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Northerners view the South's relaxed attitude as reckless, while Southerners consider the North's rigidity stifling and outdated.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
» FSH: Spouses Vs Mate
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Mon Dec 22nd, 2025 @ 7:41pm by Gold Rider Lana & Bronze Rider A'ren
A'ren yawned a bit as he carried a mug over to where Lana was sitting. Both had agreed to stay around And see how everyone was at Far Site. “Here you go, love,” he smiled, setting the mug down before sitting down himself. “quite a night.”
Lana yawned as A’ren…
» FSH: Baby Meet The New Baby
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Mon Dec 22nd, 2025 @ 7:40pm by Sr Journeyman Rena & Sr Journeyman Bensen
Bensen woke with a start, nearly rolling off the couch he didn't remember laying down on. He looked around in alarm, not sure where he was. Last he remembered was talking to Rena and her asking him to leave. He kind of remembered talking with his family but then nothing.…
» FSH: You Need Sleep
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Mon Dec 22nd, 2025 @ 7:39pm by Jr Journeyman Senabena & Sr Journeyman Bensen
Bensen was nearly trembling as he walked slowly back to where his family was waiting for news. Yes, Rena was alive and speaking, yet she had sent him away. Of course later when he finally gave into sleep he would understand it all better. Right now all it felt like…
» The New Baby 2/2
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Mon Dec 22nd, 2025 @ 7:37pm by Sr Journeyman Rena & Sr Journeyman Bensen
Rena could feel the heaviness in her body that had told her she had slept for a long time. She could remember pain and then darkness. What had happened? Was the baby okay? Had she failed at this stage like she had so many times before? She could remember she…
» FSH: The New Baby 1/2
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Mon Dec 22nd, 2025 @ 7:36pm by Gold Rider Lana & Jr Journeyman Senabena & Sr Journeyman Bensen & Sr Journeyman Sena
Lana was exhausted but she was happy as she held a tiny bundle in her arms as she slowly stepped out into the corridor. The music had finally stopped in the distance and the Hold now felt so much colder than it had candlemarks before despite the fires she knew…