A new character enters Ferdarchi as a child or young adult. Initially body and soul are of the same age. From that time, both will progress at a relatively constant rate, regardless of whether the player is logged in or not. The age of the body may be affected by excessive wear and tear, by magic, or by other means. The 'stats' of the body may fluctuate with age. When the body has exceeded its expected lifespan, it may die. If the soul has not made other arrangements, it too will die.
The relative age of the body can only be assessed by examination. The age of the soul will be displayed with the "score" command. A character may remember its birthday with the "birthday" command.
A human body may expect to live for approximately 50 years of the common calendar. (see the calendar helpfile) Other races may live for more or less time. Don't panic! A real life year is roughly 12 years of the common calendar. You have plenty of time. Relative Racial Lifespans, from shortest to longest:
Rowan Ogre Orc Catfolk Mohnkee Spyder Human Halfling Centaur Sasquatch Braman Gnome Dwarf Troll Elf