We are currently in Month 4, Sevenday 1 (4.1.2406-4.7.2406).

Atlantis Weyr was founded on an atoll in the Western Islands to relieve crowding in the other Weyrs. A sudden population burst in both the Northern and Southern Weyrs 15 turns before the 9th Pass filled had them to capacity but what seemed a great start to the 'restocking' of the Weyrs to fight thread was soon discovered to be a mixed blessing. As the Weyrs became full, the Queen's clutches became smaller and smaller, falling from an average of 35 to around five to eight each clutch, just two years before thread was to begin its Fall.

The original population explosion was enough to have plenty of riders for the first years of the Pass, however those dragons would be nearing fifteen turns by the time the first Thread fell.

At a meeting of the weyrleaders, it was decided to try one last plan, similar in concept to the overcrowding that had caused the problem in the first place. Three islands in the South were selected, and development began to make the natural caves habitable for their new dragon and human populations. The junior weyrwomen were asked for three volunteers to found the new Weyrs, and all of the Weyrs agreed that the next three gold eggs would also be sent away.

Only one problem. No one actually believed Thread was returning. They just wanted somewhere to send their troublemakers. Very few, from Weyr to Cothold, Hold to Hall, actually thought there was a chance that Thread would come back to menace them again. Atlantis' new leadership however agrees with Southern's outlook - that Thread is due back very soon and the Weyrs should be preparing. Will you prepare for Thread, or buck our leadership to agree with the rest of Pern?

We are still looking for applications for Candidates, riders of most colors, Wingleaders, Headwoman, Lord and Lady Holder, and many other positions! So send in your sheets today!