Ever since an ancient computer was found on the Landing Pad, Pern began to change rapidly: new knowledge, technologies, successes (and previously unknown troubles) rained down as if from a cornucopia. F'lar has hope, Lessa has a headache, Jaxom has a teacher and a lot of enemies, Robinton has a friend, Lytol and many, many others have a new meaning in life, and the whole planet as a whole has a new future. But for In order for this future to become possible, it is not enough only perseverance, dreams and work. Even the incredible feats accomplished by little white Ruth - and, as always, in secret - will not be enough. All the Weyrs of Pern must rise into the sky, led by fearlessness and a single goal.