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Northerners view the South's relaxed attitude as reckless, while Southerners consider the North's rigidity stifling and outdated.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: Overwhelmed AtThe gather
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Sat May 3rd, 2025 @ 6:36am by Bronze Rider F'cone & Milayna
Milayna looked around at the Gather. She hadn’t ever actually been to a Gather before. She had heard M'nor talk about them and she had heard stories about what had happened but this was a first. The place was teaming with people and they were actually laughing and having a…
» KH: Eye Of The Gathering Storm
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Wed Apr 30th, 2025 @ 1:12pm by Gold Rider Lana & Bronze Rider A'ren
Once Calarya had gone back to the Weyr Lana and A’ren had rushed back into the diplomacy that was those events for them, dancing, talking and not having much time together. It was not until much later when Lana slipped into the room that had been put aside for them…
» RCW: I won’t step in Kymos again
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Wed Apr 30th, 2025 @ 6:37am by Green Rider Calarya & Brown Rider G'van
With the time difference from Kymos and River Cove Weyr it meant that Calarya was sat on the beach staring at another beautiful sunset. The difference between that one and the one across was it was across the sea instead of the jungle and the sky was beautiful shades that…
» RCW: Home is Safe
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Sun Apr 27th, 2025 @ 7:56pm by Green Rider Calarya & Brown Rider G'van
Calarya sighed as she slid down from Leith and slowly sat down on the stone couch, just existing for a moment in her own space as she waited for the brown dragon to land. The Weyrleaders had sent her back, but she had not explained to G’van what had happened,…
» KH: Emotional Blue Rider
Mission: 3531 AL
Posted on Sun Apr 27th, 2025 @ 10:56am by Blue Rider Malearee & Blue Rider S'ven & Green Rider Kelsa
S’ven strode back into the tavern and saw both women sitting where he had last seen them. He took a calming, slow breath and slid in next to Kelsa. The female blue rider looked up, surprised, as he appeared just as they were about to go looking for him. Malearee…