Book of Days

The Book of Days is the great history of the Elven people on which all future histories were based. It was inscribed during the time of Bel-Korhadris by a cadre of Loremasters within the Library of Hoeth.

The Ages of Rule
Elves reckon time differently to Men and Dwarfs. They are so long-lived that their history is divided not into centuries or millennia but 'reigns', with each Phoenix King's reign considered to be a separate historical epoch.

The Elven Calendar
The Elven Calendar, like that of Men, has four seasons (Frost, Rain, Sun, and Storm), and it is by this calendar that they measure time. In Elf records, the reign of the Phoenix King comes first, then their year, then season and lastly the day (though the latter two are seldom used in the chronicling of significant events). Thus V, 140, 3, 90 would equate to the ninetieth day of the season of the Sun, in the one hundred and fortieth year of the reign of Caradryel the Peacemaker. Because a new Phoenix King is not elected until the previous ruler has been dead for a full year, the 'missing year' is always considered to be the last year of the dead King's reign.

No record exist concerning the dating system prior to Aenarion's reign (the day he stepped through the Fire of Asuryan being the first day of his reign), except that the Everqueens ruled alone, and the system revolved in some way around them.

The Golden Time
These years are not dealt in the Chronicle of the Phoenix Kings. During this time the Everqueen ruled Ulthuan from Avelorn and many realms were founded by adventurers departing from that primeval land. The time ends with the coming of Chaos and the years of violence that then ensued.

Aenarion, the Defender (Imperial Calender -4500 to -4420)

 * I, 1 -- Aenarion passes through the sacred flame and then defends the Shrine of Asuryan against the Chaos Horde of Morkar.
 * I -- Aenarion arrives in Caledor and is recognized as the chosen of Asuryan by Caledor Dragontamer. The great dragon Indraugnir becomes Aenarion's steed. They fly to Vaul's Anvil where the Dragon Armour of Aenarion is forged along with many weapons that will eventually become heirlooms of the great Elf noble families. Technically, the rank of Prince in present day Ulthuan belongs to anyone who can show possession of one of these ancient weapons.

Under Construction

Source
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 * : Warhammer Armies: High Elves (5th Edition)
 * : pg. 26
 * : Warhammer Armies: High Elves (7th Edition)
 * pg. 36
 * : Warhammer Armies: High Elves (8th Edition)
 * : pg. 15