Pavis's mother was aldryami, and not a nymph like Nemolayope. Pavis's heritage was indicative of the sort of strange magical experimentation that took place during the rule of Third Council. His birth was miraculous and heralded a return to the unity that had once existed amongst all mortal races. It was fervently hoped that Pavis would become the sire of the Original Man, a being that unite all mortals.
> I think its in King of Sartar, but there's a remark made that during the
> Second Age the magic of Glorantha allowed species interbreeding that was
> usually unheard of. So its quite possible the magic was used to allow Pavis
> to be the genuine son of elf and human.
Jeff