While many folks in current times might not realize it, the calendar as it exists in Atuannar was put into place thousands of years ago by the Vesperian Empire. Many of the names and traditions will stem from Protokeran tradition and naming conventions, no matter who chooses to celebrate. In fact, having a universal calendar has made trade and communications between the sentient species much easier.

There are twelve months/365 days in a calendar year, five months are 31 days while the remaining are 30. Several holidays are observed in Protokeran tradition in relation to the change of seasons in the capital of Vesperia.

Vathykrýo

Duration: 31 Days

Season: Deepwinter

This is the first month of the calendar year and the coldest time of the year. Days during this time are shortest and the nights darkest. On clear nights, the stars are most visible, more than any other time of the year.

Holiday: Neox Etàri

The first day of the new year is celebrated with a night of festivities. Lanterns and candles are lit everywhere to illuminate the city the night before. Special feasts are prepared with particular delicacies as tokens of good luck and fortune for the coming year. Entire villages and neighborhoods come together in their respective Gathering Halls to bring the new year in together, as they stay up until the stroke of midnight.

Dyomínas

Duration: 30 Days

Season: Winter

This is the second month of the year, and winter begins to loosen its grip as spring approaches.(More to come!)

Katépochi

Duration: 31 Days

Season: Spring

This is the third month of the year, and as the weather warms, flowers begin to barely blossom. (More to come)

Important Date: Vernal Equinox on the 29th

Antheia

Duration: 31 Days

Season: Spring

During the fourth month, spring is in full swing (more to come)

Holiday: Fioronam Karnivàli

The flower crown festival is holiday centered around flowers, but overall is a celebration of growth and nature. Folks pray and leave offerings to Theia in hopes of a bountiful year, whether by harvest or hunt.

Pénteloul

Duration: 30 Days

Season: Spring

(more to come)

Thyrílios

Duration: 31 Days

Season: Summer

During this time, the days become longer than any other time of the year.

Holiday: Festa di Iliare(Summer Solstice)

Feast of the Sun in the common tongue, this holiday is celebrated in observance of the Summer Solstice, in honor of Thyra. Takes place between the 20th and 22nd of the month. (More information to come)

Telokaíri

Duration: 30 Days

Season: Midsummer

Information forthcoming

Octominas

Duration: 30 Days

Season: Summer

The end of summer, this is the hottest time of the year. (more to come)

Polláchromi

Duration: 31 Days

Season: Autumn

Named for the many colors of the changing leaves, this is the beginning of autumn. Many are relieved by cooling temperatures and the sunsets coming earlier and earlier.

Holiday: Harvest Festival (Name Pending)

In celebration of the Autumnal Equinox (on the 22nd of the month), everyone pours themselves into the first harvest of the season. The very first crops are offered at temples for the gods, and the remainder is set aside for a community-wide feast.

Entekari

Duration: 31 Days

Season: Autumn

By this time it is mid-autumn, and the leaves are falling much more frequently.

Holiday: Festival of Spirits (Name Pending)

On the last day of the month, everyone gathers for a feast celebrating the lives of the First Eight, Protokeran ancestors, and all spirits beside. This is the one time of year known for common sightings of corporeal spirits in places other than Nymphíliki or Naxanos. Everyone is adorned in their best attire; many sporting family heirlooms only brought out this time of year. In the center of town, everyone gathers for the Kindling; a ceremony wherein everyone lights a lantern and releases it into the sky as a metaphorical reaching out to their ancestors resting in the stars overhead. Once the lanterns are lit, music begins and everyone is permitted to do as they please. There are many stalls and activities in town square, and an open buffet is kept all night in the Gathering Hall.

Xethorá

Duration: 30 Days

Season: Autumn

Information forthcoming

Verumélinos

Duration: 30 Days

Season: Winter

The twelfth and final month of the calendar year, winter finally sets in.

Holiday: Festa di Fengários

A holiday commemorating the Winter Solstice, in honor of Verum. Festivities can start during the day, but a majority of the events are after sunset. This event takes place between the 21st and 22nd of the month.