Chapter 21:

Appendix: The Basics of Ethos

Reverie's End: Blades of Malice

Seasons of Ethos:

There are 360 days in a year.

There are 12 months with 30 days each.

Each month consists of 5 weeks with 6 days per week. Each day is 24 hours.

The 12 months start with "1st Darkness" and end with "2nd Light".

1st Darkness: 8 hours of light only.

2nd Darkness: 4 hours of light only. Very dangerous months; high crime rates and depression during these times. Staying indoors is recommended. A bit cold.

1st Flame: hot weather (75 F).

2nd Flame: really hot weather (100 F). Flame mana restores light during these months. People can die from heat stroke. Volcanoes might erupt. Drought.

1st Water: rains a little.

2nd Water: rains a lot. Water cools people off but rivers tend to flood during this time. Tides can erode coastal areas.

1st Forest: harvest.

2nd Forest: really good harvest. Some areas experience earthquakes. A bit warm.

1st Wind: windy.

2nd Wind: very windy. Dangerous; hurricanes and tornadoes can occur. Slightly chilly.

1st Light: 16 hours of light.

2nd Light: 20 hours of light. Good vacation months. Hard for some to fall asleep. A bit warm.

Languages of Ethos:

The common tongue of Western Ethos is known as Thorian. It is generally learned as a 2nd language in Eastern Ethos. There are a few older languages that are still around as well.

Karsi: The main language of Minas, but also spoken in West Valis by the elite.

Aegean: Main language of Gaia. Very common in Aegis and Brywood. Spoken by the elite in East Valis. Can be found in parts of Shima as well.

Zalar: Main language of Ramah indigenous people. It is very difficult to learn.

Siril: Main language of Charon.

Old Siril: Some of the elite in Charon can speak this ancient variant. Only useful for ancient texts.

Ethorian Measurements:

Hex: 25 miles in length.

Penta: ¼ mile.

Skar: 12 feet

Tria: 1.5 feet

Lia: 1.5 inches

Dot: 4 mm