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Northerners view the South's relaxed attitude as reckless, while Southerners consider the North's rigidity stifling and outdated.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
» Gold New To Barracks
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Sat Nov 22nd, 2025 @ 10:04pm by Bronze Rider V'ros & Green Rider Kirala & Gold Rider Laliy
Laliy stood in the middle of the Weyrling Barracks, Mirage cuddled in her arms and Micayith bouncing around exploring everywhere. Laliy bit her lip. How had things changed so suddenly? Shards, would she be able to get situated here? At least she noticed she wasn't the only gold rider here.…
» Middle of the night
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Sat Nov 22nd, 2025 @ 10:03pm by Gold Rider Lana & Bronze Rider K'vin
Lana had woken up in the middle of the night feeling like she was rested even with A’ren snuggled against her she had not been able to fall back asleep. She had tried to what felt like nearly a candlemark before she quietly slipped out into the quiet Weyr dressed…
» Coming Home
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Sat Nov 22nd, 2025 @ 10:02pm by Gold Rider Lana & Bronze Rider A'ren
Lana glanced back at the group that were all heading back to River Cove Weyr and the little dragonet that was secured with Kanoth who seemed quite happy with his passengers for the moment it would take to travel to the south. Lana let out a whistle as she found…
» Timing Is A Thing?
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Sat Nov 22nd, 2025 @ 10:01pm by Gold Rider Lana & Bronze Rider I'han & Green Rider Neilla & Bronze Rider K'vin
h Neilla stepped into the unfamiliar weyr but it felt instantly felt cold with the lack of personal decoration apart from K’ron satchel. She turned to start gathering it all as K’vin gathered up Tyreth’s straps on the ledge. The weyr’s temperature was on par with the south which allowed…
» RCW: Are You Sure?
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Thu Nov 6th, 2025 @ 10:10pm by Gold Rider Lana & Bronze Rider Ni’hau
Lana looked around the bowl as the wings returned from threadfull. She hated not being involved in fall and being stuck at the Weyr but until she was healed she could not wear googles so could not use a flamethrower. She moved through the bowl and settled on Ni’hau as…