Dwarves and elves have a long-standing rivalry that stems from their differences in size and culture. Elves see dwarves as crude, uncivilized creatures who are only interested in mining and hoarding gold. Dwarves, on the other hand, see elves as arrogant, flighty, and prone to weakness. The rivalry has been further exacerbated by historical conflicts, such as the Dwarven War of Ages ago, which resulted in a significant loss of elf lives. This tension has persisted over the centuries, and elves remain deeply suspicious and mistrustful of dwarves.