(02-19-2014, 01:21 AM)Xenedra Wrote:(02-18-2014, 05:25 AM)XelosOne Wrote: As for the the specifics, I won't even get into the breeding process among feline species here, but Hyur males are absolutely not built correctly to "get that process going". All humor aside, speaking strictly from a scientific standpoint, the donor-recipient genetic puzzle pieces simply would not fit, and no amount of rumored lore, wishful thinking or magic could make them.
I enjoyed your standpoint, but it's not rumored lore, it's actual lore. Half-breeds are a canon thing.
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threa...post490835
Quote:Q: Can different races crossbreed?
A: Yes, but it is rare...and often difficult due to cultural differences, etc. which is why you don't see it often. The lore team has informed me that there will be future quests/events that touch on this and other issues, such as love and marriage.
Your info on miscarriages due to odd compatibility though, could explain some of the rarity. I find that preeetty interesting!
I was gonna come in here just to post this. We don't know the evolutionary backstory of any of these races, we can't even say with 100% certainty that Miqote and Hyur didn't evolve from the same thing. Saying with 100% certainty that they can't crossbreed is just as bad as saying they CAN if there was no official stance to back it up. But since their is an official stance of the subject (They can) we need to respect that.
You know what would be interesting? Trying to figure out why the races can all interbreed instead of railing against it and saying they can't. I wanna see that theory.
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