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Northerners view the South's relaxed attitude as reckless, while Southerners consider the North's rigidity stifling and outdated.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:: Escapee Child

Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Wed Nov 20th, 2024 @ 10:49pm by Jr Journeyman Terliyn & Jr Journeyman Marika & Sr Journeyman Nikolai

Nika quietly crept toward the infirmary. The little girl knew exactly where she was going and she wasn't going to be stopped. As she stepped inside she looked around, a smile on her face as she caught sight of who she had been looking for.

“Daddy!” She cried racing toward…


» RCW: Stranger Friendship

Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Tue Nov 19th, 2024 @ 10:21pm by Apprentice Nerlyn & Brown Rider K’yar

Nerlyn had left the weyr after making sure K’ron was sound asleep just to get the much-needed walk that she had needed earlier in the day. She had done a circuit around the lake before she knew it and her legs finally told her enough was enough so she sat…


» RCW:: Digging Deeper

Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Tue Nov 19th, 2024 @ 10:18pm by Apprentice Nerlyn & Bronze Rider K'ron

Nerlyn stayed in the doorway watching Raen for a lot longer than she needed to. The little boy was sound asleep in bed with the glows low and had been for a long time but Nerlyn just wanted to savour the moment before she had to speak. She was not…


» Sweet, Short and Straight To The Point

Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Thu Nov 14th, 2024 @ 2:21pm by Bronze Rider G'vat & Green Rider Zirieh

Zirieh yawned a bit as she walked into the weyr, stretching her arms above her head. She had had early morning drills and didn't get a chance to ask her mate what his day entailed so she didn't know if he would be there or not. She dropped her jacket…


» RCW: Time and Time Again (3/3)

Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Sun Nov 10th, 2024 @ 8:56pm by Apprentice Nerlyn & Bronze Rider K'ron

K'ron was fuming as he tore off after Nerlyn. How could they do that? They knew how fragile Nerlyn could still be. And yet how or why had she kept that secret from him all these Turns? He thought they shared everything.

“Nerlyn!” he called, finally catching up to his…