Name: Z'tir
Age: 52
Sex: Male
Sexual Orientation: Homosexual
Weyr: High Reaches Weyr
Rider Rank: Wingleader
Previous Rank/Craft: There is no previous rank. (Wingrider.)
Physical Description: A man in his prime. Picture your typical well built, handsome Bronzerider. Add an extra dash of arrogance, brown hair, and golden to amber eyes, and you might be describing Z'tir. He has a scar to the left of his chin, a strong jawline, and broad shoulders.
Personality: The most interesting man in the world. His only regret is not knowing what regret feels like. Otherwise known as traditionalist a*****e. That douchebag. The Bronzerider you love to hate and hate to love. He is supremely confident, self-assured, and can't imagine a world without himself in it. After all, Pern needs to be saved, doesn't it? And Z'tir is just the man for the job. Sign him up, D'mon. They've been friends ever since their dragons hatched from the same clutch, and everyone knew that he was destined for greatness. He hasn't quite managed to get that Weyrleader title yet, but he does know that it's in good hands. For now. He's a bit of a narcissist, an egotist, and he has complete faith in the system. After all, it worked for him, didn't it? He and Siloth are right where they should be, and if someone's panties are in a twist over it, well, that's not his problem, is it?
He was practicing for this role as a weyrbrat at his father's heels, and it fits him like a glove. Yes, he knows better than you what is good for you. No, he's not going to take no for an answer. And yes, you do need to practice that dive one more time. Count yourself lucky that he is not sending you back with the weyrlings for the training that you obviously need. He is exactly the kind of Bronzerider that the stereotypes are based off of, and he takes a certain pride in fitting them to a tee. Other men might be apologetic about the entitlement that they possess above most other riders, but not Z'tir. Z'tir was born for this, everyone knew it, and he's just getting his due.
Everyone has their place, but in most cases, it happens to be beneath his own. That's okay. There's nothing wrong with being a wingrider, nothing wrong with doing the little jobs that need to be done to keep the Weyr running smoothly. It's just that if they think that they deserve to rise above that station, well, they're clearly in the wrong Weyr. High Reaches has a long and proud tradition that dates back to the very colonization of Pern, and it has worked very well for them throughout that long history. He's product of the system, and he believes fully in it. He possesses a certain sense of noblesse oblige, or he would claim to, for he believes that his role as Bronzerider not only entitles him to certain privileges, but also a host of specific obligations to the people that he serves. Really, he thinks himself quite an honorable man, and he'll duel any man who says differently. Not a woman, obviously, that would be wrong, but definitely any man.
Themesong: You're So Vain by Carly Simon
Positive Trait List Charismatic, fearless, independent, hardworking, visionary
Negative Trait List Arrogant, vain, borderline misogynistic, traditionalist
History: 52 Turns ago he was born to a Goldrider and her Bronzerider lover. His father, K'tir of Bronze Ikuneth, spent Turns pursuing his mother, Zara of Gold Akiyath. It was quite a romantic tale, he's told, though they were already together by the time that he was born. As a young man he had a little bit of angst when it appeared that he would not Impress, but then the best damn Bronze ever hatched and named him for his. His father never rose up in the ranks past Wingsecond, but Z'tir's early interactions with the man and his wing inspired the young man to become the leader that he is today. However, prior to his inevitable ascension to the role he had quite a checkered past. There is a not a place that Z'tir has not been to, and there are very few pleasures that he abstained from.
He's never been anything but a dragonrider, as he found crafting to be a dull pastime. He has taken great advantage of being a dragonrider, and has more than enjoyed his status as a Bronzerider. He's had quite a string of lovers, and has left many broken hearts behind. He has no regrets, not for that or for the numerous misadventures that he got up to in his youth. When it was time to come home and prove to the Weyr that he had the stuff to fulfill his obligation as a Bronzerider, he was happy to do so. His experiences out in the wide world only made him better prepared for what he might face as a High Reaches Wingleader. Z'tir has shared a fond friendship with D'mon for a number of Turns, and enjoys a friendly rivalry with the man. While he certainly enjoys the finer things in life, he knows when to buckle down and get the job done.
Recently he's picked up a very beautiful young courtesan as a lover, and no, he definitely didn't have to pay for the privilege. There was briefly a bit of a scandal when it was discovered that his rumored lover was male, but Z'tir is not worried about how certain elements of the Weyr might feel about his entanglements. One detail did need to be corrected, and that is that the young man is an ex-courtesan. In any event, it made a few waves. He's more than twice the man's age, and doesn't care a bit for what anyone might think about him or his lover. Really, it's none of their business.
The return of Thread has given him a renewed sense of purpose, and unlike so many of his peers he is excited for the opportunity to prove himself. He also bought the line that Thread would be returning, and he's only too smug to be proven correct on that score. Finally he and his are being given their proper respect, or at least an improvement upon the former sorry state of affairs. It's been exhilarating to watch their climb back to the top, and even more so to be a part of it. In fact, he'd claim that he's taken an important role in that process.
Other: He has a number of children, most of which he does not know about.
DRAGON
Name: Siloth
Age: 26 going on 27
Color: Bronze
Size: 46'
Physical Description: Handsome Bronze with striped arms and legs, and darker markings around his eyes. Quite large, with wings that go on forever.
Personality: A true gentleman who very much enjoys conversing with dragons of all stripes. Although he does not have a strong opinion himself about the ranking of dragons, he is respectful of his riders wishes. He did once disappoint Z'tir quite immensely when he did not chase Eveleth, however he is aware that the outcome was not completely objectionable to his rider. He has a yearning for a mate of his own, one who will understand his pursuit of the finer things in life, namely companionship, mutual respect, and etc. He deeply admires Greens who exhibit a warrior's spirit, but is not partial beyond that to any color for his pool of companions. He can be an excellent leader, and is well suited to playing the good cop to Z'tir's bad cop. They are each other's foils, in a way.
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