Age

In the calendar system of the Elves, which has been commonly used in all the Five Nations, Year 1 starts with the arrival of Sirius and Ardais in the galaxy. From Year 1 to 5273 marks the First Age, 5274 to 7921 the Second Age, 7922 to 12575 the Third Age, 12576 to 15973 the Fourth Age, 15974 to 21002 the Fifth Age, 21003 to 24305 the Sixth Age, and 24206 onwards the Seventh Age. The Grand Count is a continuous count, with First Age 1 as the start. However, if you express the year in terms of the Age, the base year is the start of that age.