The Calendar System and time for all the contenints of YonZora.
Overview:
- The calendar system of YonZora was established by the Council of Tranquility following the devastating fall of the Zavabu Empire and the mysterious vanishing of Atlantis in -5000 AD. In a single day, Zavabu's immense power was obliterated, drastically altering the political and social landscape across all realms. This event spurred the Council of Tranquility to create a unified system for all people and cultures of YonZora, setting the foundations for unity and trade. The system is structured around the Greek and Roman pantheons for months and the Egyptian and Norse pantheons for days, honoring the most widely revered deities.
- YonZora’s calendar system is designed to reflect its unique celestial and cultural identity. Time is measured in cycles of moons, Chronos, Fenris, and centuries. The calendar consists of 360 regular days, divided into months, with five additional holidays that do not count toward the calendar year. These holidays are deeply tied to YonZora’s history, mythology, and culture.
- A standard 24-hour period.
- A period of 10 days.
- Each month is divided into three Ten-days, making up its 30 days.
- Referred to as a Moon (or Moons when speaking of multiple months).
- Each Moon consists of 30 days, corresponding to a full lunar cycle.
- A Chronos comprises 365 days:
- 360 calendar days, divided into 12 Moons.
- 5 uncounted holiday days, celebrated universally and considered outside the calendar.
- A Fenris spans 10 Chronoi (years).
- Often tied to significant mythological or historical cycles, such as eras of prosperity or conflict.
- A period of 100 Chronoi (years).
- Maintains its familiar meaning as a major historical marker.
- These holidays are days of rest, celebration, and cultural significance. They do not count toward the calendar year and are tax-free days observed universally across YonZora.
- Timing: Between the last day of Luna and the first day of Zeus.
- Overview: A celebration of the new year and the creation of YonZora by the four pantheons. This holiday features community bonding, outdoor food parties, face painting, and acts of kindness.
- History: Established when the Roman and Egyptian pantheons agreed to share YonZora, symbolizing unity and creation.
- Participants: All races of YonZora in some form.
- Observance: Ritual blessings from the gods, feasts, and celebrations marking a fresh start.
- Timing: Between the last day of Ares and the first day of Diana.
- Overview: Celebrates new life, the coming of spring, and community spirit through helping strangers, outdoor gatherings, and contests.
- History: Originating in Sappire, initiated by Egyptian rulers and later adapted by Greek and Norse worshippers who abolished sacrificial practices.
- Participants: All civilized races of YonZora.
- Observance: Special shows, dances, and competitions mark the transition into spring.
- Timing: Between the last day of Poseidon and the first day of Hera.
- Overview: A somber yet celebratory remembrance of the dragons and their riders, who were the stewards of YonZora, and their sacrifices in the War of the Ancients.
- History: Proclaimed by King Arthur IX after the extinction of the last known dragons 500 years ago. Tributes to Bahamut and remembrance of the Gate Keepers and Order of the Phoenix are central.
- Participants: Celebrated widely in North and South Azure.
- Observance: Large feasts, bardic performances reenacting heroic tales, carnivals, games, and tournaments organized by local dukes and funded by the crown.
- Timing: Between the last day of Demeter and the first day of Somnus.
- Overview: A celebration of the bountiful harvest, originating from halfling traditions honoring Demeter. Today, it includes pranks, romantic gestures, and joyous feasting.
- History: Started by halflings on the continent of Azure, later adopted by other races upon witnessing the blessings of Demeter.
- Participants: Universally celebrated by all civilized races.
- Observance: Treats, pranks, and agricultural fairs showcase YonZora’s prosperity.
- Timing: Between the last day of Somnus and the first day of Luna.
- Overview: A joyous festival celebrating liberty, unity, and the pantheons' blessings. Traditions include gift-giving, feasting, gambling, and wearing symbolic freedmen’s caps.
- History: An ancient celebration dating back to YonZora’s founding, highlighting kindness and divine favor.
- Participants: Celebrated by all races of YonZora.
- Observance: Exchanging gifts, wearing colorful attire, and engaging in communal festivities.
- Each month is named after a deity from the Greek and Roman pantheons and follows this order:
- Zeus
- Cupid
- Ares
- Diana
- Apollo
- Vulcan
- Helios
- Jupiter
- Gaia
- Demeter
- Somnus
- Luna
- Each week, or Ten-day, consists of 10 days named after deities from the Egyptian and Norse pantheons. These days repeat throughout each of the three Ten-day cycles in a month:
- Anubis Day
- Odin's Day
- Thor's Day
- Apis Day
- Ymir Day
- Frevr Day
- Ash Day
- Tyr Day
- Anat Day
- Amun-Ra Day
- Anubis Day
- Odins Day
- Thor's day
- Apis Day
- Ymir Day
- Frevr Day
- Ash Day
- Tyr Day
- Anat Day
- Amun-Ra Day
- Anubis Day
- Odin's Day
- Thor's Day
- Apis Day
- Ymir Day
- Frevr Day
- Ash Day
- Tyr Day
- Anat Day
- Amun-Ra Day
History
Historical Context and Significance
-5000 AD
- The Zavabu Empire's oppressive control limited communication and alliance among realms. However, Atlantis's sudden disappearance reshaped power dynamics, encouraging realms to unify under the Council of Tranquility. After seven years of debate and negotiation, a global calendar, trade currency, and language were agreed upon, greatly benefiting economic stability and cultural exchange across YonZora. This calendar symbolizes the first global cooperation, representing a shared desire for peace and prosperity in a post-Zavabu world.
Significance
The establishment of YonZora’s calendar system marked a pivotal moment in its history, as it was the first instance of all realms coming together to reach a worldwide accord. The Zavabu Empire, under a regime known for its harsh and oppressive tactics, had long dominated the political landscape, exerting control over most realms and severely limiting their ability to communicate or form alliances. The sudden disappearance of Atlantis—the empire's capital and symbol of power—transformed the power dynamics across YonZora, ending Zavabu's dominance and opening opportunities for unity and cooperation.
In response to this shift, leaders from various realms convened to form the Council of Tranquility. This council’s primary mission was to create a unified calendar system, along with a shared trade currency and common language, fostering easier communication and collaboration among the realms. Over seven years, representatives from every region worked together, overcoming historical divides to establish these standardized systems.
The adoption of this unified calendar, currency, and language created a foundation for economic growth, enabling smoother trade and more reliable alliances across YonZora. By setting a shared cultural framework, the Council of Tranquility strengthened ties among the realms and solidified a collective identity, marking the end of Zavabu's isolationist policies and ushering in an era of prosperity and mutual understanding.
Item type
Book / Document
Creation Date
-5000 AD
Rarity
This calandar system is commenly used world wide by all realms of the planet of YonZora.
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