Time Measurement in Giantstep

Time is a very fluid concept in Giantstep, due to the way the celestial bodies move in relation to each other. The world does not revolve around a singular sun, but instead exists in a static point in the universe on a sort of cosmic staircase, the nature of which is very much disputed by the sages of the world. Celestial bodies, suns and moons constantly ascend up the staircase staying but for the equivalent of one year over the skies of Gianstep.
Because the suns keep changing the only consistent points of reference are the fact there will be 2 equinoxes and 2 solstices, with the time that actually passes between them being very variable. Traditional calendars and almanachs work by counting x days/weeks since the last equinox/solstice and hope it works out. Usually there's around 4 weeks or so worth of time every year that shifts around although very short and ludicrously long years have also been observed.
Astromancers, with their advanced mathematical and astronomical knowledge, are one of the only groups that can work out accurate calendars for years ahead, because they can observe the behaviour of astral bodies in the aether before they reach Giantstep and thus create accurate calendars ahead of time. These accurate calendars are highly prized for military, navigation, history and increasingly trade, but most peasants just make do with traditional calendars following various feast days and hope this year won't screw with their banana growing season too much.
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