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Northerners view the South's relaxed attitude as reckless, while Southerners consider the North's rigidity stifling and outdated.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: Family Morning
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Fri Aug 8th, 2025 @ 8:07pm by Theeressa & Sr Journeyman Riklan
Theeressa woke with a start and gulped as she shot up and winced at the pain that went through her body from shifting too quickly when she was still healing. She shook her head as she realised she was in her bed, at Kymos and not at Dragon Hold hiding…
» KH: Lost and Found
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Fri Aug 8th, 2025 @ 7:22pm by Theeressa & Master Craftman Cohan
Theresa was nervous taking the Kassa out by herself but a walk around the hold would do her some good after the gather and exhausting herself so soon after giving birth. She knew better but still did it to prove to herself that she could after her first pregnancy had…
» A Rumor of Pipes
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Mon Aug 4th, 2025 @ 8:38pm by Master Craftman Mari
“The terror of performing never goes away, but instead, one becomes very, very comfortable being terrified.” -Eric Whitacre, Composer
Mari sat by herself, chewing her lower lip to shreds. It didn’t matter how many performances she had done in her life; she would always be excruciatingly nervous every time. But…
» FSH Morning After
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Mon Aug 4th, 2025 @ 7:55pm by Sr Journeyman Rena & Sr Journeyman Bensen
Bensen yawned a bit as he slipped back into the bedroom with a tray of food and drink. He had tried to be extra quiet when slipping out this morning as he didn't want to wake Rena or Brenna. He quietly set the tray down, picking up his own mug…
» FSH Closer
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Mon Aug 4th, 2025 @ 7:54pm by Sr Journeyman Rena & Sr Journeyman Bensen
Rena knew that Bensen was going to be later than normal as he needed to go back for hide work so the Harper set about organising the family living area better by putting items in places that she presumed would be okay from her limited time spent in Bensen’s rooms.…