Turn 171 of the 6th Interval.

First cases of Plague erupt; soon it rages across the planet leaving thousands dead and many others with permanently compromised health.

Turn 175

Last Plague-attributed deaths recorded, often in remote areas where the virus was slow to reach initially.

Turn 179

Weyr Conclave agrees to consolidate remaining Weyrs to Benden as sustaining individual Weyrs has proven untenable. Many cotholds and smallholds as well as outlying Crafthalls have consolidated towards the larger Holds and Halls already.

Turn 180: IC Timeline Begins.

  • Early 180: erratic Threadfalls begin ~ 20 Turns earlier than expected.
  • Mid 180: Benden Weyrleader D’jen tragically dies while performing a dramatic rescue during a Fall.
  • Late 180: bronze Tandreath wins Sr. Queen Asclepiuth in the subsequent leadership flight.

Turn 181

  • Benden Clutch 1 Hatches 22.07 (Asclepiuth x Tandreath)
  • Benden establishes a supply outpost on the Southern Continent.

Turn 182

  • Benden Clutch 2 Hatches 25.11 (Ximerath x Marcuth)

Turn 184

  • Benden Clutch 3 Hatches 22.06 (Mazuth x Marcuth)
  • Fort Weyr reopens under Sr. Weyrwoman Miryani and gold Dairath (NPC), with extensive support from Benden.

Turn 186

  • Benden Clutch 4 Hatches 04.04 (Asclepiuth x Tandreath)