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GemStone has its own calendar system, which was made to resemble ours for easy transposition. I will try to write here how to figure out the date in Elanthia by knowing the date in real life. I have seen many good roleplayers say, "We will be meeting next Thursday," or, "I will be in town March eight." I always let that slide, as not everyone knows the dates, and it is hard to remember to always use them. But tis always useful still to have the knowledge. Also, remember that not everyone has read this guide (heh), and thus not everyone knows exactly what 'Leyan' is. If they ask, tell them in a whisper.   Months January - Lormesta February - Fashanos March - Charlatos April - Olaesta May - Ivastaen June - Lumnea July -Koaratos August - Phoenatos September - Imaerasta October - Jastatos November - Eoantos December - Eorgaen There are many people who remember them using different tricks. I have no special tricks, and just commit them to memory. If you know your Arkati well, some months correspond to a specific Arkati's 'realm'. For instance Lormesta comes from Lorminstra who is the goddess of rebirth and winter. Fits well for January.   Days Sunday - Restday Monday - Volnes Tuesday - Tilamaires Wednesday - Leyan Thursday - Niiman Friday - Day of the Huntress Saturday - Feastday Again, I have no special way to remember these, but if you come up with one, please tell me.   Years The years in GemStone are quite simple to remember, Just take the current real life year, and add 3100. Thus, 2002 is 5302, 2003 is 5303, etc.