B'nik was a dragonrider at Benden Weyr late in the Second Interval and early in the Third Pass. His dragon was bronze Caranth.
Biography[]
M'tal was Weyrleader of Benden Weyr until Benden's queen dragon Breth died during the Dragon Plague. When Benden's new queen dragon Minith, whose rider was Weyrwoman Tullea, flew Caranth, B'nik became the Benden Weyrleader for the Third Pass.
B'nik and Tullea found Lorana after her escape from the Wind Rider, then took her to Benden for treatment of her injuries.
Tullea became irate when she heard that M'tal had asked B'nik to lead a fall. B'nik survived that fall, but at a later date he was seen to have died during threadfall after saving T'mar. It was later learned that, at Tullea's urging, Lorana had taken an older Ketan (formerly K'tan) back in time to give him one last chance to ride his beautiful brown dragon and, at the same time, save Weyrleader B'nik from death by taking his place.
Appearance, personality and traits[]
B'nik was a steady, careful rider and a good leader. He was also a young rider who was willing to listen to the older riders, like M'tal. He was willing to help others. He had a rocky relationship with Tullea because she, unknown to herself and others, was timing it and it affected her behavior.