[quote=@Mardox]
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You know, Gandalf sort of was part of a "wizard" species.
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...I will smack you.

He was one of the Maiar, lesser Ainur who entered Eä in the beginning of time, and serve one of the Valar in some shape or form.

That's like saying a queen bee is a 'Bee' species.

BAD. This should be common household knowledge!