Idarolan was Masterfisher late in the Eighth Interval and early in the Ninth Pass.
Biography[]
Idarolan was born at Fishercrafthall in Tillek Hold. He rose through the ranks of the Fishercraft to become captain of the Wave Eater, with his wife Lissala as his First Mate. He eventually became Masterfisher.
When Masterharper Robinton retired, Idarolan delivered him to Cove Hold on the Southern Continent via the Dawn Sister. Soon after arrival, the wild fire lizards came and helped defend the ship from threadfall. Since the residents of Cove Hold were in need of food, the Dawn Sister went fishing and came back with a full load of fish.
Idarolan proved to be a supporter of AIVAS. Though the Fishercraft did not benefit to the extent that other crafts did, he was particularly pleased to have accurate maps. He enjoyed reading the logs of both Jim Tillek and AIVAS and decided that he wanted to work with shipfish (dolphins). Idarolan became worried following the death of Oterel, as he feared that he would be taxed heavily should Blesserel succeed him. He was ecstatic following the announcement of Ranrel as Tillek's Lord Holder, though by this time he was heavily drunk. Following Robinton's abduction, Idarolan participated in the judgment of the crafters involved. He was particularly incensed by the fact that Gomalsi, who had no training in sailing, had planned to captain the vessel that was to be used to abduct Robinton.
Eventually Idarolan retired to Nerat Hold, but he was willing to aid wherever his skills were needed. During the Fireball Flood, he arrived at Landing to assist in planning evacuations and had already made a number of maps to locate areas of safety. When a group of dragonriders was sent to inform Toric of the crisis, it was decided that Idarolan should accompany them, because Toric respected him and would not protest against him as he might against dragonriders.
Personality and traits[]
Idarolan was an open-minded person who understood that some folks, like Yanus of Half-Circle Sea Hold, were quite hidebound (unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention). Idarolan was willing to listen to others and to use newly recovered information to improve his craft. He was also known for working hard to keep the craft members of his hall in line. Since he was extremely popular, his unusual inebriation at Tillek's Conclave was tolerated.
Appearances[]
- The Masterharper of Pern
- Dragonflight (Dragondex)
- Dragonquest (Dragondex)
- The White Dragon
- The Renegades of Pern (mention)
- All the Weyrs of Pern
- The Dolphins of Pern
- The Skies of Pern