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Re: What was the average age of most D'ni?

crystal — Tue Feb 09, 2010 1:18 am

Author: crystal

Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 1:18 am

To my understanding, I think Denton meant ife-span as he thanked everyone for posting the average life-span.

Re: What was the average age of most D'ni?

Whilyam — Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:02 pm

Author: Whilyam

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:02 pm

K'laamas wrote:

Actually, it's been stated that 325 was the average life-span for a D'ni. As for D'ni age-records, the 30th King of D'ni, Lanaren, died at "the very old age of 396" (Lanaren King's Journal).

Right, but that's the average life-span. As I understand the question, it's "what's the average age" Like, what's the average age at a retirement home or an elementary school or a workplace.

Re: What was the average age of most D'ni?

K'laamas — Mon Feb 08, 2010 10:23 pm

Author: K'laamas

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 10:23 pm

Actually, it's been stated that 325 was the average life-span for a D'ni. As for D'ni age-records, the 30th King of D'ni, Lanaren, died at "the very old age of 396" (Lanaren King's Journal).

Re: What was the average age of most D'ni?

Whilyam — Sun Feb 07, 2010 2:58 pm

Author: Whilyam

Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 2:58 pm

Well, let's look at humans and translate that to D'ni. What's the average age of a human?

So, about 28 years old. That seems young, but let's roll with it. This is hardly scientific, anyhow.

Now, let's say the average lifespan of a human is around 70. This means that the average age is 40% of the lifespan.

Now we take 40% of the D'ni lifespan and we should get an idea of the average D'ni age (assuming D'ni are similar to humans).
It comes out to 146.

Okay, again, this is hardly scientific. We know D'ni women are only able to have a child for a very short period of time. This means that there would likely be more older D'ni than younger. If anyone can give a more scientific answer, that would be great. At least this gives a ballpark number.

Re: What was the average age of most D'ni?

crystal — Fri May 22, 2009 3:35 am

Author: crystal

Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 3:35 am

Is there a real human-to-d'ni calculator up for download somewhere?

Re: What was the average age of most D'ni?

chrissifniotis — Sat May 16, 2009 11:57 pm

Author: chrissifniotis

Posted: Sat May 16, 2009 11:57 pm

UberMan5000 wrote:

Living underground is great for longevity, I guess.

I'll say, none of that wind nonsence eroding the skin.

Re: What was the average age of most D'ni?

UberMan5000 — Sat May 16, 2009 6:17 pm

Author: UberMan5000

Posted: Sat May 16, 2009 6:17 pm

chrissifniotis wrote:

365 years?!?!

My brain hurts now!

Living underground is great for longevity, I guess.

Re: What was the average age of most D'ni?

Denton — Tue May 05, 2009 3:19 am

Author: Denton

Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 3:19 am

Alright thanks guys, that should clear some things up.

Re: What was the average age of most D'ni?

Rondini — Mon May 04, 2009 3:55 pm

Author: Rondini

Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 3:55 pm

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Re: What was the average age of most D'ni?

chrissifniotis — Mon May 04, 2009 7:18 am

Author: chrissifniotis

Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 7:18 am

365 years?!?!

My brain hurts now!

Re: What was the average age of most D'ni?

Byakuya — Mon May 04, 2009 4:11 am

Author: Byakuya

Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 4:11 am

Well, at about 4, D'ni children start guild school, which lasts 4 years. At the age of 25, they are considered adults, or in the 'Age of Reason'. At 125, they are considered to be seniors, or in the 'Age of Wisdom'. And most D'ni live to be about 365 years old. Hope that helps.

Re: What was the average age of most D'ni?

Gandhar — Mon May 04, 2009 2:02 am

Author: Gandhar

Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 2:02 am

Make sure you have your trusty Human to D'ni calculator...It's tricky at times..

Good call Tai'lahr on the Takotah Rooftops...I sometimes forget to read those myself...

/me runs back to make sure the books are still there...lol

Re: What was the average age of most D'ni?

Tai'lahr — Sun May 03, 2009 11:41 pm

Author: Tai'lahr

Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 11:41 pm

I'm sure you could find the information you need (and much more) in the Guild of Greeters Library of all the notebooks from Uru - including the ones from the Tokotah rooftop on the D'ni culture.

What was the average age of most D'ni?

Denton — Sun May 03, 2009 11:17 pm

Author: Denton

Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 11:17 pm

I need to know what the average age was for D'ni people for my story i am writing. Anyone help?
Thanks.