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Northerners view the South's relaxed attitude as reckless, while Southerners consider the North's rigidity stifling and outdated.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
» You Are Just Letting Her Leave?
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Thu Sep 4th, 2025 @ 8:22pm by Bronze Rider F'cone & Bronze Rider A'ren
F’cone frowned as she listened to what Kanoth was telling him about Kalaith, Tyreth and Naedeth going north for some reason. He had no idea what was going on and why those three would be going to another Weyr but he was going to demand answers from A’ren. Since their…
» RCW: The Guilt Of The Dragonless
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Thu Sep 4th, 2025 @ 8:21pm by Jr Journeyman Nerlyn & Bronze Rider K'ron
K'ron quietly left the meeting with the Weyrleaders. How was he going to explain this one to Nerlyn? They tried not to talk about the ruins or the timing as those conversations never seemed to end well. But apparently he didn't have a choice now.
The bronze rider quietly walked…
» RCW: You aren’t a going to like it but you will do it
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Thu Sep 4th, 2025 @ 8:16pm by Gold Rider Lana & Bronze Rider V'ros & Bronze Rider A'ren & Bronze Rider K'ron
Lana glanced at A’ren and then at V’ros who was sitting in the council chamber looking a bit confused and unsure why he had been called there. He was a little concerned he was in trouble but he could not figure out why the Weyrleaders had told him they had…
» KH: Freedom of an early evening P2
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Thu Sep 4th, 2025 @ 8:11pm by Theeressa & Sr Journeyman Riklan
Theeressa smiled as she lay back on the blanket that Riklan had set up while she checked on the girls and ensured the treats and bread were ready. She turned on her side and looked him over. How had she gotten so lucky after so long in Dragon Hold? This…
» Why did you never tell me
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Mon Sep 1st, 2025 @ 9:25pm by Bronze Rider V'ros & Analees
Analees yawned a bit as she curled up on the couch. Rosan had been reluctant to go to sleep before his dad was home, but he had finally worn himself out. Now though Analees was determined to talk to her mate. It felt like ages since they had had a…