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.