Calendar of the Realm
Year 990 A.U. (After Uprising)
The modern calendar counts years from t The Uprising, marking the fall of the old imperial order. The year 990 A.U. follows the established Twelvefold Cycle, each month named for an archetypal figure of the world. These months align directly with the Gregorian calendar for ease of trade, navigation, and record-keeping.
The year 990 A.U. begins on a Tuesday.
First Day of the Year
Tuesday, The Father 1, 990 A.U.
The Twelve Months
| Order | Month Name | Corresponds To | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | The Father (Month) | The Father | January | Authority, foundations, oaths |
| II | The Beauty (Month) | The Beauty | February | Renewal, desire, art |
| III | The Guardian (Month) | The Guardian | March | Vigilance, borders, protection |
| IV | The Judge (Month) | The Judge | April | Law, balance, reckoning |
| V | The Lover (Month) | The Lover | May | Passion, union, fertility |
| VI | The Magician (Month) | The Magician | June | Knowledge, arcana, invention |
| VII | The Sailor (Month) | The Sailor | July | Travel, trade, the open world |
| VIII | The Son (Month) | The Son | August | Legacy, ambition, inheritance |
| IX | The Mother (Month) | The Mother | September | Harvest, care, endurance |
| X | The Reaper (Month) | The Reaper | October | Death, endings, remembrance |
| XI | The Thief (Month) | The Thief | November | Secrets, scarcity, cunning |
| XII | The Warrior (Month) | The Warrior | December | Conflict, resolve, sacrifice |
Week Structure
- Seven-day weeks, identical to the common reckoning
- Days of the week follow the standard order
- No intercalary or festival days disrupt the count
This ensures that dates may be written interchangeably for scholars and foreigners.
Example
Tuesday, The Father 1, 990 A.U.
(Equivalent to Tuesday, January 1)
Common Date Format (Recommended)
Day of Week, Month Day, Year A.U.
Examples:
- Friday, The Beauty 14, 990 A.U.
- Sunday, The Reaper 31, 990 A.U.