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Northerners view the South's relaxed attitude as reckless, while Southerners consider the North's rigidity stifling and outdated.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 @ 2:11pm 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 @ 12:03pm 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 @ 4:45pm 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
» Tired Leaders
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Thu Oct 17th, 2024 @ 2:29pm by Gold Rider Lana & Bronze Rider A'ren
Lana stretched out on her office couch trying to work out whether she wanted to go back to sleep or not before curling up more under the warm furs. She was tired from re-organizing the wings the previous night, it had taken a lot longer than she thought possible and…
» Hello, Ni’hau
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Thu Oct 17th, 2024 @ 8:21am by Gold Rider Lana & Bronze Rider A'ren & Bronze Rider Ni’hau
Somewhere far above River Cove Weyr, a single dragon winked in from between, the rider little more than a spec on his back. Slowly, the two made a lazy spiral towards the ground. Once they arrived, The rider dismounted and immediately shucked his riding jacket.
“Wow,” he said aloud. “It’s…
» RCW: This Used To Be Easier
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Tue Oct 15th, 2024 @ 7:17am by Bronze Rider F'cone & Dolphineer Nerlyn & Milayna
F’cone stretched out on the pier and watched the dolphins going through training motions at the end. He had hoped to grab Nerlyn to catch up but he had not been able to find her for several days and wanted to check she was okay after the Queen’s flight but…
» KH - A Long Day Leads To Rest And Happiness (3/3)
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Sun Oct 13th, 2024 @ 7:39pm by Theeressa & Jr Journeyman Riklan & Jr Journeyman Marika
Riklan smiled. “And don't you forget it,” he teased her, looking towards the banging door. “You ready for company?” He asked gently, having no doubt it would be Marika and maybe Nikolai with the girls.
She was not planning to forget it. She gathered it was going to Marika. “Am…
» KH - A Long Day (2/3)
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Sun Oct 13th, 2024 @ 7:39pm by Theeressa & Jr Journeyman Riklan
Theeressa knew the man would not be long but sighed with relief when he returned as she was leaning over the tub panting. She knew it was all natural but she could not remember it being this intense last time even though she had also been on bed rest for…