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Northerners view the South's relaxed attitude as reckless, while Southerners consider the North's rigidity stifling and outdated.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: Tavern Talk
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Fri Feb 14th, 2025 @ 1:45pm by Sr Journeyman Thalia & Blue Rider V'lik
Thalia grinned at the blue rider as they pushed inside a tavern to escape the sun. The healer had to admit the last several candlemarks had been the most fun she’d had in Turns, and that was entirely down to the blue rider who had her hand in his as…
» KH: After The Display, More Flirting
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Fri Feb 14th, 2025 @ 1:40pm by Bronze Rider Z'ran & Bronze Rider A'ren
Z’ran grinned as he looked around the Gather. He was wearing his best clothes under his flight jacket, his mood high despite the tension he felt. It was the first Gather he had attended in many Turns. The one where Calarya and F’cone had been hurt—and he had snuck off—had…
» KH: Scared of The gather
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Fri Feb 14th, 2025 @ 1:32pm by Green Rider Calarya & Brown Rider G'van
Calarya looked down at the Gather and frowned. She did not want to be there, but as the Weyrleader’s Wingsecond, she had no way out. Why did she have to be so close to the Weyrleader that events like this became impossible to escape?
}:Our mates are looking for us.:{…
» Lunch With Family (2/2)
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Sat Feb 8th, 2025 @ 6:46pm by Apprentice Nerlyn & Blue Rider R’kig
Nerlyn had held her tongue, but now that they were alone, she wanted to talk properly to the blue rider. He had always been the kid brother, but he needed her and K’ron as equals—as grownups.
“You know something, R’kig? Your brother brought the bag and has left us to…
» Lunch With Family (1/2)
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Sat Feb 8th, 2025 @ 3:51pm by Apprentice Nerlyn & Bronze Rider K'ron
R'kig had managed to make his blue happy for a bit and decided to go for a walk before his drills later. He wondered how his brother was doing, but he also knew that K'ron was really busy with both his wing-leader duties and taking care of his family. R'kig…