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Shadow Campaigns ages
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Someone asked how old the characters in Shadow Campaigns are, which I think I can answer without being spoilery! The Thousand Names starts in 1208 YHG, so at that point (plus or minus a few months, I don’t have everyone’s birthdays) we’ve got:
- Marcus d’Ivoire – 35, b. 1173. He fights in the War of the Princes (1198-1202) as a lieutenant, then returns to the War College for more training to become a captain.
- Winter Ihernglass – 22, b. 1186. She runs away from the Prison in 1205 but takes some time to get to Khandar.
- Janus bet Vhalnich – Unknown, but probably late twenties.
- Raesinia Orboan – 19, b. 1189. Her “death” occurs in 1204, so she looks closer to 15-16.
- Bobby Forester – 17, b. 1191.
- Feor – Unknown, probably 18-20.
- Jane Verity – 23, b. 1185.
- Sothe – Unknown. Definitely thirties, probably older than Marcus.
I’m working from my notes here, so if I contradicted the books they’re probably right and I changed something later.
Hope that helps! If you have further questions drop me an email or Twitter.

Thank you Django! You have resolved hours of tumblr theorizing with this…
I’m surprised especially of age Marcus and Janus (and some point also Sothe). I don’t know why but in description from books they looks elderly than you post.
Interesting; I am surprised by the age of Janus!
I had always thought he was at least in his early forties.
Just devoured this series in the past month or two. I am surprised at Janus’ age as well cause I always thought he was much older then Marcus. Maybe 40’s. Though I suppose alot depends on life expectancy as well. Overall this has truly been an amazing series. I can’t wait for more.