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$\begingroup$ That is very interesting. Do you think this value system would install a sense of paranoia regarding humans? After all, humans would be inclined to take elf lands and goods. As a human, I have a longer lifespan than all of the animals that might kill me, but still am sure to fence them out, shoot them if they attack members of my species, or turn them into servants and entertainment. And humans are much bigger threats then ornery bears. $\endgroup$
– Pinion Minion
Commented May 17, 2018 at 14:41
$\begingroup$ True, but as a human you have very little respect for other living things. You'd probably kill a bee hive if it nested on your porch. $\endgroup$
– user47242
Commented May 17, 2018 at 14:42
$\begingroup$ If a metaphorical bee hive (say, a human settlement) nests outside elven territories, would elves abandon the homes they've had for centuries to confrontation? Or would elves drive the humans away because they might endanger incredibly valuable elven lives? $\endgroup$
– Pinion Minion
Commented May 17, 2018 at 14:56
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$\begingroup$ yea, it might, lol. Sort of like how "migrants" in Europe have nothing but contempt for native Europeans. $\endgroup$
– user47242
Commented May 17, 2018 at 15:09
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$\begingroup$ To build on James' idea, Elves are often depicted as being more "in touch with nature" than humans. Perhaps being more in touch with nature means intentionally not becoming the dominant species, for fear of upsetting the balance of nature. This achieves the same outcome as James' suggestion, but it more of a spiritual choice rather than pure pragmatism $\endgroup$
– The Grumbleputty
Commented May 17, 2018 at 17:38

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