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Goldrider Guide 1-4 The difference between the expected behavior of gold weyrlings and others. Record keeping The riders of gold dragonets are expected to be role model for the other weyrlings. It is expected that they will behave with a certain amount of decorum that they will carry with them when they graduate. 5-8 Goldriders duty to Pern and the Weyr. Goldriders,
especially the Weyrwoman have a vital role in the future of the planets, since
they ride the breeders. It's their responsibility to put that role before all
else. On foot. Training on how to get the right amount and direction of the flame. How not to flame another dragon. How to judge wind direction with the use of a flamethrower. 13-16 Dealing with a proddy gold. Dealing with a gold during the mating flights of others. Putting the Weyr before all personal matters. A discussion about what to expect in these events and on how to put matters of the heart aside at times of the Weyr's need. 17-22 Training in diplomacy within and without the Weyr. Conflict resolution. Dealing with lower caverns staff and the fostering of children. How to approach people and situations with an open mind, cool temper and even hand. How to listen to both sides of a conflict rationally and put opinion aside in order to appease both parties. 23-24 Lecture on clutching, hatchings, egg development. How to handle a broody gold. People on the Hatching grounds before and during the hatching. Visit to the sands if there's no clutch at that time. Discussion all all of the above and what to expect. Worse case scenarios of what might occur during hatchings and how to settle a gold who won't let the clutch impress. 25-30 Further flame thrower practice on dragonback 31- 42 Flying with a fighting wing and testing on the rider's aptitude and readiness for graduation.
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