Dawn of Autochthonia

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In Exalted, the Dawn of Autochthonia is the reference date used for Autochthonian calendars. The DA calendar begins with Autochthon's devotees (and several thousand random victims) entry into Autochthon's body and his subsequent disappearance into Elsewhere. The standard game year in Exalted, RY 768 is DA 4878.