Aug-17-2010, 09:56 AM (UTC)
^ Yes, it seemed that way to me too.
Tintaglia could have stayed to nurse the dragons as she probably knew that dragon bodies keep growing. It may be that Tintaglia might have mistaken the state of the dragons at Cassarick to be extreme genetic mutation rather than a premature state. Or maybe her decision to leave them was simply from following reptilian instincts-- to not waste energy nursing stunted dragons and instead try to conceive healthier ones.
For dragons proper growth and regeneration may be an automatic function as ordained by genetics, but they need to have certain physical needs met first, such as enough food and heat, otherwise they remain stunted as we see during their interment at Cassarick. Skill ability may function as an enzyme of sorts that harnesses excess energy not being used to maintain bodily functions to promote healthy growth. This is unlike what we've seen in Fitz's situation, where his regeneration occurred in minutes and the energy used was mainly drawn from Thick's Skill reserves. This 'artificial' regeneration is taxing to the subject, however, as we see that Fitz fell into a coma to recuperate. Thus a dragon's ability to naturally regenerate itself seems to be a natural adaptation.
Speaking of adaptation, I found it interesting that Alise was remarking to herself about the adaptations of the species in the Rain Wilds to the acidic river. This suggests that an evolution theory is a concept that is well known and accepted (in Bingtown at least.)
Tintaglia could have stayed to nurse the dragons as she probably knew that dragon bodies keep growing. It may be that Tintaglia might have mistaken the state of the dragons at Cassarick to be extreme genetic mutation rather than a premature state. Or maybe her decision to leave them was simply from following reptilian instincts-- to not waste energy nursing stunted dragons and instead try to conceive healthier ones.
For dragons proper growth and regeneration may be an automatic function as ordained by genetics, but they need to have certain physical needs met first, such as enough food and heat, otherwise they remain stunted as we see during their interment at Cassarick. Skill ability may function as an enzyme of sorts that harnesses excess energy not being used to maintain bodily functions to promote healthy growth. This is unlike what we've seen in Fitz's situation, where his regeneration occurred in minutes and the energy used was mainly drawn from Thick's Skill reserves. This 'artificial' regeneration is taxing to the subject, however, as we see that Fitz fell into a coma to recuperate. Thus a dragon's ability to naturally regenerate itself seems to be a natural adaptation.
Speaking of adaptation, I found it interesting that Alise was remarking to herself about the adaptations of the species in the Rain Wilds to the acidic river. This suggests that an evolution theory is a concept that is well known and accepted (in Bingtown at least.)
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