Merga was a Gold fire lizard at Fort Hold during the Ninth Pass. She was bonded with Lord Holder Groghe.
Biography[]
When Masterharper Robinton and Sebell's fire lizards began to hatch at Harper Hall, Merga insisted that she and Lord Groghe go to view the hatching. Later, Lord Groghe suggested that Menolly help him train Merga.
After Menolly defended herself against Pona and Benis at a Fort Hold Gather, Merga fussed at Lord Groghe until he accompanied her to the square to see what was going on. When they reached the square, Menolly's fire lizard Beauty and Merga chirped and squeaked through Lord Groghe’s conversation with Menolly. Then, the two little queens flipped their wings closed on their backs and became totally disinterested in each other. When Lord Groghe asked Robinton "What was that all about?" Robinton replied, "I suspect they were catching up on the news."
Later, Lord Groghe mentioned to Menolly that he had heard about all of her fire lizards bringing her pipes to her without being asked. He then wondered if Menolly could teach Merga to fetch and carry for him.
During the evening's entertainment for the Gather, when Beauty began to trill, Merga rose to her haunches on Lord Groghe’s shoulder and added her voice to Beauty's.
Appearances[]
- Dragonquest (People of Pern) (Owners of Fire-Lizards)
- Dragonsinger
- The White Dragon