During the first Pass three other weyrs (Benden, Telgar and High Reaches) were established as well as Southern Boll, Ruatha, Tillek, Telgar and Benden Holds. Chronicles of Pern
Point of detail regarding the death penalty. Yes, it was available for the crime of murder; the criminal was to be chained outside just before thread fall. This comes out during the course of the trial of the abductors of Robinton. The stooge Biswy was found dead. Jaxom, convening the trial, was faced with a possible murder charge against the abductors. At the last moment, Oldive, having examined the corpse, was able to say that death was by natural causes, which relieved Jaxom of having to impose a more serious verdict than exile. The entire scenario was superbly presented by Mrs McCaffrey.
You should have mentioned that the rules of government was written for the colonists as a charter before the colonists left their original planets. The charter was in effect for over 2500 years.
During the first Pass three other weyrs (Benden, Telgar and High Reaches) were established as well as Southern Boll, Ruatha, Tillek, Telgar and Benden Holds. Chronicles of Pern
Point of detail regarding the death penalty. Yes, it was available for the crime of murder; the criminal was to be chained outside just before thread fall. This comes out during the course of the trial of the abductors of Robinton. The stooge Biswy was found dead. Jaxom, convening the trial, was faced with a possible murder charge against the abductors. At the last moment, Oldive, having examined the corpse, was able to say that death was by natural causes, which relieved Jaxom of having to impose a more serious verdict than exile. The entire scenario was superbly presented by Mrs McCaffrey.
Great work as always!
You should have mentioned that the rules of government was written for the colonists as a charter before the colonists left their original planets. The charter was in effect for over 2500 years.