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Northerners view the South's relaxed attitude as reckless, while Southerners consider the North's rigidity stifling and outdated.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: Moral Dilemma
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Sat Jan 3rd, 2026 @ 11:33pm by Gold Rider Lana & Bronze Rider I'han & Bronze Rider Ni’hau
Lana stopped for a moment outside the door outside diamond wing leaders office. She could hear I’han and Ni’hau talking inside. She tapped on the door and slipped inside with a smile. “Hello Bronze Riders.”
She greeted as I’han instantly shot to his feet, nearly spilling his mug of klah…
» RCW: Meet N’mar
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Fri Jan 2nd, 2026 @ 1:59pm by Tula & Sr Journeyman Halia & Master Craftman Mari
Although Mari and her brother were exceptionally close in spite of the age gap between them, they did not see on e another often. With him being a rider and her being a Harper, it was difficult to coordinate schedules. Even rest days weren’t easy as they each had other…
» RCW: Guitar Goes Pinged
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Fri Jan 2nd, 2026 @ 1:54pm by Sr Journeyman Halia & Brown Rider S'lei
S'lei yawned a bit as he walked back to his weyr. He wanted to check on Halia and see how she was feeling. “Hal?” He asked, stepping into the weyr.
There was a noise like a ping that filled the air followed by several mutterings of shards. “In the bedroom.”…
» RCW: Childhood illness
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Fri Jan 2nd, 2026 @ 1:52pm by Jr Journeyman Terliyn & Sr Journeyman Nikolai & Jr Journeyman Marika
Kanri sniffled a bit as she sat on the floor of the weyr. Marika had just picked them up from the creche and Nika was happily bouncing around. Kanri whimpered a little.
“Mommy?” The little girl sniffed, bringing Marika out of the back room in a hurry.
“Oh Kan,” she…
» RCW: Weyrwoman’s 2nd finds out
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Fri Jan 2nd, 2026 @ 1:47pm by Gold Rider Lana & Gold Rider Jena & Bronze Rider A'ren
Jena looked at the Weyrleaders as she stepped into their weyr. She was surprised by the invitation let alone the wine glasses that were set up. She did not think it was to welcome Lana back but maybe they just needed a catch up and it was getting towards evening.…