The Calendar

The widely accepted calendar of Coryphiel originates in ancient times, and has carried through to modern day with few changes. The Zi'Dao of Shavhan supposedly created the calendar, and maintain it.

The calendar is split into 10 months, each of which has 36 or 37 days, in alternating order. The first month, dawnward, has 36 days.

Months are based on the constellations that are most prominent in the sky at the time. The constellations are named after some of the Primal Gods.

## Days of the Week

There are seven days of the week, named after the original seven dragon sovereigns.

- Livaday

- Velkaday

- Salvaday

- Assurday

- Shoguday

- Akraday

- Zythaday

## Months

#### Dawnward

Month of Vitis & Vita, the Mother and Father of Life

Dawnward is towards the end of winter, and is the start of a new year. It is usually associated with beginnings.

#### Seaward

The month of Iteris, the Sea Wanderer.

Seaward is a month of new horizons and changes. In Tyrrus, it is traditional to make new years resolutions during this month. In the Shattered Sea, it is traditional for young people to go travelling for the duration of the month.

#### Springward

The month of Arboregis, the Forest Guardian.

Springward is the beginning of spring. Flowers start to grow and leaves return to the trees.

#### Crownward

The month of Exdominus, the Keeper of the Crown

Traditionally a time for changes in rulership, or the securing of a strong rule. Also a time for new friendships and love.

#### Sun's Zenith

The month of Anathin, the Sun Emperor

The hottest time of the year, and the middle of the year.

#### Duskward

The month of Alavaia, the keeper of seasons

A turning point of the year. From this point on, it begins to get darker and colder.

#### Earthward

The month of Telumis, the World Builder.

A month for crafters and builders, in preparation for winter.

#### Stormward

The month of Anavis, the boatman

A time of storms and heavy rains. Most people are cautious when travelling by sea during this month, with the exception of the most hardy sailors.

#### Starward

The month of Draconis, the Astral Dragon.

A month of reflection upon the earlier year, celebrating its accomplishments, and mourning its losses.

#### Winter's Reign

The month of Nocturnis, the Father of Night

Winter's Reign is the coldest time of the year, and the end of the year. It is associated with death and rebirth.

## Festivals

### Tyrranean Festivals

#### The Festival of Crowns

A holiday during Crownward to celebrate the crowning of Solas Sorrowsong. A coronation that takes place during this festival supposedly foretells a reign of fortune and prosperity.

#### Night of the Witch's Moon

The Night of the Witch's Moon is an annual event during Duskward, where a lunar eclipse and a full moon coincide on exactly the same day every year. Ancients believes that on this day, the ever-watchful gaze of the gods went blind, allowing all manner of monsters to creep from the shadows and prey upon the innocent. Druids and mystics proposed many rites to stay safe on this night, the most famous being the wearing of wooden masks that looked like the faces of monsters, to confuse the monsters. In modern times, this is practiced by wearing costumes.

#### The Festival of Steel

An honourable tradition in Whytehold during the month of Earthward. Many competitions are held, such as jousting and dueling. The Festival is also sacred holiday for the Abbey of Metallurgy. Whoever wins the tournament is gifted with a masterfully crafted item from the Abbey.

#### Aysa's Day

A festival of gifting and compassion in the month of Starward, where people spend time with friends and family.

#### Saviour's Day

The day on which the Saviour's defeated Zaikerik the Betrayer, at the start of Winter's Reign.

#### Hearth Festival

Mostly celebrated in Whytehold, the Hearth Festival takes place in the middle of Winter's Reign, and is a time for family togetherness and relaxation.