Apian Calendar

## **Apia Calendar and Timelines**

Despite the wide diversity of races, cultures and deities on Apia's prime continent, a unified timeline was developed rather quickly. While other continents and some nations have their own methods of dating, all are synthesized with the LR calendar used on the prime continent. Due to the influence of the Beholder Empire and the united uprising against them the victorious rebels wanted to pick a common date to center their timeline around. The chosen event was the fall of the beholder tyrant Khiks, the first real victory of the uprising. This date was eternally marked as Latrell's Rebellion (LR) 0. The estimated current year is LR 3657. For more details see the Timeline.

### **Calendar**

Apia Prime, along with the other planets in the solar system, orbits mighty Teteus at a constant rate. Each rotation equals one year, with 364 days making up that year. Those days are divided somewhat haphazardly into twelve months. Each month is named in honor of an ancient deity, that bears some resemblance to the time. In order, the twelve months are as follows...

**1st Vutunia:** Named for Teteus' older wife Vutune, goddess of healing, midwives and mothers. Vutunia is a time for renewal, the healing of grudges and restoration of relationships. While still the heart of winter, the reminder all things can heal given time and attention is a welcome one. During this month its traditional to restore vows, mend damaged things around the house and give small tokens of affection. Children born during Vutunia are considered good omens and often become peacemakers and diplomats.

**2nd Rilan:** While it remains cold during the month of Rilan, passions burn hot. Named for the goddess of love and sensuality Rila, Rilan is a month where love is celebrated, courtships are held and children are conceived. It's a month where the chill of winter is fought with the flame of love and numerous marriages are held almost every day of the month. Many children born during this month are redheaded, and these “fire-touched,” are held to be extra lucky throughout their lives.

**3rd Bahamous:** Named for the mighty platinum dragon god Bahamut, Bahamous is a time for facing down fears. As winter draws to a close, dragons leave their caves and many monsters awaken after hibernation. The goodly races must stand firm against them and call upon their gods to lead in the fight against monstrous beasts. It is a month for sharpening weapons, checking defenses, and making fortresses strong. Metallic dragons believe that eggs hatched during this month will be more likely to produce twins, a rare phenomenon among dragon kind.

**4th Moradinus:** The dwarven father-god Moradin is the master of the forge and the creator of many fine works. Between the cold of winter, wet of spring and heat of summer, is a time for creation and working on various projects. This is an especially sacred month for dwarves who believe Moradin originally formed them during Moradinus. Dwarf children born during the month are thought of as extra blessings, especially considering low dwarf birth rates. Even non-dwarf children born during this month are believed to be specially gifted craftsmen and artisans.

**5th Silvanion:** This month honors The Green Lord, the ancient nature god. The title of the month derives from Sylvan, his spoken tongue. Sightings of the Wild Hunt, fey magic, animal attacks and more are common during this month. Spring breaks into summer, hunters go out into the woods and all the peoples of Apia become a little more aware of nature's fury and might. Children born during this month are believed to be more connected with nature or the fey realm. This can be blessing or curse depending on where that child lives.

**6th Teteunes:** The mighty sun god is Tetus, champion and protector of humankind (though not their creator). In his honor is named Teteunes the hottest month of the year. With the sun blazing down from on high it is a good time for pilgrimages or journeys. Children born during this month often become paladins or clerics or otherwise enemies of evil. Necromancy wanes beneath the righteous sunlight.

**7th Doznus:** Mighty Dozna, goddess of victory and patron of Druz is the deity for whom the seventh month is named. This is another warm period, with strong winds the blow banners and pendents. It is a good month for combat and many generals try to arrange for the most important field maneuvers during its days. Children born during the month are considered natural leaders. This is particularly true in Druz and Demauric, where Dozna is held in high regard and it's believed she takes special interest in children born during these times.

**8th Eylmri:** This month is named for the old god of magic Elmore. He was the original source of magic before his untimely, mysterious death and the ascension of Atix Crowfeather. While it was once an important month for wizards (and still is), the death of the god originally associated with magic has left it a poor reputation. Sorcerers are born slightly more often during this month and it's believed this is due to parts of Elmore's essence linger in the world after his death. These sorcerers are certainly held with extra stigma, because it's assumed they'll either do great things or go down in flames.

**9th Kytinus:** Kytin is the youngest deity to have a month given in her honor but, as lady of agriculture and brewing, it seemed appropriate to name the harvest month after her. Crops are gathered, heirloom seeds are saved and preparation for winter begins. Kytinus is a joyous time for many, the result of months of hard work finally pay off as homes are stuffed with freshly salted pork and barrels of grain. Yet the specter of winter hangs over it all, looming like an unwanted guest. Most children born during this month are assumed to have green thumbs and agricultural ability.

**10th Thuhaldirum:** The lord of the mad is not worshiped lightly, and dedicating a month to him seems odd. However, as an oracle and mad prophet he cannot be ignored. His crazed priests seem to be able to foretell the worst natural disasters or warefare, a task worthy of honor. The mad will always be with us. Children born during Thuhaldirum are considered to be sullen or touched, or possibly, gifted with prophetic insight. Certain tribes in Umgar call these babies “Color-Speakers” and many try to have a child specifically during the month for that reason. The final night of Thuhaldirum is known as the “Grimnight,” for all old wives tell that the barriers between life and death, good and evil are particularly thin on that night.

 **11th Larethian:** Named for Corellon Larethian, god of the elves, this month is cold and dark, so unlike the nature of he for whom it is named. The elves named it thus to encourage them through the dark times and remind them of the rebirth and reincarnation of spring they will live to see. Just as Corellon is malleable, so is nature. The Pale Elves of the Great Northern Sheet, who love the frost and snow above all, treat these month with sacred reverence other elves do not, celebrating the pure fallen snow and cold, crisp weather. Children born in this month are often seen as wild free souls who'll never give up, even in difficult circumstances.

**12th Baronshold:** Named for Baron Zambodi, the ancient god of death, the winter chill is ferocious, most beings retreat to homes and caves, and ill omens are common. The Baron comes for all and this month highlights it. Children born during the frozen month of Baronshold are often considered strange or cursed, and it's considered unlucky to even conceive during the month. Necromancers, enemies of the Baron, attempt the most dastardly of rituals during the frozen month, more to spite Zambodi than anything else.

### **The Seven Day Week**

The Apian week is divided into seven days. They are named the following, with an explanation in brackets.

**Sunday** (Named for Teteus, who empowered Latrell to defeat the beholders.)

**Oathday** (Named for the oath Latrell took upon this day to overthrow the eye-tyrants.)

**Alfiksday** (Named for Alfik, the Djinn, the first of Latrell's legendary companions.)

**Shimirasday** (Named for the bandit queen Shimira, the second of Latrell's legendary companions.)

**Bodasday** (Named for Angraboda Star-Eye, the third of Latrell's legendary companions.)

**Clackersday** (Named for Clacker, the fourth of Latrell's legendary companions.)

**Ervonsday** (Named for Ervon Mindamner, the final of Latrell's legendary companions and the betrayer. Because of his treachery, this day is sometimes called either Ulyssesday or Ramusday in certain countries to better replace memories of the traitor with another friend of Latrell's.)