The unique local calendar of Amphoreus, in which is recorded the long-existent twelve months and the work that people engage in during said months. An important directive on how Okhema's citizens live life.
Month Edition
Always remember Kephale, who gave us the calendar: They bear the dawn to this day.
Fate Season First Month — Month of Gate Patron Titan: Gate of Infinity, Janus As the first month of ridding the old for the new, Janus closes the old door representing the past, and opens the new door representing the future. They are both the door and the lock that guards it, cleaving the past from the future like a sharp ax.
During this month, people will discard objects that bear bonds (such as keepsakes from past lovers or deceased family members), declare that they are severing the past, and step forth into the future — this act is completely voluntary.
Second month — Month of Balance Patron Titan: Scale of Justice, Talanton The most disciplined of all months, Kephale uses its measurements to dictate the months. During this month, people's daily routines will become more consistent, their moods even, and they are more willing to pass judgment and sign contracts as a result.
It is said that when there was day and night in the past, the Month of Balance was the only month when the days were as long as nights, because Talanton managed to mediate a truce between Oronyx and Aquila.
Third Month — Month of Evernight Patron Titan: Veil of Evernight, Oronyx A month when the sun's shine is dimmer than usual. People doze off more frequently, and their instincts and emotions replace their thought and reason, making it hard to accomplish intricate tasks. It is said that in the past, this month's nights were longer than its days, for Oronyx triumphed over Aquila for undisputed authority over the sky.
Pillar Season Fourth Month — Month of Cultivation Patron Titan: Pillar of Stone, Georios The month of spring cultivation, also the busiest month. During this month, the earth is restored into a state most suited for farming. People till the soil, sow the seeds, and offer labor as tribute to the land. Dromases will also be doubly vigorous.
Fifth Month — Month of Joy Patron Titan: Chalice of Plenty, Phagousa The month when spring cultivation ends. During this month, spring waters flow, and fishermen flourish. The heaviest workload for the year ended last month, and everyone is reveling in the atmosphere of festivity. This is the best month for brewing and holding celebrations, when people wake up, massage their temples in a daze, then shake their heads and go back to sleep.
Sixth Month — Month of Everday Patron Titan: Eye of Twilight, Aquila The hottest month, when the Dawn Device shines even more brightly than usual. The land's flora also works hard to absorb its shine so that people can have a good harvest. Bathed in this radiance, people will feel refreshed and vitalized. It is said that in the past, this month's days were longer than its nights, for Aquila triumphed over Oronyx for undisputed authority over the sky.
Creation Season Seventh Month — Month of Freedom Patron Titan: Throne of Worlds, Kephale The month of tranquil peace. There are no major events to attend, nor significant tasks to complete. During this month, people can work on their hobbies, pursue their dreams, and do whatever they wish to do. Just as Kephale created the world, they also allowed its inhabitants to play in their courtyard.
Eighth Month — Month of Reaping Patron Titan: Bough of Rift, Cerces The month of the fall harvest. Crops absorbed the light during the Month of Everday, and have grown into their ripest. Similar to the Month of Cultivation, people are busier than usual this month.
Ninth Month — Month of Weaving Patron Titan: Chrysalis of Gold, Mnestia The month when the fall harvest is completed. During this month, people will reminisce on their experiences over the year. Mnestia collects everything and weaves them into golden threads of memory. This is a month of family gatherings to enjoy the good times. Leisurely individuals will be weaving at home, and weaving-related festivals will be held this month.
Calamity Season Tenth Month — Month of Strife Patron Titan: Lance of Fury, Nikador The first month after production activities are completed. People are liberated from the most important tasks of the year, resulting in surplus labor in society. In the past, the cities typically waged war at this time. This month is also the period when criminal executions and burning offerings in prayer to the gods occur.
Eleventh Month — Month of Mourning Patron Titan: Hand of Shadow, Thanatos The month when the cities would gradually fall silent. Wars usually approach their end during this month. People would drag bodies back from the battlefields, bury the dead, and comfort the living. Priests are the busiest this month, for they need to pray for the dead. The mood of this month is one of grave somberness. People would gradually lessen their activities during this time, as if in slumber as well.
Twelfth Month — Month of Fortune Patron Titan: Coin of Whimsy, Zagreus The last month of the year. The previously silent masses would start up their liveliness once more, and good and bad things would start to happen more frequently. Gamblers believe that this month brings them good fortune, and opportunistic merchants look forward to sudden spikes in wealth. Thieves would typically have exhausted their savings, and rub their hands together for the next job. The Month of Fortune is the most tumultuous month for law enforcement.
Due to Zagreus' unpredictable nature, the number of days in this month can never be confirmed. Sometimes, when you should turn the page at the end of the calendar, a leap day appears at the end of it like a ghost. People call this Month of Fortune with this additional day the "Scarlet Month," and the "Golden Month" without. Gamblers and thieves treat this day as their lucky day, becoming fervent with their antics, which is unfortunately followed by plenty of assassinations and conspiracies.