On Fri, 25 Oct 1996, Phuc Tram wrote:

	You know, that makes me wonder... _why_ is dragon's blood 
infinitely more powerful that a human's?  It's a tradition, sure, but I 
don't buy it.  I see no reason why human blood, in a fantasy sense, 
should be as powerful, if not more so, than some overgrown flying lizard's.

I believe it is because asian dragons are thought to be creatures of 
incredible wisdom and power.  Wisdom and power that exceeds all human 
levels, including Cologne's.

	Guess I can buy that... I've just had a problem associating that 
with the fantasy-European dragons, and whatever qualities are associated 
with them.  Oriental dragons only bear a superficial resemblance to them 
anyway.  BTW, aren't oriental ones divine creatures or something, or 
spokecreatures for the gods?  I'm not too familiar with the myths... (and 
don't consider my AD&D Legends and Lore a terribly reliable source...)

	Later!
	-Mike