Calendar

The Absolute Calendar

Ruling Kalderani agencies and scholars use the Absolute Calendar (AC) reckoning, in the tradition of the Old Janee and Malanthean scholars. The start of the calendar is at a very remote date, well before the age of any known artefacts, and coincides with the moment of a triple-conjunction of an eclipsed Sun with Exalted Tower (a star visible in winter).

On certain ceremonial occassions, the year-count since Founding (02 June 4212 AC) is used, designated KC.

Astronomical observations

The civilian calendar and methods of time keeping are largely based on the movement of the Sun and Moon. The average time between consecutive sunrises, 24 hours, is called a day. A period of 30 days, from one Full Moon to the next, is called a month. A period of 360 days, when the stars return to their same position at the same time, is called a year.

Based approximately on the movement of the Sun, four seasons are defined. These are listed in the adjacent table.

Divine conventions

Based on revelation from the Seven, specific seasons are regarded as important to specific Gods, as follows: summer is the season of Oohm and Salaah, autumn is for Sahir and Razim, winter is for Arawn and Razim, and in spring the focus is on Qidra, D'Aad, and Salaah.

Typically, major religious festivals and ceremonies relating to the Gods or their works, are held during the corresponding season.

Cultural conventions

By historical tradition, a period of seven days is called a week. In certain groups, a specific day of the week is dedicated to a God, but this practice is uncommon.

Amongst magic users specific elemental influences are said to be more powerful at certain times. These relationships are illustrated in the arcane diagram opposite.

Special days and holidays

Religious special days celebrate the works of Razim, Qidra, D’Aad and Salaah, who feature significantly in the early history of Kalderesh, a nation born out of peaceful rebellion, for justice, in a new land.

The founding day and the first king are celebrated, as is the birth day of the current ruler. The Winter Festival on the solstice serves as a reminder to prepare for the coming winter as well as the promise of spring to come.

Beyond these widely-observed national celebrations, the churches of the Seven have their own special commemmorative events which are known to the faithful and celebrated where-ever they live.

Duchies may have special days, as defined and promulgated by the duke. Cities usually have several local celebrations, often funded by guilds. Village and towns, as part of their formal Letter of Founding, are also allowed to create unique holidays.