Aynca is a continent that encompasses the nations of Verda, Bevany, Calcera, Gaulois, Tarquinia and Ursal. For centuries, much of the continent was part of The Verda Empire, and Verdan culture runs deeply within each of the places it had once conquered. However, independent nations have emerged since. Some land is still contested along Verdan borders, but largely the continent is enjoying an extended period of peace.
The West has been explored and nations known there, but there is little interest for Aynca to act much further upon it at this time. The main religion, The Fayth, originates from the West but finds its home now in Aynca. The South is uncharted and unexplored due to hazardous conditions in the ocean, but some hardy sea farers have gone forth to try.
Ursal and Tarquinia do expand further East from this map, but beyond there it is largely unexplored. To the North is treacherous polar ice cap, where some have dared to go but never returned.
The Empire's influence over the continent means that the Nobility is largely the same across Aynca, however it is different in Ursal.
The year is 1751.
All nations in Aynca subscribe to the same calendar.
The outer ring display the months of the year, beginning with Afanus. All months are 30 days long.
The middle ring displays the key festivals observed in each season:
Auroralis - The Spring Equinox
Clarignis - The Festival of Flame
Solaestus - The Summer Solstice
Tortamus - The Festival of Shared Bread
Aestis - The Autumn Equinox
Occasis - Summer's End
Festum- The Winter Solstice and Feast Day
Inverti - The Fertility Festival
Communities who live beyond The Fayth often use these festivals as their calendar instead of the specific months.
The inner most ring shows the seasons of Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.