Timekeeping

Don't worry. The hardest part is the calendar, which was actually one of the first things I did, since it requires logically measuring out days and splitting them up into fictional months--at least for me. The rest is just more fun, especially to figure out the logic behind my renaming of some things and not others. For example, I didn't realize that I kept unit names universal while the naming conventions were fictionalized. Similarly, I probably originally had a purpose, but the splitting of the months was an idea I came up with in-article. So that's fun. Thanks for taking the time out of your day to read my two articles! Much appreciated!

Oh. I just spotted your comment about the influence of the Core of Time. I'm actually probably going to include the influence within the article on the core as there are 2 primary methods in which time can be altered: firstly, the Resonator can isolate the alteration to a singular object, locking it in place in respect to its location within the area -- meaning the rotation of the planet doesn't have an effect; to solve the "divisional" time problem, it becomes all or nothing. If a Resonator wants to slow an area itself, or accelerate it, they have to expend a large amount of energy. However, there is a contrast to this. Requiring the exact same amount of Resonance, a Ti Resonator can completely stop/accelerate time around themselves. This means it cannot be applied sectionally. The reasoning behind this skill not requiring more Resonance comes from the fact that, logically, it's far easier to slow everything than isolate it. Furthermore, one could argue that it simply applies to the Resonator themselves. Should a Ti Resonator wish to move group through time, they'd have to do an overall slowing of time and then use an individual-based opposite to bring those around them into the bubble of motion.   Additionally, because of the way that I have Ti expend Resonance, there are very few instances in which the Resonator has to utilize a partial slowing of time. The variance in cost is minimal--however, should a weaker Resonator attempt to alter the flow of time they may simply slow it as the smaller difference does mean that their Resonance requires a smaller regeneration period.   Altogether, these specific quirks of the Core of Time mean that, with pretty much only a singular exception I am writing up at the moment, time is constant. They can slow or accelerate it universally or individually, but, they cannot isolate the region in which the effect is experienced. At least, not without using an EXTREME level of Resonance to individually effect all of time around an area.   This doesn't affect time keeping as, while a clock's time could be disrupted if a Resonator specifically focuses on messing with that object, time itself remains intact. Some Vibrations could have a more localized effect, however, this effect wouldn't actually change the flow of time in the area. Instead, it would result in the conception of time around them being disrupted until reset by referencing areas around them.   There is one other quirk I'm going to be including which I'll probably not need a special article for. This quirk will be called something along the lines of timeline sustainment. It's a high level skill in which a Ti Resonator constantly is feeding a small amount of recyclable Resonance out. This means, should another Ti Resonator focus on them, they will be able to sense the flow and counteract it allowing them to enter the bubble of time alteration. This, however, does have a cost. For the individual attempting to disrupt the time-flow, they will be able to enter the bubble with the same cost as usual. However, attempting to disrupt the whole bubble or break free of a focused attack will pit the Resonator's Resonance directly against each other, bringing about an exponentially increasing about of Resonance until one Resonator is completely out of Resonance and needs to recharge. This isn't a quirk isolated to the Core of Time, however, the recharge period is. All Resonance is like a string, in some regard, where if someone else is using a length of string, you have to apply the same amount of your own string plus another length of the same amount in order to accomplish the task. It's a bit of a complex thought but, hopefully, this makes a bit of sense.