Because of this, the Northern Hemisphere of the planet has summer while the Southern Hemisphere experiences winter. It seems as strange for kids in Australia to imagine a white Christmas as it is for kids in New York to think of splashing in the pool in December.
The most recent Daibutsu-den built in 1709, although impressive, is a shadow of the original structure, the width being about 30 percent shorter. Also built around the middle of the 8th century, the original Shosoin, which is an architectural treasure in itself, served as the repository for the temple treasure.
Abnur says the year is 2E582 in the fourth entry of The Chronicles of the five companions. I don't think the Chronicles ever mention the exact year the Soulburst took place. The Chorrol Crier makes it seem as though the Soulburst has already happened and the first entry is dated as the first month of 2E579.