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Durnst |
Position |
Weyr Miner |
Craft |
Minercraft |
Rank |
Journeywoman |
Specialty |
Stonecrafting |
Home |
Benden Weyr |
Played By |
Lucy Lawless |
Description
Durnst is a stocky, broad-shouldered woman, her shape more muscular than feminine, as is not uncommon among Crafters of the most physical trades: imposing, without being tall. Her dark brown, shoulder-length hair is aggressively straight and her face seems to have frozen into a permanent scowl. Her nondescript pale eyes will, depending on the circumstances, pierce you resentfully, or avoid your gaze entirely.
The knot on her shoulder weaves the double grey strands of a Journeywoman Miner into the black-and-red of Benden Weyr.
Her work uniform is pointedly unfancy, all dark colors and straight, functional shapes. Her tunic is cut for ease of movement, not elegance, and her pants are a tad worn out. A thick leather belt girds her waist, and it seems she's the sort who wears heavy work shoes at all times.
WYSK
- A Miner, originally from the High Reaches mountains.
- Not a very nice person.
- Three times an unlucky Candidate.
- M'rgann's nemesis.
- Needs a hug.
- Won't ask for a hug.
History
Durnst hails from Ogren, a smaller Hold in the High Reaches that was hit particularly hard by the Plague and the food shortage that came with it. After losing much of her family, she left at dawn one day, carrying few belongings and much guilt. She managed to get accepted into the Minercraft Hall. But her real objective was the Weyr. She coveted the perceived safety of life there.
After graduating to Journeywoman, her request for her first assignment was the post at Benden Weyr, then the last remaining Weyr on Pern. Instead it was given to Morgann, who, adding insult to injury, was only an Apprentice at the time. Durnst herself was sent to work the main Crom firestone mine.
Turns later, Benden Weyr requested extra temporary headcount from the Hall to absorb a backlog of work. This time Durnst succeeded in obtaining the assignment. To her furor, Weyrleader V'rick placed her under Morgann. She schemed ruthlessly to see him lose his post at Benden. And succeeded.
While Morgann eventually found his own way back to the Weyr, Durnst failed to go native in the interim. Failed to make friends, or really, any kind of connections. She did manage to get Searched, and asked to Stand two more times after, without success.
And now she's at a crossroad. Her past is finally catching up to her. She's stuck in a life she hates. Where she takes her life from there is solely up to her.
Logs
Title |
Characters |
Summary |
Date |
Title |
Characters |
Summary |
Date |
Vignette: Sisters |
Durnst, Lacey
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In the infirmary, Durnst has time to think new thoughts.
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31 Dec 2022 00:00 |
Compassion and Warmth |
Michel, Durnst, Lacey
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When Michel finds out that Durnst has not been handling picky people with personal demands gracefully, he must sit her down for a special lesson. But Durnst may not be ready for the challenge that is Lacey.
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22 Dec 2022 00:00 |
Vignette: Knead |
Durnst
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Durnst practices some much needed skills.
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21 Dec 2022 00:00 |
Ask The Kissing Experts |
J'ran, Leden, M'rgann
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At lunchtime, Leden finds two experts to answer his questions…
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20 Dec 2022 00:00 |
Vignette: With Knotted Fists |
Durnst, Neev, Pitra
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Durnst needs a ride to the Minercraft Hall in order to hand her knot back, and momentarily entertains the belief that Neev is a good person to talk to.
(This scene takes place shortly after Breadwinners.)
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12 Dec 2022 00:00 |
Wine and Dine |
K'het, Durnst
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While K'het enjoys a nice glass of wine after his meal, Durnst approaches him about some stuff she cares about.
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09 Dec 2022 00:00 |
Something Fishy Going On Here |
Michel, Leden, Durnst, Myrin, Adirney, V'rick, various NPCs
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Tithe train from a nearby Benden hold on the coast arrives, two drays of whitefish are unloaded and processed. The Weyr can look forward to several fish dishes in the coming Turn.
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03 Dec 2022 06:00 |
Breadwinners |
Myrin, Durnst
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Myrin and Durnst chance meet in the kitchens at an odd time of the day. One of them arguably belongs there.
(This scene takes place shortly after No Loafing Around.)
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02 Dec 2022 00:00 |
No Loafing Around |
Michel, Durnst
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After the Hatching, Durnst has been a lot in the kitchen and the way. It's time for Michel to sit her down to explain that's not how this works.
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11 Nov 2022 00:00 |
Gone Crackers |
A'fe, Cianna, Dungary, Durnst, Leden,M'rgann, Ristyn, Rukan, Xinian,
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Asclepiuth and Tandreath's second clutch hatches with somewhat more drama than usual.
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05 Nov 2022 04:00 |
Live, Loaf, Love |
Michel, Durnst
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Master Michel teaches Candidate Durnst a few things she was in dire need of learning.
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03 Nov 2022 00:00 |
Tea for Two |
Michel, Durnst, Sven, Damichi
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Durnst approaches Michel for the teas that Favnier prescribed. But the Master Baker has more that tea to offer.
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26 Oct 2022 23:00 |
Patient Zero |
Favnier, Durnst
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Favnier discovered the missing details of Durnst's past. He broaches the topic during one of their sessions. And now it's her future that Durnst must think about.
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19 Oct 2022 23:00 |
A Day in the Life: Durnst |
Durnst
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24 hours challenge.
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15 Oct 2022 23:00 |
A Stone's Throw from the Truth |
Rukan, Durnst
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As Candidates Rukan and Durnst sack firestone together, Rukan manages to extract a little bit of Durnst's past from her.
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06 Oct 2022 23:00 |
Vignette: How to Save a Life |
Durnst, Debrah, Gerhart, Lill
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Turns ago, Durnst does not know that she is living her last day at Ogren.
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05 Oct 2022 23:00 |
At Ogren |
V'rick, Jencen, Gerhart, Debrah, (Durnst)
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On his way back from sweeps over the High Reaches, V'rick stops at Ogren to try and learn more about Durnst's past.
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27 Sep 2022 23:00 |
Her Shield, Fractured |
Favnier, Durnst
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Master Healer Favnier receives Candidate Durnst for her physical. He is good at uncovering long untreated aches.
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14 Sep 2022 23:00 |
Never Easier |
J'ran, M'rgann, Yerenath, Liushuth, Durnst
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J'ran helps M'rgann move on after flying his first Fall. Happens shortly after Through the Fire and Flames.
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13 Sep 2022 23:00 |
Through the Fire and Flames |
Durnst, K'het, M'rgann, Myrin, N'kos, Rukan, V'rick, many other riders and weyrfolk.
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The alarm sounded: Thread is falling! Riders and groundcrew assemble to fight. It is the first time for the new weyrlings to take part in the action.
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09 Sep 2022 23:00 |
Vignette: Bunk |
Durnst
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While settling in the Candidate Barracks, Durnst makes a choice.
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28 Aug 2022 23:00 |
Privations and Hardships |
V'rick, Durnst
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Durnst tracks down V'rick in the Council Chambers to make demands of him. A personal discussion ensues.
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21 Aug 2022 23:00 |
Schmucks and Mirrors |
Sairles, Leden, Durnst
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Master Sairles oversees the completion of the works in his room by Journeywoman Durnst and her newly assigned helper Leden. Not all three are of a very friendly disposition.
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04 Aug 2022 23:00 |
Vignette: Mist— |
Durnst
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Durnst was not ready to own a firelizard. It's now on her to deal anyway.
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25 Jul 2022 23:00 |
Responsibility |
K'het, Durnst
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Neither Durnst nor K'het want to see Durnst's baby firelizard die, but when two people dislike each other, it can be hard to work together.
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24 Jul 2022 23:00 |
Quiche |
Adirney, B'ran, Durnst, J'ran, Ly'on, N'kos, Ristyn, Xinian
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Harper Xinian's on firelizard clutchsitting duty. Lucky for him, the little buggers hatch in time for lunch.
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24 Jul 2022 04:00 |
Mallet It Go |
Durnst, Myrin, Eostreth
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Myrin has a special request. Unfortunately, Durnst can't help.
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13 Jul 2022 23:00 |
Vignette: Acquired Taste |
M'rgann, Durnst
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Durnst corners M'rgann in the Living Cavern. She wants to talk about Impression.
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11 Jul 2022 23:00 |
Master Key |
Sairles, Durnst
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Master Harper Sairles has need of a Miner because of reasons. It's Durnst who turns up. She has no idea how to deal with someone like him.
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30 Jun 2022 23:00 |
Vignette: Strong, Determined, Confident |
Durnst
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With both Johen and Morgann gone, Durnst is now in charge of the Weyr's mining and stoneworks.
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30 May 2022 23:00 |
Miner in Peril |
K'het, Morgann, Durnst, Cozyth
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Someone perpetrated a potentially Candidacy-terminating rule violation, and the evidence in front of K'het points at Morgann.
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15 May 2022 23:00 |