> > Do we have any clues as to when performing genescans became common? > > Certainly they were already in use during Tortaalik's reign, since one was > used on Norathar at that time. > > But is this one of those things that stretches back into antiquity, or is > genescanning a relatively recent innovation? (like within the last cycle > or two?) > > And if it is comparitively recent, how did the Dragon lineages work before > it was developed? > > Majikjon > I don't think that genescans are what would be considered common. The scan on Norathar was a special case, performed by the Sethra the Younger as part of an official inquiry. It wasn't performed casually, and I imagine is not something that can typically be done easily. So, while Dragaerans have the ability to do genescans, I'm guessing that, much like our own paternity tests, they're not performed that often.