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Sigomal was Lord Holder of Bitra Hold during the Ninth Pass. He was eventually stripped of his rank and exiled for his role in the abduction of Masterharper Robinton.
Biography[]
Sigomal was the son of Lord Sifer of Bitra Hold, and succeeded him as Lord Holder. Sigomal was known to keep to himself, something that was considered preferable to his father's unsavory reputation. Unlike many of the other Lord Holders, Sigomal was not a supporter of AIVAS. Instead, he secretly plotted to discredit the Artificial Intellegence. Sigomal enlisted his son, Gomalsi, in these plans, giving him funds and information, as part of a plot to destroy AIVAS's external batteries, which failed.
Sigomal attended a council at Tillek Hold to confirm a new Lord Holder after the death of Lord Oterel. Sigomal was noted to prefer the oldest son Blesserel, if only to be able to recoup Blesserel's gambling debts. Sigomal publicly supported Blesserel and was angry when Ranrel was elected instead. Jaxom noted Sigomal's distrust of AIVAS during the meeting.
Eventually, Sigomal, became more open with his dislike of AIVAS. He ordered the quarantine of several Harpers, claiming contagion; the Harpers were released after the Benden Weyrleaders visited. In addition, along with a group of conspirators that included Masterglassmith Norist and Lord Begamon of Nerat Hold, Sigomal plotted to abduct Masterharper Robinton. The plan was to ransom him in exchange for AIVAS's destruction, as the retired Masterharper was universally liked. Two traders overheard the plot, which was reported to Harper Hall by Lords Larad and Asgenar. Despite precautions, the kidnapping successfully took place at a Gather in Ruatha Hold, though Robinton was rescued before he could be hidden away. Sigomal was arrested.
In the resulting investigation, it was learned that Lord Sigomal had provided funds and equipment. Likewise, Sigomal's son, Gomalsi, was captain of the ship meant to take Robinton away, despite a complete lack of qualifications. Sigomal attempted to place the blame on his son, but was unsuccessful. As a result of his participation, Sigomal was stripped of his rank and exiled to an undisclosed island in the Eastern Ring. At the council's request, he was succeeded as Lord Holder of Bitra by his third son Sousmal.
Appearances[]
- Dragonflight (Dragondex)
- Dragonquest (Dragondex)
- The White Dragon (Dragondex)
- All the Weyrs of Pern