Situated on the bay at the southwest corner of Ista Island, the black half-volcano pushes four fingers and a thumb into the tropical sky. The mountain was formed by an eruption that knocked the bay half of the volcano into the sea, the constant waves forming a plateau. Ista Weyr is the smallest Weyr on Pern, able to house about 250 rider pairs at full strength. Because of the Bowl's narrow size, additional Weyrs are found on the southern side of the outer Bowl wall. These 'forest weyrs' house about a quarter of Ista's dragon population. For such a small Weyr, Ista has a dizzying amount of tunnels that double back and run into one another. Underground streams supply the Weyr with fresh water, and seeing as Ista is a volcano, albeit a dormant one, there are even hot springs for relaxation.
Not really a technological Weyr, Ista never caught on with that fad, though they do use radios to keep in touch with the different holds throughout the area. Seemingly too laid back in the sun to bother, Ista has made do with a more traditional lifestyle. The primary income for Ista is through its resort and convention business run through Ista Hall. From residents to riders, all have parts to play in this unusual weyr occupation, from checking in resort goers, catering for a convention, and to ferrying visitors around the island. They also have a minor trade based off a newly found mine near the weyr.
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Ista Weyr is an area on PernWorld MUSH, an online roleplay game.
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