]> http://rpgcrossings.com/taxonomy/term/147/0 Pern is a fictional planet created by Anne McCaffrey for her Dragonriders of Pern series. Pern is subject to attack from space by the destructive Thread, a spaceborne spore. Unable to retreat from the peril, Pernese scientists "upgraded" the fire-lizard into full-sized flame-breathing dragons, who were able to sear the Thread. Dragonriders became a vitally important and respected profession, living in Weyrs. en http://rpgcrossings.com/story/the_quest_to_find_ourselves <p>Flaria awoke early that morning in her usual spot in the ally with her friend, Mireen, beside her. She stood, picked up all she owned, which only filled half her pack, and got ready to go to the early maket.</p> Dungeons and Dragons High Fantasy Anne McCaffrey's Pern Setting Writer's Table (Authoring Articles) Tue, 26 Jun 2007 22:59:32 -0400