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Northerners view the South's relaxed attitude as reckless, while Southerners consider the North's rigidity stifling and outdated.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: You get what you get
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Thu Mar 26th, 2026 @ 11:07pm by Green Rider Calarya & Brown Rider G'van & Milayna
Milayna took a deep breath as she wasn’t sure if this was a good idea or not. She didn't know the rider very well but she would do anything for her children. The blonde stepped into the Dining Cavern, not sure if she would find Calayra there or not.
Calarya…
» RCW: By the Ocean
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Thu Mar 26th, 2026 @ 11:04pm by Blue Rider S'ven & Green Rider Kelsa
Kelsa sat on one of the docks, dangling her feet in the water. Vyiath was happily splashing around in the water with the dolphins around her. Kelsa was glad her beautiful green hadn't picked up on her uncertainties. Since the Gather things had been a bit strained between her and…
» RCW: Down with the sickness
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Thu Mar 26th, 2026 @ 11:03pm by Bronze Rider V'ros & Sr Journeyman Thalia & Analees
Analees woke in a cold sweat, feeling awful. She started to tremble a bit as she quietly slid out of bed, trying not to wake V'ros. she knew he had a busy day with the weyrlings in the morning. She grabbed up an extra fur and padded out to the…
» RCW Moving Forward
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Thu Mar 26th, 2026 @ 11:03pm by Sr Journeyman Thalia & Blue Rider V'lik
Thalia paced around her small room and frowned to herself as she thought about what K’ron had muttered to her and then Lana had told her about but she had no idea how to mention it to V’lik so she had taken to avoiding him a little. She couldn’t do…
» RCW: Happy To Have You
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Thu Mar 26th, 2026 @ 11:01pm by Sr Journeyman Nikolai & Jr Journeyman Marika
Marika finished her duties for the day and decided to stop by the infirmary and see if Nikolai was still on shift. She had forgotten what his shift was for the day. She whistled softly as she walked, soon stepping into the infirmary.
The man she was looking for was…