Golds or queens, are the
mothers of the Weyr. They are the only
dragons to produce clutches, with exception tto one
green if there are no other golds left on Pern. As in the case of
Truth.
Of the dragons, Golds are also the largest and most
enduring, which is why they prove so difficult to catch. For similar
reasons, no dragon disobeys an Gold and risks incurring her wrath. Golds do
not breathe flame, it is unknown why. However, they do fly in their own
wing, using flamethrowers to kill Thread.
Golds have an ego to match their size and repute, and
they Imprint only those older female candidates with a strength of will
matching their own, if not their ego. If not, a Gold may grow to become
reckless, spoiled, and utterly useless to the Weyr. Ranging in color from a
bright yellow to dark marigold.
Length (nose to tail): 48-50 m.
Wingspan: 55-65 m.
Shoulder-height: 7-9 m.
Bronze are the leaders of
the Weyr, as are their riders. Largest of the males, they are cunning and
strong. They must be, to win the Golds. Unfortunately, this may lead the
less cautious among them to take hazardous risks that put themselves and
others at risk. Bronzes usually Imprint to males, and their riders are
generally Weyrleaders, Wingleaders, and riders of the upper wings. Ranging
in color from a deep bronze-gold to pale yellow-gold.
Length (nose to tail): 45-49 m.
Wingspan: 50-60 m.
Shoulder-height: 6-8 m.
Browns are known as the
workhorses of the Weyr. They are mature, insightful, and wise, generally the
seconds-in-command, Wingseconds and Weyrlingmasters. Like the Bronzes, they
fly long and hard during ‘fall, and although they usually catch the green,
now and then a Brown will catch a Gold. Imprint largely to males, rarely to
females. Ranging in color from deepest soil to nearly black and dusty tan.
Length (nose to tail): 42-46 m.
Wingspan: 47-57 m.
Shoulder-height: 6-7 m.
Blues are said to be the
most loyal of the dragons. If you must place your trust in a dragon, let him
be a Blue. Beware, however, a Blue dragon can be as cocky as the best of
them, and some have an attitude to boot. They have both stamina and a
flighty speed that enables them to catch emeralds, and, rarely, Golds. They
Imprint to males or females. Some Blues have a propensity for Search, or
seeking out Candidates eligible for Impression; that is, the future
dragonriders of Pern. Ranging in color from the sky's azure to a bold blue
and deep, velvet navy.
Length (nose to tail): 38-42 m.
Wingspan: 40-50 m.
Shoulder-height: 5-6 m.
Greens are the sprinters
of the Weyr, packing an incredible speed unique to their kind. Because of
this, they lack in endurance and must be switched out during ‘falls.
Smallest of the dragons, these females also happen to be the most moody as
well, and sometimes jealous of their gold sisters. When they feel a thing,
it is with their whole heart, and they may hate you one moment and love you
the next. Greens are the spice of the Height- they make life more
interesting, but let him beware who crosses one of them. The emeralds,
though not as intelligent as their Gold counterparts, can surprise one with
their memory, and after all, who would want to incite a dragon's grudge?
They Imprint to homosexual men, females, and occasionally, heterosexual men.
Like Blues, some Greens have a propensity for Search, or seeking out
Candidates eligible for Impression; that is, the future dragonriders of
Pern. Ranging from a pale jade to olive and darkest Green.
Length (nose to tail): 34-38 m.
Wingspan: 36-46 m.
Shoulder-height: 4-5 m.
