[url=http://www.bungie.net/en/Forum/Post/73668733/0/0/1]You need to read my explanation on the subject and subsequent replies.[/url] An Age is defined as a period of time that is defined by some specific event. Usually lasting around several decades to several centuries. Some examples: Chinese Dynasties, Medieval Dark Ages, Italian Renaissance, Industrial Revolution, Space Age, Lord of the Rings makes references Age of the Elves in which Elves were considered the dominate race. The trilogy itself is a war that would dictate whether the next age was to be that of Orc or Man as the Elves left for the next life en masse. Dragon Age is based in a world where each Age is ended at a specific time. Usually centered around beginning and ending by the Blights at regular intervals.