Auri and Ishgard, can we truly be allies?

[Kuwagami]

"Lay" is the past tense of "lie" (though not when telling lies; then it's "lied"). Most English speakers even mess this up, because "lay" is also its own word meaning to put something down. So, yeah, "lay with" is the past tense of "lie with" which is an archaic way of saying have sex with.

noted. Always good to learn something new ^^

[Nestama]

I'll concede to that, but only if people stop claiming Shiva is the birth mother of all Au Ra, as that (in my opinion) is incredibly stupid to me...

Especially when Ishgardian's are more than happy to assist Yugiri.

[Viridiana]

I'll concede to that, but only if people stop claiming Shiva is the birth mother of all Au Ra, as that (in my opinion) is incredibly stupid to me...

Especially when Ishgardian's are more than happy to assist Yugiri.

I totally agree (for now, anyway) that Shiva's not the mother of the Au Ra. I'm hesitant to even say she was definitely a real person in Ishgard.

[Canadane]

Didn't really read though the entire topic, so I'm sure it's been mentioned, but I thought Au Ra were supposed to be part-demon, not part-dragon.

[Reinhart]

Q1: Could you please tell us the naming conventions for the Au Ra?

A1: There are two clans: Au Ra Raen and Au Ra Xaela. Au Ra Raen have been closely related to the Domans for long time, so their names are somewhat Japanese-like. The Xaela on the other hand have led a nomadic lifestyle for some time, and they have a unique naming convention.

Well, at least we got a bit of a tease from the Live Letter.

[Balipu]

Well, at least we got a bit of a tease from the Live Letter.

Yeah. We have two clan names. Also they are apparently completely unrelated to Shiva. Of course they can still be related to one of Midgardsormr's children

[Kuwagami]

so the Heavenswad's site has been updated, and as expected the Au Ra have no connection at all with the dragons. Sorry for the "Shiva x dragon" story lovers

[LineageRazor]

Didn't really read though the entire topic, so I'm sure it's been mentioned, but I thought Au Ra were supposed to be part-demon, not part-dragon.

Actually, it was never implied that they were part demon - just that there would be facial options available to make the Au Ra females look "demonic" or "succubus-like". This was SE's attempt to mollify folks who were complaining that Au Ra females didn't look fierce enough compared to their male counterparts.

so the Heavenswad's site has been updated, and as expected the Au Ra have no connection at all with the dragons. Sorry for the "Shiva x dragon" story lovers

The lore on the website merely says that the claim has "long been disputed". It doesn't outright deny the possibility. I'm skeptical of the Shiva/dragon connection myself, but the lore still leaves wiggle room.

[Belhi]

Considering the Au Ra have ancient myths to their origins and Shiva is recent enough to actually be a historical figure in Ishgard's past, I'd say shiva having anything to do with the Au Ra is extremely unlikely. Also she doesn't really seem to match the 'Dusk Mother' role from what we have learned of Shiva.

I still don't think we can outright say they have no relation to dragons in their origins but the physiological difference would imply that the relation is distant at the very least. Its curious that their horns are infact sensory organs that seem to act as their ears.

Regardless of if they do have draconic ancestors, I have to admit I am quite curious on their racial origins now. The Dawn Father and Dusk Mother mythos is an interesting one particularly considering the traits they associate with each.

[Endu]

When Au Ra sprout wings and start breathing fire I'm sure the Ishgardians will be out for blood. Until that day comes however, I believe they have more pressing matters to attend to.