Erulian Calendar
The Erulian Calendar
Section titled “The Erulian Calendar”Official Timekeeping System of the Erulian Empire
Section titled “Official Timekeeping System of the Erulian Empire”The Erulian Calendar is the oldest standardized chronology in Omain, instated by Emperor Calados I at the founding of the Erulian Empire (Year 0 A.H.). It remains the dominant global calendar due to the Empire’s historical influence.
The calendar divides the year into 10 months of 40 days, producing a perfectly structured 400-day year. The year is further divided into four Erulian Seasons, each lasting 100 days and named according to elemental and celestial symbolism tied to the Hexadem.
Erulian Seasons (100 Days Each)
Section titled “Erulian Seasons (100 Days Each)”Each season name is a cultural creation of the early Empire, reflecting the elemental and divine philosophies of the Hexadem.
| Season | Days | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Vernath | Days 1–100 | Season of awakening, green growth, and elemental renewal |
| Solmiras | Days 101–200 | Season of heat, prosperity, strength, and reality |
| Duskarin | Days 201–300 | Season of dusk, introspection, time, and fate |
| Frosthold | Days 301–400 | Season of cold, endurance, silence, and divine reflection |
Months of the Erulian Year
Section titled “Months of the Erulian Year”Below are newly created month names, culturally consistent with Erulian language style, imperial traditions, and Hexadem reverence.
| Month | Days | Season | Description / Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Caladmir | 1–40 | Vernath | Named for Calados I; celebrates new beginnings |
| 2. Aurelune | 41–80 | Vernath | From Auriel; month of growing winds and elements |
| 3. Eldavine | 81–120 | Vernath / Solmiras | Dedicated to Eldath; associated with fate-alignments |
| 4. Tiarion | 121–160 | Solmiras | Named for Tiamat; represents shaping of reality |
| 5. Oghmaris | 161–200 | Solmiras | Month of intellect, scholarship, and invention |
| 6. Sharvost | 201–240 | Duskarin | Named after Shar; honors the void and cosmic space |
| 7. Tetfarn | 241–280 | Duskarin | Dedicated to Tetford; associated with the turning of time |
| 8. Droralis | 281–320 | Duskarin / Frosthold | Month of remembrance for Drorialis, the Restorer |
| 9. Imperion | 321–360 | Frosthold | Imperial month honoring the Empire’s lineage |
| 10. Hexamar | 361–400 | Frosthold | Month dedicated to all Six Gods; end-of-year rituals |
Erulian Festivals
Section titled “Erulian Festivals”Festivals are divided into religious, imperial, military, and seasonal observances. Each aligns with the philosophies of the Hexadem and the traditions of the Empire.
I. Religious Festivals (Hexademic)
Section titled “I. Religious Festivals (Hexademic)”• Dawn of the Six
Section titled “• Dawn of the Six”Date: Caladmir 1
Marks the beginning of the year and creation of the Hexadem.
• Auriel’s Gale
Section titled “• Auriel’s Gale”Date: Aurelune 14
Celebrates the elemental balance and resurgence of winds.
• Eldath’s Choosing
Section titled “• Eldath’s Choosing”Date: Eldavine 33
A ritual where families perform fate-binding ceremonies.
• Tiamat’s Shaping
Section titled “• Tiamat’s Shaping”Date: Tiarion 1–8
A week-long artistic and architectural celebration.
• Oghma’s Illumination
Section titled “• Oghma’s Illumination”Date: Oghmaris 20
A festival of scholarship, invention, and philosophical debate.
• Shar’s Nightfall
Section titled “• Shar’s Nightfall”Date: Sharvost 30
Citizens extinguish all lights at dusk to honor the cosmic void.
• Tetford’s Turn
Section titled “• Tetford’s Turn”Date: Tetfarn 40
Marks the symbolic “reset” of time before Frosthold.
• The Hexamar Vigil
Section titled “• The Hexamar Vigil”Date: Hexamar 1–5
Five days of pilgrimages, fasting, and temple rituals.
II. Imperial Festivals
Section titled “II. Imperial Festivals”• Day of Erule
Section titled “• Day of Erule”Date: Imperion 12
Honors the capital city and the founding dynasty.
• Coronation Day
Section titled “• Coronation Day”Date: Imperion 28
Celebrates the coronation of Calados I; a national holiday.
• Erolith’s Reign
Section titled “• Erolith’s Reign”Date: Hexamar 20
A modern festival recognizing Empress Erolith I’s leadership.
III. Militaristic Festivals
Section titled “III. Militaristic Festivals”• Day of the Inquisitor
Section titled “• Day of the Inquisitor”Date: Tiarion 17
Honors the six Inquisitorial Regiments of the Empire.
• Talios’ Triumph
Section titled “• Talios’ Triumph”Date: Sharvost 15
Commemorates Talios I’s victory in Bolborkia.
• The Silent March
Section titled “• The Silent March”Date: Tetfarn 10
Memorial for fallen Erulian soldiers; observed in silence.
IV. Seasonal Festivals
Section titled “IV. Seasonal Festivals”• Vernath Dawning
Section titled “• Vernath Dawning”Date: Caladmir 10
Celebrates the beginning of life’s renewal.
• Solmiras Highfire
Section titled “• Solmiras Highfire”Date: Oghmaris 1
A large feast welcoming the height of summer.
• Duskarin Harvestfall
Section titled “• Duskarin Harvestfall”Date: Sharvost 1
The major agricultural harvest of the Empire.
• Frosthold’s Call
Section titled “• Frosthold’s Call”Date: Droralis 1
Begin preparations for the cold season; symbolic closure of the year.
Monthly Festival Tables
Section titled “Monthly Festival Tables”Month 1 — Caladmir (Days 1–40)
Section titled “Month 1 — Caladmir (Days 1–40)”Season: Vernath (Spring Awakening)
| Day | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dawn of the Six (New Year & Hexadem Creation) |
| 10 | Vernath Dawning |
| Other days | Standard calendar days |
Month 2 — Aurelune (Days 41–80)
Section titled “Month 2 — Aurelune (Days 41–80)”Season: Vernath
| Day | Event |
|---|---|
| 14 | Auriel’s Gale |
| Other days | Standard calendar days |
Month 3 — Eldavine (Days 81–120)
Section titled “Month 3 — Eldavine (Days 81–120)”Season: Vernath → Solmiras Transition
| Day | Event |
|---|---|
| 33 | Eldath’s Choosing |
| Other days | Standard calendar days |
Month 4 — Tiarion (Days 121–160)
Section titled “Month 4 — Tiarion (Days 121–160)”Season: Solmiras (Summer)
| Day | Event |
|---|---|
| 1–8 | Tiamat’s Shaping (8-day festival) |
| 17 | Day of the Inquisitor |
| Other days | Standard calendar days |
Month 5 — Oghmaris (Days 161–200)
Section titled “Month 5 — Oghmaris (Days 161–200)”Season: Solmiras
| Day | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 | Solmiras Highfire |
| 20 | Oghma’s Illumination |
| Other days | Standard calendar days |
Month 6 — Sharvost (Days 201–240)
Section titled “Month 6 — Sharvost (Days 201–240)”Season: Duskarin (Autumn)
| Day | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 | Duskarin Harvestfall |
| 15 | Talios’ Triumph |
| 30 | Shar’s Nightfall |
| Other days | Standard calendar days |
Month 7 — Tetfarn (Days 241–280)
Section titled “Month 7 — Tetfarn (Days 241–280)”Season: Duskarin
| Day | Event |
|---|---|
| 10 | The Silent March |
| 40 | Tetford’s Turn |
| Other days | Standard calendar days |
Month 8 — Droralis (Days 281–320)
Section titled “Month 8 — Droralis (Days 281–320)”Season: Duskarin → Frosthold Transition
| Day | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 | Frosthold’s Call |
| Other days | Standard calendar days |
Month 9 — Imperion (Days 321–360)
Section titled “Month 9 — Imperion (Days 321–360)”Season: Frosthold
| Day | Event |
|---|---|
| 12 | Day of Erule |
| 28 | Coronation Day |
| Other days | Standard calendar days |
Month 10 — Hexamar (Days 361–400)
Section titled “Month 10 — Hexamar (Days 361–400)”Season: Frosthold
| Day | Event |
|---|---|
| 1–5 | Hexamar Vigil (Five-day ritual) |
| 20 | Erolith’s Reign |
| Other days | Standard calendar days |
The Erulian Decade (10-Day Week)
Section titled “The Erulian Decade (10-Day Week)”Official Week System of the Erulian Empire
Section titled “Official Week System of the Erulian Empire”The Erulian Empire uses a 10-day week known as a Decade (Erulian: Deka’Lor).
Each day has an entirely unique name derived from ancient High Erulian, not directly referencing the gods.
Below are the redesigned names.
The Ten Days of the Erulian Week
Section titled “The Ten Days of the Erulian Week”| Day # | Name | Pronunciation | Meaning / Cultural Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solinar | SOH-lih-nar | The Day of Beginnings; planning, announcements |
| 2 | Veldros | VEL-drohs | Work day; building, forging, early-week labor |
| 3 | Armath | AR-math | Day of travel, movement, scouting |
| 4 | Lunaris | LOO-nar-iss | Day of contracts, oaths, civic duties |
| 5 | Keldran | KELL-dran | Day of learning; academies and mages busiest |
| 6 | Morvath | MOR-vath | Day of commerce, markets, trade |
| 7 | Tessomar | TESS-oh-mar | Day of strategy; records, military planning |
| 8 | Braefor | BRAY-for | Training day; drills, discipline, physical tests |
| 9 | Crowndel | CROWN-del | Day of imperial administration & tax duties |
| 10 | Resthal | REST-hall | Sacred rest day; feasts, worship, family |
Summary
Section titled “Summary”The Erulian Calendar is:
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400 days long
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10 months of 40 days each
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divided into 4 original seasons (Vernath, Solmiras, Duskarin, Frosthold)
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deeply tied to Hexadem religion and imperial tradition
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used across the entire Empire and recognized abroad
It remains the most structurally perfect and widely adopted calendar system in all of Omain.