The Dawnlands Calendar

The calendar consists of 18 months, each comprising 26 days making a total of 468 days in a year. This is measured by the orbit around the local star named Eldur-morgin (which translates to “Heaven’s Dawn” in the Dwarfish). The names of the months and the festivals are influenced by the dominate cultures on the western continent of Shiandria. The other parts of the world, and some of the other cultures, may use different calendars.  

• Dwarven Deepfrost (Frostia): The first month, marked by the dwarven celebrations of resilience in the face of winter. They honor their ancestors and seek blessings for strength and endurance.

• Elven Bloomreach (Verdalia): This month heralds the arrival of spring, celebrated by the elves with festivals of rejuvenation and renewal. They honor nature's awakening and hold ceremonies in their sacred forests. The festival of Galad is usually held in this month.

 

• Norse Thunderforge (Hrafnir): Named after the Norse influence, this month is characterized by thunderstorms and the onset of summer. It's a time for Norse-inspired feasts and competitions, celebrating bravery and heroism.

 

• Reman Solaris (Solara): Inspired by the Remans, Solaris is dedicated to the sun. It marks the height of summer and is celebrated with grand festivities, games, and ceremonies in honor of light and victory.

• Emerald Folk Greenleaf (Druidia): In this month, the Celts celebrate nature's bounty and the abundance of life. It's a time of feasting, music, and honoring the spirits of the land.

 

• Gnomish Sparklelight (Luminos): The small folks commemorate this month with their inventions and revelries. They illuminate their villages with sparkling lights and showcase their technological advancements.

 

• Greek Olympiad (Agonalia): Inspired by Greek athletic competitions, this month is devoted to sports, art, and intellectual pursuits. It's a time for games and contests honoring various talents.

• Dwarven Stoneforge (Ignitia): Reflecting the dwarven craftsmanship, this month focuses on industry and hard work. Dwarves showcase their skills in forging and crafting during this time.

• Elven Wildfire (Aurorae): The elves honor the fiery beauty of the world during this month. They celebrate with dances around bonfires, displaying grace and passion.

• Norse Bloodmoon (Blodmaan): A month representing battles and honor among the Norse. They commemorate fallen heroes and engage in martial competitions, showcasing their prowess.

• Reman Harvestum (Autumna): This month marks the beginning of the harvest season. Inspired by Reman agricultural festivals, it's a time of plenty and gratitude for the bounty of the land.

• Emerald Folk Moonfire (Lunaris): The Emerald Folk revere Ranessa's influence during this month, engaging in rituals and storytelling under the moonlit sky.

• Gnomish Mechanaria (Machina): small folk focus on innovation and invention during this month, showcasing their technological prowess and sharing their knowledge.

 

• Greek Symposium (Philosia): Greeks celebrate wisdom, philosophy, and discourse during this month, hosting gatherings for debates, discussions, and learning.

• Dwarven Deepstone (Granita): Dwarves delve deeper into their mines during this month, seeking precious ores and minerals. They pay homage to the earth's treasures and their mining traditions.

 

• Elven Winter Moon (Tári Hiemalta): A serene month for the elves, dedicated to moonlit gatherings and meditation. They honor the influence on their magic and spirituality given by their ancestors.

 

• Norse Frostfall (Hrimnir): The onset of winter, commemorated by the Norse with rituals focusing on endurance and survival in the harsh cold. They share stories of resilience and fortitude. It is this time of the year that is usually noted by several long eclipses.

 

• Reman Jubilus (Festiva): The culmination of the year, this month is dedicated to celebrations, feasting, and merriment. Inspired by Reman Saturnalia, it's a time of joy and revelry.

    Below is a calendar tool that can help you decide when events occur in Dawnlands as compared to real-world dates. This table includes a rough conversion of real-world calendar dates as they would proportianally align by month and day. The later columns only compare Dawnlands and real world months, and as Dawnlands has more months some do not have an equivalence.                                      

Dawn Lands Month (26 Days)	Season	Start Day	End Day	Real-World Date Range	Dawn Lands Days Elapsed	Real-World Month Equivalent	Notes on Comparison, cultures have unique names for some months as listed.
1. Frostia	First Winter	Jan 1	Jan 20	Jan 1 – Jan 20	Days 1 - 26	January	Dwarven Deepfrost begins the year.
2. Verdalia	First Winter	Jan 21	Feb 9	Jan 21 – Feb 9	Days 27 - 52	February	Elven Bloomreach, end of deep cold.
3. Hrafnir	Spring	Feb 10	Mar 1	Feb 10 – Mar 1	Days 53 - 78	March	Norse Thunderforge, the solitary month of Spring.
4. Solara	Summer	Mar 2	Mar 21	Mar 2 – Mar 21	Days 79 - 104	April	Reman Solaris, Summer begins.
5. Druidia	Summer	Mar 22	Apr 10	Mar 22 – Apr 10	Days 105 - 130	May	Emerald Folk Greenleaf.
6. Sparklin	Summer	Apr 11	May 1	Apr 11 – May 1	Days 131 - 156	June	Gnomish Sparklelight.
7. Agonalia	Summer	May 2	May 21	May 2 – May 21	Days 157 - 182	July	Greek Olympiad.
8. Ignitia	Summer	May 22	Jun 10	May 22 – Jun 10	Days 183 - 208	August	Dwarven Stoneforge.
9. Aurorae	Summer	Jun 11	Jun 30	Jun 11 – Jun 30	Days 209 - 234	September	Elven Wildfire.
10. Blodmaan	Summer	Jul 1	Jul 20	Jul 1 – Jul 20	Days 235 - 260	October	Norse Bloodmoon, the final month of the long Summer.
11. Autumna	Fall	Jul 21	Aug 9	Jul 21 – Aug 9	Days 261 - 286	November	Reman Harvestum begins the Fall season.
12. Lunaris	Fall	Aug 10	Aug 29	Aug 10 – Aug 29	Days 287 - 312	December	Emerald Folk Moonfire. Gregorian Year Ends Here (Day 365).
13. Machina	Fall	Aug 30	Sep 18	Aug 30 – Sep 18	Days 313 - 338	No Analog	Gnomish Mechanaria. The Dawn Lands calendar is now running ahead of the real-world date.
14. Philosia	Fall	Sep 19	Oct 8	Sep 19 – Oct 8	Days 339 - 364	No Analog	Greek Symposium.
15. Granita	Fall	Oct 9	Oct 28	Oct 9 – Oct 28	Days 365 - 390	No Analog	Dwarven Deepstone; Fall concludes here.
16. Tári Hiemalta	Late Winter	Oct 29	Nov 17	Oct 29 – Nov 17	Days 391 - 416	No Analog	Elven Winter Moon; Late Winter begins.
17. Hrimnir	Late Winter	Nov 18	Dec 7	Nov 18 – Dec 7	Days 417 - 442	No Analog	Norse Frostfall.
18. Festiva	Late Winter	Dec 8	Dec 31	Dec 8 – Dec 31	Days 443 - 468	No Analog	Reman Jubilus; the Dawn Lands year concludes.