S'loner was Weyrleader of Benden Weyr late the Eighth Interval. His dragon was bronze Chendith.
Biography[]
S'loner was born at Benden Weyr, where he grew up and impressed bronze Chendith. He rose through the ranks and eventually became Benden's Weyrleader. His first weyrmate was Benden's Weyrwoman Carola. After Carola died, his second weyrmate was Jora. Even though S'loner had two sons - Falloner (who would become F'lon after impressing bronze Simanith) and Bravonner - neither Carola nor Jora was the mother of either son.
After Merelan sang the Question Song at an evening's entertainment, S'loner asked her to teach it - because their old harper didn’t know it and couldn’t find it even when S’loner made him hunt through the Records for it. Merelan then asked Robinton to sing it again so that everyone could start learning the melody.
After an evening meal at Benden Weyr, nobody noticed that Lord Holder Maidir and S'loner had left the table, until a piercing scream from Weyrwoman Jora's Nemorth roused everyone. Upon questioning, it was determined that the watchrider had seen two people, who he assumed to be S'loner and Maidir, aboard S'loner's Chendith, before Chendith went between forever. No one could explain why Maidir had accompanied S’loner on what was his last flight, although Lady Hayara said that her spouse was very tired. And, even though S’loner may have looked strong and healthy, it was known that he was having chest pains far too frequently.
Following S'loner's death, Benden Weyr was led by senior bronze riders until F'lon became Weyrleader at the next mating flight.
Personal and Traits[]
S'loner had amber eyes, which he passed on to his sons F'lon and Bravonner. It was presumed that S'loner believed in the eventual return of Thread, since F'lon was a firm believer.