Calendar of Exnilion

The calendar is divided into twelve equal months across 360 days (one solar year). Each month aligns with a moon phase of *Din'Omor* (the singular moon of Exnilion). A week is twelve days long, known as a "span," and the first, sixth, seventh, and twelfth days of the week are *Rest Days,* and the remaining eight are *Toil Days.* Each day is dedicated to a particular Altir deity, and the months corelate with the four seasons; *Akis, Ignar, Tarn,* and *Arua.*

### Months

1. Novus: The new year and the beginning of spring (called *Akis*), where most sub-arctic regions have finally lost their snow.
2. Verdis: The month of greenery, where new plants and animals proliferate and the world seems saturated with life.
3. Gemmas: The month of rains and planting, brought on by warm weather and the end of runoff.
4. Zolar: The beginning of *Ignar,* the season of sun and maturity of nature.
5. Rexignar: The month best known for war and thunderstorms, commonly referred to as the *Time of Trials.*
6. Adurar: The hottest month of the year, and one of great tension, as farmers and soldiers alike toil under the sun.
7. Aliquan: The dusking month, where the cool breezes begin and the days begin to shorten. Many early crops are harvested in Aliquan.
8. Kadern: The month of feast and harvest; a time of plenty and festivities like Kadernfest and Harvestbounty.
9. Mortun: The wilting month, where leaves fall en masse and the subarctic regions receive the first snows.
10. Trema: A month of cold and slumbering. The colder climates see a massive drop in travelers, and most war - wisely - grinds to a halt.
11. Kikera: The month of giving and celebration, where hopes begin to rise and days begin to lengthen.
12. Nixa: The month of wind and hail, where snows and cold are blown away.

### Holidays

#### New Year's Day - 1st of Novus

Celebrated around the world of Exnilion as a time of rebirth, renewal, and joy. Most of the world south of Czojan and The Gaelwald is devoid of its winter snow, and some areas - such as the Bay of Naros - are beginning to see chutes of greenery. The time is often celebrated by staying up late the night before, drinking often and much, and giving gifts that remind people of the coming spring, such as evergreen baskets and berry wines.

#### Verdantide - 12th of Verdis

The Akis equinox, celebrated as the heigh of the year's life. Any conflicts are usually put on hold for the day (including battles and quarrels), and people in less rainy climates spend the majority of the day outdoors. Celebrations include spring markets, lavish feasts, and agriculture-related competitions in rural areas.

#### The Trials - 18th of Rexignar

Ignar solstice, the time of high hopes and the celebration of pride in ones skill and their nation's power. Tournaments, races, brawls, and all manner of competitions with high stakes are common. Historically, many wars have been started on this day, including the siege of Andolvanger in 1412, and the most recent Ludanian conquest, the siege of Kedweic in 1444.

#### Kadernfest - 1st of Kadern

Almost exclusively celebrated in rural, malt-growing parts of the central and southern Ludanian Empire, this is a time when the summer harvest has come in, the brewers have brewed, and the new ales are at their freshest. The day is often filled with tavern-crawls and town square games, such as Ironball.

#### Harvestbounty - 12th of Kadern

The Tarn equinox, celebrated with feasts and the final large-scale markets and tournaments before winter. Rankein, Novatryn, and Al'Sulaf host the most anticipated matches in the world, often with high stakes and truly experienced or ambitious competitors. The day is usually spent socializing with friends one won't see until the end of winter.

#### Kinsmeet - 18th of Kikera

In the depths of the season of Arua, the winter solstice is a time for neighbors and families to come together and share their stored winter meals and remaining good fortune, and to look forward to lengthening days and the end of snow... eventually. People often bring gifts that they stored away before the start of Arua, and share them after the evening meal.