Calendar

The common calendar is made up of a year of 360 days. Each year is split up into six seasons that are made up of 60 days. Each season is split into six decants of 10 days. The year begins on the 1st of Spring and ends on the 60th of Wane. The seasonal order starts with Spring then transitions to Summer to Storm to Wilt to Winter and then ends with Wane.

Seasons & Holidays

Spring runs form the 1st day of the year to the 60th day. It is also known as Sprig in the old Calendar and as Thallora in the Aenilliad Calendar.

The 1st of Spring is known as New Seed or Thallora's Day. On this day, families usually partake in planting new seeds into their garden, a tree into the forest, or helping clear and plant local farms. It is also common for lovers to exchange flowers and for wreaths to made together by families. A feast is held to use up any left overs from the colder months before they spoil.

Summer runs from the 61st day to the 120th day. It is also known as Summe in the old calendar and as Heliosol in the Aenilliad Calendar.

The 30th of Summer is the Summer Solstice. This day is celebrated as Heliosol's Day or Lantern Night. During the day, heretics are forced to stare into the sun until they repent. During the night, lanterns and fires are lit and kept burning until dawn. Celebrants gather at large bonfires to roast food together. Children mix dies with wax and dip their own candles. Shadow art is made by using soot to draw on lanterns or craving on hollowed fruit with a candle set inside. Scented candles are used in match making.

Storm runs from the 121st day to 180th day. It is also known as Deres in the Aenilliad Calendar. In the old calendar, it was split between Summe and Autumn.

The 60th day of Storm is the Midyear Equinox. This day is celebrated as Deres' Day or Storm War. During this day, mock battles and contests are held. Many of the mock battles represent important battles near the area or that had local heroes participate. Non-lethal duels are also held, with loser having to pour the champion a drink. Skilled fighters are engage in endurance matches against the untrained, collecting a single coin or trinket per win, but losing half of it to anyone that defeats them.

Wilt runs from the 181st day to 240th day. It is also known as Autumn in the old calendar and as Atherva in the Aenilliad Calendar.

The 30th day of Wilt is known as the Atherva's day or the Carnival of the Arts. This day is celebrated with free plays, readings, and songs performed for the public. Local vendors also try out new recipes and offer samples that day. Community dances are held and friends play jokes on each other. Costumes and elaborate clothing are worn. Lovers participate in a game of masks, trying to locate each other in the crowd of colorful costumes.

Winter runs from the 241st day to the 300th day. It is also known as Winte in the old calendar and as Selune in the Aenilliad Calendar.

On the 30th day of Winter is the Winter Solstice. This day is celebrated as Selune's Day or The Long Night. This night has many families staying indoors to recite the feats of their ancestors and offering honor to the elders. Most executions occur this day, so the unfortunate soul has the most time to their way in the afterlife, since they could not in life. Many of those touched by magic feel it easier to perform on this day.

Wane runs form the 301st day to the 360th day. It is also known as Daestas in the Aenilliad Calendar. In the old calendar, it was split between Winte and Sprig.

On the 60th day of Wane is the Endyear Equinox. This day is celebrated as Daestas' Day or Last Day. This day is usually sells duty free or discounted goods. Gift giving and charity are common this day. Extended family gather for a large meal and to plan for the next year.