Function of Time
Days, months and moonsThe most common system of tracking time originates from the Skaaldi system used by the shamans which itself originated from the Northel of old. The system used now is a mixture of old and new, where its interpretation is different on the various continents.
- Days in a year
- 510 days
- Months
- 15 months (34 days each)
- Hours per day
- 27 hours
The Three Moons
Each disc is one day of the moon's cycle, from dark to full and back.
Hours of the Day
Twenty-seven hours, nine names- UmbraHours 1–7 and 25–2710 hours
- DawnHour 81 hour
- MorningHours 9–102 hours
- DiurnalHours 11–122 hours
- AfternoonHours 13–164 hours
- DuskHours 17–182 hours
- SunsetHour 191 hour
- EveningHours 20–234 hours
- MidnightHour 241 hour
Calendar Systems
One year, three ways of naming it| # | Empire Calendar | Northel Calendar | Assai Calendar | Festivals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aith'na | Drannamar | Light | Fray 10th–17th |
| 2 | Springtide | Kjarnak | Time | Day of Holy Embers 13th |
| 3 | Springrule | Uldrenn | First Shadow | |
| 4 | Spring's End | Fjolmir | Fire | |
| 5 | Summertide | Hroldur | Water | |
| 6 | Summerrule | Skaldorn | Earth | Honor Harvest 20th–30th |
| 7 | Summer's End | Thyraeth | Air | |
| 8 | Falltide | Galdvir | Second Shadow | |
| 9 | Fallrule | Thrihed | Life | |
| 10 | Fall's End | Ormgeir | Thought | |
| 11 | Wintertide | Velkris | Memory | |
| 12 | Winterrule | Tarnvik | Third Shadow | Wodanhall 22nd–27th |
| 13 | Winter's End | Brynnir | Aether | |
| 14 | Umbra | Valgoth | Dream | Celebration of Endless Light 1st |
| 15 | Somnus | Yrddrek | Unity |
Sacred Festivals
The holy days, in the order the year brings themAith'na, 10th–17th
Fray
A week-long coming of age ceremony for Northern tribes, filled with combat, hunting, and meditation at ancient shrines. Those slain during Fray must prove themselves to the gods once more through reincarnation.
Springtide, 13th
Day of Holy Embers
An ancient Ovroyan story of King Haydar's transformation into a great beast to defend his temple. Now celebrated as a welcome to spring with bonfires, ale, and song.
Summerrule, 20th–30th
Honor Harvest
A time of harvesting crops and preparing for the winter months. Celebrations include drinking, dancing, and gift giving.
Winterrule, 22nd–27th
Wodanhall
A celebration of peace and appreciation that involves the lighting of lamps to honor the sun and hope for its quick return during the months of 'Wintertide' or 'Umbra'. Gift giving and celebrations of varying degrees are held during Yule.
Umbra, 1st
Celebration of Endless Light
Dedicated to Ein Sof, the Endless Light. The remaining temples and clerics of the Infinite Clergy provide food, feasts, and medical services to those in need.
Ages of Ayotha
From the Origination to the Age of DeathThe timeline of Ayotha is intentionally vague, with events holding more significance than exact dates. Most nations track only seasons and weeks, using 'ages' to measure longer periods.
Creation Era
- Age of Origination250,000–500,000 years ago
- Age of Sentience200,000–250,000 years ago
- Age of Sundering150,000–200,000 years ago
First Era
- Age of the Divine100,000–125,000 years ago
- Age of Muses50,000–100,000 years ago
- Age of Beasts35,000–50,000 years ago
Second Era
- Age of Serpents10,000–15,000 years ago
- Age of Dragons8,000–10,000 years ago
- Age of Man5,000–8,000 years ago
Third Era
- Age of Silence4,000–5,000 years ago
- Age of Prophecy3,200–4,000 years ago
- Age of Fire2,800–3,200 years ago
Fourth Era
- Age of Exodus2,500–2,800 years ago
- Andminas Founding1,700–2,500 years ago
- Time of Madness1,000–1,700 years ago
Fifth Era
- Age of Dread900–1,000 years ago
- Age of the God Binder500–900 years ago
- Age of the Wytch Queen400–500 years ago
Sixth Era
- Age of Shadow100–300 years ago
- Age of DeathPresent time