The sun rose and set, each day, without fail, as if it were its duty to do so even when sick. The winter advanced, forcing the sun to be more and more sick each passing day, but the sun was relentless. It rose even if its heat was not as potent as it would like to be. It gave light, even if for a decreased amount of time.
Ellesmera and the surrounding Du Weldenvarden, caught in a time warp and seemingly eternal had its effect on Eragon and Saphira. After spending six weeks in the leafy city, they cared not about the passage of time. The sun rose and set day after day, but it always felt like their first day in the city.