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Northerners view the South's relaxed attitude as reckless, while Southerners consider the North's rigidity stifling and outdated.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: Who is R'kig? P2
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Fri Mar 28th, 2025 @ 8:30pm by Gold Rider Lana & Blue Rider R’kig
Johu finally walked out of the barracks they beastcrafters were living in for the gather and set up and grinned at the blue rider was still waiting there for him . The man intrigued him, wandering around looking so upset and almost angry at the world but also wanting to…
» KH: Who is R'kig? P1
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Fri Mar 28th, 2025 @ 8:27pm by Gold Rider Lana & Blue Rider R’kig
R'kig sighed a bit. He had enjoyed showing Raen how to play some of the games. It had helped him remember for a bit what it was like to be happy. Now though he was at a loss. Should he follow Nerlyn’s suggestion? Maybe. A Gather would be the place…
» KH: What Trouble Have You Gotten Into
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Fri Mar 28th, 2025 @ 8:25pm by Green Rider Cathlyn & Apprentice Nerlyn & Bronze Rider K'ron & Brown Rider T'mil
Nerlyn wandered for nearly a candlemark just watching people who did not know her before her need to be alone faded and she felt like she could handle people who knew her around her. She ventured towards where a large group of riders who were in River Cove colours but…
» KH: Near Bar Fight
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Thu Mar 20th, 2025 @ 9:52pm by Apprentice Nerlyn & Bronze Rider K'ron & Blue Rider R’kig
R'kig didn't stop running until he could no longer see or hear Emalee and Jemmada. The blue rider collapsed against a wall, completely shaking. How had this happened and why? He just wanted to be happy again.
Nerlyn was wandering by herself just needing a moment without people watching her…
» KH: Closure
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Thu Mar 20th, 2025 @ 9:46pm by Lenya & Sr Journeyman Bensen
Lenya had noticed him several times throughout the day but there had never been a correct time to approach him but now as he stood by himself looking as if he was waiting for someone it was perfect. She wore a long dark green dress that matched K’yar’s shirt at…