2. Use of the names of any characters in the books are strictly off limits. Variations that are close to these names are also off limits (ex: Ramoth/Romoth). And before you ask, NO, your personas can not be descendants of any of Anne's characters.

3. All dragons live in the Weyr - No exceptions, no rogues.

4. All dragons' names end in 'th' and all male riders' names must be elided. (ex: R'vel, not Reorvel).

5. The only colors allowed are the standard five; Gold, Bronze, Brown, Blue and Green. Ruth was an exception and no mutations will be accepted or allowed.

6. No dragon has one eye color. Dragons' eyes are constantly changing.

7. Anne has stipulated that certain types of people impress certain types of dragons. The match up is listed below:

Dragon Color		Sexual Orientation
Gold		Heterosexual (Female)
Bronze		Heterosexual * (Male)
Brown		Heterosexual **(Male)
Blue		Homosexual/Bisexual (Male)
Green		Homosexual(men)/Heterosexual(women) (Male/Female)

* Bronze dragons sometimes chase greens, and if that green's rider happens to be male, the bronzerider may participate in the flight, but the chances are slim. Bronzeriders usually prefer to find stand-ins.
** Brown dragons chase greens more often than bronzes. If the green's rider happens to be male, the brownrider will more than likely participate in the flight, because "The dragons choose" not because it was the rider's choice. However, some brownriders will have a stand-in available before the outcome of the flight is decided.

COLOR	LENGTH	WINGSPAN
gold	38 - 42 m (125 - 140 Ft)	63 - 70 m (210 - 230 Ft)
bronze	35 - 38 m (115 - 125 Ft)	58 - 63 m (190 - 210 Ft)
brown	30 - 35 m (100 - 115 Ft)	50 - 58 m (165 - 190 Ft)
blue	25 - 30 m (82 - 100 Ft)	41 - 50 m (135 - 165 Ft)
green	20 - 25 m (66 - 82 Ft)	33 - 41 m (110 - 135 Ft)

2. If you want your persona to 'time-it', you must first get permission. Timing it is very dangerous, especially to weyrlings.

3. Partnered Dolphineers are not candidate material.

4. There is a limit of three pets per persona, and no more than two of them may be fire-lizards. If you want three fire-lizards, please e-mail the BoD, and we'll consider it. (We don't bite, really! We just want to keep the number of fire-lizards down to a dull roar!)

5. Dolphins are sentient creatures on Pern, enhanced by metasynth. Granted, they don't speak like you or I do, but they are NOT pets.

6. Please try and stay away from using popular names in TV shows, books, movies, etc. This is Pern, let's keep it that way. Why would anyone want to make it into earth? Also, earth names will be asked to be changed. Variations on earth names might be allowed, but if you submit a persona with a name that is decidedly popular or 'earth-like', expect to receive a request to change it. (ex: Naming your dragon Darth - that's a no no - however, Dharrth would be acceptable, Naming your fire-lizard Venus - that's a no no too, however, Vinhus would be accepted.)

7. Posting Pass - writing and then passing the post along on the list for another member to pick up and write for - is not the way the club works. If you have questions or need help, please, e-mail the BoD and we'll answer any questions you have!

8. Using another person's personas without their permission will absolutely NOT be tolerated. If the person has posted about an incident that occurred in a place that is open to the public, and you want to write about your persona seeing theirs, then that is acceptable as long as you don't have that persona interacting with your own, or doing something not already mentioned. Any stronger mentioning must be done only after permission is given.

9. We don't require that you spell check your posts, or that you have them in any set style, but remember, to get people to read your stories, it's best to have them presentable and understandable. But we believe in your right to post your stories in the format you see fit.

10. Posts are third person, past tense. Please don't post in first person unless you are doing it as a one time deal, for effect of the story you're posting.

11. Chain letters, spam, and non-Pern related e-mails are not to go through the list. If you send something through the list that should not go through, you will be warned. If you are unsure, e-mail us! We're here to help!

12. Please e-mail the BoD if you are planning the death of one of your personas. Especially if that persona is a dragonrider.

13. Dragons don't often speak to people other than their riders. They can, they just choose not to. And they even more rarely mention someone by name other than their rider. If you want your dragon to speak to someone, or want your persona to speak to a dragon that's not their lifemate, please ask us first.

14. When posting, please use following symbols. It makes it easier for others to understand who is talking:

Dragon to a human/ other dragon: }: :{

Human thoughts/ talking to dragon: ** **

For normal human speech: '' ''

And for a firelizard sending feelings/ images: ~~ ~~

15. Post as often as you like! And if you don't feel like posting, no problem, sit back and enjoy the stories that are coming through the list. If you have a ranking persona however, please see that you post for them the club required amount. (Please see/click on Posting Requirements at top of this page)

16. Female names are NOT to be elided. This cuts down on confusion. Also, only dragon names end in 'th'.

17. Any other requirements will be posted as needed. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to e-mail us! We will do our best to get back to you ASAP.

Thank you,

The BoD