Difference between revisions of "Halestian calendar"

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It is believed the balance of the calendar was created by Vecia, the immortal of time and fate. This calendar was gifted to the race of dragons at the time of world birth. Since this time, the calendar has been passed around as common knowledge and preserved.

It takes exactly 364 days for the world of Halestia to revolve around its nearest star, Asv. The calendar consists of 12 months, each containing 30 days. The months are named for one of the 12 elements which is characteristically associated with the weather or activities during that time of year. Every month contains 5 weeks of 6 days. Seasons last for three months, after which, either an equinox or solstice is observed on a single day outside of any month. Many cultures observe festivals and holidays on these days. Thus, the days of the year fall into 4 seasons separated by the four solar events.

Winter

1. Ice – So named for widespread cold temperatures
2. Air – So named for heavy winds
3. Water – So named for heavy rainfall and thawing snow

Vernal equinox

Equal day and night

Spring

1. Slime – So named for mud after rain
2. Verdance – So named for new growth among plants
3. Light – So named for lengthening daylight

Summer solstice

Longest day

Summer

1. Fire – So named for widespread hot temperatures
2. Earth – So named for active farm work
3. Electricity – So named for late-summer thunderstorms

Autumnal equinox

Equal day and night

Autumn

1. Metal – So named for harvest tools
2. Ruin – So named for death amongst plants
3. Dark – So named for shortening daylight

Winter solstice

Shortest day