Juentual Three Planetary Calendar

General Overview

• Calendar Name: Juentual Three Planetary Calendar
• Purpose: Used exclusively on Juentual Three to mark time relative to the planet’s seasonal and orbital cycles.
• Year Length: 400 days, split into 12 months.
• Day Cycle: Each day is 24 Earth hours, with weeks consisting of 7 days (Sunday to Saturday).
• Epoch Start: Year 1 corresponds to the foundation of the colony.

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Months of the Year

The calendar maintains a 12-month cycle with names reflecting natural and mystical elements of Juentual Three:

1. Solara (33 days)
2. Fiora (33 days)
3. Tranquia (33 days)
4. Verdara (33 days)
5. Ardorin (33 days)
6. Zephyra (33 days)
7. Lucerna (33 days)
8. Serenith (33 days)
9. Ignisa (33 days)
10. Harmona (33 days)
11. Tenebris (33 days)
12. Eclipsia (34 days)

Each month corresponds to significant planetary and cultural themes.

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Celestial Bodies

1. Primary Moon (Name TBD):
2. Orbital Period: 20 days.
3. Purpose: Influences tides and short-term natural cycles.
4. Visibility: Frequently observed as a faster-moving celestial object.
5. Secondary Moon - Beta:
6. Orbital Period: 60 days.
7. Phase Cycle Shift: 31 days (offset from Earth-like phases).
8. Purpose: Influences long-term patterns and agricultural cycles.

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Key Features

• Equinox Alignment: The first day of Solara aligns with the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere, marking the start of the calendar year.
• Leap Days: No additional leap days are required due to the planet’s consistent 400-day year cycle.

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Cultural Notes

• Seasonal Observances:
• Major festivals are aligned with the solstices and equinoxes, dividing the year into four seasonal periods.
• Specific festivals, like the Day of Founding (Eclipsia 1), commemorate important historical milestones.
• Work and Leisure Cycles:
• The 40-hour workweek is respected, with monthly holidays occurring on the last day of most months.
• Religious or Mystical Connections:
• Some communities regard the moons and their phases as tied to magic and mana cycles, with rituals often held during significant lunar alignments.

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Alignment with Other Calendars

1. Earth-Based Calendar:
2. Example: March 23, 2331 (Earth) corresponds to Tenebris 23, Year 201 (Planetary).
3. Interstellar Calendar:
4. The Interstellar Calendar maintains Earth’s months and days but starts in 2113 CE.
5. Example: March 23, 2331 (Earth) corresponds to March 23, 219 (Interstellar).

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Potential Additions

1. Event Tracking: Important dates, such as historical milestones or game-relevant events (e.g., Meghan’s arrival, major battles).
2. Festival Descriptions: Specific cultural or corporate holidays.
3. Dynamic Gameplay Hooks: Events tied to lunar phases or seasons, creating timed missions or story beats.