Raisha
8th August 2005, 07:10 PM
In Pern fandom, alternate timelines and new Weyrs abound. Many creative opportunities are available for role-players and Pern fans alike to explore stories that Anne McCaffrey herself could never have dreamed of alone. Perhaps you enjoy the freedom of these games. But have you ever taken a look at a Pern novel and wondered what it might be like to experience something a little closer to the original?
Introducing Aftermath: a forum-based role-playing game set at a classic moment in Pern's history. It is the end of the Sixth Pass, and the Plague has almost wiped out Pern's entire population. Thanks to the heroism of healers, dragonriders, and many others, Pern has been saved, but at a great cost. Now comes the task of rebuilding -- and for those who were less than heroic, salvaging their reputations.
Telgar Weyr's Weyrleader M'tani was one person who shamed himself during the Plague, by refusing help in the delivery of vaccines, and many blame him directly for Moreta's death. The Weyr has now factionalized around several of the other bronzeriders, each of whom is vying to take the leadership position. The senior queen Dalgeth will soon rise to mate. Who will catch Dalgeth on her mating flight and become the new Weyrleader? Will Telgar Weyr remain conservative and withdrawn from the other Weyrs, or will a new Weyrleader set a new tone for the future? How can Telgar regain the trust of the Lord Holders in order to secure tithes once the Pass has ended, and how can they attract new people to make up for their losses during the Plague? And perhaps most importantly, where will Telgar find enough candidates once Dalgeth clutches?
Aftermath takes place immediately following the events of Moreta, Dragonlady of Pern and Nerilka's Story, in Turn 43 of the 6th Pass. Character submissions are now being accepted for all types, as well as Adoptable NPCs, including ranking characters. Most needed are potential Weyrleader bronzeriders and, of course, candidates. Role-play will officially begin on Sunday, August 14th.
Introducing Aftermath: a forum-based role-playing game set at a classic moment in Pern's history. It is the end of the Sixth Pass, and the Plague has almost wiped out Pern's entire population. Thanks to the heroism of healers, dragonriders, and many others, Pern has been saved, but at a great cost. Now comes the task of rebuilding -- and for those who were less than heroic, salvaging their reputations.
Telgar Weyr's Weyrleader M'tani was one person who shamed himself during the Plague, by refusing help in the delivery of vaccines, and many blame him directly for Moreta's death. The Weyr has now factionalized around several of the other bronzeriders, each of whom is vying to take the leadership position. The senior queen Dalgeth will soon rise to mate. Who will catch Dalgeth on her mating flight and become the new Weyrleader? Will Telgar Weyr remain conservative and withdrawn from the other Weyrs, or will a new Weyrleader set a new tone for the future? How can Telgar regain the trust of the Lord Holders in order to secure tithes once the Pass has ended, and how can they attract new people to make up for their losses during the Plague? And perhaps most importantly, where will Telgar find enough candidates once Dalgeth clutches?
Aftermath takes place immediately following the events of Moreta, Dragonlady of Pern and Nerilka's Story, in Turn 43 of the 6th Pass. Character submissions are now being accepted for all types, as well as Adoptable NPCs, including ranking characters. Most needed are potential Weyrleader bronzeriders and, of course, candidates. Role-play will officially begin on Sunday, August 14th.