~~*~~ Fort Weyr - Northeast Bowl ~~*~~ (#10535RJ$)
The northern end of the bowl can be an intimidating area, being that Fort is the largest weyr. The far north
wall contains the gigantic opening to the hatching caverns, and to the west of that can be seen the sprawling ledges
and carved stair cases that mark the way to the administration complex and the training grounds were candidates and
weyrlings can often be found. The west cliff wall towers up, dotted here and there by darker openings that mark
individual weyrs before it tapers to a point at Tooth Crag.
People: Jaylen K'drozen
Dragons: Rhyrith
Obvious Exits:
Training Complex <TC> Administration Complex <AC> Center Bowl <cb> Hatching Cavern <HC>
Jaylen walks into the northern end of the bowl from the training complex, she's looking over a scrap of paper in her
hands, and she seems to be concentrating on that scrap more than on where she's walking.
Suddenly a large shadow blocks out Jaylen light as the form of a rather large monsterous looknig brown looms over
her. The Brown looking down curiously at her, the white of it teeth showing in what looks to be a large grin.
Jaylen lets out a squeak as she finds the large shadow above her, then she cranes her neck upwards to peek at the
brown beastie. Nice teeth. "S'rry. 'scuse me sir." She speaks before it dohs on her who this big brown is.
"Rhyrith?" Blink blink.
Rhyrith warbles and lowers his head to whuffle at the top of Jaylens head.
From the central bowl, K'drozen come walking slowly carrying a messangers satchel, on spying Rhy acosting someone
but not able to see whom he calls out, "Rhy No that is not nice!"
Jaylen giggles at the whuffling and offers the brown a scritch. Then she hears the voice and a smile spreads over
her face. "Kal! You're here!"
K'drozen smiles brightly as he hears the voice and quickens his pace, "Yeah, I am on messanger duty with one of the
weyrling masters today. I think he is getting a drink or something before heading back so I ahve a couple of
candlemarks down time."
Jaylen moves to meet him beside Rhyrith and gives the weyrling a hug. "Well, lucky me, then." She grins. "I was just
headed inside, care to join me?" She tucks her bit of paper into one of her many pockets.
K'drozen smiles and says, "Sure. Lead the way, I am not really sure of my way around over here." as he return the
hug.
Jaylen giggles, "Well, back th'way y'came from's a start." She gives Rhyrith a pat and grins. "Kin I b'rrow yer
r'der fer a bit?"
Rhyrith warbles cheerful and curls up for a short nap.
Jaylen takes the Istan weyrling by the hand and leads the way back through the bowl towards the living caverns.
You move over to the Center Bowl.
~~*~~ Fort Weyr - Center Bowl ~~*~~ (#10486RJ$)
The wide center of the bowl is often bustling with activity as riders come and go. Off westward can be seen the
entrances for the candidate barracks and the guest weyr, while to the east is a large opening that leads into the
dragon infirmary. The bowl stretches off both to the north and to the south, where the sheer stone walls rise
steeply to the sky.
People: Jaylen
Dragons: Sahidath
Obvious Exits:
Living Caverns <LC> Dragon Infirmary <DI> SW Bowl <SB> NE Bowl <NB>
~~*~~ Fort Weyr - Living Caverns ~~*~~ (#10592RJ$)
This cavern, having been created by bubbles in the volcanic flow of this extinct volcano, has a breathtaking
ceiling — a vast dome that arches high above the heads of the weyrfolk that scurry around beneath it. A hollow echo
can be heard from loud enough noises, and the chatterings of various firelizards are consequently multiplied into a
chaotic babble. All in all, the living cavern is a loud place.
Tables are scattered around the room, apparently in no particular order. Over to one side near the kitchens,
two medium sized serving tables are constantly spread with snacks, klah, and other goodies. The tables look worn,
yet perfectly fitted to the atmosphere of the caverns. In the 'corners' of the cavern, smaller two and four place
tables are set up for more private talks or just a less chaotic atmosphere in which to eat.
People: Jaylen
Objects: Menu Board Firelizard Basket
Obvious Exits:
Spiral Stairway <SS> Shenanigan's <SH> Central Bowl <CB> Lower Caverns <LC> Kitchen <k>
Jaylen heads into the living caverns, "Y'want some klah?" She'll shed her coat, settling it on the back of a chair
near one of the hearths. She heads over to retrieve herself a mug of klah, waiting for his response.
K'drozen smiles and nods, "That would be great, pealin off his riding jacket he sighes extending his hands towards
the hearth, "It really is cold here."
Jaylen pours a second mug, "How d'y'like yer klah?" She asks, nodding to the cold bit. "Aye, real cold, but I think
I've actually got used t'it lil. Hey, are ya any good with findin' stuff?"
K'drozen says, "Straight is fine, sorta go use to drinking it plain." he tilts his head, "I am ok at it I guess
why?"
Jaylen brings the two mugs of klah back to the table, she offers one to him. "Cause we got this real weird note in
th'barracks. Somethin' 'bout t'kens an' findin' 'em fer a prize." She reaches to grab the scrap of paper from her
pocket. "There're some clues hidden somewhere in th'weyr, in three l'cations. I got th'clues 'ere, copied 'em from
th'post."
K'drozen nods and leans over to look at the clues, "Id be more then happy to help if its allowed." he smiles, "I am
not sure how much help I would be though I don't know my way around here."
Jaylen shows him the three clues. "Well, I think I might know th'l'cation o'this one, an' maybe this one, at least
th'general idea anyway. But I need an extra set o'eyes t'see iff'n we kin find th'token, there're no hints as to
what th'tokens look like.
K'drozen looks at the clues and nods thinking to himself, "It shouldn't be to hard really."
Jaylen nods, "All I have to do is find th'token an' write m'name on it. I think this one 'ere is in th'tunnels,
wanna go check it out with me?" After they finish their klah, of course.
K'drozen takes a long drink of the klah and says, "Sure." he smiles, "I was imressed with what you showed me of the
tunnels on my last visit."
Jaylen grins, "I been explorin' them a lot. They lead all th'way t'th'forest." Yes, well, you know Jaylen, she has
to find all the nice hidey holes wherever she is.
K'drozen smiles and says, "Alright, you said you had an idea, lets get looking then."
Jaylen nods, finishing her klah quickly. "Well, it's kinda chilly an' damp down there, but I think I kin r'member
th'way." She slides her coat back on, though she leaves it unzipped for now, then she shoves the bit of paper into a
pocket. Offering a hand to K'drozen, "Shall we?"
K'drozen takes her hand without any hesitation and smile snaging his coat with the other following along beside her.
~~*~~ Fort Weyr - Lower Caverns ~~*~~
This volcanic bubble is smaller than the Living Cavern, but no less well crafted. The walls are smooth, with
electric lights placed into niches that used to hold glowbaskets. Another hearth burns here, with a pot on always
keeping water hot for making tea or cider. Worn but comfortable couches and chairs are arranged by the hearth around
a few tables where game boards and a few packages of dragon poker cards are laying.
From this cavern you can get to many other places - the tunnels of Fort Weyr having been dug far back into the
caldera where the Dragons make their home.
People: Jaylen
Obvious Exits:
Tunnel Walkway <TW> Living Cavern <lc> Infirmary <in> Bathing Cavern <bc> Resident's Cavern <rc>
~~*~~ Fort Weyr - Deeper Into The Weyr ~~*~~
The smell of fresh cut lumber comes from this tunnel, as the stone has been secured by fresh cut beam supports to
help take the load of the rock due to historic tunnel collapses. The tunnel is illuminated by strings of glow
baskets, and the odd electric bulb. Not previously known to have been used, this tunnel was once quiet and eerie,
but now with the light scattering the shadows, it seems a pleasant stroll - a bit cool though, as one seems to walk
at a slope downward, as if going deeper into the Weyr. Smaller tunnels branch to the left and right, leading
elsewhere, yet these tunnels don't seem so well lit and it would be wise to bring personal lighting with one's
person. These are the depths of the Weyr, once closed off and forgotten - now thriving again. A sign hangs on either
side of the tunnel entrance, with bright arrows pointing straight ahead, to the rebuilt tunnel. The sign reads:
Commonplace.
People: Jaylen
Obvious Exits:
Out <O> Commonplace Tunnel <CT> Shadow's Pass <SP>
Jaylen leads the way into the caverns system. "We hafta go this way, to th'darker tunnels, instead this time." And
she grabs one of the glow baskets, they'll need light to search afterall.
~~*~~ Fort Weyr - Ancient Tunnel ~~*~~
This tunnel twists and turns, interspersed with columns created when stalagmite met stalactite. The columns consist
of compressed layers of interspersed white, brown, and blue, much like the many layers of a candle melted down. Line
of sight is broken, and most of the tunnel is hidden in deep shadow that writhes no matter what light source is
used. Small paths scatter about, branching out into forks in the road, where darkness roams and direction can be
quickly turned about. The use of caution must not be taken for granted. Behind, toward the west is the exit - ahead
is a maze of shadows and rock, where dangers may lurk and the promise of return may be slim.
People: Jaylen
Obvious Exits:
East <E> West <W>
Jaylen grabs the note back out, holding it close to the glowlight. "To find me you must travel to paths of old,
stepping once to the east. The water shall be your guide to where I rest." She ponders, "Okay, so I guess we go
t'th'east.."
K'drozen nods and looks at the note and says, "yeah I would say this could be the path of old." he glances about and
says, "Is there runnig water of some kind down this way." he glance down towards the east.
Jaylen thinks a moment, "Yeah, I th'nk there's a stream down 'ere somewhere."
K'drozen nod and says, "Alright then, lets check it out."
Jaylen tucks the note away again. "Well, let's go, then." She grins and tugs him eastwards.
~~*~~ Fort Weyr - Ancient Tunnel ~~*~~
The section of the tunnel appears like any other, with rough worn rock surrounding from all directions. Besides a
cold draft which makes the odd noise as it groans through the vast tunnel system, the air is silent and dead. There
is no trace of any life in the long vast corridors of rock. There is only slight indication that people once walked
these tunnels or lived in and around them - such as an old glow basket forgotten as it sits tucked away in a
crevasse of a wall or a torch mount still secured into the walls. Further useless rubble like this strewn here and
there, as if people eventually stopped cleaning up the vast walkways and mindlessly left items here and there. In
this section of the tunnel, there appears to be a space between some of the fallen rock for one to crawl through,
and a door abruptly behind the fallen rubble.
People: Jaylen
Obvious Exits:
North <N> West <W> South <S> Crawl Space <CS>
Jaylen comes to another intersections and furrows her brow, okay, this place looks familiarish. "Hmm, 'kay, that's
th'old workshop…I dunna r'member which was th'stream was." She tries to listen for any sound or some kind of clue.
K'drozen stops as listens as well, his brow creasing slighlty in consintration.
No luck, Jaylen doesn't hear anything. "Well, let's try north first." She starts that way. "Th'old workshop's neat,
y'shoud check it out when we're done iff'n y'got time."
~~*~~ Fort Weyr - Ancient Tunnel ~~*~~
The section of the tunnel appears like any other, with rough worn rock surrounding from all directions. Besides a
cold draft which makes the odd noise as it groans through the vast tunnel system, the air is silent and dead. There
is no trace of any life in the long vast corridors of rock. There is only slight indication that people once walked
these tunnels or lived in and around them - such as an old glow basket forgotten as it sits tucked away in a
crevasse of a wall or a torch mount still secured into the walls. Further useless rubble like this strewn here and
there, as if people eventually stopped cleaning up the vast walkways and mindlessly left items here and there. In
this section of the tunnel, there's a pile of junk heaped and strewn around - scraps of metal, shards of wood, large
pieces of stone, and brittle or broken tools.
People: Jaylen
Obvious Exits:
West <W> South East <SE>
Jaylen shakes her head, "I dunna think this is th'right way, let's go back south." Because this tunnel isn't the one
she remembers near the water.
~~*~~ Fort Weyr - Ancient Tunnel ~~*~~
The section of the tunnel appears like any other, with rough worn rock surrounding from all directions. Besides a
cold draft which makes the odd noise as it groans through the vast tunnel system, the air is silent and dead. There
is no trace of any life in the long vast corridors of rock. There is only slight indication that people once walked
these tunnels or lived in and around them - such as an old glow basket forgotten as it sits tucked away in a
crevasse of a wall or a torch mount still secured into the walls. Further useless rubble like this strewn here and
there, as if people eventually stopped cleaning up the vast walkways and mindlessly left items here and there. In
this section of the tunnel, there's a pile of junk heaped and strewn around - scraps of metal, shards of wood, large
pieces of stone, and brittle or broken tools.
People: Jaylen K'drozen
Obvious Exits:
West <W> South East <SE>
~~*~~ Fort Weyr - Ancient Tunnel ~~*~~
The section of the tunnel appears like any other, with rough worn rock surrounding from all directions. Besides a
cold draft which makes the odd noise as it groans through the vast tunnel system, the air is silent and dead. There
is no trace of any life in the long vast corridors of rock. There is only slight indication that people once walked
these tunnels or lived in and around them - such as an old glow basket forgotten as it sits tucked away in a
crevasse of a wall or a torch mount still secured into the walls. Further useless rubble like this strewn here and
there, as if people eventually stopped cleaning up the vast walkways and mindlessly left items here and there. In
this section of the tunnel, there appears to be a space between some of the fallen rock for one to crawl through,
and a door abruptly behind the fallen rubble.
People: Jaylen
Obvious Exits:
North <N> West <W> South <S> Crawl Space <CS>
~~*~~ Fort Weyr - Ancient Tunnel ~~*~~
The sound of dripping echoes emptily in this cave, and the air is dank with the scent of stagnant water. Stalactites
and stalagmites mirror each other perfectly, framing a pool of water that at first glance seems to be a chasm
descending to the depths of the earth - though it looks like something might be on the other side of the rock wall
which it disappears into. Small clusters of glows here and there provide the only illumination, bathing everything
in a cold light but otherwise merely deepening the shadows elsewhere, causing a slightly eerie feel. The ground is
littered with small fragments of rock, testament of an unstable time that may have occurred eons in the past, or
mere moments ago.
People: Jaylen
Obvious Exits:
North <N> Dive Under <DU>
Jaylen smiles. "Aha!" She knew she had seen a cavern with water in it. She furrows her brow. "Well, look and see if
you can find anythin' that looks out o'place."
K'drozen begins to search around the cavern looking closely at the water as he does so. "What do the note say about
the water again?"
Jaylen contemplates, "The water shall be your guide to where I rest.." She starts to rifle through a sall pile of
rocks near the pool of water.
K'drozen looks at the water and says, "Well, where does this water flow to."
Jaylen peers at the water, trying to judge if it's flowing and if so, where. "Hey look, doesn't it look like there's
'nother room on th'other side of th'wall 'ere?" But there are no more tunnels, hmm. "Do y'think?"
K'drozen looks at the pool and says, "Well maybe ya have to swim to find it, I wouldn't hink they'd want ya in the
water with how cold it has been though.."
Jaylen considers this a moment. "But I dunna see 'nother way in there.." She searches the wall near the water, maybe
there's a hidden switch or something. "Maybe if we leave our clothes 'ere..then they won't be all wet when we get
out of th'water." Is she seriously considering getting into the cold water?
K'drozen frowns and says, "I am not sure this is a great idea…" he kneels down and places a hand in the water.
Well, at least the water's not icy, it's not warm though. Jaylen doesn't have any luck searching the wall. "Maybe I
kin send Algae in t'r'trive it, she likes th'cold."
K'drozen nods and says, "Might be a better idea, don't want ya getting sick with the hatchin comin up." he glances
to you and smiles, vacilating on weather he thinks this is a good idea or not.
Algae takes flight from your shoulder.
Castle has arrived.
K'drozen shrugs as Castle takes flight from his shoulder.
Jaylen calls for her little green, who appears and croons softly, curiously. "Algae, go see iff'n y'kind find
somethin' that looks like a t'ken." Jaylen says to her green, trying to send a visual of what she thinks the token
may possibly look like.
Castle jumps off of K'drozens shoulder and trills moving to follow his friend in her little dip.
Algae trills happily and hopglides off of her person to dive into the chilly water.
Algae has left.
Algae> ~~*~~ Fort Weyr - Cavern of Streams ~~*~~
Algae>
The actual entrance to this cavern is a tunnel, with the sides blocking off views of everything but what is
in front. Light apparently was provided by glow baskets that have long since vanished from the nooks created for
them. The tunnel doesn't lead far, but when the bulging sides give way, the sight is awesome. The cavern widens to
all sides, the walls left natural, not at all smooth or even. The sound of dripping water creates an echo off the
walls of the cavern, as small streams of water have eaten away at the rock over thousands of Turns. The streams are
more common around this room than the ground proper, where dry areas begin to take on a stepping stone appearance.
The overwhelming wonder of this cavern is further created by the rock in which the walls were formed, for
they sparkle and shine when illuminated due to the mineral deposits within the stone. The ceiling is also adorned
with stalactites, which are numerous and large. At the east side, where there seems to be a dead end, is a vast pool
with water that appears black for the unknown depth truly there within. Yet, the water is actually flowing toward
the pool and seemingly underneath rock that hangs inches above the water.
Algae>
Algae> Obvious Exits:
Dive Under <DU>
Castle has left.
Algae> Castle has arrived.
Algae> Algae chitters quietly, ooh shiny! The green forgets what she's doing for a moment, just to admire the
sparkly walls.
Jaylen leans over the edge of the pool, trying to see where her firelizard has gotten off to, hopefully Algae
remembers what she's supposed to do.
K'drozen frowns as he watches the pool as well, "hopefull this won't take them long to figure out…"
Algae> Castle clambers up out of the water and trills looking about as well eyeing all of the shinny stuff about.
"Algae?" Jaylen calls, leaning further over to try to peer over the rocky overhang. Unfortunately it's a bit too far
and she loses balance, tumbling clothes and glowbasket and coat and all into the water with a splash and a gasp from
the girl. Cooold!
K'drozen moves rapidsly and immidaiate to the edge of the water and extends his hand, "Grab on Jaylen…"
Jaylen is a good swimmer, at least. She starts to laugh, yes, the girl is laughing as she treads the very cold
water. "Oops! Well, since I'm a'ready in 'ere. Maybe I should go check.." She peers towards the other cavern. "It
looks….shiny in there." Hmm.
K'drozen nods and says, "you be careful." he looks at the water and says, "I sould probaly wait her…" having to
head between shortly and getting wet probably a bad idea…
Unless he strips down first, then he'll just have to dry his hair before returning. Jaylen nods, swimming under the
wall, and disappears into the glimmering cavern. "Oh, Kal, it's so beautiful in 'ere." Comes the girl's voice from
inside.
Algae> Algae likes the shinies, too bad she can't take them with her. What was she supposed to do now? Oh yeah! The
green hops around, testing this and that in her maw, what would a token feel..or taste..like.
Algae> Castle hops about the room exploring as well searching little piles of rubble for shinnies..
~~*~~ Fort Weyr - Cavern of Streams ~~*~~
The actual entrance to this cavern is a tunnel, with the sides blocking off views of everything but what is
in front. Light apparently was provided by glow baskets that have long since vanished from the nooks created for
them. The tunnel doesn't lead far, but when the bulging sides give way, the sight is awesome. The cavern widens to
all sides, the walls left natural, not at all smooth or even. The sound of dripping water creates an echo off the
walls of the cavern, as small streams of water have eaten away at the rock over thousands of Turns. The streams are
more common around this room than the ground proper, where dry areas begin to take on a stepping stone appearance.
The overwhelming wonder of this cavern is further created by the rock in which the walls were formed, for
they sparkle and shine when illuminated due to the mineral deposits within the stone. The ceiling is also adorned
with stalactites, which are numerous and large. At the east side, where there seems to be a dead end, is a vast pool
with water that appears black for the unknown depth truly there within. Yet, the water is actually flowing toward
the pool and seemingly underneath rock that hangs inches above the water.
People: Jaylen
Firelizards: Castle Algae
Obvious Exits:
Dive Under <DU>
Jaylen emerges in the cavern and stares around, awestruck for a moment. Then Algae gets her attention, the green has
found something to chew on. "Algae, stop, that's the token." She wrestles the token out of her firelizard's maw and
scribbles her name on it. "Yay! That wasn't too bad, except for the cold water thing anyway."
'The World of Pern(tm)' and 'The Dragonriders of Pern(r)' are copyright to Anne McCaffrey (c) l967, 2000. This is a recorded online session, by permission of the author but generated on PernWorld MUSH for the benefit of people unable to attend.