The fact that Skyrim takes place 30 years after the great war is another example of age being poorly written in skyrim. There are a lot of characters to be referenced fighting in or taking a part of a war that happened 30 years ago.
How old is Ulfric supposed to be, for example? If he fought in the war logically the youngest he could be at the time was 15. But, he had also been studying with the Greybeards for 10 years by then. Would they really think a 5 year old disciplined enough to learn the way of the voice?? So, let’s say hes 10 when the Greybeards take him, 20 when he fights in the great war. That means by the time Skyrim comes around, he’d be 50 at the YOUNGEST. He also fought alongside Legate Rikke. So, again, let’s place her at around the same age. Does that woman look 50 to you???
Delphine, also, is supposed to be in her late 50s like
How the fuck old is Esbern.
Not saying that middle age or old people can’t fight but come on. Excuse me if I have trouble believing a woman who is nearly 60 years old can regularly go out and kick dragon ass.
I have no problem with Ulfric being 50. It makes sense for a man who is ruling a hold to be older. But again, I feel like 50 is sort of low balling how old he is. Why is Bethesda so bad at this? Portray age better!
ALSO I’m pretty sure Vilkas and Farkas’s adopted father figure fought in the war and died like how the fuck old are they supposed to be???? 40???? I think the fuck not.
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