The Days of the Week in Ethelra
The seven days of the Ethelran week are more than measures of time; they are sacred echoes of the Celestial Accord’s gifts to the mortal world. Though first codified by imperial decree in the grand temples of Thessaria, their significance endures in every corner of Ethelra — from the marble courts of Calvessa to the windswept coasts of Vel’Nathar and the mountain holds of Skorrheim.
Even in this fractured age, these days shape lives, rituals, and rhythms:
| Name | Pronunciation | Derived from | Theme |
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| Myren | MY-ren | Myranthus | Dawn, beginnings, hope, and guidance |
| Auren | OH-ren | Ao | Order, structure, balance, setting the course |
| Yssaren | ISS-ah-ren | Yssarel | Growth, nature, harmony, tending to life |
| Lerien | LEH-ree-en | Lerathae | Dreams, fortune, vision, and introspection |
| Feoren | FAY-or-en | Feonar | Trade, travel, movement, enterprise |
| Elthiren | EL-theer-en | Eltharel | Rest, endings, remembrance, and closure |
| Ioren | EYE-or-en | Io | Cycles, inevitability, wisdom, and renewal |
Myren
Derived from: Myranthus
Theme: Dawn, beginnings, hope, guidance
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Imperial tradition: State proclamations and imperial edicts were often delivered at dawn on Myren.
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Modern practice: In Ostheria, the faithful still rise early to offer prayers to the Dawnsinger. Farmers across Célaine and Vel’Nathar begin planting and major tasks on Myren, believing it ensures good fortune.
Auren
Derived from: Ao
Theme: Order, structure, balance
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Imperial tradition: Council meetings, legal hearings, and strategic planning sessions were scheduled on Auren.
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Modern practice: In Calvessa, guilds hold meetings and finalize contracts on this day; in Tessarion, inventors and scholars present their newest discoveries.
Yssaren
Derived from: Yssarel
Theme: Growth, nature, harmony
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Imperial tradition: Festivals honoring the changing seasons were held on Yssaren.
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Modern practice: Across rural regions, offerings are made in gardens and fields. In Skorrheim, hunters and gatherers set out on Yssaren to ensure balance with the land.
Lerien
Derived from: Lerathae
Theme: Dreams, fortune, vision
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Imperial tradition: Seers and oracles held audiences on Lerien, and night festivals celebrated storytelling and divination.
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Modern practice: In Vel’Nathar, sailors make offerings before setting sail; in Tessarion, fortune-seekers consult dream-readers.
Feoren
Derived from: Feonar
Theme: Trade, travel, enterprise
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Imperial tradition: Trade routes opened and markets flourished on Feoren; imperial tax collectors began their circuits on this day.
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Modern practice: Merchants still favor Feoren for major transactions. Port cities bustle with activity, and caravans commonly depart at dawn on this day.
Elthiren
Derived from: Eltharel
Theme: Rest, endings, remembrance
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Imperial tradition: Civic rest days, ancestor veneration, and memorial processions took place on Elthiren.
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Modern practice: Graveyards and temples see visitors lighting lanterns and leaving offerings. In Skorrheim, families gather around hearths to share stories of those who have passed.
Ioren
Derived from: Io
Theme: Cycles, inevitability, renewal
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Imperial tradition: The week’s end was marked by ceremonies of reflection and preparation for the next cycle.
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Modern practice: Across Eldareth, markets close early, and homes are cleaned and blessed for the week ahead. In Ostheria, sermons are delivered reminding the faithful of the Wheel’s turning.
“The world turns as it was woven, and each day is but another thread drawn by mortal hands.” — Common saying, attributed to an old Thessaric proverb.