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Northerners view the South's relaxed attitude as reckless, while Southerners consider the North's rigidity stifling and outdated.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
» HR: Weyrling Master A Queen Dragon
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Fri Oct 10th, 2025 @ 10:18am by Bronze Rider V'ros & Gold Rider Laliy
Later in the day, Laliy sat out in the Bowl watching Micayith prowling around. The little gold seemed smug after she’d gotten to speak with the older gold. She sniffed around the ground, flaring her wings a bit.
***Love, you are being goofy,*** Laliy laughed.
Micayith snorted at her young…
» RCW: Confirmation 2/2
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Fri Oct 10th, 2025 @ 10:13am by Sr Journeyman Halia & Brown Rider S'lei
Halia woke up and looked around. She had been sound asleep on the sofa but here she was tucked up in bed. She could hear S’lie humming away in the bathing chamber and smiled a little staggering up wrapping a robe around herself feeling chilly. “You put me to bed…
» Confirmation 1/2
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Fri Oct 10th, 2025 @ 10:12am by Sr Journeyman Halia & Sr Journeyman Nikolai & Green Rider Tanly
Halia had woken up with the worst feeling of nausea that she had ever experienced in the morning since the sensation had started last month. She was relieved as climbed out of bed and ran that it was S’lei’s dawn watch and even more so that he had drills after…
» HR: Weyrwoman Meet Weyrwoman
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Fri Oct 10th, 2025 @ 10:01am by Gold Rider Lana & Gold Rider Laliy
Laliy managed to finish her lessons a bit early and left Micayith curled up sleeping in her little cove. The gold dragonet would be happy for a bit while Laliy went to meet the newcomers. Micayith had informed her they had arrived but Laliy hadn't had time to meet them…
» RCW: Why Are They Off To High Reaches
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Fri Oct 10th, 2025 @ 9:55am by Bronze Rider I'han & Green Rider Kalana & Bronze Rider Ni’hau & Green Rider Ouemi
Kalana rubbed her stomach as she squeezed herself into the space that was available on the bench with her tray. She glanced down the row and sighed. It was too busy and hot for so many people to be there and being as loud and boisterous as everyone was after…