Here's the stuff that all of you have been waiting for, I'm sure. It's the rules. *sound of thunder* The what-not-to-do-without-asking-permission set of instructions. Some of these pertain to IC, some to OOC, and some to both.

The punishments for breaking any of the IC rules (which are coming don't worry) vary from extra mucking duty or chores, to being grounded if you're flying, to having your graduation delayed. (Which I DON'T want to do.)

Please, if you're not sure about something, ask one of the WLMs before you do it. We don't mind IC bad behaviour. We'd just like to know what's coming so that we can be sure that it won't affect your progress.

Limits - you are not allowed to @tel out of the weyr for any IC reason. Like a fl hatching. You can not take the dragonets from the weyr, and you will not leave the weyr without permission from me or a AWLM until you come to the stage where you're able to fly to the holds or to where your lifemate doesn't mind being separated from you for the time it takes for a rider to give you a ride someplace and back. Also if I say no, don't bother asking one of the AWLM, chances are I have +mailed them that I already said no.

A Weyr is not a military, but it's about as close as you're going to get on Pern. A rider's life may depend upon the discipline they learn as a Weyrling. Saluting all full riders is part of that. Residents, Crafters and Holders do not need salutes, but politeness is expected. For the last few classes, the barracks has been a 'safe ground'. That is the Weyrling's refuge, so when in there, you do not have to salute. Another thing... if someone disconnects, then reconnects, or leaves a room and comes back after you've already saluted them, you do not have to re-salute.

No AUTOMATIC salutes (i.e. salute code). Enough said.

You are responsible for attending at least one of the scheduled training sessions. If you miss too many with no reasons given then your graduation will be delayed. You are a huge representive of Western Weyr. It is my responsibility to be sure that you are ready to just be let loose on Pern ;)

You will not make any major training decisions on your own. Among other things, that means you will not have your dragon fly, you will not fly on your dragon and you will not go *between* until instructed to by me or a AWLM, your dragon will not get sick or otherwise delay his/her training. If you miss traning sessions do not come up with IC reasons why you are behind without clearing it with me first. That just prevents me from getting you caught up. I am going to do my best at all times to tell you what you are allowed and what you should be RPing, if you have a question, don't hesitate to ask.

Even if you have had Healer or Dragonhealer training you will not diagnose any illnesses you suspect in your dragons. If you think anything is wrong with your dragon, come to one of us, or to the Weyrleaders, and we'll make sure a dragonhealer takes a look. But again, I ask this be approved by me first. Especially if it will delay training.

Fights - don't do them. Young dragons are very sensitive to emotional and physical disturbances. Any stress or disagreement is hard on our dragon at this very young age. They get confused easily and will assume any injury to their riders is more serious than it really is. There have been episodes of young dragons betweening because they thing their rider has died when in actuality they have only passed out. I am sure you don't want that anymore than I do. If you do have IC differences with someone, walk away and come talk to one of us. Even a full rider would avoid violence just because of the reaction and stress it would cause his dragon.

Another strong emotion centers around sex. As hard as it might be don't do it til the dragons are an IC turn. This is a good area to get punished for if I catch anyone in compromising positions. Although this theory isn't held by everyone, I tend to believe the same thing the previous WLM does; that sex is actually something you'd probably not be interested in for most of the next IC turn anyway. Your psyche has been suddenly entwined with that of an immature creature who won't even be close to feeling those emotions and desires themselves for quite awhile. What you will be dealing with for the next few IC months is the intense hunger, curiosity, love, and I-ITCH! emotions from your lifemate. Anyway, that's just my thoughts. Sex is a no-no until your lifemate is ready to rise or chase pretty much.

Alcohol - Not a no-no if done in moderation but a drunk weyrling or a weyrling with a buzz can frighten her lifemate who won't know what his rider's jumbled thoughts and emotions mean. They can be frightened enough to go *between* before they are ready and arelost forever. So it's better to abstain.

This lecture is almost entirely word-for-word from Ceres' and Karitha's old HRW Weyrling lectures on PernMUSH. I'd like to thank them for giving WEW a legacy that can be passed down to future generations.