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    Player Theodric's Avatar
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    To be fair very few modern games dare to touch upon any themes that suggest that open sexuality can be anything but something to praise and be tolerant of. Many of the same reasons cited for why interracial relationships throughout Hydaelyn are frowned upon are easily applicable to other aspects of open sexuality too. Unfortunately most settings end up having their hands tied when it comes to such themes because there's the risk of a major outcry and boycotts from those who seek to treat such decisions as an attack against their lifestyle in the real world rather than a design choice for a make believe setting with gritty themes.

    Ultimately it's just something to be hand-waved. It's worth noting that, originally, the Ceremony of Eternal Bonding was cited as being limited to same gender pairings until there was an (understandable) outcry against such a limitation.

    We know, for instance, that the Hotgo tribe has been largely wiped out by the Dotharl. Other Xaela tribes have been scattered and displaced, thus it is logical to assume that if they wish to continue existing and maintain their culture a priority and inclination towards open minded sexuality is likely to be a more of a hindrance than a help. Though that is, admittedly overthinking something that is likely to never be addressed or touched upon in anything but a negative light.
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    Last edited by Theodric; 11-27-2016 at 09:03 PM.