entirely certain where the Count Palatine received his information. Why else would the Imperial Elector from Piunico have voted against the Palatinate? I believe that the Count Palatine suspects the Elector of issuing the charge of heresy. That would explain the sudden appearance of three members of the Illumination Council.
I will write more of this later when additional information is available.
The 12h of Albicene, 495 D.E.
I am endeavoring to make this treatise as complete as possible for the student of Buchlaynian History and Customs. Therefore, if you will indulge me, I will forego any more personal speculations for the time, and will now present information regarding such mundane dealings as the calendar and its relation to the seasons and Heavenly Bodies.
The Lunar Twelvemonth
Our planet, Sudor, makes a complete revolution around the Daystar once every 352 days. As the name would imply, the Lunar Twelvemonth is divided into 12 months of 28 days each (following the orbit of the Nightborb). The remaining 16 days of the Twelvemonth are divded equally among the four Great Festivals to mark the change in seasons, a throwback to ancient (and, if I may point out, incorrect) Venkish Calendar.
The months are named as follows. I have attempted a broad translation of the names into various cultures found in the Buchlayne. Note that I have purposes avoided giving Elven (Alfr or Jindu) names, as most of these people have simply adopted Church Oestian, the main human language of the Buchlayne.
The first name listed is in Church Oestian (from the "Common" or ancient Venkish), followed by Verundhian, Tharri (or "Dwarven"), and finally by "Dervish", a catch-all term for a group of language in the eastern part of the Buchlayne.
1. Calidshire / Kadu / Coral / Khald
2. Weastent / Succhi / Jade / Jihalst
[Spring Festivals]
Spring Months
3. Albicene / Mikar / Sapphire / Al Bik
4. Ebupell / Alipur / Bloodstone / Eben
5. Saarh / Dhuchli / Ruby / Sawar
[Summer Festivals]
Summer Months
6. Atki / Sari / Sunstone / Akar
7. Kroft / Ara / Onyx / Khaf
8. Rendur / Bhul / Diamond / Ren
[Autumn Festivals]
Autumn Months
9. Darkel / Chalia / Emerald / Durki
10. Kastil / Batu / Opal / Khast
11. Danisen / Mitur / Moonstone / Drani
[Winter Festivals]
Winter Months
12. Alfite / Nurn / Topaz / Akfar
The first name is in Church Oestian, and the second is in Verundhian. The third listing indicates the "activities" performed on that particular day of the week. The reader should note that these "activities" should only be considered correct in lands under the sway of the �tonist religion.
2. Ramsol / Auri (Work)
3. Niqesol / Nikui (Work)
4. Naarsol / Saruli (Rest)
6. Boksol / Buki (Work)
7. Lyssol / Bidhui (Worship)
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The Planets and Heavenly Bodies
Most of the planets and satellites are unfortunately still named for ancient Venkish pagan gods of fire, war, love, and others. I do not approve of such heretical practices; however, Universal �tonism has accepted this nomenclature in order to avoid the confusion of renaming all the planets.
Many modern sages believe that we are at the height of our knowledge concerning the Heavenly Bodies and our relationship to them. I am skeptical and continually strive to learn more about the mysteries of the universe. I have presented here for your study, Gentle Reader, the most commonly accepted views of the time (in the West, that is).
The Planets are, in order from the Daystar: Een, Dar, Sudor, Raym, Orl, Itak, and Rhais. Depending upon the time of year, most of these planets can be seen with the naked eye. Close study reveals that Itak has a beautiful set of rings surrounding the planet; their function
Page 18
The Planets and Heavenly Bodies
Most of the planets and satellites are unfortunately still named for ancient Venkish pagan gods of fire, war, love, and others. I do not approve of such heretical practices; however, Universal �tonism has accepted this nomenclature in order to avoid the confusion of renaming all the planets.
Many modern sages believe that we are at the height of our knowledge concerning the Heavenly Bodies and our relationship to them. I am skeptical and continually strive to learn more about the mysteries of the universe. I have presented here for your study, Gentle Reader, the most commonly accepted views of the time (in the West, that is).
The Planets are, in order from the Daystar: Een, Dar, Sudor, Raym, Orl, Itak, and Rhais. Depending upon the time of year, most of these planets can be seen with the naked eye. Close study reveals that Itak has a beautiful set of rings surrounding the planet; their function is unknown. Dar appears on the horizon in the early evening and is often referred to as the "Evening Star." A common custom of the day is to "Say a Darwish" upon seeing the Evening Star appear over the horizon. This practice is not encouraged by the leaders of