Passage of Time

Basically, the races on Adradis are generally long-lived, even for those races who aren't immortal. Since time means relatively little to them, they have a whole different view on how time passes and how they choose to show it. These are more like working notes than an official system, since time isn't really discussed at length in the series.

If I ever set a book on Morka, I will add in their time system. However, since I don't think that will happen, here you go! Earth vs. Adradis in the Passage of Time.

Here are the basics.

Earth
Adradis
Second
Relative, they do not mark the passing of time in short moments, unless remarking on an event.
Short Moment
Minute
Long Moment
Relative
Hour
Space
Relative. Multiple hours are also considered a space.
Day
Revolutions
364 days per year. Every four years, there is an extra day of respite for celebrations in Return of Passion (January). Every 31st day is called “Mother's Peace.”
  1. Day of Ambition
  2. Day of Frugality
  3. Day of Compassion
  4. Day of Humility
  5. Day of Courage
  6. Day of Curiosity
  7. Day of Generosity
  8. Day of Tolerance
  9. Day of Enlightenment
  10. Day of Transcendence
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Week
Span
36 spans in a year, each span consists of 10 days.
Season
Seasons
New Year is Springs first snowmelt
  1. Spring (6.6 spans)
  2. Summer (7 spans)
  3. Autumn (6.4 spans)
  4. Winter (6 spans)
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Months Returns
12 months per year. Every month is named like Earth's, and rotate every decade.
  1. Return of Passion
  2. Return of Devotion
  3. Return of Growth
  4. Return of Vitality
  5. Return of Laughter
  6. Return of Beauty
  7. Return of Brilliance
  8. Return of Creation
  9. Return of Joy
  10. Return of Harmony
  11. Return of Love
  12. Return of Tranquility
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Year
Cycle
Century
Epoch
10 decades. These are only named when speaking of a child's formative years.
  1. Time of Suckling
  2. Time of Innocence
  3. Time of Understanding
  4. Time of Discovery
  5. Time of Curiosity
  6. Time of Scholarship
  7. Time of Rebellion
  8. Time of Desire
  9. Time of Confirmation
  10. Time of Independence
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Millennium
Era
10 centuries. Eras are counted in number, much like Earth's years.
100 Millennia
Annum
1000 Annums
Megaannum
1 million years—Elves' first recorded history is about 3 Megaannums old.
1000 Megaannums
Aeon
1 billion years.

The Calendar

Adradis Leap Year Calendar

Adradis Leap Year Calendar

Devon Vesper

Author of MM fantasy romances.

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