"Appearance is inherited, you only have to look at the Haldane line and see all the black hair and grey eyes to know that. The ability to assume magic is inherited from my fathers side as well. That's always bred true." Or they wouldn't have been king. So yes, I would agree. There is something that causes both appearance and magical ability to be passed on."

Kelson was tempted to let the handfire float, but the other part of him wanted to snap it shut. No, others said it was safe here. Let's see how safe. At the very least if he let it float, it could belong to anyone. Kelson let it go.