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Northerners view the South's relaxed attitude as reckless, while Southerners consider the North's rigidity stifling and outdated.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: You Could Marry Me
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Sun Jan 26th, 2025 @ 12:38pm by Jr Journeyman Senabena & Sr Journeyman Rena & Sr Journeyman Bensen
Rena looked up feeling the sun on her face as she finally escaped the group of people wanting her attention from in-laws to lord holders and just wandered around the market square. She just wanted a few moments to regroup her smiles and politeness before she found them again. It…
» Sorting The Wing
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Sun Jan 26th, 2025 @ 2:39am by Bronze Rider Ni’hau & Bronze Rider I'han
I’han looked around the office as he was invited inside for the first time properly. Not much had changed in the time since H’minle had, had the office but it certainly was dusty thanks to the time since they had, had a wingleader. I’han had not used the space having…
» RCW:: I am Safe
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Sat Jan 25th, 2025 @ 3:44pm by Apprentice Nerlyn & Bronze Rider K'ron
Nerlyn jogged across the Weyrbowl half half-dressed in her Wet Suits with it wrapped around her waist and a light shirt. She had forgotten all about the appointment it was only when she had returned to Dolphin Hall from teaching the Weyr brats about water safety had she remembered when…
» KH: Morning Plans
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Sat Jan 25th, 2025 @ 3:33pm by Sr Journeyman Rena & Sr Journeyman Bensen
Rena looked around the dining halls she picked at the porridge and sighed at the busyness of the place and the excitement that was on everyone's faces at the gather. She wanted to be happy for them but her mind just kept flashing back to the awful day where Dragon…
» KH: Sibling Discussions
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Thu Jan 23rd, 2025 @ 8:27pm by Jr Journeyman Senabena & Sr Journeyman Bensen
Senabena smiled as Lord Marcono wished them a goodnight leaving both Senabena and Bensen as the only members of their family awake whilst others had gone to bed. It had been a long day but despite her tiredness, she knew that she would not be able to sleep yet without…