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Message: <blockquote data-quote="malraux" data-source="post: 4949768" data-attributes="member: 24352">Well, as you mention, both elrond and gandolf are not of their apparent race, yet that seems to not matter one whit in the books; moreover, since there isn't a dramatic reveal, you can't even count that as a plot point.  But half-elves and humans are not two separate species, as they interbreed and produce viable offspring.  Moreover, half-elves and humans live in the same communities, grow up the same, and live as humans with slightly pointy ears.  It is only in settings like Eberron where the mixed races breed true and have their own distinct culture.edit: oh and harrison ford's character in blade runner.</blockquote>