(Removed) - Calendar of Drehmal¶
Note: This book is removed content, which does not appear in the current version of the map (1.20.1). It is still on this wiki because it provides some intriguing insight into the lore of the world for those interested, but should not necessarily be taken as canon.
This book is no longer on the map, but in previous versions, was found in the library of Okeke, and defines some terminology in Drehmal's calendar system. This is not a finalized version of this calendar system, however, and was removed due to some inconsistencies with other uses of these terms.
Transcription¶
The Realm of Drehmal, in its ever-fluctuating, turbulent history, has a fitting yearly cycle of moon phases and times of celebration.
Torahnic Cycles are measured in 30 hour periods. The Torahn is a massive, pufferfish-esque creature that rotates around the realm, illuminating the world in a brilliant light (The Torahn was discovered to be living by Ranai Vuhnos, a controversial Casain researcher, during the Age of Magic). It is unknown how the Torahn is able to output such immense energy, but it is believed to gather strength while it is "resting" beneath the realm. It shines for 15 hours, then falls behind the horizon for another 15.
A new month begins roughly every 5 weeks , which is 5 Torahnic Cycles. A new Lorahnlar is marked by the moon, the Lorahn, changing color.
Lar - Day
Huvahnlar - Week
Lorahnlar - Month
Torahnlar - Year
Yvyanlar - Decade
Ivahnlar - Century
These Rihselch names are still in use today but most prefer the common versions.
Ohmamari
Rise Creation
The most peaceful time of the year, marks the renewal of the moon.
Lorahn Phase:
Black; obscured by shadow
Torahnlahu
Sun Beginning
Warmest month of the year. Days are long and it rarely rains.
Lorahn Phase:
Shimmering blue crescent
Torahnsohma
Sun End
In between the warmest and coldest months of the year. Days are of average length, and it rains a good amount.
Lorahn Phase:
Shimmering red half-moon
Tahsgantuo
Cold Bringer
Coldest month of the year. Days are short and it snows a lot.
Lorahn Phase: Shimmering red waxing moon
Tahsganrohma
Cold Rest
A peaceful month full of holidays. It is still cold, but it has stopped snowing, causing the previous layers to melt away.
Lorahn Phase: Waxing moon
Dahrohma
Ocean Rise
Extreme tide changes throughout the month. The ocean will rise and fall drastically. Flooding and droughts are common during this month.
Lorahn Phase: Full white moon
Virmaklah
Pure Soul
A month to celebrate Virtuo.
Lorahn Phase: Full shimmering blue moon
Maelmaklah
Chaos Soul
A month to remind the denizens of Drehmal that there is a grave evil in this otherwise peaceful land.
Lorahn Phase:
Full shimmering red moon
Drehmaklah
Neutral Soul
A month to celebrate Drehmal and the land that we have made into our home.
Lorahn Phase:
Full shimmering yellow moon
Extras¶
Trivia¶
Taking this book to be true (in the original version), a full year would only be 225 days long on Drehmal, spread out over nine 25-day months. This is only about 61.6% of the number of days in the Gregorian calendar, meaning that an equivalent year in the Gregorian system would end on August 13.
If we convert the timeline of Drehmal to our calendar system, the entirety of post-Felling history has actually only lasted for about 1,740 years, rather than the 2,825 years in Drehmal's calendar system (This does not account for their days being longer, however).
2.2 Beta Transcription¶
The main transcription above is from the 2.1 version of this book. Another version, in the 2.2 Beta, changed the descriptions of the months, and reads as follows:
The Realm of Drehmal, in its ever-fluctuating, turbulent history, has a fitting yearly cycle of moon phases and times of celebration.
Torahnic Cycles are measured in 30 hour periods. The Torahn is a massive creature akin to a pufferfish that rotates around the realm, illuminating the world in a brilliant light (The Torahn was discovered to be living by Ranai Vuhnos, a controversial Casain researcher, during the Age of Magic). It is unknown how the Torahn is able to output such immense energy, but it is believed to gather strength while it is "resting" beneath the realm. It shines for 15 hours, then falls behind the horizon for another 15.
A new month is marked by the moon, the Lorahn, changing color. It does so sporadically, but on a predictable pattern. This means not all months are the same length of time.
Lar - Day
Huvahnlar - Week
Lorahnlar - Month
Torahnlar - Year
Yvyanlar - Decade
Ivahnlar - CenturyThese Rihselch names are still in use today but most prefer the common versions.
Ohmamari:
Rise Creation, 35 Days
Moon Phase: First day of month is a New Moon. On 2nd day of month, dim blue waxing crescent starts to grow on the eastern hemisphere. It is full by the end of month.
Weather: Relatively calm weather and average temperatures with disposition to rain.Virmaklah:
Pure Soul, 7 Days
Moon Phase: Dim full blue moon gives way to bright shimmering full blue moon, coinciding with many festivals and holidays for Virtuo across the entire realm.
Weather: Calm weather and temperatures, although temperature begins to increase.Torahnlahu:
Sun Beginning, 35 Days
Moon Phase: Full blue moon wanes to a gibbous. It also slightly fades from dim blue to dim purple.
Weather: Warm weather and slightly higher tides, with a dearth of rain aside from regions that are particularly humid.Torahnsohma:
Sun End, 35 Days
Moon Phase: The moon transitions from a bluish-purple to a shimmering red. It continues to wane.
Weather: Lowering temperatures, on average, although weather events become more intense. Harvest season for the majority of crops.Maelmaklah:
Chaos Soul, 7 Days
Moon Phase: Starting as a shimmering red waning half moon, it can randomly shift into a dark red full moon. After that, it becomes a quickly waxing half moon.
Weather: Extremely chaotic weather, rain and snow, both high and low temperatures.Tahsgantuo:
Cold Bringer, 42 Days
Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous starts as shimmering red, waxing continues as it fades to a bright orange.
Weather: Rapidly cooling temperatures and strong but predictable weather. Tides quite low. Storms and blizzards are quite common.Tahsganrohma:
Cold Rest, 42 Days
Moon Phase: Waxing orange moon fades to full colorless. Some astronomers report lunar transparency.
Weather: Still cold, but with calmer weather. Snow flurries are less common. Nearly all Drehmari cultures celebrate a major holiday in this month.Dahrohma
Ocean Rise, 35 Days
Moon Phase: Full colorless moon all month, slowly becoming a pale yellow.
Weather: Warming temperatures, with chaotic humidity and weather. Extreme and unpredictable tides. Both flooding and droughts are possible during this month.Drehmaklah
Balance Soul, 35 Days
Moon Phase: Full shimmering green moon all month. Fades to a colorless new moon at the end of the year.
Weather: Very mild temperatures and calm weather. Calm tides and precipitation. Ideal season for planting most crops.