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Northerners view the South's relaxed attitude as reckless, while Southerners consider the North's rigidity stifling and outdated.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: Family Lunch
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Mon Jan 13th, 2025 @ 12:32am by Lenya & Brown Rider K’yar & Blue Rider V'lik
The tiny feline raced through the Weyrbowl, hiding behind bushes as her young owner chased her. She stopped every so often to wait.
“Fluffy!” Kiyna cried, losing sight of the feline.
Lenya looked up from her book and smiled as the feline finally got the better of the little girl…
» SEA: A Tall Ship and a Star to Steer Her By
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Fri Jan 10th, 2025 @ 3:50pm by Sr Journeyman Cameel & Master Craftman Mari
The sea was calm today. It was, in fact, a little too calm for Master Mari’s taste. There was just enough of a breeze to keep them moving, but that was all. She preferred a stiffer breeze and a few waves- just enough to gently rock the ship and remind…
» RCW:: Apologises For Nothing (2/2)
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Thu Jan 9th, 2025 @ 2:04pm by Sr Journeyman Thalia & Blue Rider V'lik
Thalia knew they both should have gone to bed candlemarks ago but walking with the blue rider just talking or enjoying the silence was too nice not to savour. Normally a rider or crafter just tried to sweet-talk her into bed before they even got to know her yet this…
» Apologises For Nothing (1/2)
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Thu Jan 9th, 2025 @ 2:02pm by Sr Journeyman Thalia & Blue Rider V'lik
Thalia grinned as she spotted a blue rider walking towards her who had been keeping a low profile. She could have turned around and allowed him to avoid her or she could challenge him and force the contact. She had enjoyed their chats and teasing even him hauling her over…
» RCW: Nightmares and sleepovers
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Thu Jan 9th, 2025 @ 1:48pm by Green Rider Cathlyn & Green Rider Neilla & Brown Rider T'mil & Blue Rider V'lik
“Dig harder and faster!” The man shouted, cracking a whip. “Do it now!” The boys cringed as the whip cracked above their heads. The youngest of the two cowered against his brother. The other held his brother close.
“Move it!” The man snarled, the whip cracking against the older brother's…