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Northerners view the South's relaxed attitude as reckless, while Southerners consider the North's rigidity stifling and outdated.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
» Staggering Night
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Mon Sep 21st, 2026 @ 7:00pm by Blue Rider S'ven & Jr Journeyman Nerlyn & Bronze Rider K'ron & Blue Rider R’kig
S’ven was drinking and drinking hard to the point he would be happy to just pass out in the dining cavern and be kicked out by one of the women of the lower caverns but it seemed it was not going to happen as he just kept getting fuzzier brained.…
» RCW: By the ocean
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Mon Sep 21st, 2026 @ 2:47pm by Jr Journeyman Terliyn & Apprentice Talomin
Talomin helped Lea pack her bags. They planned on spending the day at the beach to help Terliyn relax after her hectic time back at the infirmary. He personally would have rather gone anywhere but the beach but that's what Lea had wanted.
“All good, Terli?” He asked.
Terliyn looked…
» Last night
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Mon Sep 21st, 2026 @ 2:46pm by Jr Journeyman Nerlyn & Bronze Rider K'ron
The sun was warm on her skin as she sat on the ledge playing cards by herself as Tyreth snoozed close by. Nerlyn smiled as the dragon snorted through his nose and sent cards blowing a little. “Thanks Tyreth.” Nerlyn laughed at the sleeping dragon but it served her right…
» Multifaceted A’ren
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Mon Sep 21st, 2026 @ 2:43pm by Gold Rider Lana & Bronze Rider A'ren
A'ren finished speaking with Calarya and his wing third before heading for the dining cavern. He had hoped to catch Lana for dinner but wasn't sure if he had his timing right. He grabbed something quick to eat before looking around for his mate.
“If you are looking for the…
» Morning routine
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Mon Sep 21st, 2026 @ 2:39pm by Sr Journeyman Rena & Sr Journeyman Bensen
Bensen held a finger to his lips as he walked with Brenna into the bedroom. He held the tray in his hands but left the waking up to Brenna. He had no doubt the little girl would enjoy waking her mother up.
Brenna giggled as she snuck up to where…