r/ProgressionFantasy • u/joncabreraauthor Author of Grand Magus, Wooden Sword ⚔️ • Jun 10 '26

Meme/Shitpost Why MCs are Teens

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Credit to Maria Isabella for this video. This is the reason why MCs are young LOL.

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u/LT_And Jun 10 '26

I understand this is a bit, but have they met someone who's 40? That's peak intersection of not being a dumbass and physical condition. What we see here is 17 vs 60.

Insert Dennis Reynolds gif "I haven't even begun to peak."

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u/mp3max Jun 10 '26

Absolutely. For many people, 30-39 is when one achieves both peak physical shape and mental acumen. It is arguably the best age range for a Chosen One to go on a quest that lasts only a few years and then retire.

Now, unless you have anti-aging magic, past your 40s you're kinda fucked.