Lethurîan Standard Calendar

The Lethurêan Calendar is the standardized temporal system used throughout the universe of Lethurêa. 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 Lethurêan year consists of 1,000 Lethurêan days, which aligns with the orbit of certain planets like Ûblâ, 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 Lethurêan time can be calculated in relation to Terran (Earth) time using the formula:

• 1 Lethurêan Year = 2.75 Terran Years

• 1 Lethurêan Year = 2.78 Têran Years

Time Measurements

The Lethurêan 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 Lethurêan 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 Lethurêan Standard Calendar.
Month	10 weeks	A full cycle of time measurement.
Year	10 Lethurêan months	The primary year unit in the Lethurêan Standard Calendar.

Valorêin Measurements

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

Months of the Year

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

Numeral	High Valorêin Name	Notes
1	Êkmena	First month
2	Dêrmena	Second month
3	Vermena	Third month
4	Nûrmena	Fourth month
5	Pokmena	Fifth month
6	Kelmena	Sixth month
7	Gônmena	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 Valorêin Name	Notes
1	Êkdûn	First day
2	Dêrdûn	Second day
3	Verdûn	Third day
4	Nûrdûn	Fourth day
5	Pokdûn	Fifth day
6	Keldûn	Sixth day
7	Gôndûn	Seventh day
8	Keshdûn	Eighth day
9	Zemdûn	Ninth day
10	Qandûn	Tenth day

Unique Features

• Planetary Adaptation: Each planet adjusts the Lethurêan 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 (Lethurêa) are equipped with standardized Lethurêan 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 Lethurêan 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 Lethurêa's many worlds.

Trivia

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

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