Official Ardanian Calendar
The formal reckoning of time in Arda, beginning with Archon and followed by twelve divine months.
Calendar Structure
| Year Length | 500 days |
| Opening Month | Archon — 20 days |
| Remaining Months | 12 months of 40 days each |
| Week Length | 10 days |
| Rest Days | Pentomera and Decamera |
Days of the Ardanian Week
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protomera | Deftomera | Tritomera | Quatromera | Pentomera | Exomera | Septomera | Oktomera | Eneamera | Decamera |
Months of the Year
| Month | Duration | Meaning | Associated Deity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archon | 20 days | — | None | A shorter opening month dedicated to the world before the arrival of the gods. It marks the beginning of the official Ardanian reckoning. |
| Mellinor | 40 days | “Sweet Harmony” | Andralte | Reflects kindness, morals, and harmony. |
| Aqualinde | 40 days | “Sea’s Song” | Laia | Represents the ebb and flow of life, wildlife, and the sea. |
| Eldamir | 40 days | “Star of Love” | Luthien | Embodies love, affection, and romance. |
| Anoriel | 40 days | “Sun-Father” | Maldos | Represents radiant light, life, and the sun. |
| Thengol | 40 days | “Craftsman” | Iskar | A month linked to craft, trade, and flourishing workmanship. |
| Elentari | 40 days | “Star-Queen” | Refellia | Associated with the stars and the bright majesty of the night sky. |
| Xulmyst | 40 days | “Enigmatic Rain” | Vermillion | Reflects mystery, the unknown, curiosity, and exploration. |
| Eredar | 40 days | “Hunt’s Call” | Oromne | A month of self-growth, the hunt, and the pursuit of personal goals. |
| Morchandor | 40 days | “Shadow Dweller” | Zeriax | Alludes to darkness, shadows, death, and the moon. |
| Vaelora | 40 days | “Destruction’s Embrace” | Dominaria | Reflects chaos, destruction, and violent arcane force. |
| Angmorn | 40 days | “Bitter Strife” | Krevor | A month marked by conflict, struggle, war, and pain. |
| Iluviar | 40 days | “Veiled Illusion” | Izalith | Alludes to deception, lies, illusion, and trickery. |