Systems of Measurement of Asdar
Numerous systems of measurement have been used on Asdar, particularly for units of time, length, weight, and volume. In the Pallathantic, the Medibgóëse system has become preeminent since the late 25th century, due to the influence of Medibgö on Pytharnia and elsewhere and by means of the New Kalikán Empire which adopted it and thus reinforced its use.
Historically Notable Systems
These systems are considered historically notable due to the political weight of the civilizations that used them and their influence on child and subject civilizations. They are listed in their known or posited historical order from oldest to most recent.
- Draconic
The draconic system, thought to be based on the number twelve, is generally rejected by scholars as lacking sufficient evidence.
- Aarokinian
(Antediluvian)Very ancient, only known by a very few niche scholars who have used archeological and reconstructive methods. measurements are consistent with 12 ft + tall humans. based upon size of Asdar. Titanists accept that this system exists, but there is much debate even among titanists about what can be accepted. Non-Titanists hold varying degrees of skepticism. Gorcorumbese system is thought to be based to some degree upon Aarokinian weights and measures. Aarokinian linear measurements are thought to be derived from the circumferential measure of the planet Asdar.
- Dwarven
still used for underground measurements of depth, elevation of mountains, see Dwarven Fathom. What is commonly called the dwarven system is in fact the Ithradic system and differs from the historic Amandal system. The Dwarven or Ithradic system is nearly universal among the dwarves. The dwarven fathom is often used among humans for depths in the earth and elevation of mountains, especially in Pytharnia and the Jaggudorns.
- Kalaman
(more recent kingdom): very ancient, only known by a few niche scholars. measurements consistent with 5’6” tall humans. Inherited by Midretassenes and Ithatians.
- Colnorian
carried by Parkyons to Dewyddair, then throughout Barathorn and north Orrhymby.
- Yophenthean
ancient, but widely known by scholars within the field of ancient history, inherited by Yophenthean Language speaking countries and countries formerly in the Yophenthean Empire. The Yophenthean system is based on the number sixteen and was thought revealed by the god Arathrax. tamith tamund garph sremedhchubh
- Medibgóëse
widely known and used; used by Thracian to replace their older Thracian measuring system. Medibgóëse is the de facto international system of measurement. Its preeminence has ironically dampened calls for a true international measurement system. The Medibgóëse system is not widely used in Barathorn or northern Orrhymby. Hambdd kasgwbr
Other Systems of Measurement
These systems of measurement are not as historically significant as the foregoing.
- Thracian
- Hœrnectian
- Sungotine
- Tangshanian
- Neptultchi
- Shelekhumbian
- Narshadite
- Deliopian
- Maturnine
- Gorcorumbese
See Also
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