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Asgenar was the Lord Holder of Lemos Hold during the Ninth Pass and was confirmed AL 2510.
Biography[]
As a child, Asgenar was close friends with Larad of Telgar Hold. Both were fostered under Lord Holder Corman of Keroon Hold. The two remained close all their lives, though Larad was confirmed as Lord Holder before Asgenar. While still heir to the hold, Asgenar began a long-term project involving the cultivation of hardwoods and fruitwoods. As Lord Holder, Asgenar was known for directing his grounds crew and allowed his holders to chop wood for fuel, as he believed that Cromcoal was costly. In his office, he had maps that showed all the different types of forest plantations, holds and caves. Asgenar was an early supporter for the development of the Woodcraft and was especially proud when he learned that the newly approved craft would be hosted in Lemos.
At some point, Asgenar became involved with Famira, Larad's half sister. The two held a wedding at Telgar Hold, which was marked by several events. After learning that Meron had a fire lizard, the Benden Weyrleaders presented Asgenar and his bride with newly-found fire lizard eggs as a gift. Fandarel, the Mastersmith, also presented a new invention designed for long-distance communication, which reported an unexpected Threadfall in Igen Hold. As the dragonriders in attendance began to muster, a fight broke out between F'lar of Benden Weyr and T'ron of Fort Weyr for the future of Pern. When F'lar proved victorious, Asgenar stood in support of F'lar, alongside the other Lord Holders and Crafts. Asgenar offered to send Lemos ground crews to assist with threadfall but was encouraged to enjoy his wedding day. Sometime later, Lemos's forests became the first area to be protected by grubs, much to Asgenar's joy, as the forests were difficult to protect. Following Jaxom's unexpected Impression of Ruth, Asgenar supported asking Jaxom's opinion on how to handle the conflict between Jaxom's duties as Lord Holder and his duties to Ruth.
After the discovery of AIVAS, Asgenar became a firm supporter. However, an increase in the demand for paper kept Asgenar extremely busy. When present at a council meeting to choose a new Lord Holder for Tillek Hold, he supported Ranrel and supported the formation of the Printercrafthall, even though he knew that he and the Woodcraft would be too busy to do the work. Eventually, Asgenar and Larad learned that groups hostile to AIVAS's technological improvements were planning to abduct retired Masterharper Robinton in exchange for the artificial intelligence's destruction. Asgenar and Larad held a meeting with the new Masterharper Sebell, warning him of the attempt. When Robinton was abducted despite all precautions, both Asgenar and Larad felt they had not done enough and began planning attacks against Lord Holders Sigomal and Begamon, who had been implicated in the plot. Asgenar attended the trial, at which time he voted alongside the other Lord Holders for the exile of the conspirators.