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#1
zombiegleemax
Apr 20, 2004 16:44:43 1.) Are muls ever born out of voluntary unions between humans and dwarves?

2.) Do elflings (elf/halflings) exist in Athas?

3.) What would you get if you crossbred a half-elf and a dwarf? Something pretty similar to a mul? (Also, in my first ed. box set, it gives two ways to pronounce 'mul'. What is the generally accepted pronunciation?)
#2
dawnstealer
Apr 20, 2004 17:17:14 1)
Are muls ever born out of voluntary unions between humans and dwarves?

Yup, but it's uncommon - dwarves (and most races on Athas) tend to stay pretty loyal to their species. Must be a holdover from the Cleansing Wars.

2)
Do elflings (elf/halflings) exist in Athas?

Yup, but are probably exceedingly rare. 3.5 foot tall forest cannibals and 7' tall desert marathon runners do not make great bedmates. Not unheard of, but certainly rare.

3)
What would you get if you crossbred a half-elf and a dwarf? Something pretty similar to a mul? (Also, in my first ed. box set, it gives two ways to pronounce 'mul'. What is the generally accepted pronunciation?)

You'd probably still get a Mul. There was an earlier topic about the pronounciation. Don't think we completely settled on it, but most of us said "muh-OOL." Technically, it's pronounced "Mule," since that's basically what they are (sterile half-breeds).

And in answer to your unasked question: Yes, dwelfs are not only possible, but highly likely. Everyone on this board is a dwelf.
#3
xlorepdarkhelm_dup
Apr 20, 2004 18:24:39
Originally posted by Dawnstealer
Everyone on this board is a dwelf.

How dare you, I'm a Mulelfling (Dwelf father, Human/Halfling mother)!
#4
dawnstealer
Apr 20, 2004 19:58:41 Oh, yeah: forgot about Xlor. Oh, and while were on the topic, Nyt's a Kreeniantling (thri-kreen, half-giant, and halfling. Man, was that a messy night).
#5
Dragonhelm
Apr 20, 2004 21:20:42
Originally posted by Curious about Dark Sun
1.) Are muls ever born out of voluntary unions between humans and dwarves?

I actually had a person play such a mul once. He was seen as sort of a symbol of freedom to other muls.

Too bad he turned on the other characters...
#6
xlorepdarkhelm_dup
Apr 20, 2004 22:08:38 There is the example presented in the Prism Pentad series of books. Just like there is the example of a Elf/Halfling crossbreed (Elfling) found in the "Tribe of One" Trilogy.
#7
zombiegleemax
Apr 20, 2004 22:24:03
Originally posted by xlorepdarkhelm
There is the example presented in the Prism Pentad series of books. Just like there is the example of a Elf/Halfling crossbreed (Elfling) found in the "Tribe of One" Trilogy.

Cool! What example?

Edit: Sorry if I'm asking a bunch of dumb questions. I'm building my collection up as fast as I can afford, which isn't too fast.
#8
zombiegleemax
Apr 20, 2004 22:34:55 The idea of an Elfling just seems as absurd to me as the Dwelf. It actually sort of makes me want to start a fire and feed it with children...

Oh wait..
#9
nytcrawlr
Apr 20, 2004 22:36:36
Originally posted by Dawnstealer
Oh, yeah: forgot about Xlor. Oh, and while were on the topic, Nyt's a Kreeniantling (thri-kreen, half-giant, and halfling. Man, was that a messy night).

/me does a combination of a click/ugh/whistling sound
#10
xlorepdarkhelm_dup
Apr 20, 2004 22:59:33
Originally posted by Curious about Dark Sun
Cool! What example?

Edit: Sorry if I'm asking a bunch of dumb questions. I'm building my collection up as fast as I can afford, which isn't too fast.

Well, the main Character in the "Tribe of One" series is an Elfling. Sure, he's also suffering from an extreme case of MPD as well, but he's still an Elfling. And th character Rkard in the Prism Pentad (the main set of novels for Dark sun) is a Mul that is from a Dwarf Cleric father and a Human Gladiator mother, who fell in love, got married, and had him. all very consentual. His mother even survived the birth, yet another rarity,
#11
Pennarin
Apr 21, 2004 0:41:53
Originally posted by xlorepdarkhelm
Well, the main Character in the "Tribe of One" series is an Elfling. Sure, he's also suffering from an extreme case of MPD as well, but he's still an Elfling. And th character Rkard in the Prism Pentad (the main set of novels for Dark sun) is a Mul that is from a Dwarf Cleric father and a Human Gladiator mother, who fell in love, got married, and had him. all very consentual. His mother even survived the birth, yet another rarity.

And the example in the Prism Pentad is of a elf/tarek crossbreed, in the Cerulean Storm.
#12
xlorepdarkhelm_dup
Apr 21, 2004 0:54:07 Yep, that's another one. Crossbreeds tend to be more common on Dark Sun, IMHO than on other worlds. Maybe the whole dangerous, highly deadly aspect of Dark Sun makes people forget trivial details like species when they cuddle up at night... Of course, some of the species could really be an adventure..... The sheer dynamics of breeding with a Half-Giant is mind-boggling, while a Thri-Kreen is just plain wrong
#13
Kamelion
Apr 21, 2004 2:07:48 Does sex with a kreen count as buggery?

(Now I am going to get another spank, I'm sure of it....)
#14
jon_oracle_of_athas
Apr 21, 2004 2:41:10 Actually, Kam, that *almost* deserves a lightning bolt. To the rest of you, I'd suggest you watch it, or the Wiz_o's could do nasty things to you. Words chosen intentionally.
#15
Kamelion
Apr 21, 2004 4:11:41 And I haven't had a good zap in such a long time, too....

And I'm normally so restrained when it comes to this kind of thing. All apologies, I suppose. No, really... :D
#16
dawnstealer
Apr 21, 2004 9:51:24 Hey! I didn't bring up the topic of half-races! Tarelf would be kind of cool.

...but not as cool as dwelfs!
#17
zombiegleemax
Apr 21, 2004 11:06:58
Originally posted by Dawnstealer
Hey! I didn't bring up the topic of half-races! Tarelf would be kind of cool.

...but not as cool as dwelfs!

Is anything as cool? Oh yeah, there is a lobotomy. And don't forget having your ears ripped off. That's cooler than a dwelf. ;)
#18
dawnstealer
Apr 21, 2004 12:25:18 Only if they're not pointy dwelf-ears.
#19
jon_oracle_of_athas
Apr 21, 2004 13:43:26 *prepares contingency oracular lightning bolt that triggers upon the use of the word 'dwelf'*
#20
dawnstealer
Apr 21, 2004 14:02:15 Dwelth?

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 zombiegleemax Apr 20, 2004 16:44:43	1.) Are muls ever born out of voluntary unions between humans and dwarves? 2.) Do elflings (elf/halflings) exist in Athas? 3.) What would you get if you crossbred a half-elf and a dwarf? Something pretty similar to a mul? (Also, in my first ed. box set, it gives two ways to pronounce 'mul'. What is the generally accepted pronunciation?)
#2 dawnstealer Apr 20, 2004 17:17:14	1) Are muls ever born out of voluntary unions between humans and dwarves? Yup, but it's uncommon - dwarves (and most races on Athas) tend to stay pretty loyal to their species. Must be a holdover from the Cleansing Wars. 2) Do elflings (elf/halflings) exist in Athas? Yup, but are probably exceedingly rare. 3.5 foot tall forest cannibals and 7' tall desert marathon runners do not make great bedmates. Not unheard of, but certainly rare. 3) What would you get if you crossbred a half-elf and a dwarf? Something pretty similar to a mul? (Also, in my first ed. box set, it gives two ways to pronounce 'mul'. What is the generally accepted pronunciation?) You'd probably still get a Mul. There was an earlier topic about the pronounciation. Don't think we completely settled on it, but most of us said "muh-OOL." Technically, it's pronounced "Mule," since that's basically what they are (sterile half-breeds). And in answer to your unasked question: Yes, dwelfs are not only possible, but highly likely. Everyone on this board is a dwelf.
#3 xlorepdarkhelm_dup Apr 20, 2004 18:24:39	Originally posted by Dawnstealer Everyone on this board is a dwelf. How dare you, I'm a Mulelfling (Dwelf father, Human/Halfling mother)!
#4 dawnstealer Apr 20, 2004 19:58:41	Oh, yeah: forgot about Xlor. Oh, and while were on the topic, Nyt's a Kreeniantling (thri-kreen, half-giant, and halfling. Man, was that a messy night).
#5 Dragonhelm Apr 20, 2004 21:20:42	Originally posted by Curious about Dark Sun 1.) Are muls ever born out of voluntary unions between humans and dwarves? I actually had a person play such a mul once. He was seen as sort of a symbol of freedom to other muls. Too bad he turned on the other characters...
#6 xlorepdarkhelm_dup Apr 20, 2004 22:08:38	There is the example presented in the Prism Pentad series of books. Just like there is the example of a Elf/Halfling crossbreed (Elfling) found in the "Tribe of One" Trilogy.
#7 zombiegleemax Apr 20, 2004 22:24:03	Originally posted by xlorepdarkhelm There is the example presented in the Prism Pentad series of books. Just like there is the example of a Elf/Halfling crossbreed (Elfling) found in the "Tribe of One" Trilogy. Cool! What example? Edit: Sorry if I'm asking a bunch of dumb questions. I'm building my collection up as fast as I can afford, which isn't too fast.
#8 zombiegleemax Apr 20, 2004 22:34:55	The idea of an Elfling just seems as absurd to me as the Dwelf. It actually sort of makes me want to start a fire and feed it with children... Oh wait..
#9 nytcrawlr Apr 20, 2004 22:36:36	Originally posted by Dawnstealer Oh, yeah: forgot about Xlor. Oh, and while were on the topic, Nyt's a Kreeniantling (thri-kreen, half-giant, and halfling. Man, was that a messy night). /me does a combination of a click/ugh/whistling sound
#10 xlorepdarkhelm_dup Apr 20, 2004 22:59:33	Originally posted by Curious about Dark Sun Cool! What example? Edit: Sorry if I'm asking a bunch of dumb questions. I'm building my collection up as fast as I can afford, which isn't too fast. Well, the main Character in the "Tribe of One" series is an Elfling. Sure, he's also suffering from an extreme case of MPD as well, but he's still an Elfling. And th character Rkard in the Prism Pentad (the main set of novels for Dark sun) is a Mul that is from a Dwarf Cleric father and a Human Gladiator mother, who fell in love, got married, and had him. all very consentual. His mother even survived the birth, yet another rarity,
#11 Pennarin Apr 21, 2004 0:41:53	Originally posted by xlorepdarkhelm Well, the main Character in the "Tribe of One" series is an Elfling. Sure, he's also suffering from an extreme case of MPD as well, but he's still an Elfling. And th character Rkard in the Prism Pentad (the main set of novels for Dark sun) is a Mul that is from a Dwarf Cleric father and a Human Gladiator mother, who fell in love, got married, and had him. all very consentual. His mother even survived the birth, yet another rarity. And the example in the Prism Pentad is of a elf/tarek crossbreed, in the Cerulean Storm.
#12 xlorepdarkhelm_dup Apr 21, 2004 0:54:07	Yep, that's another one. Crossbreeds tend to be more common on Dark Sun, IMHO than on other worlds. Maybe the whole dangerous, highly deadly aspect of Dark Sun makes people forget trivial details like species when they cuddle up at night... Of course, some of the species could really be an adventure..... The sheer dynamics of breeding with a Half-Giant is mind-boggling, while a Thri-Kreen is just plain wrong
#13 Kamelion Apr 21, 2004 2:07:48	Does sex with a kreen count as buggery? (Now I am going to get another spank, I'm sure of it....)
#14 jon_oracle_of_athas Apr 21, 2004 2:41:10	Actually, Kam, that almost deserves a lightning bolt. To the rest of you, I'd suggest you watch it, or the Wiz_o's could do nasty things to you. Words chosen intentionally.
#15 Kamelion Apr 21, 2004 4:11:41	And I haven't had a good zap in such a long time, too.... And I'm normally so restrained when it comes to this kind of thing. All apologies, I suppose. No, really... :D
#16 dawnstealer Apr 21, 2004 9:51:24	Hey! I didn't bring up the topic of half-races! Tarelf would be kind of cool. ...but not as cool as dwelfs!
#17 zombiegleemax Apr 21, 2004 11:06:58	Originally posted by Dawnstealer Hey! I didn't bring up the topic of half-races! Tarelf would be kind of cool. ...but not as cool as dwelfs! Is anything as cool? Oh yeah, there is a lobotomy. And don't forget having your ears ripped off. That's cooler than a dwelf. ;)
#18 dawnstealer Apr 21, 2004 12:25:18	Only if they're not pointy dwelf-ears.
#19 jon_oracle_of_athas Apr 21, 2004 13:43:26	prepares contingency oracular lightning bolt that triggers upon the use of the word 'dwelf'
#20 dawnstealer Apr 21, 2004 14:02:15	Dwelth?