Profile related questions

[Draconafin]

Heyas; some quick questions that relate directly to the character profile I'm currently working on; and to Triad's way of running things as some other Weyrs seem to blur the lines a little.

Breeder: I had a look over the list of craft specialities and couldn't find any reference to any kind of beast breeder (could have missed it though). I can't remember if the books mention that speciality directly, but I remember talk of breeding runnerbeasts in Moreta. So would breeder be a speciality here?

NPC Masters: Rydamere is traditionally related to a Master Breeder (of Runners) – is something like this possible in Triad?

I know that an NPC figure is allowed to appear rarely and I can only think of one instance where Ryenoir might turn up... but that could be months down the track and only if certain things happen.

Allergies Considering we're post 9 th pass is there more possibilities of allergies? The reason I ask is because I'm debating making Ry allergic to numbweed... >.>;; not sure if this is possible though I haven't seen anything written on it before

Disabilities I hope to run Rydamere as a candidate... and I remember that able bodied candidates are preferred (lol excuse my political correctness – I work with disabled kids). Would a candidate who is deaf in one ear (his right) be allowed to stand? And no I'm not talking partly deaf, but completely deaf in his right ear.

Honorific With candidates do we get to put in a preferred honorific for their name should they Impress? Such as Rydamere would become R'mere. Or is that chosen by the L1 or queenrider in charge of the clutch? Answered by Becki!

Runnerbeasts I know certain people are allowed them as pets, however temporarily. My question is how many might be found in the company of someone who works them for a craft?

Firelizards What are the so called rules about finding them? (other than the fact bronzes and golds are restricted) Does one just write them into a 'sona's history or can they find an egg on a beach when they are travelling? Or should they request one from a clutch at a Hold or Weyr?

Dziban Dzi is a firelizard I have written before; he's a pretty average blue... light-ish in tone... with a darker graze on his back... and wings that are rather broad at the base where they join his back. He also thinks he is a runnerbeast and will produce the sounds they make (I figured that if I could neigh like a horse then Dzi could to). What kind of restrictions would be considered here? Would Dzi and his quirkiness be tolerated or would he be too uncannon?[/list]


 :pale:  Sorry for so many questions guys *hides*

[Devin]

I can answer the honorific question - you choose the elided name. (as long as that name isn't already used.)

I'll let the more official types answer your other questions.

And welcome back!

[Draconafin]

 Cheers Becki!
Thanks for that one *makes a note of it*

Thanks for the welcome too ^^ Its good to be back.

[Eimi]

Breeder: I had a look over the list of craft specialities and couldn't find any reference to any kind of beast breeder (could have missed it though). I can't remember if the books mention that speciality directly, but I remember talk of breeding runnerbeasts in Moreta. So would breeder be a speciality here?

If you look at the specialties listed in the faq, you'll find specialists in individual animals.  I think you could lump breeders in with them (for example, someone who specializes in runners most likely is also involved in breeding them)

NPC Masters: Rydamere is traditionally related to a Master Breeder (of Runners) – is something like this possible in Triad? I know that an NPC figure is allowed to appear rarely and I can only think of one instance where Ryenoir might turn up... but that could be months down the track and only if certain things happen.

I think as long as they are used within the NPC rules as they are laid out and follows canon, there should be no problem

Allergies Considering we're post 9 th pass is there more possibilities of allergies? The reason I ask is because I'm debating making Ry allergic to numbweed... >.>;; not sure if this is possible though I haven't seen anything written on it before

A persona could be allergic to numbweed.  I don't know about there being MORE of a possibility for allergies...  I think it's just part of the human condition.  I think there are allergic reactions to things on Pern same as here.

Disabilities I hope to run Rydamere as a candidate... and I remember that able bodied candidates are preferred (lol excuse my political correctness – I work with disabled kids). Would a candidate who is deaf in one ear (his right) be allowed to stand? And no I'm not talking partly deaf, but completely deaf in his right ear.

I'm sorry, but no candidates are allowed to Impress if they have a disability.  He could STAND, but he would not have been Searched by a dragon if it was a pre-existing condition and he would have had to have hidden his disability from everyone in order to be allowed to stand.

Honorific With candidates do we get to put in a preferred honorific for their name should they Impress? Such as Rydamere would become R'mere. Or is that chosen by the L1 or queenrider in charge of the clutch? Answered by Becki!

Just to add to what Becki said - you can choose the honorific you like, and it doesn't have to be the obvious elided name if you don't want it to be.  For example I had a persona whose name was Dacraslar who is now called D'cal since he couldn't settle on a good elided name for himself.

Runnerbeasts I know certain people are allowed them as pets, however temporarily. My question is how many might be found in the company of someone who works them for a craft?

Are you asking as far dragonriders?  Dragonriders and candidates are not allowed runners as pets just because of the time it would take to care for them would take away from more important obligations.  For everyone else, they are allowed to have runners as pets as long as it makes sense (someone on a boat, for example, couldn't really have one).  I think how many a persona might be involved in varies from place to place and their position.  If you have a specific question about that, please let me know.

Firelizards What are the so called rules about finding them? (other than the fact bronzes and golds are restricted) Does one just write them into a 'sona's history or can they find an egg on a beach when they are travelling? Or should they request one from a clutch at a Hold or Weyr?

If it is for a new persona, you can have them acquire their flit any way you like (and only gold is restricted, bronze is fine).  If it is an existing persona, you will need to buy the flit using your member rewards (http://www.triadweyrs.org/faq.php?fq_id=725) unless you acquire a flit from a member with a gold flight.  Their eggs can be dispersed for free.  When I say buy, though, I don't mean the PERSONA has to buy them.  They can either purchase them or find them, but the member has to use their member rewards (if that doesn't make sense, please let me know!)

Dziban Dzi is a firelizard I have written before; he's a pretty average blue... light-ish in tone... with a darker graze on his back... and wings that are rather broad at the base where they join his back. He also thinks he is a runnerbeast and will produce the sounds they make (I figured that if I could neigh like a horse then Dzi could to). What kind of restrictions would be considered here? Would Dzi and his quirkiness be tolerated or would he be too uncannon?

Well, I think a firelizard could perhaps TRY to approximate the sound of a runner, but they just wouldn't have the vocal chords we have.  It would be like trying to get a bird to sound like a horse.  They could make their own interpretation of what a horse sounds like, but it would still sound nothing like a real horse, if that makes sense.  As far as what he looks like that should be fine.

[Draconafin]

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Eimi; you are 120% epic right now!!

*loves on* you answered everything for me ^^

If you look at the specialties listed in the faq, you'll find specialists in individual animals. I think you could lump breeders in with them (for example, someone who specializes in runners most likely is also involved in breeding them)

*embarrassed* lol, I think I missed it then, Thanks for that ^^

A persona could be allergic to numbweed

*cackle* awesome ^^ so many possibilities

but he would not have been Searched by a dragon if it was a pre-existing condition and he would have had to have hidden his disability from everyone in order to be allowed to stand.

I'll prolly get rid of Ry's deafness then ... >.>;; Faranth knows he already has enough social problems without it. It was pre-existing, he got clipped in the head by a wayward runner at a younger age... *edits*

Are you asking as far dragonriders? Dragonriders and candidates are not allowed runners as pets just because of the time it would take to care for them would take away from more important obligations. For everyone else, they are allowed to have runners as pets as long as it makes sense (someone on a boat, for example, couldn't really have one). I think how many a persona might be involved in varies from place to place and their position. If you have a specific question about that, please let me know.

As for the runners Ry is only really going to be working with them until he gets Searched *makes note to annoy Search riders when profile is finished* So they'll be more like NPCs than pets, but I'll profile them up for the time they'll be around.

They can either purchase them or find them, but the member has to use their member rewards (if that doesn't make sense, please let me know!)

Makes perfect sense ^^ I still remember rewards. I'll keep all that in mind ^^ thanks.

Well, I think a firelizard could perhaps TRY to approximate the sound of a runner, but they just wouldn't have the vocal chords we have. It would be like trying to get a bird to sound like a horse. They could make their own interpretation of what a horse sounds like, but it would still sound nothing like a real horse, if that makes sense. As far as what he looks like that should be fine.

Awesome, sounds perfectly reasonable (although I'd just like to say - lyrebird for a laugh). Truth be told though I don't think a flitter would have the same range as a lyrebird. Mainly because of the other sounds they make, crooning, rumbles and bellows in some cases... too deep to get the pitch up...


*returns to profile writing*