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Dragonriders of Pern: Book 20
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For millions of readers the world over, the name Pern is magical, conjuring up grand vistas of a distant planet whose blue skies are patrolled by brave dragons and their noble riders, a paradise threatened by the periodic fall of deadly Thread. But not all dangers descend from the skies. Now,... read more
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Members of the Harper Hall seek desperately to find a cure for the plague that threatens to kill everyone on Pern. Young apprentice Kindan finds the solutions to problems again and again.
Characters/People edit
- J'trel: Blue dragon Talith's rider of Ista Weyr familiar with the Southern Continent of Pern.
- B'ralar: High Reaches Weyrleader.
- D'vin: Bronze rider from High Reaches Weyr. Friend and mentor to Crisov.
- M'tal: Benden Weyleader, rider of bronze Gaminth; friend of Kindan.
- Salina: Weyrwoman of Benden. Rides gold dragon Breth.
- J'lantir: Istan wingleader; rider of bronze Lolanth.
- C'rion: Istan Weyrleader.
- Cristov: Son of former miner Tarvik; impresses bronze dragon, Sereth, and becomes C'tov of High Reaches.
- Kindan: Formerly impressed to watch wher, Kisk; now an apprentice in the Harper Hall; impresses bronze fire-lizard Valla.
- Kelsa: First girl apprentice in the Harper Hall, skilled song writer. One of Kindan's best friends.
- Vaxoram: Senior apprentice in the Harper Hall - a bully; good at fencing.
- Nonala: Second girl in the Harper hall; from Southern Boll - amazing voice and range.
- Verilan: apprentice talented in scribing and researching records. Kindan's best friend.
- Lord Ibraton: Lord holder of Benden.
- Conar: Lord Ibraton's youngest son from Benden; draws.
- Lord Bemin: Lord Holder of Fort Hold. Wife Sannora, Sons: Semin & Bannor. Daughters: Koriana & Fiona.
- Lady Sannora: Wife of Lord Bemin.
- Koriana: Daughter of Fort Holder Bemin. Flirtaceous, used to getting her own way. Impresses gold fire-dragon Koriss.
- Fiona: Lord Bemin's youngest daughter.
- Mirila: Fort Hold midwife.
- Issak: Journeyman harper.
- Master Murenny: Masterharper of Pern. Kindan reports to him.
- Master Resler: Master archivist who doesn't like Kindan.
- Master Lenner: Masterhealer.
- Master Detallor: Master of dance & defensive skills such as fencing.
- Master Biddle: Voice master.
- Master Caldazon: Master of musical instruments.
- Master Zist: Served as Camp Natalon's Harper when Kindan was a boy there.
- Aleesa: Whermaster of gold watch wher Aleesk.
- Mikal: Ex-dragon rider who lived many years alone in a cave. Uses crystals for healing & meditation. Good swordsman & tracker.
- Sonia: Weyer healer S'son's daughter. Impresses gold dragon.
- Selora: Head cook.
Quotes edit
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“Step by step, moment by moment, we live through another day.”
Kindan
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“Sometimes the heart gets so heavy that living is impossible,”
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“We can only give him choices. Hope is something you find for yourself.”
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He leaned forward, looking Kindan in the eye. “‘Without hope, there is no future.’”
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Be sparing with your wrath Take not the angry path Lest harsh words create harsh deeds And fill your heart with bitter seeds.
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Fight only in direst need Not for lust or petty greed Honor those that do give birth Respect them well for their full worth.
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Setting & Locations edit
- Pern: The third planet orbiting Rukbat, a golden G-type star in the Sagittarian Sector. Pern is the third of five planets in the Rukbat system (the Pernese star is also known as Alpha Sagittarius). It has two moons, Belior and Timor (in order of distance). It was settled by a colonists from old Earth. It has two major continents and many habitable islands.
- Benden Weyr: Is the second of eight (by the end of the 9th pass) Weyrs. Named for one of the Pern colony founder, Admiral Paul Benden. Benden Weyr is located within a double volcanic crater on the east coast of Pern near the Northern Barrier Range. Benden Weyr's symbol is a black Roman numeral II centered on a red diamond.
- Fort Hold
- Healer Hall
- Keroon
Series & Lists edit
This is book 20 of 31 in Dragonriders of Pern. (standard series)
Preceded by Dragon's Fire, and followed by Dragonheart.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Anne McCaffrey (Author)
- Todd McCaffrey (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey
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Publication Date: 2007
ISBN: 0345480309
Page Count: 320
Publisher: Del Rey
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 2007
ISBN: 0345480309
Page Count: 320
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- Dewey: 813.54
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