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== Known elf-blooded == |
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− | * '''[[Alistair]]'''<ref>{{BWF|access=July 8, 2014|date=July 8, 2014|title=Raptr's Dragon Age Inquisition Q&A|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160731183638/https://forum.bioware.com/topic/508749-raptrs-dragon-age-inquisition-qa/page-7}}</ref> |
+ | * '''[[Alistair]]'''<ref>{{BWF|access=July 8, 2014|date=July 8, 2014|title=Raptr's Dragon Age Inquisition Q&A|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160731183638/https://forum.bioware.com/topic/508749-raptrs-dragon-age-inquisition-qa/page-7}}</ref>, although this is not publicly known. |
* '''Agur''': the former mayor of Ville [http://dragonage.wikia.com/wiki/Codex_entry:_Ville_Montevelan Montevelan] (rumored)<ref>[[Landmarks_on_the_Plains#Pont_Agur|Description of Pont Agur]]</ref> |
* '''Agur''': the former mayor of Ville [http://dragonage.wikia.com/wiki/Codex_entry:_Ville_Montevelan Montevelan] (rumored)<ref>[[Landmarks_on_the_Plains#Pont_Agur|Description of Pont Agur]]</ref> |
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Revision as of 11:02, 23 April 2018
Elf-blooded, also known pejoratively as "half-elves" and "half-blood", are those sired by a human and elven parent. The elf-blooded appear physically human and are in fact considered purely human.[1] Indeed, the concept of being elf-blooded is a purely legal distinction, rather than a genetic one.[2]
Amongst elves the elf-blooded are typically viewed as the result of a human, often a nobleman,[3] seducing an elf. They may also be the product of rape.[4]
Elven genetics
“But when a human mates with an elf, the offspring is always human. No elven ears, no big pretty eyes, just a human. No way to tell him from a real man. Unless he gives it away himself.” ―Melcendre[5]
The child of an elf and a human is phenotypically human. Similarly, the child of an elf-blooded human and an elf is another elf-blooded human, rather than an elf.[6] It is unknown if such a lineage would eventually become more "elven" through selective breeding. This does seem unlikely, however, as certain elven characteristics may carry on to an elf-blooded child, "fully elven" traits will not.[7]
Elf-blooded individuals could not produce an elven child together, as they are completely human (or dwarven, qunari, etc.) and inherit no elven genetics, etc., whatsoever from their elven parent.[2]
The elven genome has been described as "adaptive" and elven reproduction in this regard has "much more to do with magic" than science or simple breeding.[6]
Social status
Appearing human, elf-blooded have the chance to live as humans if they choose, though some, such as Slim Couldry, choose to live proudly in an Alienage. The elf-blooded do not tend to distinguish themselves as a group for cultural reasons, and more often than not find themselves living amongst humans rather than elves, so Slim is a rare exception.[6] Appearing human, however, is not a guarantee that an elf-blooded will not be discriminated against. Notably, in Halamshiral, the elf-blooded do not enjoy the benefits their human status confers.[8] The city, being primarily elven, has a human quarter, the High Quarter, and all elves and elf-blooded are relegated to the elven slum that comprises the rest of the city.
Being elf-blooded carries great stigma in Thedas, as the subjugated status of elves is seen as a mark of shame on one's parentage. The potential cost to social status is such that some elf-blooded strive to conceal their parentage at all costs.[9] Similarly, these individuals can be looked down upon by full-blooded elves.[10] Indeed, it is considered better for an elf-blooded to be raised and live as a human, if possible, to enjoy the associated social advantages, than to be known to have an elven parent.
Known elf-blooded
- Alistair[11], although this is not publicly known.
- Agur: the former mayor of Ville Montevelan (rumored)[12]
- Eiton
- Feynriel
- Gestan: Resident of elven area of Halamshiral[8]
- Kieran: If fathered by a male elf Warden of one of the elven origins; if Alistair is his father Kieran is one-quarter elven.
- Michel de Chevin
- "Sabina's Brat": Son of the elven prostitute Sabina at the Blooming Rose
- Slim Couldry
- Thale: Resident on the elven section of Halamshiral[8]
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