It started at the end of the 8th Pass, Pern had once again survived the fight against thread. As the Interval came and went everyone was preparing for the 9th Pass, but it never came. Thread did not fall during the Turns it was expected to fall, nor the few centuries that followed after. During that time the North was adjusting to a new way of life with the belief that thread was forever gone. The Weyrs were the only ones steadfast in the belief that it wasn't, but with no falls to fight the Weyrs were able both keep in top condition as well as earn their keep.

As the population of the North grew even within the Weyrs, many were beginning to look South. Yet before any steps toward the other continent could be made Igen Weyr surprised all of Pern with the birth of Copper Tyriath. She was in every way a Queen, born of a golden egg from a golden mother. It was her coloring that was as different as a Blue was to a Bronze and the fact that she impressed to T'len. This caused an uproar with those outside of the Weyrs. During a Conclave of Weyrleaders it was agreed to exile the pair to the South.

Exiled and followed by those who sympathized they settled in the southern continent and founded Southern Weyr. It wasn't long before others followed by Rider and fellow Pernese, helping to truly settle the southern lands. Then the 9th Pass came and caught everyone by surprise, thankfully Pern survived to see the beginning of the next Interval. During the hectic time of thread the South was all but forgotten. The birth of many Holds, Halls, and even a second Weyr followed the next decades. Not only is the South prospering but there are new colors other than the Copper Queen, this has become such a norm that no one really remembers a time without the new colors in the South.

Now the South is preparing for the coming of a new Pass. But what is on the winds from the North? Though the North may have forgotten them they have not forgotten the Southern continent, to them a prime place to be settled. What will happen when North once again meets South? And what will happen when the Northern Weyrs are met by the Southern Weyrs?

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Southern Pern is an AU Dragonriders of Pern RP, where AIVAS was never found and doesn't exist. The South split from the North but is heavily settled. Advancement in the lives of the Southern Pernese and technology are present. There is no sexuality based Impression with both Weyrs of the South open to Members to have fun at! Southern's Weyrwoman has retired and all await for the remaining Gold to rise and appoint the new Weyrleaders. Eastern Weyr's Regent awaits for the next Gold to be born and to lead the Weyr.

We are a young but eager forum ready to have some fun, there are many available opportunities and soon Southern's Jr. Weyrwoman will be the next Weyrwoman to lead. This means there will be a leadership flight and clutch on the sands. Not only that but we are looking for Southern's Retired Weyrwoman. The Regent's Copper of Eastern Weyr has to clutched! Ya'll know what that means, time to bring in those Candidates. Our 1st Gather, Turn's End Gather, will be held throughout the month of May and everyone is welcome to attend. All Candidates are welcomed, you want a horde of female Riders? Bring them! We welcome all types and either gender of Candidates. As well as Dragonriders or common Pernese!



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A Weyr In Mourning - No one knows what happened exactly. All that anyone knows is that Jr. Weyrwoman Embry had been seen on the last day of the Gather, yet the state she was in was completely unknown. Later that evening some swore they saw her mount Corinth to return back to Southern. Then as the Gold launched into the air and vanished between the Dragons that remained at the Gather began to keen. Their cries causing their Riders to cry out in turn for the cries of the Dragons were that of a Dragon dead. The name that echoed in the mental cries that only Riders and other Dragons could hear was Corinth has died!, the freak accident and death of a Queen hitting hard. Southern who had much hope for their two Queens is now in mourning. Now the focus is fully on the remaining pair, even as young as they are, they are still the last hope they have for the upcoming Pass. To help Southern grow, to lead, and to produce more Queens who will lead beside them. This is a lot of pressure on the pair, but can you really expect anything else?

The Clutch of The Regent - As if to counter the lost of a Queen, Eastern has something to celebrate. Copper Vaxiozath and Regent Queen has finally laid her clutch! A healthy fifteen eggs can be seen under the care of the experienced and proud Mother. Though Search has been going on since Vaxiozath's flight, the effort has been doubled. Soon they will be hard enough to hold a Touching, and after that, to Hatch. Many noticed one noticeably large egg, and wonder if maybe this time the Copper has laid another future Queen, maybe a Gold?

Signs of Thread - In the midst of Winter, the Weyrs have sent out many Sweepwings. Yet none has found any signs of Thread...until now. The weather along the coast being cool and stormy, cold and nippy further south you go, till you hit the mountain ranges covered on snow, has proven as effective as Dragon flame at keeping what are surely signs of Thread, at bay. This warning now has both Weyrs preparing when the weather will soon be warming up to Spring. When Thread will fall freely and thus the Dragons will rise and flame once again.

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Leadership Flight - With Southern's remaining junior due to rise on June 7th the role of Weyrleader is up for grabs! Southern Weyr still has slots available for the creation of adult bronzeriders who could claim this spot - and lead the Weyr into the Pass!

Eastern's Hatching - Copper Vaxiozath's clutch of fifteen is scheduled to begin hatching on June 14th and there is still time to create a candidate to get in on the action.

Gather - The Turn's End gather is running throughout the month of May with many contests and special events for characters to enjoy.