while we see in a simiilar culture in the C18th American South that cross-breeding isn't only common, but indeed gives birth to a whole new strain of humans, I think there are differences between this culture and dragaeran. While it's obvious that societal taboos aren't enough to prevent cross-breeding, perhaps it should be taken into account that Dragaerans can't get pregnant (and maybe can't impregnate?) unless they *want* to--and who would *want* to create what would generally be perceived as an abomination? Of course, you'll always get those who think that their love will conquer all, but those will be few and far between. However, it does imply that it *does* happen. Someone on this list once said in reference to this, if it's possible, it has to happen [somewhere in the Empire] Jon _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail