Mnementh was a bronze dragon at Benden Weyr late in the Eighth Interval and early in the Ninth Pass. His rider was F'lar, the Weyrleader of Benden Weyr.
Biography[]
Mnementh hatched from a clutch laid by Nemorth during the Eighth Interval. Mnementh impressed Fallarnon, the son of the current Weyrleader F'lon. Fallarnon shortened his name to F'lar, as was the custom for dragonriders. Mnementh grew to become one of the largest bronze dragons on Pern.
Late in the Eighth Interval, F'lar flew Mnementh to Ruatha Hold, in search of a candidate for the sole Queen egg at Benden Weyr. Mnementh asked the Watch-wher questions but did not have much success. Mnementh was the first dragon that Lessa spoke to at that time. Later, when Mnementh saw Lessa climbing out one of the windows, he grabbed her and and took her to F'lar, who told her that she could become Weyrwoman someday.
After Lessa impressed Ramoth and Ramoth reached maturation, Mnementh was able to fly her during her first mating flight, which resulted in F'lar becoming Weyrleader of Benden Weyr. Since R'gul, the current weyrleader, had intended to keep his main competition away from the mating flight, Mnementh nearly missed it. But, Lessa managed to call him back at the last minute. Mnementh later restrained F'lar when he caught Lessa on a surprise flight on Ramoth, reminding his rider that they were just testing their wings, the pair having been forbidden to fly by R'gul.
As the Weyrleader's dragon, Mnementh was generally at the front helping to fight Thread. F'lar and Mnementh rarely took time off, unless injury or strain prevent it. Mnementh sired many clutches with Ramoth, including several queen eggs, which was considered a positive sign of virility. Notably, Mnementh was the only dragon Ramoth allowed to fly her.
When Ruth, a small white dragon hatched, Mnementh fully believed the hatchling would prosper. Mnementh also developed a liking for Robinton, such that he spoke to Robinton on occasion, which was considered unusual, since dragons generally talk only to their own riders. When Robinton had a near-fatal heart attack, Mnementh and Ramoth linked to the ailing Masterharper, forcing him to stay awake and keeping him from death. Mnementh also assisted in the exploration of the Southern Continent. At one point, he also helped excavate part of the ash-buried site at Landing.
Even though the discovery of AIVAS was thought to be a major event, it was noted that, after Mnementh and F'lar visited, Mnementh generally napped in the sun, indicating that he had little interest in AIVAS. Mnementh later took part in an expedition to the Red Star, in order to discover places for anti-matter engines which were to be placed as part of a plan to eliminate thread. Mnementh also took part in the actual event, with F'lar and Mnementh leading one team.
Several years later, Mnementh assisted in the mass evacuation of the coastlines following the impact of a large Fireball which crashed into the sea and caused a major tsunami. Some weeks later, Mnementh was called to Honshu Weyrhold when Golanth, Zaranth, F'lessan and Tai were being attacked by felines. That attack led to the discovery that dragons could use telekinesis, which Mnementh considered to be an important ability. Practicing with Ramoth, Mnementh soon proved talented at using the new ability.
Description[]
Mnementh was the fastest and largest bronze on Pern.
Personality[]
Mnementh appeared to be quite noble and loyal in personality, similar to F'lar. He typically remained calm and stoic, with only a few exceptions (such as fighting Thread, flying to mate, or when he felt F'lar's life was in danger). He had a relationship with F'lar that indicated his intelligence was both competing with F'lar as well as assisting him. He took Weyr duties seriously and had been known to scare watch pairs that fell asleep during their shifts.
Notes[]
- Mnementh's name is pronounced with the first "N" being silent.