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Northerners view the South's relaxed attitude as reckless, while Southerners consider the North's rigidity stifling and outdated.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
» Healing A Fever
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Sat Nov 29th, 2025 @ 4:01pm by Jr Journeyman Nerlyn & Sr Journeyman Nikolai & Bronze Rider A'ren
Nikolai sat by K’ron and watched him carefully even after he had taken his pulse rate and knew he was on the mend. It did not make him feel any better that the man was there but at least if he woke up a bit better he could go rest…
» Waking Up Is Hard
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Sat Nov 29th, 2025 @ 4:00pm by Jr Journeyman Nerlyn & Sr Journeyman Thalia & Bronze Rider K'ron
He shivered a bit as he walked into the Dining Cavern. He was so tired of being cold. Why couldn't he seem to warm up? Of course the snow outside could explain that. Some porridge and klah would be great. He headed toward the food table.
“Hey Southern! We don't…
» RCW Pushing The luck With The Weyrleader
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Sat Nov 29th, 2025 @ 3:59pm by Green Rider Calarya & Bronze Rider A'ren
Calarya looked up as the weyrleader finally came back to his office, and she offered a smile. “Want to talk about things, or do you just need wine?” She offered softly, having finished off random reports, so he did not need to when Lana was at High Reaches. She hated…
» M3 Feverish Bronze Rider
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Sat Nov 29th, 2025 @ 3:58pm by Jr Journeyman Nerlyn & Blue Rider R’kig
R’kig quietly crept down to the infirmary, wanting to check on his brother. It had killed him to stay away the previous day but the healers needed to concentrate on K'ron's injury.
He peeked around the corner, sighing softly when he heard his brother mumbling and he still looked pale.…
» HR: The Wrong Weyrleader To Talk To
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Sat Nov 29th, 2025 @ 3:52pm by Gold Rider Lana & Bronze Rider K'ron
S'cir carried a tray of mugs toward the records room. Yes, one the drudges could have done this but he wanted to speak with Lana anyhow so he figured it made more sense to do it himself.
He pushed the door open with a foot and stepped into the room,…