[The Elf-warrior]

Elves: Homo Quendi This is the original Eruian species. According to ancient records, it was the first humanoid species in Middle-earth, and the original population figure was one hundred forty-four. Studies of mitrochondrial DNA show at least seventy-five female ancestors, whereas half of one hundred forty-four is seventy-two. This can be reconciled with ancient records by the fact that sometimes elves and human intermarried. Only four cases are recorded in ancient records, the marriages of Beren and Lúthien, Idril and Tuor, and Aragorn and Arwen, and Imrazôr and Mithrellas. In none of these cases was the Elf a male. However, Lúthien's mother was a Maia, Melian by name. It is highly improbable that we will ever find the two missing female ancestors.

The question of Elven beards has been a considerable quandary to scientists. Ancient records say that the Elven ancestry of the humans of Dol Amroth was manifested by the absence of beards. However, it is the opinion of this author that these seemingly conflicting data can be reconciled by theorizing that humans never grow old enough to grow beards if they have Elvish genes.

According to new research published in the journal Civilization Lore the palantir was modeled after the Elvish eye. Both are farseeing, and furthermore both facilitate mind-to-mind communication. The user acts as the equivalent of the optic nerve. Traces of β-C3N4 (beta carbon nitride) and LiNbO3 (lithium niobate), which have been theorized to be the main compounds used to make the palantir.

Humans: Homo Sapiens This species needs little introduction, but the Middle-earth subspecies are of considerable interest to this piece.

Hobbits: Homo Sapiens Holbytlus The origins of this subspecies are shrouded in mystery, but the most probable theory is that it is an offshoot of Homo Sapiens. This subspecies is noted for it's high food consumption. This is partly due to an active metabolism, but it is also a cultural trait. It's also noted for it's hairy and leathery feet. Obesity is endemic among this subspecies.

The Dunedain are a classification conundrum. They are tenetively classified as Homo Sapiens OccasusThere are distinct physiological difference between the Men of the West and the other groups of Homo Sapiens, but there is a distinct Elvish strain among those with royal lineage. This is confirmed by their limited ability to foresee the future. The population of this subspecies was greatly reduced by the destruction of Numenor. There is no evidence that Black Numenoreans had higher than average levels of melanin pigmentation of the skin.