Patis Time

Patis, being a water-covered planet is influenced heavily by its moon.

1. Day and Year Length:

  • Day Length:

    • The days on Patis is aligned with the lunar cycle, so a Patis day is 28 Earth hours, representing the tide cycles caused by the moon's gravitational pull. This makes timekeeping tied to the planet's oceanic rhythms and its moon's movement.

  • Year Length:

    • Since the moons significantly affect the planet's tides and seasons, Patis' year is defined by the orbit of its moon rather than the planet itself. 1 Patis year is equal to 300 Earth days, allowing for a lunar-based calendar.

    • Patis has a 12-month system, but each month is based on moon phases, tides, or seasons defined by the moon's cycle.

2. Calendar Units:

  • Months:

    • 12 months, each corresponding to a lunar cycle. Each month lasts 25 Earth days to reflect the moon's movements.

  • Time Conversions:

    • Time on Patis is slightly different from Earth:

      • 1 Patis Day = 28 Earth hours

      • 1 Patis Month = 25 Earth days

      • 1 Patis Year = 300 Earth days

3. Influence of the Moon:

  • The moon on Patis could not only affect the tides but also could be central to festivals, rituals, and time-based traditions on the planet.

    • Moon Phases: The phases of the moon could mark significant spiritual or cultural events, with different phases signaling moments for celebration, reflection, or harvest.

Months

  • 1. New Moon (First Month)

    • The month that marks the beginning of the lunar cycle. It's a time of renewal, when the oceans are most calm and still.

    • Cultural Significance: New beginnings, purification, and setting new goals. The Festival of the Calm Waters is celebrated during this time, where people gather for cleansing rituals.

    2. Waxing Crescent (Second Month)

    • As the moon begins to grow, so does the tide. This month symbolizes growth and movement, with ocean currents beginning to shift.

    • Cultural Significance: Time for expansion and growth. Tidal harvesting and fishing festivals begin, marking the start of the harvesting season.

    3. First Quarter (Third Month)

    • The moon is halfway visible, and the tides are at a strong midpoint. This month signifies strength and balance, when the ocean is both calm and powerful.

    • Cultural Significance: Rituals of balance are common, focusing on harmonizing life with nature. Mariners’ festivals occur, celebrating navigation and exploration.

    4. Waxing Gibbous (Fourth Month)

    • The moon grows brighter, and the tides rise higher. This is a time of intensified energy and potential.

    • Cultural Significance: Time for preparations and anticipation. It is often viewed as a time to prepare for the culmination of activities, particularly fishing and harvest celebrations.

    5. Full Moon (Fifth Month)

    • The moon is at its fullest, and the oceans are at their peak. This represents culmination, completion, and celebration.

    • Cultural Significance: Grand Festivals celebrate the full moon, the most significant event of the year. The Festival of Tides is marked by moonlit gatherings, dancing, and rituals to honor the ocean and moon.

    6. Waning Gibbous (Sixth Month)

    • After the full moon, the tide begins to recede, symbolizing reflection and recession. This is a time for rest and renewal.

    • Cultural Significance: Rituals of restoration are held. People focus on repairing their tools and homes, and it’s also a time for reflection on the year’s progress.

    7. Last Quarter (Seventh Month)

    • The moon begins to wane, and the tides shift into a more dormant phase. This symbolizes letting go and closure.

    • Cultural Significance: A time of cleansing and letting go of the past. Harvest celebrations take place, with a focus on what has been gathered and stored.

    8. Waning Crescent (Eighth Month)

    • The last phase before the new moon. The tides are calm and quiet, representing ending and preparation for rebirth.

    • Cultural Significance: People focus on restoration and reflection, closing out the old cycle. Ceremonies of closure take place, and it is a time to honor ancestors.

    9. Tidal Surge (Ninth Month)

    • A month named after exceptionally high tides, when the moon exerts its strongest pull on the ocean. This symbolizes power, intensity, and chaos.

    • Cultural Significance: Often viewed as a time of unpredictability, it is a month of risk-taking and adventure. Rituals around the ocean's might and sacrifice are observed.

    10. Ocean's Whisper (Tenth Month)

    • The month when the moon is barely visible, and the ocean is at its most calm. This month signifies peace and serenity.

    • Cultural Significance: Time for restoration, healing, and meditation. It is a time when fishing slows down, and the focus is on community and reflection.

    11. Moon's Embrace (Eleventh Month)

    • The final month before the new moon. The ocean is calm but beginning to stir again. This month symbolizes anticipation and coming change.

    • Cultural Significance: A time of preparation for the new cycle. Celebrations of the tides are common, and it is a time for communities to strengthen bonds and prepare for what’s ahead.

    12. Celestial Bloom (Twelfth Month)

    • The month when the moon is at its highest phase and the oceans are at their peak again. This marks the culmination of the year.

    • Cultural Significance: A time of renewal and hope. Festivals of rebirth and light mark the end of the year, celebrating new beginnings as the cycle restarts.