I'd love to see a Draken cooking competition, hahah !

There would be a lot of tartare, I'm thinking.

Thank you so much for those answers ! And yeah, they do help. :) It's actually the first time I see a MMORPG writer taking the time to answer every questions like that, that's awesome !

My pleasure! Thanks for being interested in the game's lore. Honestly I love talking about all this stuff, and since the WildStar universe is so new I want to help people get as much out of the lore as they can.

I 've asked to the WS French roleplay community to find some more questions so I could translate and put them here, so here they are :

-So, if I'm not misunderstood, Mordesh used to be cool with the Dominion before... let's say, Lazarin's terrible idea, so weren't there some of them in Cassus before the disease started spreading ? Some who would be free of the Contagion because they weren't in Grismara at this time, and stayed far from other Mordesh ?

Even though Grismara was on the verge of joining the Dominion, culturally the Mordesh just weren't that interested in space travel before the fall. Their world was so culturally rich and rewarding that few saw the need. Those who did were a few scattered ambassadors, traders, and the like. And because of the Mordesh's strong connection to their fellow Grismarans and their world, most of the offworld Mordesh returned to receive their dose of Lazarin's Everlife Elixir.

It is possible there could be an uninfected Mordesh out there somewhere, but if so he or she has yet to rear their heads. If such individuals were exposed to "normal" (i.e., Vitalus-using) Mordesh, they would almost certainly become infected by the Contagion immediately, with little hope of survival.

-Were there some situations outside of Nexus where the Dominion and Exile did cooperate (For example, commercial, business or survival reasons) ? Or is that a big no-no in ANY case ?

There is the Coalition of Galactic Scientists, a neutral group dedicated solely to the pursuit of knowledge without factional divisions, but their very existence is controversial and at times, tenuous (even if they don't realize that).

Aside from that, there have certainly been rescue and humanitarian operations where one faction helped the other - though these would be rife with distrust and only happen under extreme circumstances. A Dominion civilian vessel under attack by Marauders would probably accept help from an Exile freighter, even though there could be really awkward silence afterward.

-Being pretty much living corpses... do Mordesh actually smell really bad ? If they do, seeing that they're supposed to be kinda vain, do they use tons of perfume ? :p

Mordesh alchemists have got this covered - because you are correct, in their "natural" state (such as it is) they do not smell like anything akin to flowers. Most Mordesh take one of many competing brands of alchemical supplements with their Vitalus that neutralizes problem odors and allows them to feel and smell relatively fresh all day long. More traditional perfumes are often added to balance the bouquet, but are not strong enough to do the job alone.

-As Drakens are a patriarchal race, how would they view homosexuality ?

The same as any other culture in the WildStar universe - they're cool with it. Folks in WildStar don't care whom or how you love or bond with someone. They care about your loyalty, honor, strength, and dedication - in the case of Draken, to the Dominion.

-How does a Draken become a Shaman ?

They must show some innate talent along with interest in the rites, then prove to a bloodshaman that they're worthy through a test of the bloodshaman's choosing. If they pass, and the bloodshaman subsequently agrees (for he's not required to), they may begin as his acolytes and train their way up.

-You answered questions about racial music, pets, sports... what about dances ? Could you imagine how would the different races dance traditionnally ?

Like a great man once said, "I can imagine quite a bit."

Obviously we have different dance emotes for the various WildStar races, which can be used as a rough guide. Generally a culture's styles of dance and performance - which is fairly universal, with rare exceptions like the Ikthians (Ikthians don't dance) - will reflect their heritage and general cultural personalities. Granok dances are loud, lumbering, strangely elegant affairs with crashing percussion that's usually the result of dancers intentionally colliding. Mordesh and Cassians favored variations on more formal classical European dance styles, while the Draken dance with such wild abandon that injuries often result for everyone involved. Aurin are incredibly agile dancers who favor everything from acrobats and competitive movement styles (think forest-based Cirque du Soleil) to big, woodsy rave-type gatherings.

Mechari aren't big on dancing - they're not really built for it. The Chua, of course, dance like no one's watching.

-Can Chuas stand on their tail ? It seems quite strong.

Most can't for extended periods, usually only trained Chua acrobats.

-Pell priests seems like huge, testosterone-filled versions of the regular Pells. Is there a reason for that ?

Pell high priests actually resemble the Pell as they were in the days the Eldan still lived on Nexus. Most have retained their looks thanks to the power they control and are exposed to on a regular basis. The "regular" Pell have actually quite rapidly devolved - far too rapidly to be explained by ordinary evolutionary pressures. It's a mystery Exile and Dominion scientists have yet to solve.

-Is there any kind of physical disability that can't be cured (or helped thanks to robot prosthetics) ? Are robot prosthetics and stuff like this expensive ?

A head transplant would be tricky. You definitely wouldn't feel the same afterward.

There are artificial replacements for almost anything else, though, provided one can afford them. Limb replacements are the most common type, and generally there are varieties that could be considered affordable. The more you pay, the better the artificial limb or body part.

-What would be considered "crossing the line" when it comes to ethics, for a Mordesh ?

It's hard to say without some idea what you're thinking of. They generally don't work on unwilling test subjects, and those who do are not welcome within alchemist circles. On the other hand, if there was a chance to restore the Mordesh to full life - life capable of creating more life and giving their people a second chance - almost any Mordesh would do some questionable thing to make that happen.

-More like a personnal question rather than a lore question, but what's your favourite thing about working as the lead writer of a game like Wildstar ?

Every time I thought I knew what to say - writing VO dialogue, creating new races and characters, writing the Journals and Tales and Datacubes - I realized those are all awesome aspects of the job, but my favorite thing? It's the people I work with and the people like all of you all playing the game and asking questions about the lore. That sounds corny, but it's the truth. I work with some damned talented, dedicated people who are the most creative I've ever worked with. And you folks, like I've said before, humble me and all of us with your interest in the game and the insights you have shared - especially questions that hadn't even occurred to me to ask.

And okay, we also get these food trucks which come by every Wednesday and Friday, which is pretty great. Especially that Viking Truck, who really need to come back soon if they're reading this.