Age is the measurement of how long a person has been alive. The age of Corvidan children is counted in months until they are a year and half; afterwards, it is determined less precisely based on the child's birth year. For instance, a child born in the year 1001 is considered to be “in their fifth year” starting on the first day of 1006, regardless of their birth date.
1-3:
Parents are expected to keep their children under constant supervision for the first few years. Informal schooling such as daycare and preschool exists, but enrollment is not mandatory. Gendered terms and pronouns are not used until children are old enough to express their own identity and preferences.
4-9:
Children typically begin attending primary school around age 4, depending on their intellectual development. By this age, a child's innate magical potential has typically become apparent. As they age, children are taught a wider range of subjects: literature, mathematics, history, spellcasting, etc.
10-15:
Corvidan secondary schooling prepares students for adult responsibilities, with students focusing on subjects that might become their future careers. They are slowly introduced to independent life, with some given allowances, allowed to travel on their own, or even hired for part-time work.
16-21:
Legally adults at age 16, Corvidans are still considered to be lacking necessary experience before age 20. Many in this age group pursue higher education or apprenticeships before entering the workforce. Alloromantic Corvidans are expected to begin searching for a serious romantic partner at this point.
22-59:
Corvidans over 21 are considered true adults, although still in the process of settling into their new roles in life. Most are fully independent with careers and/or families, no longer reliant on their parents.
60-119:
At age 60, Corvidans are considered to be senior citizens on the brink of retirement. Even with the best magical medical advancements, Corvidans over 60 begin to feel the effects of aging on their bodies.
120-215:
120 is considered the extent of the natural lifespan of a healthy, non-magical Corvidan. A very small percentage of Corvidans will see their 120th year, which is a cause for celebration in their community.
216+:
216 (or 63) is an age that only a handful of Corvidans have ever reached, which is only possible through magical means. Corvidans over 216 are highly-respected, near-legendary figures.
In Iryna, the age of suffrage is 16. Public office is open to anyone of voting age, but Representatives are typically elected to their first term in their mid to late 20s. The position of Governor is the only one with an age requirement; since the chief executive is expected to have spent several years in public office to acquire the requisite knowledge of political procedure, the minimum age for the position is 30. Many Governors begin their term in their early 30s, although older Governors are not uncommon.