The Helpful Handout of How to Become a Tayledras

Criteria established by Mercedes Lackey

Distributed by:

Queen's Own
The Official Mercedes Lackey Fan Club

Basic Requirements

I. Clan, Position and Mindspeech

Honor applies; what you roll is what you get.

Clan

Determine your Clan by rolling three six-sided dice.

  1. k'Chona
  2. k'Jeia
  3. k'Lissa
  4. k'Onsova
  5. k'Rika
  6. k'Sheyna
  7. k'Shira
  8. k'Saurai
  9. k'Treva
  10. k'Vaia
  11. k'Vala
  12. k'Valdemar
  13. k'Varis
  14. k'Verei
  15. k'Vesia
  16. k'Veyas

Position

Determine your Position within the clan by rolling two six-sided dice.

  1. Healer Adept
  2. Adept Mage
  3. Bondbird Healer
  4. Clan Member
  5. Journeyman Mage
  6. Scout
  7. Artisan/Craftsman
  8. Master Mage
  9. Healer-Mage
  10. Musician
  11. Blacksmith

Mindspeech:

Determine what type of Mindspeech you have by rolling one six-sided die.

1: With your bondbird only
2-3: With your bondbird and non-human races (hertasi, dyheli, tervandi)
4-5: With your bondbird and humans
6: With your bondbird, humans and other races

II. Develop a Character

Develop a character (your persona--Who would you be if you could daydream yourself into Valdemar? Be the "real" you or as different as you please.) and write about him/her. Prepare a minimum of 3 pages.

This is a biography. Describe your persona's physical and emotional characteristics, likes and dislikes, whatever makes you uniquely you. You may use first or third person.

Remember to roll for Clan and Position first; it is the prerequisite for developing your persona. You can't write your story without knowing who you are. (10 points)

III. Develop One or More Friend or Relative Characters

You needn't be quite so detailed in your descriptions of these other characters. But remember, you are writing about people you know well. Describe what your family and/or friends look like, their own character traits, etc. Again, a minimum of 3 pages. (5 points)

IV. Extra Point Requirements (5 points each)

Choose and complete the requirements for two (minimum) of the following:

  1. Write a story of more than 3 pages.
  2. Design a costume of Hawkbrother design.
  3. Create a costume.
  4. Draw a picture of your character.
  5. Draw a picture of your Bondbird.
  6. Create a new Pelagris race.
  7. Illustrate your story.
  8. Write a poem about the Earth.
  9. Compose a song--music and/or write lyrics.
  10. Attend martial arts classes.
  11. Draw a map.
  12. Learn CPR and basic first-aid.
  13. Become a regular blood donor.
  14. Volunteer with an environmental group.
  15. Start a local chapter of Queen's Own.
  16. Write an essay on Falconry. Prepare a minimum of 3 pages.
  17. Learn the care and feeding of Raptors. Prepare a minimum of 3 pages.
  18. Send a story, poem, or art to one of our zines.

After you have acquired 25 points, you may become a member of the Vale!

Special Notes for Tayledras

If you have additional questions, check out the Tayledras FAQ.

Advanced Rank

There is one advanced rank available for Tayledras personae.

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