When traveling the Western Continent, make sure to visit the holds. In the Records Room, there is a map of their locations in relation to the Weyr.

Sub-boards: Crashing Seas Weyrhold, Kajano Hold, Port Hope, Rivers Crossing Hold

Within the Weyrbowl are the Hatching Grounds, Stables, Weyrling Barracks, Weyrlakes, and Weyr Offices.

So newly extinct is the volcano that houses this small Weyr, the molten fluid underneath it has yet to cool. The grounds of the Weyrbowl itself are always warm. This proved detrimental during the Great Storm, as the water mixed with the dirt, turning the Weyrbowl into a hot mire.

Although smaller than most Weyrbowls, only able to hold seven full fighting wings, this is more than enough for White Sands' needs. It is kept clean and orderly despite its smaller-than-average size. When the tithe comes, either by land or sea, this is where it is all stacked and piled, waiting for the Weyrwoman and Headwoman to sort out.

Since the Great Storm, volunteers led by Johnorris have covered every foot of the main part of the Weyrbowl with heavy stones, ensuring it will not flood again.

From here, the outside, the Hatching Grounds, the Lower Caverns and the staircase leading to the weyrs can be accessed.

Groundcrew Leader: Johnorris

Moderator: Johnorris

Sub-boards: Hatching Sands, Stables / Feeding Grounds, The Weyrlake, Weyrling Barracks, Weyr Offices

Within the Lower Caverns are the Candidate Barracks, Crèche, Dining Hall, Harpers' Hall, Healers' Caverns, Kitchens, Starcraft Hall, and Weyrfolk rooms.

Technically the Lower Caverns are part of the Weyrbowl; however, they are noted separately because of their importance within the Weyr.

Here is the heart and soul of the Weyr, the place where those who are not dragonriders keep the Weyr running. These are the caverns and passages that are always a hub of activity no matter what time of day or night. These are the caverns that face the ground entrance to the Weyr.

The Lower Caverns are accessible from the Weyrbowl. Most of them are interlocking as well, with corridors separating them. Since the Great Storm each of the cavern entrance has been equipped with a small lip that will in theory diminish the chance of them being flooded again.

Despite the fact that most of the caverns are interlocking, the Candidate Barracks can only be accessed through the Weyrbowl. Scattered throughout the various corridors and winding passages within the Lower Caverns are the residences of the Weyrfolk.

Headwoman: OPEN

Sub-boards: Candidate Barracks, Crèche / Weyrbrat caverns, Dining Room, Harpers' Hall, Healers' Caverns, Kitchens, Starsmiths' Hall, Weyrfolk rooms

In the traditional layout of the residential weyrs of Pern, the weyrs of White Sands are no exception. Set within the rising wall of the Weyrbowl are the ledges and weyrs used for the residence of the dragonriders. The majority of the weyrs are under the side of the Rim where upon the Star Stones rest, their entrances therefore facing toward the ocean and east. A few are on the curve of the Weyrbowl's wall and face rather toward the Hatching Grounds and therefore south. Along each of the ledges save the top most is a stone walkway that allows dragonriders or visitors to move past the weyrs without bothering the dragons or humans within.

Each of the weyrs have a ledge that is visible from certain angles in the Weyrbowl, and an inner sanctum for the dragons to sleep when it is nighttime or too cold. The outer ledge provides an excellent view for dragons to peer down at the people in the Weyrbowl as they go about their day, and some of the weyrs have a perfect view of the sunrise as it crests over the ocean's edge.

Although there are five tiers above the ground, there are a few scattered weyrs on ground level meant for retired dragonriders whose dragons don't fly well, injured dragons on the road to recovery and Weyrlings who aren't ready to walk up the long set of stairs every night to get home after lessons.

The above ground weyrs are accessible from dragonback or a winding path that leads up to the various levels and finally to the Rim.

Sub-boards: First Tier: Gold weyrs, Second Tier: Bronze weyrs, Third Tier: Bronze & Brown weyrs, Fourth Tier: Brown & Blue weyrs, Fifth Tier: Blue & Green weyrs

Within a half mile walk of the main Weyr, it is possible to reach several well-known places of interest either for business or relaxation. The immediate area surrounding the Weyr's volcano is lightly forested, and the trees spread out almost to the coastline.

Anyone walking or flying along the coast line can easily see the trademark sands that the Weyr and Hold took their names from. In the summer the sands of the beaches glimmer as crushed jewels, during autumn tiny sand spirals can be seen as the winds pick up the beach and tosses it playfully about. Even in the windy rain-soaked winters the beaches are still so white that some flying overhead might mistake their hue for snow.