How Time Works in Vyrholm

There's only one sun and moon; the golden-red sun and the violet moon.

Year = Helian = 230 Days/Year

Seasons = Epochs = 5 Seasons/Year

Months = Phases/Lunar Turns = 10 Months/Year

Week = Astra = 46 Weeks/Year = 5 Days/Week

Day = Cycle = 17 - 28 Hours

The concepts of hours, minutes, and seconds differed greatly from each regions, thus no universal known one.

Here is the universal Epochs with the Phases:

1. Awakening Cycle

1.1 Awakening Phase

- Cycles Number: 15

- Length of a Cycle: 24 hours

- Details: Sun is at its most vibrant, with long, golden-red light. Nights are shorter. The daytime is the longest period during the year.

2. Epoch of Twilight

1.2 Balance Phase

- Cycles Number: 22

- Length of a Cycle: 20 hours

- Details: The Sun and Moon are closest in power. Both celestial bodies shine in the sky, but the Sun's power diminishes slightly as the Moon increases its influence. The day gets progressively shorter toward the end of the month.

1.3 Dimming Phase

- Cycles Number: 23

- Length of a Cycle: 19 hours

- Details: Twilight deepens, with more Moonlight reflecting on the land. As the days move on, the Sun appears less, making it a cooler period to prepare for more intense cycles.

3. Moon's Dominion

1.4 Astral Eclipse Phase

- Cycles Number: 30

- Length of a Cycle: 18 hours

- Details: The Violet Moon has the upper hand. Sunlight is faint, and the sky is predominantly influenced by Moonlight. It's a time when most magical activities peak, in particular from the cosmos and the demonic forces, and for quiet, contemplative activities come into focus.

1.5 Eternal Descent Phase

- Cycles Number: 30

- Length of a Cycle: 17 hours

- Details: A dimming occurs, making the Moon even darker, leading to a low light period. People sleep or work under half-lit skies. The daily rhythm centers more on productivity during the evening hours.

1.6 Darkened Horizon Phase

- Cycles Number: 30

- Length of a Cycle: 16 hours

- Details: Days get even shorter as the dark period holds stronger. In this time, nights extend and the influence of the Violet Moon keeps most in a restful cycle with a focus on spiritual practices. 

4. Sun's Sovereignty

1.7 Radiant Dawn Phase

- Cycles Number: 25

- Length of a Cycle: 27 hours

- Details: Sun's golden-red intensity shines at its peak, keeping daylight long and overwhelming. Work hours are extended, and the people of Vyrholm perform their most strenuous tasks. The cycles of intense light push people into action.

1.8 Fiery Crest Phase

- Cycles Number: 25

- Length of a Cycle: 27 hours

Duration in Hours: 810 hours

Details: As the Sun climbs even higher, so does the intensity. It's a harsh, hot period, best suited for preparing for the subsequent slow-down in later months. A powerful growth season follows this stage.

1.9 Duskfall Reign

- Cycles Number: 25

- Length of a Cycle: 27 hours

- Details: Although the day is long, it grows less intense as they prepare for the end of the harsh cycle. Transition into cooler climates and preparation for the forthcoming Lull.

5. Lull

1.10 Restful Harmony Phase

- Cycles Number: 5

- Length of a Cycle: 24 hours

- Details: Both the Sun and the Moon are equally balanced in the sky, casting a gentle calm over the land. This marks the conclusion of the cycle, a time of calm reflection before the cycle begins again. Resting rituals peak in this brief period of equilibrium.