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Northerners view the South's relaxed attitude as reckless, while Southerners consider the North's rigidity stifling and outdated.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: Sometimes A Queen Flight Works In Mysterious Ways
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Wed Nov 6th, 2024 @ 7:03pm by Lenya & Brown Rider K’yar
Lenya was sure something had happened that was important as she woke up and glanced around the bedroom. It was pitch black with no glows turned over. Why would K’yar or herself have forgotten to do that with their daughter around? She glanced over at her sleeping mate and realised…
» RCW: All The New Things
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Wed Nov 6th, 2024 @ 7:02pm by Gold Rider Lana & Bronze Rider I'han & Bronze Rider A'ren & Green Rider Zirieh & Green Rider Tanly
I’han came out of his mindhealer appointment feeling brighter than he had in a very long time. He knew what his troubles were but it would take a little longer to make himself see the reason that he did not need to be infallible, he was allowed especially as a…
» I’m New
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Sun Nov 3rd, 2024 @ 12:43am by Green Rider Ouemi & Green Rider Lyna
It was hard being new, shy, and lonely. And Ouemi was all three at the moment.
She had arrived only two days ago and had yet to actually talk to anybody. She always felt shy in new situations, so approaching people was difficult. But it was clear she was going…
» Panic and Anxiety
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Sat Nov 2nd, 2024 @ 4:56pm by Blue Rider S'ven & Green Rider Kelsa
Kelsa sat on the ledge of her weyr watching the green twirling through the air. Her own green was sleeping on the ledge beside her, ignoring the flight. Kelsa cringed though when she heard the green scream followed by a triumphant bugle. She didn't want to look but she knew…
» RCW:: Cuts And First Aid
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Sat Nov 2nd, 2024 @ 4:40pm by Green Rider Cathlyn & Brown Rider T'mil
T’mil grumbled under his breath as he glared at Meinirth. The brown didn't seem to care at all though as he splashed around in the water. T'mil sighed and gripped his left arm to his chest. Cathlyn was going to kill him but right now though he needed to get…