Astéri Calander
The Astéri calendar was established by the astronomers and philosophers of Epylos. It has been adopted by most major Thaurigan cities, with the notable exception of Myrelion which has its own calendar. The satyrs of southern Thauriga notably don’t use any calendar system, except when trading with others, as they have no cultural need to measure the passage of time.
The Astéri calendar begins with the season of genesis and divides the year into 12 months; the lengths of those months is exactly 27 days and follows a full cycle of the moon. Many months are holy to a specific god and named after a major festival that takes place during that month.
Each month begins with the new moon, and is divided into three phases to match the moon’s phases.
- Week 1 – Waxing, from the 1st to the 9th
- Week 2 – Full moon, from the 10th to the 18th
- Week 3 – Waning, from the 19th to the 27th
A full moon occurs during the middle of the second week, and the new moon marks the passing between months.
Season
Description
Genesis
Herald of the new year, and the start of a new cycle of Arvera’s lifebloom. Many followers of Arvera perform weekly rituals to welcome her back into the world.
Highgold
The height of the sun’s reign, when Aurys shines the most. Many cities host tournaments or festivals during this time. Ripe grain and cereal crops are harvested by farmers during this season.
Ptosa
The end of Arvera’s lifebloom on the mortal realm. Farmers plant new crops in preparation of the next lifebloom. Grapes are harvested in this season.
Metápos
A small passage of colder weather between lifeblooms. Arvera returns to Dásos to enter her slumber.
Month
Notable Events
Thalios
Thalios is the holy month of Arvera. The season of Genesis begins. Herald of the new year, and the start of a new cycle of Arvera’s lifebloom. Many followers of Arvera perform weekly rituals to welcome her back into the world.
Elarion
Heartsong Day is celebrated on the 14th day of Elarion, which sees many would-be lovers declare their romatic interest in their would-be partners. Others celebrate long lasting courtships, and exchange tokens of affection among one another.
Klorion
Klorion is the holy month of Seryn. Many Seryn temples hold feasts for their local communities, aiming to strengthen bonds among their kinsmen.
Lydaea
The season of Highhold begins. The height of the sun’s reign, when Aurys shines the most. Many cities host tournaments or festivals during this time. Ripe grain and cereal crops are harvested by farmers during this season.
Zenithos
Zenith is the holy month of Aurys. The Kaldran Solstice Festival takes place at the end of Zenithos every 10 years. The longest day of the year occurs during this month.
Ilios
Every few years, although not on a strict schedule, Aestran warriors will appear on a random part of the coast and hold their Aestran Trials, where women from all over the continent can compete in a series of challenges to earn a place among Aestran society.
Arethion
Arethion is the holy month of Tethym. Tethytos hosts the Great Ship Race once every 5 years in this month, which sees ships racing around the continent.
Kallestia
The season of Ptosa begins. The end of Arvera’s lifebloom on the mortal realm. Farmers plant new crops in preparation of the next lifebloom. Grapes are harvested in this season.
Ennead
Ennead is the holy month of Ebysseus. Many great cities host festivals and banquets in honour of great heroes and leaders throughout their history.
Dekas
Many great cities host artisans fairs, showcasing the craftsmanship of local artisans with exhibitions, workshops, and competitions to celebrate creativity and skill. The largest artisans fair is held in Tharos, although most cities will host a fair in some form.
Entekas
Entekas is the holy month of Selene. The season of Metápos begins. A small passage of colder weather between lifeblooms. Arvera returns to Dásos to enter her slumber. The longest night of the year occurs during this month.
Télos
The Day of Reflection occurs on the last day of Télos, where people take time to meditate, reflect on their actions throughout the year, and set affirmations for the year ahead.