Calendar of Azarius

## Azarian Calendar

The Azarian Calendar was first created by the Order of Gauntlets in order to keep track of time, events, and seasons while in their large mines. Since its creation, multiple holidays have been added and collected by various cultures and it is considered the most accurate calendar to date.

## Seasons

**Summer -** Begins in the middle of Unndilar and officially starts at noon on the 26th day known as Zenith.

**Autumn -** Begins in Fessuran marked by Solthisis on the 3rd.

**Winter -** Begins in Duscar on the 2nd with Frostfall Eve.

**Spring -** Begins in Dualahei on the 13th with the Golden Day.

## Historical Calendars

Majority of historians refer to the Exandrian calendar but divide the years into separate eras. Modern day historians often only use the abbreviations MD and CE a The eras are as listed below:

* **Druvhein Era;** the era of creation. People still argue about the extent of this period. The abbreviation used when describing the time period is **TC**, standing for Time of Creation.
* **Eldermelnain Era;** era of man and god, also referred to as *The Lurlethian Years*. This era is considered to be roughly 1800 years. The abbreviation used to describe the period is **AC**, for after creation.
* **Andratharian Era;** era of catastrophe and loss of knowledge, a dark age, also referred to as *The Calamity*. Historians believe this time period consists of 450 years. The abbreviation used is **CE**.
* **Areallum Era;** era of recovery and rebirth. It lasted around 500 years. The abbreviation used is **AL**.
* **Midetholic Era;** era of war and conflict, although prosperous. Often referred to as *The Elven Era*. It lasted for 1000 years. The abbreviation used is **SE**.
* **Sivean Era;** era of general prosperity and recovery of knowledge. This era lasted for 800 years. The abbreviation used is **BL**.
* **Liderian Era;** era of peace. This era lasted 200 years. The abbreviation used is **AS**.
* **Cidivren Era;** era of war and destruction. This era lasted for 500 years. The abbreviation used is **BD**.
* **Melthara Era;** era of reconstruction and diplomacy. This era is the present era and currently is 311 years. The abbreviation used is **MD**.

## Annual Holidays

**New Dawn**
*1st of Horisal*
The first day of the new year, also the holy day of Avandra, the Changebringer, as the old year gives way to a new path. On the Menagerie Coast, New Dawn is celebrated with feasts on the shore at dusk the day before to watch the sunset. The feast continues through the night as celebrants discuss their hopes for the new year until the sun rises.
**Gildetan**
*14th of Horisal*
Gildetan is the halfling holiday of thankfulness and gentry. Celebrations in Charis consists of celebrations and festivities funded by the nobles of the city.
**Day of Challenging**
*7th of Misuthar*
This holiday is a celebration to the Stormlord. In the Dwendalian Empire and Clovis Concord this day is celebrated as it is the day the Empire was acknowledged as independent, on this day battles are bled in the biggest arenas of the cities in respect to the peace that comes from the blood of the fallen. After the fights large feasts are held with wine, cheeses and other luxury goods.
**Golden Day**
*13th of Dualahei*
The first day of spring is celebrated on this day.
**Voxis**
*20th of Dualahei*
This day is the peak of the spring season and is also the holy day of The Wild Mother.
**Solthire**
*11th of Thunsheer*
The start of the planting season.
**Fenisar**
*19th of Thunsheer*
Elven day of celebration for their roots of the Feywild. Portals to the Feywild open across the world and elves spend the day reconvening with their history in joyous celebration.
**Deep Solace**
*21st of Unndilar*
Holiday of the All-Hammer, celebrated devoutly by most dwarves in isolation.
**Zenith**
*26th of Unndilar*
The first day of summer. Celebrated with large festivals.
**Deep Solace**
*21st of Unndilar*
Holiday of the All-Hammer, celebrated devoutly by most dwarves in isolation.