Eras

The Long calendar is divided into numerous eras. It is the prerogative of the King of Long to declare the start of a new era whenever he wishes and thus the duration can vary from a few years to several decades. Each era name consists of two words (represented by two glyphs).

The Long calendar is used internationally, however in the Kingdom of Hu years are referred to by the reign of the current monarch (e.g. "the 12th year of the reign of King Seb").

During times of disunity in Long history, the rulers of various states who claimed the title of King would set their own calendars which sometimes meant several different calendars were in use contemporaneously. In retrospect historians must choose which one to use--this is a serious decision as it reflects the writer's affinities and judgments as to the legitimacy of rival states. E.g.. one historian might continue to use the last era of the Basilscus Dynasty rather than adopt the calendar of one of its immediate successor states.

ERAS IN REVERSE ORDER
 * Filial Devotion (FD) - Treaty of Natrix FD 5, inaugurated by King Priyama in his 60th year (27th year of his reign)
 * Radiant Abundance (RA) - 27 years, Inaugurated the year of Priyama's enthronement
 * Benevolent Dragon (BD) - 36 years
 * Serene Kingdom (SK) - 40 years
 * Order Restored (OR) - 52 years

SEE ALSO HISTORICAL TIMELINE