Leri was Senior Weyrwoman of Fort Weyr during the Sixth Pass. Her dragon was gold Holth.
Biography[]
When Leri’s Holth had not risen to mate the previous winter, Moreta became the new Senior Weyrwoman, with her gold dragon Orlith.
Her movement restricted by her joint ailment, Leri kept the Weyr’s records, to allow Moreta more time for her nursing. Leri also often browsed through the older Records, for the gossip.
Leri was still flying Thread in the Queen's Wing because, as she put it,
“older dragons can glide. It's the tip, the finger and elbow joints that harden, so the finer points of maneuverability go. Gliding’s from the shoulder. Doesn’t take much effort, either.”
After Moreta borrowed Leri's old Holth to deliver the vaccine serum - because Orlith was in Clutch at Fort Weyr and was unable to leave - Moreta and Holth became so exhausted by timing it that they were trapped between forever. Orlith stayed at the Weyr until her eggs hatched, then went between forever with Leri.
Appearance and Personality[]
Leri was stubborn and wanted to stay in Fort Weyr with her few old friends instead of retiring to the warm and milder weather at Ista Weyr, which would have been easier on her stiff joints and would have allowed her to use less Fellis in her wine. Despite having retired as Senior Weyrwoman, Leri was greatly respected by the Weyrs for her decades of experience.