(07-07-2013, 11:11 PM)Isilme Wrote: As for half breeds... I figure with so many races interacting, and especially with so many in-game references to interspecies romance, cross-breeds DO happen. However... well, what happens when you breed a horse and a donkey together? You get a mule, which is sterile.
I figure, as harsh as it is, that this is the probably outcome of any interspecies pairing. The differences between the races are more significant than just human variation. Any kids they have will be difficult to conceive, have a higher rate of deformities and health issues, and most likely be sterile. Otherwise with all the hard work of the miqo'te in Ul'Dah, the city would be populated by nothing but miqohyuroegelefels.
That is just my assumption, of course.
I'd buy that if not for many of the laws of nature in our world already being ignored in Eorzea already on this subject. XD Something else to consider would be that while the races look more like separate species to us, they're not called that. Different species that are close enough to cross-breed in real life cause what you described sometimes. However, in Eorzea we're described as races, not species. I couldn't tell you what Eorzea's "species" of sentients is, or if it's just a silly translation thing, but I don't think sterility and deformities are probably a problem. I think the only real issue would be from something like a Lalafell trying to carry a Hyur baby. I'd imagine that would not go well if it did happen. >>;;
And I already described why I think we don't see the "miqohyuroegelefels". General consensus seems to be that the babies will take the race of one or the other parent. x3
All opinions here, just discussing.~ There is always a point at which we must step back and say 'lol does it matter that much?' but sometimes it's just fun to discuss. xD
