Changes: R'gul

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R'gul was both a wingleader and a Weyrleader at Benden Weyr late in the Eighth Interval and early in the Ninth Pass.

Biography

Early Turns at Benden Weyr and Impression

In his early days, Rangul was a weyrbrat at Benden Weyr, along with Sellel (S'lel) and Falloner (F'lon). Robinton saw Rangul for the first time in the dining hall at the weyr as he was being shown around by Falloner.

Rangul occasionally got into trouble, such as when he pushed Larna into the midden heap. He was punished by being made to peel tubers for a dinner.

Several years later, Rangul was presented to one of Feyrith's clutches, where he impressed bronze Hath. He shortened his name to R'gul in the traditional fashion. R'gul was present at the hatching of Nemorth's first clutch. After S'loner unexpectedly went between forever, R'gul took Raid and Raid's mother back to Benden Hold.

Becoming Weyrleader

R'gul was among those dragonriders present when F'lon was killed in a duel with Gifflen, one of Fax's Captains. R'gul's reaction, unlike the others, was noticeably conflicted. R'gul protested the exile of the man responsible, claiming there was no trial.

At Nemorth's next mating flight, R'gul's Hath flew Nemorth, making him the new Weyrleader. He had support from the other riders, as F'lon's son F'lar was considered too young to replace his father. As Weyrleader, he began a policy of non-interference, which led to dissent from the Holders. He was noted to be extremely conservative, and slowly lost much of the support from the riders. However, R'gul was able to maintain his status as Weyrleader by winning the mating flights.

Following Lessa's impression of Ramoth, R'gul was responsible for Lessa's education as Weyrwoman. He maintained a conservative viewpoint, forbidding Lessa and Ramoth from learning to fly or going between. In addition, a lack of tithes from the Weyrs meant that Benden Weyr began to suffer shortages. His policy on non-interference meant that he planned to barter for goods rather than demand that the Weyrs get their fair share. However, Ramoth's first mating flight changed his plans. Despite R'gul's efforts to ensure that F'lar, his main competition, was absent, Hath lost the mating flight to F'lar's Mnementh, resulting in an immediate change in leadership.

Wingleader under F'lar

After F'lar ascended as Weyrleader, R'gul returned to being a wingleader. He was belligerent toward F'lar's policies, and he even planned to be there when others turned against F'lar as he was sure they would. But he followed F'lar's orders, and his wing respected him. Like many, he was surprised by the return of Thread, but helped to fight it. R'gul remained a Wingleader until his death, which took place the same year as the deaths of several prominent Lord Holders.

Personality

R'gul was a closed-minded man and a staunch traditionalist who refused to entertain any ideas towards Queen dragons flying. He also refused to listen to reason or change his stances even though this turned the other riders against him. He was often torn by indecision and doubt. He had scant respect for F'lar and he also feared him.

Appearances

The Masterharper of Pern
Dragonflight
Dragonquest (mention)
The White Dragon (People of Pern)
The Skies of Pern (mention)

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+|title = [[Dragonrider]]
 |gender = Male
-|rank = Weyrfolk<br>Wingleader<br>Weyrleader
+|rank = Weyrfolk<br>[[Wingleader]]<br>[[Weyrleader]]
 |dragon = Bronze [[Hath]]
 |era = [[Eighth Interval]] <br> [[Ninth Pass]]
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 |children =
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-|first appearance = ''[[Dragonflight]]''
+|first appearance = ''[[The Masterharper of Pern]]''
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-'''R'gul''' was a [[wingleader]] and [[Weyrleader]] at [[Benden Weyr]] during the [[Eighth Interval]] and [[Ninth Pass]].
+'''R'gul''' was both a [[wingleader]] and a [[Weyrleader]] at [[Benden Weyr]] late in the [[Eighth Interval]] and early in the [[Ninth Pass]].
 == Biography ==
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 Rangul occasionally got into trouble, such as when he pushed [[Larna]] into the midden heap. He was punished by being made to peel tubers for a dinner.
-Several years later, Rangul was presented to one of [[Feyrith]]'s clutches, where he impressed bronze [[Hath]]. He shortened his name to R'gul in the traditional fashion. R'gul was present at the hatching of [[Nemorth]]'s first clutch. After [[S'loner]] died of a sudden heart attack, he took [[Raid]] and Raid's mother back to [[Benden Hold]].
+Several years later, Rangul was presented to one of [[Feyrith]]'s clutches, where he impressed bronze [[Hath]]. He shortened his name to R'gul in the traditional fashion. R'gul was present at the hatching of [[Nemorth]]'s first clutch. After [[S'loner]] unexpectedly went ''[[between]]'' forever, R'gul took [[Raid]] and Raid's mother back to [[Benden Hold]].
 === Becoming Weyrleader ===
-R'gul was among those dragonriders present when F'lon was killed in a duel with one of [[Fax]]'s followers. R'gul's reaction, unlike the others, was noticeably conflicted. R'gul protested the exile of the man responsible, claiming there was no trial. At Nemorth's next mating flight, R'gul's Hath flew Nemorth, making him the new Weyrleader. He had support from the other riders, as F'lon's son [[F'lar]] was considered too young to replace his father. As Weyrleader, he began a policy of non-interference, which led to dissent from the Holders. He was noted to be extremely conservative, and slowly lost much of the support from the riders. However, R'gul was able to maintain his status as Weyrleader by winning the mating flights.
+R'gul was among those dragonriders present when F'lon was killed in a duel with [[Gifflen]], one of [[Fax]]'s Captains. R'gul's reaction, unlike the others, was noticeably conflicted. R'gul protested the exile of the man responsible, claiming there was no trial.
+At [[Nemorth]]'s next mating flight, R'gul's Hath flew Nemorth, making him the new Weyrleader. He had support from the other riders, as F'lon's son [[F'lar]] was considered too young to replace his father. As Weyrleader, he began a policy of non-interference, which led to dissent from the Holders. He was noted to be extremely conservative, and slowly lost much of the support from the riders. However, R'gul was able to maintain his status as Weyrleader by winning the mating flights.
-Following [[Lessa]]'s impression of [[Ramoth]], R'gul was responsible for Lessa's education as [[Weyrwoman]]. He maintained a conservative viewpoint, forbidding Lessa and Ramoth from learning to fly or go ''[[between]]''. In addition, a lack of [[tithe]]s from the Weyrs meant that Benden Weyr began to suffer shortages. His policy on non-interference meant that he planned to barter for goods rather than demand that the Weyrs get their fair share. However, Ramoth's first mating flight changed his plans. Despite R'gul's efforts to ensure that F'lar, his main competition, was absent, Hath lost the mating flight to F'lar's [[Mnementh]], resulting in an immediate change in leadership.
+Following [[Lessa]]'s impression of [[Ramoth]], R'gul was responsible for Lessa's education as [[Weyrwoman]]. He maintained a conservative viewpoint, forbidding Lessa and Ramoth from learning to fly or going ''[[between]]''. In addition, a lack of [[tithe]]s from the Weyrs meant that Benden Weyr began to suffer shortages. His policy on non-interference meant that he planned to barter for goods rather than demand that the Weyrs get their fair share. However, Ramoth's first mating flight changed his plans. Despite R'gul's efforts to ensure that F'lar, his main competition, was absent, Hath lost the mating flight to F'lar's [[Mnementh]], resulting in an immediate change in leadership.
 === Wingleader under F'lar ===
-After F'lar ascended as Weyrleader, R'gul returned to being a wingleader. He was belligerent toward F'lar's policies, and he even planned to be there when others turned against F'lar as he was sure they would. But he followed F'lar's orders, and his wing respected him. Like many, he was surprised by the return of Thread, but helped to fight it. R'gul remained a Wingleader until his death, which took place the same year as the deaths of several prominent Lord Holders.
+After F'lar ascended as Weyrleader, R'gul returned to being a wingleader. He was belligerent toward F'lar's policies, and he even planned to be there when others turned against F'lar as he was sure they would. But he followed F'lar's orders, and his wing respected him. Like many, he was surprised by the return of [[Thread]], but helped to fight it. R'gul remained a Wingleader until his death, which took place the same year as the deaths of several prominent Lord Holders.
 == Personality ==
-He was a closed-minded man and a staunch traditionalist who refused to entertain any ideas towards Queen dragons flying. He also refused to listen to reason or change his stances even though this turned the other riders against him. He was often torn by indecision and doubt. He had scant respect for F'lar and he also feared him.
+R'gul was a closed-minded man and a staunch traditionalist who refused to entertain any ideas towards Queen dragons flying. He also refused to listen to reason or change his stances even though this turned the other riders against him. He was often torn by indecision and doubt. He had scant respect for F'lar and he also feared him.
 == Appearances ==
 * ''[[The Masterharper of Pern]]''
 * ''[[Dragonflight]]''
-* ''[[The Skies of Pern]]''
+* ''[[Dragonquest]]'' (mention)
+* ''[[The White Dragon]]'' (People of Pern)
+* ''[[The Skies of Pern]]'' (mention)
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