Luminara Calendar
The Luminara Calendar is the official timekeeping system of Avaleris, named to reflect the bioluminescent nature of the world and its reliance on light and dark cycles for marking time.
Summary
- Days: 68-hour cycles (Lumas and Noxes)
- Weeks: 4-day cycles
- Months: 16 days each (18 months)
- Year: 571 days (288 days + 3 festival periods of 94 days each)
- Historical Eras: Dawn, Growth, Conflict, Enlightenment, Unity (1000 years each)
Time Units and Calendar System
Days and Nights:
- Lumas: Equivalent to daytime, when bioluminescent flora and crystals emit the most light.
- Noxes: Equivalent to nighttime, when the glow dims, creating a period of darkness.
Day Length:
- A complete cycle of Luma and Nox is 68 hours.
Weeks:
- Week: Consists of 4 days.
Months:
- Month: Composed of 4 weeks (16 days).
Year:
- Year: Consists of 18 months (288 days) plus 3 festival periods, each lasting 94 days, making a total of 571 days.
Festival Periods and Special Events
- New Dawn Festival: Celebrates the start of the new year and the beginning of the first month, Cêlêstîs.
- Harvest Festival: Marks the end of the sixth month, Nôctîs, celebrating the harvest season.
- Midyear Festival: Occurs at the end of the twelfth month, Sûnîrâ, signifying the midpoint of the year.
Names of the Months and Days
Months:
- Cêlêstîs
- Âqqârîs
- Flôrîs
- Vêntîs
- Îgnîs
- Nôctîs
- Lûmînâr
- Brîolâr
- Vêrðâlîs
- Pêtâlîs
- Sûlârâ
- Sûnîrâ
- Flâmôr
- Tûrrâlîs
- Ûmrâlîs
- Mîstârâ
- Glîmâr
- Frôstînê
Days of the Week:
- Sûnîr
- Lûnâr
- Tûrrî
- Âqquîs
Historical Eras
The Luminara Calendar, established by the Humans when they built the stepping stones that formed Avaleris, marks the passage of time and the rapid evolution of its diverse species and territories. This calendar not only tracks the development of civilizations but also records significant events, including minor wars and the sudden emergence of sentience across various species.
Era of Dawn (0-784):
The Era of Dawn marks the beginning of recorded history in Avaleris. During this period, the first settlements were established, and early civilizations began to rise.
- Formation of Stepping Stones: Humans decend to the star and built the foundational structures that connected the scattered regions, forming the continent of Avaleris.
- Emergence of Sentience: Sentience emerged almost simultaneously across various species, leading to the development of diverse cultures and societies.
- Early Agriculture and Trade: Basic agricultural practices and trade routes were established, fostering interaction and cooperation between different species.
- Founding of Major Cities: Major cities, including Avaleris City, were founded, becoming centers of culture and governance.
Era of Growth (785-1972):
The Era of Growth was a period of expansion and cultural development. Territories expanded, and distinct cultures and races began to form.
- Territorial Expansion: Species expanded their territories, exploring and settling new regions.
- Cultural Flourishing: Art, music, and literature flourished as cultures became more distinct and sophisticated.
- Technological and Magical Advancements: Significant advances in technology and magic were made, enhancing the quality of life and inter-species relations.
- Formation of Alliances: Alliances were formed between different species and regions, promoting peace and cooperation.
Era of Conflict (1973-2901):
The Era of Conflict was marked by periods of wars and territorial disputes among the various races, leading to significant changes in the political landscape.
- Minor Wars and Skirmishes: Several minor wars and skirmishes occurred as species vied for resources and territory.
- Rise and Fall of Empires: Empires rose and fell, shaping the political boundaries and power dynamics of Avaleris.
- Treaties and Peace Agreements: Significant battles led to treaties and peace agreements, establishing new borders and rules of governance.
- Technological Warfare: Advances in technology and magic were applied to warfare, leading to the development of new weapons and defense systems.
Era of Enlightenment (2902-3686):
The Era of Enlightenment was a period of intellectual and cultural flourishing, characterized by significant advancements in arts, science, and philosophy.
- Scientific Discoveries: Major scientific discoveries were made, expanding knowledge about the world and its natural laws.
- Cultural Renaissance: A cultural renaissance took place, with a focus on art, philosophy, and education.
- Codification of Laws: The Crystal Code was established, providing a universal set of laws to govern Avaleris.
Era of Shadows (3687-4428):
The Era of Shadows is marked by the rise of mysterious and dark forces, leading to a struggle for survival and the discovery of ancient secrets.
- Rise of the Shadow People: Mysterious shadow beings emerge, threatening the stability of Avaleris and challenging the existing power structures. These shadow people are not present on the Space Stations, only on the continent of Avaleris.
- Forgotten Magic: Ancient and forgotten forms of magic resurface, leading to new forms of power and conflict as various factions seek to harness these forces.
- Hidden Societies: Secret societies and underground movements gain prominence, each with their own agendas and hidden knowledge.
- Discovery of Lost Artifacts: Powerful artifacts from ancient times are discovered, leading to quests and battles to obtain and control these relics.
- Struggle for Survival: The inhabitants of Avaleris must band together to survive the onslaught of dark forces, leading to unlikely alliances and heroic sacrifices.
Summary:
- Era of Dawn (0-784): Formation of Avaleris, emergence of sentience, early agriculture and trade, founding of major cities.
- Era of Growth (785-1972): Territorial expansion, cultural flourishing, technological and magical advancements, formation of alliances.
- Era of Conflict (1973-2901): Minor wars and skirmishes, rise and fall of empires, treaties and peace agreements, technological warfare.
- Era of Enlightenment (2902-3686): Scientific discoveries, cultural renaissance, codification of laws.
- Era of Shadows (3687-4428): Rise of the shadow people, forgotten magic, hidden societies, discovery of lost artifacts, struggle for survival.
