Welcome to the River Cove Weyr!
River Cove Weyr was established over a decade ago, originally on Yahoogroups, before finally finding its home here. Set in the 10th Pass of Pern, around 3500 AL, this timeline explores an alternate history where AIVAS’ grand plan to end Threadfall ultimately failed. During a 1000-Turn Interval, Pern nearly forgot the menace of Thread altogether, allowing civilization to expand freely across the Southern Continent.
Nestled within the remnants of an ancient volcanic range, River Cove Weyr faces the warm, southern seas, offering a unique environment. A freshwater river cuts through the heart of the Weyr, providing a vital resource used by all its inhabitants, and the Weyr’s strategic location places it at the center of the surrounding holds and halls. This ensures River Cove is well-supplied, one of the few Weyrs to thrive during the long Thread-free Interval. When Thread finally returned, River Cove was prepared, while many other Weyrs had faded into obscurity or struggled to rebuild.
The South, home to River Cove, is known for its independent and progressive spirit. While the Northern Continent holds fast to rigid traditions and conservative views, particularly regarding the roles of women and the structure of the crafthalls, the South has embraced change. River Cove Weyr reflects this Southern ethos, allowing greater freedom for its inhabitants, regardless of rank, gender, or background. Dragonriders and Weyrfolk here take pride in their more egalitarian approach to life, contrasting sharply with the often more hierarchical and tradition-bound societies of the North.
Tensions between the North and South have grown over the Turns, fueled by these cultural differences. Northerners view the South's relaxed attitude as reckless, while Southerners consider the North's rigidity stifling and outdated. Yet, with Thread once again falling from the skies, cooperation between the continents is more vital than ever—though it remains to be seen if these two very different societies can set aside their differences in time to face the renewed menace of Pern’s ancient enemy.
Latest News Items
» Timeline of Events 3531
Posted on Fri May 12th, 2023 @ 10:11am by Gold Rider Lana in Sim Announcement
Hi All
As we reach the end of Month 1 of 3531 I thought I would share the major events for the next couple of IC months.
MONTH 1
- YEAR-END CELEBRATIONS
- Zalyith Rises - Winner K’ron / Tyreth
MONTH 2
- Kymos Gather
MONTH 3
- Clutching
MONTH 4
- Hatching
- Tropical Storm
MONTH 5
- Kalaith rise - Winner A’ren / Zarminath
» New Player - Chellis
Posted on Fri Jan 27th, 2023 @ 7:03am by Gold Rider Lana in Sim Announcement
Hi All
I would just like to introduce all of you to our new player Kitty. They will be playing a candidate called Chellis. I would like to ask while they settle in you offer lots of jp's and make them feel welcome on our slice of pern.
Becca
» New Player - Galen
Posted on Sun Sep 18th, 2022 @ 12:45pm by Gold Rider Lana in General News
Hi All
I would just like to introduce all of you to our new player DreamWriter. They will be playing a candidate called Galen. I would like to ask while they settle in you offer lots of jp's and make them feel welcome on our slice of pern.
Becca
Latest Mission Posts
» RCW: I can admire alone
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Thu Jun 26th, 2025 @ 12:27pm by Green Rider Kalana & Gold Rider S’laten
“Seriously?” S'laten grumbled as Dirith splashed him again. The bronze was having way too much fun splashing his rider. Thankfully it was a warm day. “How am i supposed to get you washed and oiled with you playing around?”
):you could join me,:( the bronze tempted. ):it's fun to play.:(…
» KH: Sneaking back
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Thu Jun 26th, 2025 @ 12:22pm by Gold Rider Lana & Bronze Rider A'ren
A'ren woke the next morning, actually feeling a bit more refreshed. It had been a long time since he had slept in at all. If only he could get a couple more nights like that he might actually catch up on missed sleep.
):But mine, Yours has been gone for…
» KH: Green Riders Stick Together
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Thu Jun 26th, 2025 @ 12:19pm by Green Rider Kalana & Green Rider Katlinara
Kat took a deep breath as she looked around the Gather. She hadn’t really wanted to come as she had just lost her best friend but she had agreed for Z'ran’s sake and Avith pushing her to come. She had really just wanted to spend some time alone.
As she…
» RCW: Dragon Musings
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Thu Jun 19th, 2025 @ 11:41am by Gold Rider Lana & Bronze Rider A'ren & Bronze Rider Ni’hau
Xoviorath had found a lovely spot in the sun and was currently lounging in it. Her rider was meeting humans while they fed and she had nothing in particular to do.
Spotting the pretty green, Zaijianth chose a spot near her in which to land and ruffled his wings before…
» Family Together
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Tue Jun 17th, 2025 @ 7:40pm by Theeressa & Sr Journeyman Nikolai & Jr Journeyman Marika & Sr Journeyman Riklan
Nikolai grinned to himself as he sat back listening to the gentle harper music he could hear from the gather square and it just filled him with hope for the first time in months that things were okay. His wife was off speaking to her brother, his daughters were snuggled…