Character Types

[Rose of Pern]

Dragonriders

Weyrwoman
This rank is not available upon application. The Weyrwoman rank is given upon the first Gold to rise.

Weyrleader
This rank is not available upon application. The Weyrleader rank is given upon the Senior Gold's rising.

Goldriders
These are strong women who impressed to Gold Dragons. These characters are considered Rankers as having a gold means they have rank within any Weyr. Permission is needed prior to applying as one.

Female Riders
Female Riders are not as common as one would think. They are commonly Green Riders but there are occasionally Blue and very rarely Brown. Permission is needed prior to applying as a Brownrider.

Wing Leader
Wing Leaders are in charge of one of the Fighting Wings at Cepju Weyr. A Wing Leader is usually a Bronze or Brown rider. Wing Leaders are responsible for their Wings and choosing their Wing Seconds. Permission is needed prior to applying for Wing Leader position (as we only have 3 Wings).

Wing Seconds
Chosen by their Wing Leaders, a Wing Second is basically someone who is second in Command of a Wing. This person is responsible for their Wing and helps their Wing Leader make decisions and general problems the Wing may have. Permission is needed prior to applying for a Wing Second position.

Search Riders
Search Riders are responsible for locating potential Candidates and bringing them to the Weyrhold. Search Riders are usually Blue Riders but the come in all types of Riders.

Watch Riders
Watch Riders are those Riders who are in charge of those assigned to Watch Riding detail or the ones that are so adept at it that it has become a permanent rank for that particular Rider. Watch Riders, while they do train with a Wing, are not considered part of a Wing.

Crafters

MasterCrafter
We only accept two current MasterCrafters and those are for the Healer and the Harper crafts as Cepju has two minor Halls. Permission is needed before applying with one of these characters.

Craft Masters
Craft Masters are those who have reached Master level in their particular crafts. While it is possible to become a Craft Master by the time someone is in their mid-twenties; it is more common for someone to be in their thirties as not everyone is gifted enough to reach it that early.

Journeymen
The most common of all Crafters. Journeymen are expected to travel to other areas and learn from various Masters. They are the ones sent out from the Halls usually.

Apprentices
Apprentices are those beginning to learn the craft. Generally, they study in the Craft Halls but they can study under a Master anywhere the Master is. A Maser can have several apprentices at one time.

Holders

Lord Holder
Lord Holders are someone who are in charge of a holding. A holding generally has several small holds and the large Hold where the Lord Holder resides. Currently, there is no Hold near Cepju so there is no Lord Holder.

Lord Holder Heirs
The Western Continent is a big place. Some Lord Holders on the Northern Continent have sent their sons west in order to deal with the large amount of children people generally have. These men believe they will gain Holdings but they have to deal with the Weyrholders first.

Holders
There are a great many folk that have come west to find new land. Most have set up homes outside Weyrhold without really considering any dangers. These people have told the Weyrhold their intentions to Hold land along with their locations in cause of danger.

Holdless
Holdless are men and women who exist outside the boundaries of the normal Holding system. They generally live any where they can and want.

Lower Caverns Staff

Headwoman
The Headwoman is basically in charge of everything that does not deal directly with the dragonriders. The Headwoman is in charge of all the crafters, the kitchen staff, the creche staff and everything in between. Permission is needed before applying for this rank.

Staff Worker
This is basically anyone that holds no real crafting rank but is important to the workings of the Weyrhold. Whether it is as kitchen staff, creche workers, cleaning staff or anything in between.

Resident
This is someone that doesn't really have any real role in the Weyrhold. Generally they do odd jobs for the rest of the members of the Weyrhold.

Other Character Types

Traders
While considered a Craft, Traders do not actually have rankings like the traditional crafts. Instead, they usually travel in family groups and pass on knowledge from one generation to another. Traders, like Harpers, bring news from one place to another.

Wherhandlers
While considered part of the Beastcrafters, Wherhanders are unique as they have their own rank and requirements for being a Wherhandler.