The World

Time
The calendar in Belenus was established in the First Epoch and has become the official way to designate time since then. There are two months and a transition day per season. Each month is 36 days - 6 weeks with 6 days per week.

Each day is 25 hours divided into 5 "time periods" - Night, Dawn, Morning, Day, and Dusk.

Seasons
The official calendars of Belenus denote five seasons, a tradition first established by the Vei and spread through their conquest of the continent. Each season corresponds to an elemental maey.

Note: In the Southern lands controlled by the Mertral, there are traditionally only three seasons: Hot, Rainy and Cold. By the Third Epoch, however, they also became familiar with the O'sine system.

Winter - Wind

Months: Day of Sway (1), Month of Imperia (36), Month of Benevolence (36)

The cold wind flows down from the north and brings with it the stripping of trees, the lengthened nights and the death of old ideas. It is the time to blow away the dust of the previous year, starting afresh.

Spring - Water

Months: Day of Mer (1), Month of Propriety (36), Month of Righteousness (36)

The rains begin to sprinkle and then pour, nourishing the earth. It is the time to nourish oneself as well with new thought and self reflection.

Summer - Lightning

Months: Day of Lai (1), Month of Wisdom (36), Month of Persistence (36)

As the land dries, and seeds sprout, the growth of the land moves at tremendous speed. It is the time to capture that energy and transform oneself.

Autumn - Fire

Months: Day of Sha (1), Month of Knowledge (36), Month of Loyalty (36)

Carry forward the momentum of the summer into the embers of autumn. It is the time to understand your passions and control them.

Fall - Earth

Months: Day of Ge' (1), Month of Constancy (36), Month of Familiars (36)

The earth cools and we harvest our efforts. Take the time before the first snow to stabilize your mind and count your blessings.