Calendars

Major Calendar Systems of Arshmunnu

Here’s an overview of the four major calendar systems used throughout the history of Arshmunnu, each reflecting significant cultural, political, and historical contexts of the times in which they were used.

1. Fall Calendar (FC)

• Origination: Rooted in ancient mythology, where humans are believed to have descended from the heavens.
• Use: It was the earliest system used to mark time across Arshmunnu, capturing a period filled with legends and foundational myths. This calendar was essential in the mythological and religious contexts of early civilizations.
• Decline: The Fall Calendar fell out of use as prolonged conflicts and the establishment of early kingdoms created the need for more practical and administratively convenient systems.

2. Foundation of Gothia Calendar (AF)

• Origination: Initiated with the establishment of the Gothian Empire in 1275 BA.
• Use: This calendar marked a new era of unity and central governance as disparate tribes and communities were consolidated under a single empire. It was primarily used for administrative, military, and governance purposes, aligning the newly formed empire’s diverse regions under a unified timekeeping system.
• Decline: Lost its prominence after the Coalition Wars due to the political and territorial changes that necessitated a new system reflecting a broader peace and recovery.

3. Golden Years Calendar (GY)

• Origination: Introduced at the end of the Coalition Wars around 715 BA.
• Use: Symbolizing a period of renewal and optimism, the Golden Years Calendar was adopted to mark a new era of peace, prosperity, and cultural flourishing after the devastating wars. It was widely used to encourage unity and common identity among the war-torn populations.
• Continuity: Served as the primary calendar until the rise of Emperor Achilleus, who implemented his own calendrical reform to centralize and further solidify his reign.

4. Imperial Calendar (IC)

• Origination: Implemented by Emperor Achilleus upon his ascension to the throne.
• Use: Divides time into "Before Achilleus" (BA) and "After Achilleus" (AA), marking a significant shift in the historical and cultural landscape of Arshmunnu. The calendar is designed to underscore the transformative impact of Achilleus’s rule and is used across the empire and beyond for its administrative convenience and the emperor’s widespread influence.
• Current Status: The Imperial Calendar remains in use, providing a standardized framework for timekeeping that supports governance, trade, historical documentation, and international relations throughout the empire and associated territories.

Conclusion

Each of these calendars reflects the shifting dynamics of Arshmunnu’s civilizations, from mythical origins and imperial consolidations to periods of conflict and subsequent eras of peace. They serve not only as systems for marking time but as mirrors to the historical periods they represent, each playing a critical role in shaping the identity and historical consciousness of Arshmunnu’s peoples.