Vaeloris calendar
The Vaeloris Calendar
Time is measured not by suns alone, but by what survives beneath them.
Vaeloris uses the calendar system known as The Accord Reckoning, created after the Great Wyrmfall when Humans and Elves united beneath the Sovereign Accord.
Current year: 820 PA — Post-Accord
Older records use: BW — Before Wyrmfall
A Vaelorian year contains 12 months, 5 weeks per month, 7 days per week, totaling 420 days. The system follows both the solar cycle of the golden sun Aurelion and the silver moon Nysera.
THE SEVEN DAYS
Dawnrest, Emberwake, Sylvanmere, Ironcall, Gloamveil, Starfall, Ashenhold
THE TWELVE MONTHS
Aurith, Feyreach, Goldwane, Suncrest, Embertide, Stormhollow, Duskmere, Cindervale, Hollowtide, Frostmere, Nightveil, Ashrend
THE FOUR SEASONS
Bloomrise: Aurith, Feyreach, Goldwane
High Sun: Suncrest, Embertide, Stormhollow
Emberfall: Duskmere, Cindervale, Hollowtide
Deep Frost: Frostmere, Nightveil, Ashrend
THE TWIN MOONS
Nysera “The Silver Eye” is associated with magic, prophecy, dreams, and hidden truths.
Varkuun “The Broken Moon” is associated with war, bloodshed, monsters, and draconic omens.
When both moons eclipse together the event is called The Crimson Convergence.
DATE FORMAT
Ironcall, 14th of Embertide, 820 PA
Formal elven records: 820th Year of the Accord — Embertide, 14th Turning
CULTURAL TIMEKEEPING
Humans rely on bells, sundials, naval clocks, and strict trade schedules. Elves track moon phases, stars, and magical tides. Dwarves use forge bells, mine drums, and labor shifts. Dragonborn mark time by volcanic eruptions and ancestral victories.
MAJOR HOLIDAYS
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THE ACCORD'S DAWN
Date: Aurith 1
Celebrates the founding of the Sovereign Accord and the unity between the Iron Throne and the Starlight Throne.
Cities hold feasts, public ceremonies, military parades, and speeches honoring peace throughout Vaeloris.
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HEARTSBLOOM
Date: Feyreach 14
A celebration of love, friendship, family, and companionship.
Flowers, ribbons, sweets, and handwritten letters are exchanged between loved ones.
Many engagements and weddings are traditionally announced during Heartsbloom.
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THE FESTIVAL OF FIRST LIGHT
Date: Goldwane 35
Celebrates the arrival of Bloomrise and the beginning of the planting season.
Farmers, gardeners, and rural communities gather for music, dancing, and blessings upon the coming harvest.
Children often carry lanterns painted with flowers and stars.
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SUNCREST FAIR
Date: Suncrest 20–25
One of the largest celebrations of the year.
Tournaments, performances, athletic competitions, merchant fairs, and traveling entertainers fill cities throughout the realm.
Many communities consider it the happiest season of the year.
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THE DAY OF OPEN ROADS
Date: Embertide 15
A holiday honoring travelers, merchants, sailors, and explorers.
Roadside festivals are common and inns traditionally offer free meals to travelers passing through.
The Quiet Road and merchant guilds often sponsor large celebrations.
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WYRMFALL REMEMBRANCE
Date: Cindervale 18
A solemn memorial honoring those lost during the Great Wyrmfall.
Church bells ring throughout the realm and memorial services are held in cities, towns, and villages.
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FESTIVAL OF EMBERFALL
Date: Cindervale 10–18
Peak Celebration: Cindervale 15
The final great harvest festival before Deep Frost.
At the heart of the celebration is the Last Light Market, a fog-covered gathering illuminated by thousands of blue and green lanterns.
One of its oldest traditions is the No Empty Hands Rule.
No person may leave a gathering without receiving something.
Whether a meal, a keepsake, a gift, or simply a potato pressed into their hand, everyone leaves carrying a reminder that survival is a communal effort.
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NIGHT OF VEILS
Date: Hollowtide 30
A mysterious celebration during which many believe spirits and fey walk among mortals.
Masks, lanterns, costumes, and offerings are common.
Children often travel door-to-door collecting sweets and treats while dressed as spirits, monsters, heroes, and historical figures.
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THE FEAST OF FALLING STARS
Date: Nightveil 12
A celebration associated with Nysera, dreams, wishes, and good fortune.
Families gather beneath the night sky to watch meteor showers and make wishes upon falling stars.
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MIDFROST EVE
Date: Nightveil 35
The largest winter celebration in Vaeloris.
Families gather for feasts, gift exchanges, storytelling, and community gatherings.
Homes are decorated with evergreen branches, lanterns, silver ribbons, and star-shaped ornaments.
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THE LONG SILENCE
Date: Ashrend 35
The final day of the year.
By ancient tradition, no bells ring after sunset.
Most citizens spend the evening quietly reflecting upon the year that has passed while awaiting the first sunrise of the new year.
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THE FORBIDDEN TRUTH
Among certain historians and secret scholars, another date is remembered.
The Night of Cinders.
This event marked the beginning of the Shadowed Extermination.
Official records refer to the event only as:
"The Necessary Cleansing."
Discussion of the Night of Cinders remains controversial throughout much of Vaeloris.