Summary
- Tamlin is over 500 years old in the
ACOTAR
series, with clues suggesting he was a teenager or young adult during the War. - With Rhysand being around 535 in
A Court of Thorns & Roses,
Tamlin is probably between 510 and 525 years old. - High Fae like Tamlin age slowly, making them essentially immortal in Sarah J. Maas’ fantasy world.
The High Fae age differently than humans in A Court of Thorns & Roses, so readers may find themselves wondering how old Tamlin is throughout Sarah J. Maas’ fantasy series. Maas’ ACOTAR books open when Feyre is 19 years old, but she’s taken to a world full of beings who have been around much longer. After inadvertently killing a wolf in the first Court of Thorns & Roses book, Feyre is forced to live at the Spring Court with its High Lord, Tamlin.
Feyre and Tamlin fall for one another in ACOTAR, but their dynamic becomes toxic in A Court of Mist & Fury, with Tamlin’s controlling behavior pushing her into the arms of Rhysand instead. Both Rhysand and Tamlin are significantly older than Feyre, as the High Fae are essentially immortal in Maas’ fantasy world. This raises questions about just how many years these characters have been around. Fortunately, readers can make a good guess using the clues within A Court of Thorns & Roses.
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How Old Is Tamlin In Each A Court Of Thorns & Roses Book
The High Lord Of The Spring Court Is A Little Over 500 Years Old
The Court of Thorns & Roses books don’t state Tamlin’s exact age, but they offer clues that can help readers piece it together. The ACOTAR series reveals that Tamlin was young when the War between faeries and humans unfolded — so much so that he initially wasn’t able to fight in it. As the War takes place 500 years before ACOTAR, it’s safe to say that Tamlin was a teenager or young adult at the time. This also makes sense given his relationship with Rhysand. Rhysand is about 535 when the series starts, and the books suggest he and Tamlin are somewhat close in age.
As the War takes place 500 years before
ACOTAR,
it’s safe to say that Tamlin was a teenager or young adult at the time.
This would make Tamlin slightly over 500 years old when A Court of Thorns & Roses begins, though it’s hard to say just how much. Rhysand appears to be slightly older than the High Lord of the Spring Court, as he fights in the War Tamlin isn’t permitted to. If Rhysand is approximately 535 in A Court of Thorns & Roses, Tamlin is likely somewhere between 510 and 525 years old. This seems like a long life, but it’s fairly normal for the High Fae of Prythian. Assuming he isn’t unexpectedly killed, Tamlin could survive much longer.
Why High Fae Live So Much Longer Than Human Beings In ACOTAR
These Beings Are Essentially Immortal In Sarah J. Maas’ Series
Although Tamlin is over 500 years old in the ACOTAR books, he looks much younger. The High Fae age far slower than humans in Maas’ world, and their aging process essentially makes them immortal. The Bone Carver tells Feyre as much in A Court of Mist & Fury, explaining why the High Lords of Prythian are still around and physically thriving. Unless they’re killed in battle, it seems that the High Fae can live far beyond five centuries, too. With that in mind, readers will probably see more of Tamlin before A Court of Thorns & Roses is through.