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Northerners view the South's relaxed attitude as reckless, while Southerners consider the North's rigidity stifling and outdated.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: 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…
» HR: Choices and Decisions
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Thu Nov 6th, 2025 @ 10:01pm by Gold Rider Lana & Bronze Rider I'han & Green Rider Neilla & Gold Rider Laliy & Bronze Rider K'vin
S'cir paced angrily in his office, not able to face T'han yet without saying something he shouldn't. How could this have happened? He had thought his riders were better than that. And to attack another bronze rider? What had the young man been thinking? Shards, he wished the Weyrwoman was…
» RCW: Blood And Return Alone (2/2)
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Thu Nov 6th, 2025 @ 10:00pm by Bronze Rider V'ros & Green Rider Lyna & Sr Journeyman Thalia & Sr Journeyman Nikolai & Bronze Rider A'ren & Bronze Rider K'ron
Tyreth bugled as soon as they came out of between. He wanted help for his rider. K'ron was shaking badly in V'ros's arms. Between had been the quicker and really only option but it might not have been the best thing for his shoulder.
“So…cold,” he whispered, his teeth chattering…
» RCW: Anger and resentment
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Thu Nov 6th, 2025 @ 9:53pm by Gold Rider Jena & Bronze Rider I'han & Bronze Rider K'vin & Brown Rider S'lei & Green Rider Tanly
Jena grinned as she slid onto the bench between Tanly and K’vin as the pair shifted over to let her hoin the group. I’han had already shift over and poured her a drink passing it to her but now she could properly relax and listen to the Harpers without moving.…
» HR: Blood And Return Alone
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Thu Nov 6th, 2025 @ 9:52pm by Gold Rider Lana & Bronze Rider K'ron
K'ron had volunteered to get klah and porridge in the morning so Lana and V'ros could spend extra time in the hides. There was no sense in all three tromping to the Dining Cavern just to leave again. Tyreth looked down from his borrowed ledge while Koda sat on K'ron's…