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Ruatha Hold

Oklina was the daughter of Lord Holder Leef and Lady Oma of Ruatha Hold late in the Sixth Pass. She later became junior Weyrwoman at Fort Weyr. Her dragon was gold Hannath.

Biography[]

Oklina helped Moreta dress for the Gather after her original gown had been splashed by dirty water. She showed an interest in dancing, but was apprehensive since she was expected to do chores rather than enjoy the festivities. Moreta convinced Oklina to go to the Gather with her, and was pleased to see that B'lerion took an interest in Oklina. While they danced together, Oklina developed an infatuation for B'lerion despite being aware of dragonriders’ propensities.

B'lerion and Oklina later worked together when the flu vaccine was being processed and prepared for delivery, at which time B'lerion expressed his interest in her. When it was decided that needlethorn was needed, B'lerion and Oklina accompanied Alessan, Moreta, Capiam, and Desdra when they timed it to the future where needlethorn would be ready for harvest.

During the feline-caused flu plague, Tuero, Deefer, and Oklina were Alessan's inner council at Ruatha Hold, even though Oklina was only 16 Turns at the time. During the Gather, when Alessan discovered that there was sickness down at the flats, he asked Oklina to tell Lady Oma that no one was to leave the Hold and to inform their brothers that security would be required for the Hold proper. Before the plague ran its course, Oklina became ill but recovered.

Oklina worked very hard to aid the recovery of Ruatha after it had been devastated by the plague. During that time, she met Nerilka, though she was unaware of the latter's true identity. The two became close friends.

One day, when M'barak and blue Arith visited Ruatha Hold, Arith paid marked attention to Oklina. Weyrlingmaster F'neldril explained to M'barak that Arith sensed that Oklina would be a good candidate for Orlith's golden egg. When Leri learned that Oklina had been Searched, she was astounded that Oklina would be taken from Alessan, due to Ruatha's Bloodline being so depleted. Alessan told Leri that he would be agreeable if any children Oklina were to bear would be allowed to come back to Ruatha.

After Moreta and Leri's Holth went between forever, Oklina fainted due to hearing the dragons' reactions. This was very unusual, as Oklina was not Weyrbred or dragon-linked in any way.

When Orlith's golden egg hatched, Oklina Impressed gold Hannath at Fort Weyr. When Hannath rose for the first time, B'lerion's Nabeth “outmaneuvered every bronze on Pern” to fly her, and they later had two sons together.

Personality and Traits[]

Oklina bore a marked resemblance to her brother Alessan but none to her mother Lady Oma. She had a dark complexion and long, thick black hair. She had a sensitivity in her face and a grace of movement that had its own appeal.

Appearances[]

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