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Diamond18 · 01-20-2003, 03:56 PM

Well, we got the same ages for Frodo, Merry and Pippin, at least. <P>I don't remember how I got 45 and 28, but looking in the Appendix (again) I see that it seems you get two different ages for Sam depending on whether you're using the Shire Reckoning or Third Age.<P>According to the Tale of Years, Samwise (and Faramir) were born in 2983, Bilbo's party was in 3001, and the Quest was begun in 1318. That would make Sam 18 at the time of the Party and 35 at the outset of the Quest.<P>But according to Shire Reckoning, he was born in 1380, the Party was in 1401, and the Quest was begun in 1418. That would make Sam 21 at the Party and 38 for the Quest. Just like you said.<P>I hate math. What is my problem?

01-20-2003, 03:56 PM	#7
Diamond18 Eidolon of a Took Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: my own private fantasy world Posts: 3,460	Well, we got the same ages for Frodo, Merry and Pippin, at least. <P>I don't remember how I got 45 and 28, but looking in the Appendix (again) I see that it seems you get two different ages for Sam depending on whether you're using the Shire Reckoning or Third Age.<P>According to the Tale of Years, Samwise (and Faramir) were born in 2983, Bilbo's party was in 3001, and the Quest was begun in 1318. That would make Sam 18 at the time of the Party and 35 at the outset of the Quest.<P>But according to Shire Reckoning, he was born in 1380, the Party was in 1401, and the Quest was begun in 1418. That would make Sam 21 at the Party and 38 for the Quest. Just like you said.<P>I hate math. What is my problem? __________________ All shall be rather fond of me and suffer from mild depression.