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Northerners view the South's relaxed attitude as reckless, while Southerners consider the North's rigidity stifling and outdated.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: Weyrling Sound Off
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Thu Apr 23rd, 2026 @ 1:32pm by Gold Rider Jena & Gold Rider Laliy
Laliy was starting to feel cross eyed as she stared at the hides on the desk. Micayith was sleeping so she had wanted to look at some of the hides, not realizing what she had gotten herself into. She blew out a breath, causing her feline Mirage to meow at…
» RCW: Catch up
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Thu Apr 23rd, 2026 @ 1:31pm by Jr Journeyman Nerlyn & Bronze Rider K'ron
Nerlyn sat alone in the dining cavern looking tired and washed out as she surveyed the food on her plate with mild disgust as it was not appealing. She had missed lunch due to an injured dolphin so she was getting the dregs of what was left. She really did…
» RCW Stitches out
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Thu Apr 23rd, 2026 @ 1:30pm by Sr Journeyman Thalia & Bronze Rider K'ron
K'ron blew out a breath and he headed back to the infirmary. Hopefully this time for a good reason. If Thalia gave him the clear then he might actually be able to get back to his wing. At least in a more involved way.
He stepped into the infirmary and…
» FSH Harpers Do More Than Sing
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Thu Apr 23rd, 2026 @ 1:30pm by Sr Journeyman Rena & Sr Journeyman Bensen
Bensen sat in one of the chairs next to the crib watching Osena sleeping. He still couldn't believe the little girl was finally there and now he had two daughters and a lovely, sweet wife. He just wished he hadn't had to lose his brother in the process.
“Hey baby…
» RCW Healer Catch Up
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Thu Apr 23rd, 2026 @ 1:29pm by Jr Journeyman Terliyn & Analees
Analees finally felt well enough that she could at least sit up without feeling nausea. She knew she had scared V'ros and really she should have seen a healer way before this happened. She blew out a soft breath, resting her head against the wall. she still felt guilty about…