A deadly epidemic was sweeping across
Pern!
Everyone, holder and dragonriders alike,
pitched in to help. Except Nerika's
father, who refused to share fort Hold's
bounty with the other Holds.So,
ashamed of her family and determined
to do her part,Nerika packed up
medicines and supplies and sneaked off
to aid her people.
Her quest to help whereever she was
most needed led her finally to Ruatha
Hold,where Lord Alessan was
frantically preparing the precious serum
needed for mass inoculations against the
dread plague.
Nerika had long ago abadoned the
hope of marriage and a home of her
own.Now she found happiness in being
useful and appreciated. First the healers
and then Alessan made very clear that
they were grateful for her help.
She had no idea that her new path would
change the course of her life forever!
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