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==Overview==
The '''Eldonian Calendar''' is a unique and '''non-linear''' timekeeping system used in [[Eldon]]. Unlike conventional calendars, the Eldonian system is built around a '''base-five structure''', resulting in an unusual progression of time units.  
The '''Eldonian Calendar''' is a unique and '''non-linear''' timekeeping system used in [[Eldon]]. Unlike conventional calendars, the Eldonian system is built around a '''base-five structure''', resulting in an unusual progression of time units.  


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The Eldonian Calendar is structured in a base-five format for short-term timekeeping but expands into large, unique epochs for cosmic and historical measurement. The five hours in a day align with the Solar Position in the sky,
The Eldonian Calendar is structured in a base-five format for short-term timekeeping but expands into large, unique epochs for cosmic and historical measurement. The five hours in a day align with the Solar Position in the sky,


=== Hours of the Day and Their Significance ===
=== Solar Phases and Their Significance ===
Far back in Ancient [[Eldonian]] society, it was believe the sun was reincarnated everyday. This cycle of "reincarnation" mirrored the life, death, and reincarnation cycle of [[Aroenious]].
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Hour !! Solar Position
! Hour !! Solar Position
|-
|-
| First Hour || Morning
| Birth Phase || Morning
|-
|-
| Second Hour || Noon
| Child Phase || Noon
|-
|-
| Third Hour || Evening
| Adult Phase || Evening
|-
|-
| Fourth Hour || Dusk
| Elder Phase || Twilight
|-
|-
| Fifth Hour || Night
| Death Phase || Night
|}
|}
==='''Standard Timekeeping Units'''===
==='''Standard Timekeeping Units'''===