Decades

Decade (Noun)
\ˈde-ˌkādz\
[from the ancient high gaian dialect, evolving from the term ‘Decadence’, dekas•dance] [Numerical {Formal} : a temporal period of ten years]
Orchid common tongue
1
An ephemeral interval signifying a trial or task of significant cultural, philosophical, or personal import. A sublime interlude.

The imperial clergy officers of the de Joirs revolution prepared come hither the encroaching decades that would shape the era to come

2
The blooming/larval period in a woman’s existence, delineating youth, inexperience, vigor, foolishness, unpropitious becomings and underscoring the necessity of great learning. {Contextual}

Despite completing her rites and being sworn into the academy, she was still only in her decade mourning compared to the experienced and mature colleagues within the institution.

3
A quality of tortuous, difficult or supreme endurance. A testament or divine trial. Applied to the character of a time span of cruel and testing events, or individual enduring protracted resilience and patience. A holy mission of existential calling. Marked by significant hardship, adversity, or challenge.

Slaying the acolytes of the rival priestess that had killed her family gave decades upon the young plant’s soul, harder and higher than any struggle one might imagine.