Searchriders Guide
Searchriders Guide is brought to us from Dawn Meadow Weyrhold
In the world of Pern, children between the ages of 13 and 18 are usually Searched. In this club to keep variety, eligible personae can be between the ages 12 and 21 when Searched.
When Searchriders visit the Holds and Halls, they are searching for specific characteristics in the youth. The dragons are adept at seeing the youth's true nature beneath their exterior shell by examining thier posture, facial expressions, the way they answer questions, and how they act in the presence of the dragon.
Girls who are Searched are usually strong of character and have a greater empathy than other girls. They answer questions confidently yet sincerely and commonly with a well-thought of answer. They have a confident posture; for example, their shoulders are square and they have strong eye contact. Often, the girls will have the urge to stroke the dragon but they will ask permission first. Courtesy towards rider and dragon are always evaluated. When a gold egg is on the Sands, critical evaluation is even more intense because leadership qualities, obedience, and a disciplined character is needed for goldriders.
Boys who are Searched are chosen for a more variety of reasons. Qualities for a bronzerider and for a bluerider are different, so all possibilities must be viewed. Usually the characteristics would include a fascination of dragons, self-discipline, open-mindedness, and confidence. Others are important, and the dragon recommends off their opinions but in the end, the ultimate decision belongs to the dragonlets during the Hatching.
If you have a green or blue Dragonrider then please feel free to apply for being a Searchrider.
