As in any society with multiple settlements, politics play a role on Pern, even on PernWorld, and listed below are the political relationships between Xanadu Weyr and other areas of note.
Eastern Weyr (NPC)
Xanadu has a strong relationship with Eastern Weyr - while Xanadu and Eastern share boundaries, there is little need for trade interaction between the two, as both have similar input and export needs. While both are committed to stopping renegade activity in the south, there is no formal arrangement in place. However, since their former Senior Mianyi transferred to Xanadu, the relationship has strengthened greatly.
Fort Weyr
Xanadu has a tense relationship with Fort Weyr - while there are no trade restrictions placed on Fort Weyr by Xanadu, Fort has levied various restrictions against Xanadu for interference in hold manners, after the issue at Hannista and Rubicon Holds. Over the years, Fort has offered Xanadu aid and support despite tensions with other areas, creating a positive atmosphere. However, Weyrwoman Elara's avoidance of technology had caused a certain rift between technology-heavy Xanadu and conservative Fort.
The most recent developments have begun to help their relationship strengthen, as Fort donated their entire hatching feast to Xanadu after the kitchen disaster. However, in light of Xanadu's refusal to attend a Weyr Council Fort called to deal with their mayhem causing Senior Tarish, its unlikely that there will be any sort of strong relationship between Fort's newest Werywoman and Xanadu, an issue compounded by Hold issues. Hope, however, has arisen in that the new Weyrleader's weyrmate's brother is the Weyrleader at Fort.
High Reaches Weyr (NPC)
Xanadu and High Reaches have a better than average relationship - High Reaches's former Weyrleader was a Xanadu bronzerider, and their previous Weyrwoman, Ro, had many interactions through the Healercraft at Xanadu Weyr before Impression. There is a a steady exchange of riders, including Xanadu's junior Elia and her gold Branwynth, between the two weyrs, fostering a healthy relationship. Despite the recent changes in leadership, things seem to be going smoothly.
Igen Weyr (NPC)
The relationship between Xanadu and Igen is still suffering to a certain degree, despite the many turns that have passed since the renegade incident that forced a giant rift between the two on top of a trade embargo. The relationship has been improving since Sianne became Weyrwoman, though it is still relatively rough. There are high hopes of being able to work with the new leadership of Igen Weyr, though that remains to be seen.
Ista Weyr
The relationship between Ista and Xanadu has mostly recovered from the disastrous split a few turns back, when it was thought that Xanadu tried to assassinate Ista's then-Weyrleader S'va. However, at times the relationship is still strained, however cooperation with the dolphincraft is slowly mending the rend.
However, just as things seem to be getting better, something will happen, causing either Istan goods or Istan riders to be banned. This time, it was the rise of the disowned Xanadu gold Ysa to Senior of Ista that has caused a large rift.
Telgar Weyr (NPC)
Telgar's relationship with Xanadu Weyr is the strongest of all the Weyrs - as home to the Smith Craft, there is much interaction between the crafters. The riders are also constantly moving back and forth, and half the queens currently at Xanadu were hatched at Telgar, while some of Xanadu's Queens now reside at Telgar.
Western Weyr
Western Weyr and Xanadu also have a strong relationship, as T'eo, formerlythe Weyrleader and now the Weyrsecond, was formerly a Xanadu rider as is N'kor, their Weyrlingmaster. Aerhi, the previous Senior, was raised at Xanadu, as the daughter of Xanadu riders, while the Junior Rea has a sister newly graduated from Xanadu's Weyrling ranks. If necessary, Xanadu would be quick to help Western dispatch of any problems.
As of late, however, there has been some question as to the strength of their relationship, as Fort's attention has shifted to Western, leaving Xanadu in an odd place.
