-------------------- Global XawHelp System: weyrlinghood --------------------
We try to make Weyrlinghood at Xanadu weyr a memorable experience, in a good 
way. Weyrlings are the future of the weyr, as they make up what was lost as 
old age takes the older seasoned riders in the previous turns. ICly, 
weyrlings are the pride of the weyr, as they promise prosperity and good 
fortune. OOCly, weyrlings are expected to set a good example to show why they 
impressed, through good nature and activity. Weyrlings also have rules to 
follow, much like candidacy, only a little more stringent as now they have 
lifemates that do concern them and an example to set.
Please note that, as stated in '+xawhelp transfers', you may not transfer out 
of Xanadu before at least 3RL months have passed since your Impression.

If there is a problem with something during Weyrlinghood, the first person to 
talk to is the Weyrlingmaster. While the Weyrleaders are always willing to 
listen and help, we do ask that you turn to the WLM first.

For more information, check '+xawhelp weyrling rules' and pay attention to 
what the WLM tells you.

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------------------- Global XawHelp System: weyrling rules -------------------

     1. No sex until you've had the mating flights lecture. Your dragons are 
too young to understand such a strong emotion before this. See '+xawhelp sex' 
for more information on this particular rule.
     2. No Drinking. You need to keep a clear head since a young dragon might 
misinterpret drunkenness for death -- a dragon SUICIDES when they believe 
their rider is dead!
     3. You must address all people by their proper title, ie. Lord Holder, 
Weyr Leader, Master, Journeyman, Rider *name*, Weyrling Master, etc. unless 
specifically asked not to. Even then, you must remain polite.
     4. Your main duty is to your dragon - Feeding, Bathing, and Oiling.
     5. The ONLY people who can teach you are those in the chain of command 
or who you have been specifically told can teach you by someone in the chain 
of command.
     6. Don't Assume. If you have a question about your weyrling training, 
ask the WLM. Every Weyr's training program differs slightly.
     7. Just because you may have a healer background, or have been around 
dragons your entire life does not automatically qualify you as a dragon 
healer. Do NOT diagnose or treat any illnesses/injuries before being taught 
about them.
     8. Do NOT get into any physical fights, and try to avoid strong emotions 
in general. (at least for the first turn of your dragon's life).
     9. You are Weyrbound until you're dragon can fly compentantly and then 
you may only leave the Weyr with an escort. (NB: Escort may be NPC.)
     10. Please be sensible. Don't do stupid things like trying to fly before 
you're allowed to: if you do, Kilaueth or Alhenaeth will ground your lifemate. 
If you want to know if something is ok, ASK.

Acknowledgements for these rules go to Jerry@UDW MUSH with alterations for 
the non-threadfall timeline by Domuta@PernWorld MUSH. Adaptions to suit 
Xanadu have been made.

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------------------------ Global XawHelp System: sex -------------------------

         Sex and sexual relations has always been a touchy subject when it 
comes to weyrlinghood. Neither the books nor Anne really went into depth of 
what could and couldn't be done as far as weyrlinghood went, and so it's left 
up to the games, and inevitably the weyrs to decide what is permissable and 
what is not.

         First of all, weyrlings ICly would be too busy to pay any sort of 
non-platonic relationship the sort of attention that it requires, between 
bathing, oiling and feeding their dragons, and building the the bond and 
trust between them. There simply wouldn't be time, as well as considering 
that Weyrlings also have chores and excercises to do.

         Limited romantic relationships are permitted. No sex, no public 
displays of affection beyond some hand holding, the occassional kiss on the 
cheek is okay. Thoughts and feelings of a romantic nature are to be 
controlled as well as possible, and blocked from your dragon's perception, as 
they cannot understand it. Strictly platonic relationships and feelings are 
fine, but any very strong emotion will confuse other young dragons and need 
to be controlled or blocked from the perception of younger dragons.

         Like any IC rule, those that ICly break this one will be subject to 
IC punishments. Credits for this indepth explanation go to Darianya.

It should be noted that the ban on sex and relationships is lifted when you 
have had the mating flight lecture.
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