Talk:Edmun Dragonsbane/@comment-92.99.136.225-20130329200533/@comment-98.196.62.134-20131001131318

Judging from appearance, the Duke was at least in his mid-20's when he became the Arisen, probably older. He then did his thing with the Dragon, came back, and waited for the previous Duke to die. There's no clear amount of time for all of this. He's 70+ now. I'd say he's likely been the Duke for somewhere between 40 and 50 years.

This means that if someone, speaking informally, said "he's been the Duke for 50 years," or "Barnaby's been head of the Guild for 40 years," they'd both be more-or-less correct, especially if Edmun established the Pawn Guild it took a few years to do so. So, it's quite possible that Barnaby was his main Pawn. It would make sense in one respect - it isn't clear if Pawns talk to each other while in the Rift. If they do, Barnaby might spread the knowledge of what the Duke did. Keeping Barnaby around ensures he won't let his lips flap.

I'm not 100% agreeing with the notion that Barnaby is the Duke's Main Pawn, but I am saying it makes enough sense to be sensical, and as headcanon goes it's a good one.

As a side note:  "YOU'RE THE DUKE!  YOU'RE THE DUKE!  A-NUMBER-ONE!"