Post by Ceinwen and Drusillith on Jul 8, 2010 20:30:46 GMT -5
Dragonlust is the sensation a rider, and to a lesser degree others, feel when a dragon rises to mate. Especially strong in a rider who hasn't had much experience with the feelings their dragon puts out (weyrlings), dragonlust is strong enough to mentally take over even the most experienced of riders. Usually, an experienced rider can hold back the sensation long enough to do some preparations, such as going to the flight rooms or sequestering themselves in a room with a chosen partner before the effect takes control.
The effect is an overwhelming desire to mate with the object of the dragon's lust. For a rider, this will usually mean the rider of the other dragon. As there can only be a single male with any one female however, some people will volunteer themselves as 'flight moths', meaning they attend the flight and give in to the feelings to help sate the losers of the flight. This practice has led to a relaxed view of sex and sexuality in the Weyr.
For others who are not bonded to a dragon, a flight, especially that of a queen, will make one feel the urge, but it is in no way debilitating or controlling. The urge can be resisted or given in to at the person's discretion.
The effect is an overwhelming desire to mate with the object of the dragon's lust. For a rider, this will usually mean the rider of the other dragon. As there can only be a single male with any one female however, some people will volunteer themselves as 'flight moths', meaning they attend the flight and give in to the feelings to help sate the losers of the flight. This practice has led to a relaxed view of sex and sexuality in the Weyr.
For others who are not bonded to a dragon, a flight, especially that of a queen, will make one feel the urge, but it is in no way debilitating or controlling. The urge can be resisted or given in to at the person's discretion.
