First, what a great topic! Rep to the OP! I see this from a few perspectives: my character - Ameline's perspective, and my personal 'live and let live' perspective as a person.
I) From Ameline's perspective, she isn't exactly traditional. While she tends to consort with fellow Wildwood Elezen vis-a-vis romance, she adopts a policy of aesthetic appreciation for all races and both genders. As of this moment, she participates in a romantic companionship with a fellow Wildwood Elezen female. That said, she has been in the company of a Sea Wolf Roegadyn before and was quite content with the situation. Despite seeming tolerance, if she were to actually attempt to procreate, she would never go outside of her own race (or even with a Duskwight, for that matter). The lore dictates that Elezen are the 'firstborn':
Due to these racial traits, Ameline would feel like a 'half-breed' would rob her offspring of his/her godsgiven hereditary entitlements. In regard to simply consorting with Hyur, Ameline is wary to trust them. Not simply for the sordid history between the two races, but also due to her own personal history of not getting on well with the Hyur she knows with a small handful of exceptions.
II) As far as my live and let live philosophy as a player and a person, I say go wild! It's not my place to tell someone that they aren't following conventional lore and should rethink their character's proclivities. So long as it falls within the realm of possibility, I love the diversity! Also, I admit to defaulting to the whole Lalafell as children mentality from time to time. But some RPers such as Chachan have shown me through my 3rd party observation that this is absolutely not true! Thanks for the new perspective!
Anyways, my 2 cents!
I) From Ameline's perspective, she isn't exactly traditional. While she tends to consort with fellow Wildwood Elezen vis-a-vis romance, she adopts a policy of aesthetic appreciation for all races and both genders. As of this moment, she participates in a romantic companionship with a fellow Wildwood Elezen female. That said, she has been in the company of a Sea Wolf Roegadyn before and was quite content with the situation. Despite seeming tolerance, if she were to actually attempt to procreate, she would never go outside of her own race (or even with a Duskwight, for that matter). The lore dictates that Elezen are the 'firstborn':
Referenced from: http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Elezen Wrote:The Elezen are a traditionally nomadic people who in former times claimed sole dominion over Eorzea, their presence predating that of the other races. Believing this prominence to be ordained by the gods, they came to develop an esteemed sense of honor and pride.
Their characteristically tall, slim physiques and elongated limbs are part of a successful adaptation to the land’s various environments. Indeed, it is said that their highly sensitive ears can discern the squeak of a field mouse at a distance of up to several malms.
The Elezen perceived the immigration of the Hyur as tantamount to invasion, and as a result the two share a past plagued by warfare. At present, however, they can be seen coexisting peacefully, the exception being the reclusive Duskwight Elezen.
Due to these racial traits, Ameline would feel like a 'half-breed' would rob her offspring of his/her godsgiven hereditary entitlements. In regard to simply consorting with Hyur, Ameline is wary to trust them. Not simply for the sordid history between the two races, but also due to her own personal history of not getting on well with the Hyur she knows with a small handful of exceptions.
II) As far as my live and let live philosophy as a player and a person, I say go wild! It's not my place to tell someone that they aren't following conventional lore and should rethink their character's proclivities. So long as it falls within the realm of possibility, I love the diversity! Also, I admit to defaulting to the whole Lalafell as children mentality from time to time. But some RPers such as Chachan have shown me through my 3rd party observation that this is absolutely not true! Thanks for the new perspective!
Anyways, my 2 cents!
