Pernese Rankings

[.:Nox:.]

So just a little random conversation I thought might be fun to have. BTW, this is nothing about Katila, just book canon if you wanna talk about Katila specifically, you can though ^^

Okay, so when I think of Pern, I always think of a feudal based System.


Basically, the Weyrs are at top of the ladder, the Kings and Queens as it were.

Then I see the Lord Holders of the Major Holds. I think of these guys as the Dukes or Duchess's

Below them are the Minor Holders. These ones have named holds on occasion, but not always. These are the Earls.

And then we have the rest of the peasentry, or the Cotholders.

The crafters i see as just kind of to the side, not really under anyone but themselves.

So does anyone think like that too, or what is your take on the ranks of Pern?

[Ghost of Fire (Fëanáro)]

That's pretty much my take on things, though I kinda see the Weyrs as sort of first-among-equals when compared to the Major Lord Holders. Sort of like the Dukes and Duchesses of older and more prestigious holdings would be relative to others of their same rank.

[Ghost of Fire (Fëanáro)]

Bumping

[Kaya]

In the books the Pernese system of rank and governance is a triple alliance between Hold, Hall and Weyr. Holds are where most people live, provide social services like basic, local peace keeping and a judicial system. Halls are where specialty goods are produced. Weyrs protect the planet from Thread during Passes (more about what they do during Intervals is something I've always wanted to know). So that's how I see it. As three super powers that are all looking out for their own best interests but manage to cooperate when their lives are all at stake.

[Ghost of Fire (Fëanáro)]

"...manage to cooperate when their lives are all at stake."

*dies laughing* That is the most awesome way to put it.

[Kaya]

YES! Some of the Hold and Weyr leadership alike were stubborn and hardheaded in the books. Mules, the lot of 'em. And the meddling Harpers don't always make it better.