Weyrs for Weyrlings
We invite all weyrlings to look through the weyr descs included here and to request one or more favorites. As soon as your choice is crossed off here, you may assume that you have your weyr.
- Oblong Archway Weyr
Ledge
Situated high up the bowl wall, this ledge provides a wonderful view of the Bowl but is only big enough to fit one small dragon. The edges of the stone are scoured and scored by Turns of weather and talons. There is a vague downward slope as it leads back to the main weyr, a distinct ‘couch’ formed in the stone where a weary dragon might curl up comfortably.
Weyr
The weyr itself is not much larger, the oblong shape causing it to look somewhat more like a large, started-then-forgotten tunnel than a room. Several niches large enough to fit glowbaskets are cut out of the walls, especially towards the back where natural light struggles to reach. A natural protrusion of the wall two-thirds down the length of the room creates a narrow, arched opening that may once have fitted a door, though now only a half-rotted frame and rusty hinges remain. -
Three-Chambered Weyr– JIELLA
Ledge
Of modest elevation some distance directly above the feeding grounds, this edge projects outward and slightly upward, flattening out further on to offer space enough for a large bronze perhaps two smaller blues or greens comfortably. While there is no overhang above to impede a landing, neitherdoes it offer any shade, and the ledge is oriented to receive direct rays of sunlight during the greater part of the day.
Weyr
The weyr beyond the ledge is made up of three rounded, bubble-like caverns, each slightly larger than the previous. The first is primarily occupied by a rough-hewn couch built directly into the curve of the wall; the second chamber is set perpendicular to the first, and as a result gains little natural light. Likely once used as the living chamber of the weyr, this room is hung with warm tapestries and thick rugs still cover the cold floor in overlapping layers. Glows are set periodically in recessed cubbies, leading along into the third and final cavity, which holds both bed and bureau. Both have been left behind in fair condition by the previous owner, although the mattress is heavy with dust, and the writing desk, though skilfully crafted, wobbles on one leg. Brickwork Wall Weyr– DASH
Ledge
Protruding further outward than it is wide, this low ledge may require some skillful maneuvering to accommodate more than one dragon, although it can be done. While the outer perimeter is rough and irregular, a smooth path has been worn down the centre of the outcropping, leading into the wide mouth of the weyr. The stone couch has been carved and angled so that any dragon upon it will recieve the warmth of the sun for the most part of the day, and even during the night it will retain some lingering heat. In the shadow of the couch is an old wooden trunk, hinges squeaky but serviceable, empty but for scraps of leather which may have once been a dragonrider’s straps.
Weyr
Some time ago, this spherical cavern was simply one round room with a vaulted ceiling. Recently, however, some industrious occupant has erected a brick wall to partition the weyr; the brickwork reaches only halfway up to the ceiling but is taller still than any man. Staggered along the dividing wall are small wooden shelves for knickknacks, books, or other things, but whoever last lived here took all their things with them, including all furniture. As a result, the weyr is rather bare, and while the outer half of the room is flooded with light from the bowl during the day, the inner portion must be lit by glows — and even those have been stripped of their hooks, although there are catches for the baskets fixed firmly in the wall.Nicked and Scratched High Up Weyr
Ledge
Set high up in the bowl, this ledge can be found to be rather far away from any neighbours. Certainly there could be no exchange of greetings without the raising of voices. Not all that large and with a chunk missing, it looks like it has had a bite taken out of it. While the edges around the broken portion are a little sharp, the rest of the ledge is smooth and reasonably flat. The missing chunk might provide excellent means to spy on those weyrs below and further down into the bowl, were dragon or rider so inclined.
Weyr
First impressions provided by the ledge also speak of the state of the weyr. Not tiny, but not large by any means, it’s shaped in a neat, narrow rectangle, the walls rough and with grazing gouges taken from the rock. The dragon wallow sits in a precise strip along the far wall, with a view out to the ledge and sky beyond, and it too bears little nicks and scratches. The space is bright in the daylight, but when lit by glows or the small hearth, the room hangs heavy with shadows that drip from slices and protrusions in the walls. The bed that remains has been tucked into the darkest corner of the weyr and even sports a tent-like canopy of deep-red gauzy fabric above it. Otherwise, the space is devoid of furniture and decoration; only dust remains and clings.Green Gardens Skylight Weyr– NISSA
Ledge
Set above the lake, this ledge is so low to the ground that a person might almost be able to reach it by climbing if it didn’t hang out over the water instead. Not far from the curve of the lake’s shore where its little grove of trees grows, a playful dragon could clip off a branch or a few leaves or pine needles on a low flyby. The wide, worn ledge catches sunlight in the afternoons, often slanting down through the water to provide a pretty aquatic view for anyone lying on the ledge and leaning over its edge. From there it’s also an easy dive for dragons or humans into the lake’s cool depths on a hot day.There’s plenty of space for patio furniture, including the somewhat dilapidated hammock at one end. Little niches carved into the Bowl walls also provide places to grow flowers and at one point, several larger plants seem to have sprouted from large terracotta pots, set strategically around the space, but are currently empty.
Weyr
The sloping entryway into the wallow is a bit on the narrow side and only big enough for the smaller dragons. A small brown could fit through, but mid-sized browns and larger will need to hang out on the ledge if they come to visit. Lined with butter-soft wherhide, the wallow is a comfortable space for a smaller dragon as well, but there’s little in the way of space to share. Along the wall behind the wallow, a faded mural starts with a few green vines that curl around the corner into the rider’s habitation. Pushing through dual layers of both weatherproofed oilcloth and an incongruously gauzy bit of white netting, the weyr itself is almost perfectly round with a small hearth set in the wall to the left of the entryway and several chests lining the walls for storage. The bed is unique: its stone shelf cuts across one curve of the wall, lending it an alcove-like feeling without actually being an alcove. Its hard surface is well padded with a new mattress and neatly folded linens. The mural is much brighter in here, starting to the right of the door and growing more and more elaborate as it progresses around the walls to encircle the hearth. Hidden amongst the vines and greenery are tropical birds, vtols and the bright blossoms of flowers illuminated from above by three odd, circular skylights covered over with translucent mica.Shadowy Boudoir Weyr— AT’RE
Ledge
A rather undistinguished ledge not very far up the Bowl wall above the lake is broad enough for some of the bigger dragons and nearly unblemished by the scratch of talons over the turns. This could be because the mudslide that took out one end of the bowl above the lake looms ominously close, clods of earth occasionally breaking free and tumbling down into the water below. The ledge is also angled in such a way that it’s usually cast into shade for most of the day and not much light slants into the wallow or the weyr as a result.
Weyr
Though its position so near to the mudslide has likely made this an unpopular spot over the turns, for the enterprising willing to brave the possible threat of mud landing on the ledge, the space inside is beautifully proportioned and boasts several luxuries as reward. The wallow is spacious, large enough to house even a gold dragon and a set of hooks holds a pair of dusty tapestries that can be pulled closed like a canopied bed to provide privacy for the dragon or additional protection from the weather. A smooth archway leads back into the rider’s apartment, with a rusty-hinged door fitted into the opening. The door currently squeaks horribly and is a little warped so it doesn’t quite close the way it should, but a little oil and TLC should take care of it. Inside the shadowy recesses of the weyr hide a veritable treasure trove of creature comforts: a small, but functional private bathing room separated by a curtain, a broad hearth, prettily decorated with a carved mantel and a comfortable sofa upholstered in a deep plum color stretched out in front. Shelves for books have been carved from floor to ceiling along one wall with ample room to set up additional seating and a desk though these pieces of furniture are missing. At the very back of the weyr, the dark polished wood of the bed echoes the wallow: large, four-postered with plum-colored velvet hangings badly in need of a wash. In fact the bed’s empty frame definitely needs a mattress, speaking volumes for how long the place has stood unoccupied.- Shallow Curve In the Wall Weyr
Ledge
Barely there as a crescent sliver of rock in reverse, this ledge is suitable only for the tiniest of dragons, perched high up along the sweep of the Tooth Crag, though not quite at the top. The wind is stiff up here and often ’sings’ through rock formations formed by the slow erosion of wind and rain like a natural flute. Sunlight warms the space almost all day, countering the strength of the air currents that swirl around the stony promontory.
Weyr
This weyr is not for those unused to the harsher aspects of Fort’s climate, namely late fall, winter or early spring, because it’s just too shallow to keep out drafts well. The space is not divided between a rider’s area and a dragon’s area, but simply a long space forming the mirror opposite of the crescent-shaped ledge. The opening inward is low and double-layers of weather proof curtains are hung there to help block out the weather. There’s no official wallow here, but several shallow depressions have formed to show where different dragons have chosen to curl up to get comfortable over the turns. There’s no furniture in here to speak of and no hearth either, a pot-bellied iron stove serves to heat the space instead, with two ‘burners’ on top and a sturdy pipe plunges outward through the wall to discharge its smoke. A sleeping alcove has been carved into the angle of the wall furthest away from any incoming wind and curtains can be drawn across it to trap heat inside. Pulling back the weather curtains in the warmer seasons will leave the space aglow with sunlight and the glitter of mineral veins in the rock. Otherwise, there’s just no two ways about it: this is a very spartan space.