Merryweather makes use of an object common to just about everybody, but generally foreign to role-playing games - a calendar. The Game Calendar is a 12-month calendar specifically designed to direct game play and set the scene for Merryweather. Because of the unique nature of this device there is no need for lengthy setting descriptions - all you need to know about the town of Merryweather is right there in the Game Calendar. You've been given the boards and nails; it is up to you, the players, to build the house.