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The Headwoman was a very important person who assisted in overseeing the domestic responsibilities of a Weyr, Hold or Hall.
Description and Duties[]
A headwoman oversaw the day to day domestic operations of a Hall, Weyr or Hold. In a Weyr, the headwoman was chosen by the Weyrwoman, who oversaw the domestic responsibilities of the Weyr, and served as the Weyrwoman's primary assistant. The headwoman typically supervised the Lower Caverns. She was in charge of the cook staff, the cleaning staff, maintenance staff and the fostering staff. The headwoman made regular reports to the Weyrwoman as needed, such as the level of food supplies.
In the Holds and Halls, the headwoman worked under the supervision of the Lady Holder or the Hall's Master and was directly responsible for food, clothing, healing, and maintenance of the dwellings. The headwoman supervised the drudges of the Hold or Hall.
Known Headwomen[]
First Pass
First Interval/Second Pass
Second Interval/Third Pass
Sixth Pass
- Nesso — Fort Weyr
- Gorta — Apprentice Fort Weyr
- Nattal — High Reaches Weyr
Eighth Interval
- Stolla — Benden Weyr
- Manora — Benden Weyr
- Lorra — Harper Hall
- Silvina — Harper Hall