Luminara Calendar
From Harthorns-Reverie
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
- Era of Dawn (0-1000):
- The beginning of recorded history, marked by the establishment of the first settlements and the rise of early civilizations.
- Development of basic agriculture, trade, and rudimentary magic.
- Era of Growth (1001-2000):
- Expansion of territories and the formation of distinct cultures and races.
- Advances in technology and magic, establishment of major cities, including Avaleris City.
- Era of Conflict (2001-3000):
- Periods of wars and territorial disputes among various races.
- Rise and fall of empires, significant battles, and treaties shaping the political landscape.
- Era of Enlightenment (3001-4000):
- Flourishing of arts, culture, and scientific advancements.
- Establishment of the Elites and the construction of the Stations above Avaleris.
- Era of Unity (4001-5000):
- Increased cooperation and alliances between different races and regions.
- Modern era characterized by a blend of technology and magic, maintaining balance and order under the governance of the Elites.
