. Much of the
       Continent has yet to be explored, and many mysteries lurk beyond
       Westwind's boundaries.
       Candidates of Westwind find that policies are different here
       than those of other Weyrs. The age limit for Candidacy has been
       raised! Where other Weyrs allow Candidates to Stand from ages
       15-25 Turns, Westwind Candidates may Stand from ages 15-30
       Turns. Another difference from Northern Weyrs is Westwind's
       initiative to include whers as a true part of the Weyr, starting
       specific lessons for wherhandling. Wher-Candidates may Stand
       starting at age 17 and may continue to Stand indefinitely, so
       long as they are in good physical condition to do so.
       Candidates are taught the following:
       [list]
       [li]Reading, Writing, and Mathematics (as needed)[/li]
       [li]All About Dragons/Whers[/li]
       [list]
       [li]Colors; Stereotypes, Pros and Cons, etc.[/li]
       [li]Care of Dragons/Whers[/li]
       [li]Hatching Expectations and Conduct[/li]
       [li]Basic Dragonhealing/Wherhealing[/li]
       [/list]
       [li]Aging-Out[/li]
       [li]Weyrlinghood/Wherlinghood[/li]
       [li]Sewing; Robes[/li]
       [li]Leatherworking; Straps and Harnesses[/li]
       [li]Threadfall Procedure[/li]
       [li]Outdoor Survival[/li]
       [li]Physical Training[/li]
       [li]Self-Defense[/li]
       [li]Basic Flight[/li]
       [li]Basic First-Aid[/li]
       [li]And much more![/li]
       [/list]
       In addition to these standard lessons provided Candidates,
       Westwind Candidates have an extra opportunity that most
       Candidates do not. Crafters in residence offer lessons to those
       who have prior Apprenticeships who wish to continue training, as
       well as introductory lessons to those who do not have experience
       in a Craft prior to Candidacy but would like to take a Craft.
       Note that Candidacy is a phenomenal endeavor for each Candidate,
       and few Apprentice Candidates will find time to attain
       Journeyman level before they achieve Impression. This allows a
       Candidate the option of pursuing this Craft, in the event they
       age out.
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