In Tribunal mythology, symbolism is a big underlying theme. each god represents an era of the Dunmer:
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Almalexia represents the past traditions and dawning of the rise of the Living Gods, hence she is a Chimer
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Vivec represents the present and the current age of Dunmer, hence he is half-Dunmer and half-Chimer
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Sotha Sil represents the future and life beyond current limitations in a new age, hence he chooses to be Dunmer. There is also
a book about Sotha Sil falling asleep while counting stars, and he uses miniature stars to store memories in an Observatory
The description should instead read
You may place the Chronometer in your home. Watching the dial spin causes local perception of time to shift. Until the Chronometer is disturbed, time stands still. Enjoy Almalexia's morning sun, Vivec's mid-day mercy, or the star-spun night of Sotha Sil.