Post by Rose of Pern on Feb 22, 2012 13:56:59 GMT -5
This often happens more then once during a period of clutching but will depend on how proddy the Gold dragon is.
This is a trip to get the candidates used to how warm the sands are beneath their feet. A sort of warning that it's not going to be the same temperature as the regular weyrbowl sands.
They will also be permitted to look at the eggs but not to touch them. The distance they get to the egg will depend on the gold dragon and how close she lets them.
Candidates will also be asked about any concerns or questions they may have in regards to the Hatching Day and what will happen when the eggs actually do hatch.
This is a trip to get the candidates used to how warm the sands are beneath their feet. A sort of warning that it's not going to be the same temperature as the regular weyrbowl sands.
They will also be permitted to look at the eggs but not to touch them. The distance they get to the egg will depend on the gold dragon and how close she lets them.
Candidates will also be asked about any concerns or questions they may have in regards to the Hatching Day and what will happen when the eggs actually do hatch.