Lethurèan Standard Calendar

The Lethurèan Calendar is the standardized temporal system used throughout the universe of Lethurèa. It accounts for planetary variations in time, such as differing orbital periods and rotational speeds, while providing a consistent measure of time based on the Elder Sherok’s homeworld.

A Lethurèan year consists of 1,000 Lethurèan days, which aligns with the orbit of certain planets like Ûblai, whose year matches the universal standard. For travelers like Merik Teslek, time often becomes inconsistent due to the nature of interplanetary travel, resulting in experiences where seasons, hours, or even day-night cycles shift drastically. To mitigate this, standardized time is tracked using devices like the data orb, ensuring continuity across locations.

Time Conversion

The length of Lethurèan time can be calculated in relation to Terran (Earth) time using the formula:

• 1 Lethurèan Year = 2.75 Terran Years

• 1 Lethurèan Year = 2.78 Tèran Years

Time Measurements

The Lethurèan system organizes time into hierarchical units of larger and smaller measurements:

Large Measurements of Time

Unit Name	Length	Notes
Eon	1 billion years	The longest unit of time, marking vast cosmic epochs.
Era	500 million years	Used to define major shifts in universal history.
Period	100 million years	Represents significant evolutionary and historical phases.
Epoch	1 million years	A major age within a period, defining civilizations or cosmic cycles.
Age	500,000 years	A mid-scale historical marker, often tied to celestial events.
Blip	100,000 years	A notable period of development or decline.
Blink	10,000 years	A relatively brief but impactful span of history.
Gen	1,000 years	Equivalent to a long-lived generation in certain immortal species.
Century	100 years	A commonly used unit for mortal civilizations.
Decade	10 years	A short-scale time measurement.
Year	1,000 Days	The base unit of the Lethurèan Standard Calendar.

Smaller Measurements of Time

Unit Name	Length	Notes
Minute	100 seconds	Longer than a standard Earth minute.
Hour	100 minutes	Equivalent to 10,000 seconds.
Day	20 hours	Split into 10 hours of daytime and 10 hours of nighttime.
Week	10 days	A standard week in the Lethurèan Standard Calendar.
Month	10 weeks	A full cycle of time measurement.
Year	10 Lethurèan months	The primary year unit in the Lethurèan Standard Calendar.

Valorèin Measurements

Unit Name	Length	Notes
Valorèin Lifespan	1,200 years	Average Length of a Valorèin life
High Valorèin Lifespan	2,500 years	Average length of a High Valorèin life
Of-Age	35 years	When Valorèin have physically fully matured.
Adulthood	16 years	The Age of a Valorèin when they are allowed to take Lifemates (Valorèin)
Fertility	75 years	Length of time it takes for a Valorèin female to enter her first Fertility Cycle.

Months of the Year

The Lethurèan Standard Calendar divides the year into 10 months, each consisting of 10 weeks. Weeks are not named.

Numeral	High Valorèin Name	Notes
1	Iikmena	First month
2	Diirmena	Second month
3	Vaermena	Third month
4	Nuurmena	Fourth month
5	Pokmena	Fifth month
6	Kaelmena	Sixth month
7	Goenmena	Seventh month
8	Keshmena	Eighth month
9	Zemmena	Ninth month
10	Qanmena	Tenth month

Days of the Month

Each month consists of 10 days.

Numeral	High Valorèin Name	Notes
1	Iikduun	First day
2	Diirduun	Second day
3	Vaerduun	Third day
4	Nuurduun	Fourth day
5	Pokduun	Fifth day
6	Kaelduun	Sixth day
7	Goenduun	Seventh day
8	Keshduun	Eighth day
9	Zemduun	Ninth day
10	Qanduun	Tenth day

Unique Features

• Planetary Adaptation: Each planet adjusts the Lethurèan day to its own rotational period while keeping the standardized flow of energy as the universal baseline.
• Seasonal Variation: Travelers often experience disjointed seasonal transitions, such as moving from winter to summer due to planetary differences.
• Voyd Influence: The flow of Voyd energy often impacts time perception, adding another layer of complexity for interstellar travelers.

Technology for Timekeeping

Devices like the data orb are equipped with standardized Lethurèan time, ensuring that individuals can track universal time despite local variations. This is especially critical for those traveling between planets with differing lengths of days or years.

Cultural Significance

The Lethurèan Calendar symbolizes unity across diverse planetary systems, allowing for a shared understanding of time. It reflects the meticulous standardization efforts of the Elder Sherok’s civilization while accommodating the dynamic nature of Lethurèa’s many worlds.

Trivia

• Ûblai is one of the few planets that naturally aligns its orbit and rotation with the Lethurèan year, completing one orbit in exactly 1,000 Lethurèan days and one rotation in 20 Lethurèan hours.
• The standardized week, month, and year lengths make the calendar ideal for tracking significant events across systems.

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