Alex
>> Its a classic literary motif, the uncivilised barbarian type
>> surprises the noble protagonists by rescueing party in distress in the
>> wilderness, saving their lives many times before returning to civilisation.
>> In condescending gratitude they admit that he isn't actually subhuman, and
>> may even be a reasonable guy.
>
>And like I said: in the Kralori case, who are these not-actually-
>subhuman types?
Most of their neighbours? The Kralori attitude to all of them is
probably rather condescending at best, and most of them don't seem that bad
in actuality. Hsunchen? Praxians or Pentans?
Cheers
David
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