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Northerners view the South's relaxed attitude as reckless, while Southerners consider the North's rigidity stifling and outdated.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: Working Things Out
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Fri Dec 20th, 2024 @ 9:39pm by Lenya & Brown Rider K’yar
Lenya smiled as she watched T’mil disappear off like a lost little canine to his mate and shook her head. She was happy for him to say the least, the man was the sweetest man she had ever had the honour of knowing other than K’yar and deserved everything positive…
» RCW: Awkward Waiting
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Fri Dec 20th, 2024 @ 9:35pm by Lenya & Brown Rider T'mil
Lenya was excited she was getting a night without being a mum thanks to Terliyn and Talomin offering to give her and K’yar a night to themselves in exchange for all the nights that Lenya had watched Lea and had never wanted to exchange with before. The pair in her…
» RCW: Just What Nerlyn Arranged
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Sat Dec 14th, 2024 @ 6:42pm by Apprentice Nerlyn & Bronze Rider K'ron
Nerlyn lay in bed contemplating things and waiting if possible for K’ron to return from the dining cavern. She had encouraged him to stay with riders and have a few drinks and just enjoy being with his wing member instead of spending all his time with her. She was fine…
» RCW: Still Searching For Forgiveness
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Sat Dec 14th, 2024 @ 6:37pm by Gold Rider Lana & Bronze Rider A'ren
Lana was surprised when she returned to the weyr that A’ren not in bed or at the very least in the weyr reading or something more mundane to end the night. It had taken candlemarks to solve the issue of the fostering dilemma but now she was just confused. She…
» RCW: Sketches and Absences
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Sat Dec 14th, 2024 @ 6:34pm by Apprentice Nerlyn & Bronze Rider K'ron
Nerlyn stepped into the weyr distracted by Raen talking about the gather that she nearly missed the sounds of her mate pottering around the bedroom. “We are home.” She called as Raen ran off to find K’ron before he could react or Nerlyn could stop him. She carried on laying…