Malta *spoilers all Hobb books*

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city of dragon class spoiler

Indeed. Though malta had hardly changed yet, all her changes were in a controlled fashion, even if it wasn't fully intentional from Tintaglia. At least not in the sense as to create an Elderling. Instead, Tintaglia had changed her enough to be able to survive the memories of the city. Later, Tintaglia gave her enough to change further. Yet, one might note that neither Malta, Reyn nor Selden has yet to receive blood or scales.

Might this be the reason the child was not fully capable of surviving on its own? Would it perhaps have survived if they had received such?