Unodin (1st April – 6th May)
Unodin signifies the beginning of the Yliakum calendar year and for newfound fortitude for the
coming months. It is at this time that the workers in the fields begin planting their crops. This
month epitomizes the beginnings of life and represents the will needed to persevere. Deshiin, the
sign of the Steady Hand, tells those born under its influence that they are strong of will which
sometimes blinds the intelligence needed to make sound decisions.
Byari (7th May – 12th June)
Byari, the second month in the Yliakum calendar, is the time of festivals and rejoicing as the
many Peoples celebrate lerefal, or The Coming. It is recorded in ancient history that the various
races began to appear in Yliakum at about this time of year. Twivenis, the Verdant Wings,
personifies the swiftness needed to survive in this new world while having reduced vitality and
vigor due to the nature of travelling the Great Portals.
Treman (13th June – 18th July)
Treman, the third month in the Yliakum calendar, symbolizes the transition to watchfulness and
personal growth. In order for the first People to get along with one another in this new place
they concentrated on their newfound common ground instead of clinging to their individual pasts.
People born under Vooreva, the sign of Unified Vigilance, possess the unique gifts of persuasion
and easier access to the magic most directly tied to the Azure Sun. As counterpoint, the
sacrifices needed for unity put a drain on an individual's will, in support of the greater good.
Kravaan (19th July – 23rd August)
The month of Kravaan is the peak of the year, with enhanced plant growth throughout. Trees crowd
together and stand as testament to the solidity of Yliakum's lush existense. Those born under the
sign of Dohdeth, the leaf of Fate, enjoy an enhanced resilience, but lack finesse and grace, much
like the immobile forest they embody.
Quintahl (24th August – 28th September)
Quintahl, the fifth month if the Yliakum calender year, is representative of the winding down of
the crops' growth and festival planning. Harvest is always a time of celebration, and the Peoples
of Yliakum plan decadent parties laden with food and gifts. The sign of Taarev the Hunter embodies
the speed and accuracy required to hunt game in the wild, as well as being adept with small
blades. Taarev would tire easily, however, and that limitation is passed on to those born under
his sign.
Azhord (29th September – 4th November)
Azhord signifies the end of the growth season and the beginning of Harvest. This sixth month of
the Yliakum calendar brings the Visions of the historic Seers to light as all People look to their
past for guidance in their future. Divination is stronger in those born under Azriim's pearly
influence, and increased mental faculties are inherited from the Seers of old. As physical prowess
was historically not one of their strong points, people under Azriim's power have limits to their
own.
Ylaaren (5th November – 10th December)
The month of Ylaaren is the end of Harvest and the time when Yliakum turns a bit cooler. Natural
vents in the cavern roof leak cold air that drifts heavily downward into the heart of the cone.
People born in the time of Firannis the Warrior gain additional strength in anticipation of the
changing season. Strength does not impart wisdom, however, which was the downfall of Firannis
himself, a lesson often taught to younger children.
Dwanden (11th December – 15th January)
Dwanden, the eight month of Yliakum, is marked by the annual formation of hoarfrost on the lower
levels of Yliakum. Great furnaces were built in ancient times to provide warmth to the Peoples,
both on solid ground and in the water. Steam begins appearing on the lake's surface as the
furnaces below warm the watery environment for its denizens. Those born under Goreld's sign, that
of the Great Forge, possess greater endurance and have a knack for using a forge to repair things,
but gruff attitudes carried by those who dislike the cold weather are instilled in those born with
Goreld's favors.
Novari (16th January – 21st Febuary)
The cold month of Novari brings frigid temperatures in the beginning, but a slight warming trend
late in the month. Hoarfrost has thickened to resemble something that some races refer to as
snow.Some ice flakes fall from the small vents in the cavern roof and settle on the upper levels,
which begin to melt off as Novari draws to a close. Cheliss, the sign of Frostflow, symbolizes the
Great Melt that occurs at the end of the month, swelling the lower lake to the edge of the sixth.
Those born under Cheliss' power find themselves in possession of a colder logic that helps them
excel in matters of the mind, but suffer an intolerance of others that leads them to lesser paths
of wisdom.
Yndoli (22st Febuary – 31th March)
Yndoli, the tenth month in Yliakum calendars, signals the end of the cold season and the general
warming of the climate in the cone. Avian creatures take to the skies and animals begin their
mating rituals, while many beasts shed to their old skins and grow in their natural armors. The
sign of Karkath the Beast Lord enhances the natural ability of one to make a favorable impression
on those encountered, as mating hormones tend to make on more desirable, but also lowers the
reasoning ability of many intelligent creatures.
