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view the South's relaxed attitude as reckless, while Southerners consider the North's rigidity stifling and outdated.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

» KH: Wake up

Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Fri May 16th, 2025 @ 7:40pm by Sr Journeyman Rena & Sr Journeyman Bensen

Bensen yawned as he woke the next morning to the warmth of a body curled against him. A smile touched his lips—he definitely liked waking up like this.

He leaned over and kissed her shoulder, keeping his arm gently over her waist. He could get used to being a family…


» KH: Awake

Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Fri May 16th, 2025 @ 7:36pm by Sr Journeyman Rena

Rena sighed as she woke to the urgent feel of the baby bouncing on her bladder. It was not unusual but she still was not used to how different her body felt this time being pregnant. She opened her eyes confused at the strange bedroom and the sensation of someone…


» KH:: Alone At Last

Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Fri May 16th, 2025 @ 7:35pm by Sr Journeyman Rena & Sr Journeyman Bensen

Rena was not sure that she was doing the right thing by sneaking into Bensen’s room after not seeing him in a while but it was the only place that she knew eventually he would end up there. She could not send her firelizard as she was curled up asleep…


» KH: Leadership and Rumours

Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Tue May 6th, 2025 @ 4:55pm by Gold Rider Lana & Gold Rider Jena & Bronze Rider A'ren

Jena had danced with many holders but she needed a break from being a diplomat and smirked as she noticed the Weyrleader coming in her direction carrying two glasses of wine. She knew they welouks be for the Weyrwoman and she was going to be distracting him but she needed…


» KH: Formality Of Weyrmates

Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Tue May 6th, 2025 @ 4:52pm by Gold Rider Jena & Bronze Rider K'vin

Jena smiled as she returned from the bathroom and saw K’vin was dancing with a harper who had grabbed him as he had been abandoned by her and her bladder. She shook her head and disappeared off to grab some wine for them more, she knew once he finished dancing…