Talk:Tree of Idun/@comment-5782071-20170414034143/@comment-24588058-20170415144815

Flavia did have three children, two of which came into the Warehouse, though neither as Caretaker or Regent. The two acted more like agents. They both died in the field, though there is a lineage for her (I'm not sure if it might connect to anyone in the present day). I'm not sure about Alexander or not.

To that point, it's possible that lineage could be a factor in determining if one can become a Caretaker, but I don't think it's something that occurs to each offspring. It could be a recessive trait, like the red hair gene. Only when two of the genes come together do you get a pure red head. It might work similar to that, allowing the gene to be passed down for generations without appearing. To that effect, Claudia could be connected to Flavia (or Alexander, perhaps), or she might be one of the few people who developed the gene.

To clarify, the Warehouse reacted with artifact disturbances, which finally revealed the Eldunari to the Regents as they tried to determine what was wrong. I believe that the Eldunari, without a Caretaker, might weaken over time. That could lead to its demise after a long enough period of time.

I would assume it's possible to have one or more options open, but most people don't end up interacting with the Warehouse. If Claudia never came to the Warehouse, then it's probable that she would never become Caretaker. If Irene died, it's possible they would come across her, but it's never a guarantee.