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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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==Timekeeping System== | ==Timekeeping System== | ||
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 | 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 sections in a day align with the Solar Position in the sky. Each section is five hours. | ||
=== | === 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 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Birth Phase || Morning | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Child Phase || Noon | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Adult Phase || Evening | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Elder Phase || Twilight | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Death Phase || Night | ||
|} | |} | ||
==='''Standard Timekeeping Units'''=== | ==='''Standard Timekeeping Units'''=== | ||
