Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-8209010-20140808055445/@comment-16047389-20140811132005

Elves have just always had pointy ears since their original conception as an idea. It's just kind of a traditional idea that even Bethesda wouldn't change. Just like how Dwarves are usually stouter, subterranean dwellers with magnificent beards. Or how Dragons are giant reptiles that can fly and breath fire.

You might as well question why magic is always depicted as an all powerful energy that no one fully understands or can control.