2. Use of the names of any characters in the books are strictly off limits. Variations that are close to these names are also off limits (ex: Ramoth/Romoth). And before you ask, NO, your personas can not be descendants of any of Anne's characters.

3. All dragons live in the Weyr - No exceptions, no rogues.

4. All dragons' names end in 'th' and all male riders' names must be elided. (ex: R'vel, not Reorvel).

5. The only colors allowed are the standard five; Gold, Bronze, Brown, Blue and Green. Ruth was an exception and no mutations will be accepted or allowed.

6. No dragon has one eye color. Dragons' eyes are constantly changing.

7. Anne has stipulated that certain types of people impress certain types of dragons. The match up is listed below:

Dragon Color		Sexual Orientation
Gold		Heterosexual (Female)
Bronze		Heterosexual * (Male)
Brown		Heterosexual **(Male)
Blue		Homosexual/Bisexual (rarely) - (Male)
Green		Homosexual(men)/Heterosexual(women) (Male/Female)

* Bronze dragons sometimes chase greens, and if that green's rider happens to be male, the bronzerider may participate in the flight, but the chances are slim. Bronzeriders usually prefer to find stand-ins.
** Brown dragons chase greens more often than bronzes. If the green's rider happens to be male, the brownrider will more than likely participate in the flight, because "The dragons choose" not because it was the rider's choice. However, some brownriders will have a stand-in available before the outcome of the flight is decided.

3. Partnered Dolphineers are not candidate material.

4. Please try and stay away from using popular names in TV shows, books, movies, etc. This is Pern, let's keep it that way. Why would anyone want to make it into earth? Also, earth names will be asked to be changed. Variations on earth names might be allowed, but if you submit a persona with a name that is decidedly popular or 'earth-like', expect to receive a request to change it. (ex: Naming your dragon Darth - that's a no no - however, Dharrth would be acceptable, Naming your fire-lizard Venus - that's a no no too, however, Vinhus would be accepted.)

5. Posting Pass - writing and then passing the post along on the list for another member to pick up and write for - is not the way the club works. If you have questions or need help, please, e-mail the Council and we'll answer any questions you have!

6. Using another person's personas without their permission will absolutely NOT be tolerated. If the person has posted about an incident that occurred in a place that is open to the public, and you want to write about your persona seeing theirs, then that is acceptable as long as you don't have that persona interacting with your own, or doing something not already mentioned. Any stronger mentioning must be done only after permission is given.

7. Posts are third person, past tense. Please don't post in first person unless you are doing it as a one time deal, for effect of the story you're posting.

8. Dragons don't often speak to people other than their riders. They can, they just choose not to. And they even more rarely mention someone by name other than their rider. If you want your dragon to speak to someone, or want your persona to speak to a dragon that's not their lifemate, please ask us first.

9. When posting, please use following symbols. It makes it easier for others to understand who is talking:

Dragon to a human/ other dragon: }: :{

Human thoughts/ talking to dragon: ** **

For normal human speech: '' ''

And for a firelizard sending feelings/ images: ~~ ~~

10. Preference is that female names NOT be elided. This cuts down on confusion. Also, only dragon names end in 'th'.

11. Any other requirements will be posted as needed. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to e-mail us! We will do our best to get back to you ASAP.

The Council.(tsspcouncil@pbemrealm.org)