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Gryffin · June 9, 2006, 11:52 AM

Timestamping - What you need to know!
Lichen’s Timestamping guide shows how to make a fancy timestamp in detail. I’m not too worried about getting all of those details into a timestamp though and something as simple as Brightening 4, Aperitus, Summer, Era XI will do just as nicely.

Currently the season is summer and it is Era XI. This must be in the timestamp. After that choose from one of the six months of that season – Cryxatum, Aperitus, Optia, Ioannes, Imperos or Junctior. Then choose a cycle from 1 to 5 then a number from 1 to 10 for the brightening of the event. As long as you keep a record somewhere of how your PC’s timeline fits in all your events chronologically (even if it’s just in your head) you’ll be fine with me.
Quick summary of time in Alleria

The Day is called a brightening.

It consists of 29 candlemarks (hours). 14 candlemarks are for candlemarks of light, and 15 candlemarks are for candlemarks of darkness. Some PCs refer to night time as darkening (as opposed to brightening).

There are 10 brightenings in a cycle (week).

There are 50 brightenings, and hence 5 cycles, in a month.

There are 10 months and usually 4 seasons in an Era. The seasons are the same as in real life, winter, spring, summer and autumn. The number of months to a season varies with each era. Don't assume they are evenly divided between the seasons.

There are three eras to a pattern. The pattern is a little odd as we don’t have a real life equivalent. All you need to remember is that your PC’s age is measured in patterns. So when you say that your PC is 24, for example, he or she is 24 patterns and not 24 eras. The GD will make an announcement when it’s time for you to age your PC another pattern.

For a list of the names of all the brightenings in a cycle and months in an era, check out this guide.

Confused? Need help to make a timestamp? Let me know by private message or ask in the OOC thread for Ethgan’tor.

June 9, 2006, 11:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
Gryffin Former Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Prime Realmcraft Posts: 983	Timestamping - What you need to know! Lichen’s Timestamping guide shows how to make a fancy timestamp in detail. I’m not too worried about getting all of those details into a timestamp though and something as simple as Brightening 4, Aperitus, Summer, Era XI will do just as nicely. Currently the season is summer and it is Era XI. This must be in the timestamp. After that choose from one of the six months of that season – Cryxatum, Aperitus, Optia, Ioannes, Imperos or Junctior. Then choose a cycle from 1 to 5 then a number from 1 to 10 for the brightening of the event. As long as you keep a record somewhere of how your PC’s timeline fits in all your events chronologically (even if it’s just in your head) you’ll be fine with me. Quick summary of time in Alleria The Day is called a brightening. It consists of 29 candlemarks (hours). 14 candlemarks are for candlemarks of light, and 15 candlemarks are for candlemarks of darkness. Some PCs refer to night time as darkening (as opposed to brightening). There are 10 brightenings in a cycle (week). There are 50 brightenings, and hence 5 cycles, in a month. There are 10 months and usually 4 seasons in an Era. The seasons are the same as in real life, winter, spring, summer and autumn. The number of months to a season varies with each era. Don't assume they are evenly divided between the seasons. There are three eras to a pattern. The pattern is a little odd as we don’t have a real life equivalent. All you need to remember is that your PC’s age is measured in patterns. So when you say that your PC is 24, for example, he or she is 24 patterns and not 24 eras. The GD will make an announcement when it’s time for you to age your PC another pattern. For a list of the names of all the brightenings in a cycle and months in an era, check out this guide. Confused? Need help to make a timestamp? Let me know by private message or ask in the OOC thread for Ethgan’tor. __________________ My illness has took a turn for the worse, I am about but unable to post right now. I'm sorry. AGM of Aelyria Prime Need a Mod, drop me a link.