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** Elves and Dwarves share a myth about a horrible evil in the past that each blames on the other.

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** Elves and Dwarves share a myth about a horrible evil in the past that each blames blame on the other.



* '''Deconstructed''': The Elf-Versus-Dwarf war goes on for hundreds of years, and leaves both sides powerless when TheLegionsOfHell show up.
* '''Reconstructed''': Which of course leads to EnemyMine situation [[TunnelKing (sometimes]] [[IncrediblyLamePun literally)]] with TeethClenchedTeamwork aplenty.

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* '''Deconstructed''': The Elf-Versus-Dwarf war goes on for hundreds of years, years and leaves both sides powerless when TheLegionsOfHell show up.
* '''Reconstructed''': Which of course leads to EnemyMine situation [[TunnelKing (sometimes]] [[IncrediblyLamePun [[{{Pun}} literally)]] with TeethClenchedTeamwork aplenty.
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** Elves need to preserve nature, as it is the source of their power. Dwarves need to harvest natural resources, as iron and coal are the source of their power. Clashing intrests are what drives this war.

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** Elves need to preserve nature, as it is the source of their power. Dwarves need to harvest natural resources, as iron and coal are the source of their power. Clashing intrests interests are what drives this war.

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** [[OurGoblinsAreDifferent Goblins]] and [[OurOrcsAreDifferent orcs]] enjoy their company, despite both being AlwaysChaoticEvil



** Their ''true'' [[EnemyMine emnity]] is with [[OurOrcsAreDifferent the orcs]]
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** Their ''true'' [[EnemyMine emnity]] is with [[OurOrcsAreDifferent the orcs]]

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* '''Exaggerated''': Both elves and dwarves have an irresistible urge to attack eachother on sight while screaming nasty things [[YourMom about the other guy's mother]].

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* '''Exaggerated''': Both elves and dwarves have an irresistible urge to attack eachother each other on sight while screaming nasty things [[YourMom about the other guy's mother]].

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** We see the first interaction between a dwarf and an elf. They just stare at each other for a few seconds, before charging at eachother while frothing at the mouth.

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** We see the first interaction between a dwarf and an elf. They just stare at each other for a few seconds, before charging at eachother each other while frothing at the mouth.
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** Elven and Dwarven cultures have near opposite values

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** Elven and Dwarven cultures have near opposite valuesvalues.



** We see the first interaction between a dwarf and an elf. They just stare at eachother for tens seconds, before charging at eachother while frothing at the mouth.

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** We see the first interaction between a dwarf and an elf. They just stare at eachother each other for tens a few seconds, before charging at eachother while frothing at the mouth.
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'''Basic Trope''': In {{Standard Fantasy Setting}}s, [[OurElvesAreBetter elves]] and [[OurDwarvesAreAllTheSame dwarves]] rarely get along.

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'''Basic Trope''': In {{Standard Fantasy Setting}}s, [[OurElvesAreBetter [[OurElvesAreDifferent elves]] and [[OurDwarvesAreAllTheSame dwarves]] rarely get along.
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** Elves and dwarves know they are dependent upon one another but also know that they cannot tolerate each other's lifestyles or being around each other for long.

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* '''Implied''': A CrypticBackgroundReference mentions the great war between the copperbottom and leaftop clans. While these are common dwarven and elfin names, respectively, if never outright says they are of the spective races.



* '''Implied''': a CrypticBackgroundReference mentions the great war between the copperbottom and leaftop clans. While these are common dwarven and elfin names, respectively, if never outright says they are of the spective races.

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* '''Parodied''': In a work featuring {{Funny Animal}}s, [[AnimalStereotypes cats and moles]] are duking it out for unexplained reasons.

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* '''Parodied''': '''Parodied''':
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In a work featuring {{Funny Animal}}s, [[AnimalStereotypes cats and moles]] are duking it out for unexplained reasons.
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* Implied: a CrypticBackgroundReference mentions the great war between the copperbottom and leaftop clans. While these are common dwarven and elfin names, respectively, if never outright says they are of the spective races.

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* Implied: '''Implied''': a CrypticBackgroundReference mentions the great war between the copperbottom and leaftop clans. While these are common dwarven and elfin names, respectively, if never outright says they are of the spective races.

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*Implied: a CrypticBackgroundReference mentions the great war between the copperbottom and leaftop clans. While these are common dwarven and elfin names, respectively, if never outright says they are of the spective races.



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** We see the first interaction between a dwarf and an elf. They just stare at eachother for tens seconds, before charging at eachother while frothing at the mouth.

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* '''Downplayed''': [[VitriolicBestBuds The Elves and Dwarves respect each other, but that doesn't stop them from sharing a friendly rivalry.]]

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[[VitriolicBestBuds The Elves and Dwarves respect each other, but that doesn't stop them from sharing a friendly rivalry.]]]]
** Alternatively, they respect each other, but their cultural differences lead to a lot of misunderstandings and accusations of rude behavior.
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** Elves and dwarves used to get along just fine, but then relations soured-one party betrayed the other, for example, or a grievous insult was levied-and now they can't stand each other.
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* '''Exploited''': ???

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* '''Exploited''': ???[[TheMole The infiltrators]] sent by the EvilOverlord to undermine the heroes use shaky elven-dwarven relationships to their advantage.

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* '''Subverted''': What appears to be elves and dwarves not getting along is merely [[VitriolicBestBuds camaraderie expressed through playful insults]].

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* '''Subverted''': What appears to be elves and dwarves not getting along is merely [[VitriolicBestBuds camaraderie expressed through playful insults]].



* '''Deconstructed''': The Elf-Versus-Dwarf war goes on for hundreds of years, and leaves both sides powerless when TheLegionsOfHell show up.
* '''Reconstructed''': Which of course leads to EnemyMine situation [[TunnelKing (sometimes]] [[IncrediblyLamePun literally)]] with TeethClenchedTeamwork aplenty.



* '''Invoked''': Some centuries ago, an EvilOverlord has manipulated elves and dwarves into a war, and they still haven't gotten over it.

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* '''Invoked''': Some centuries ago, an EvilOverlord has manipulated elves and dwarves into a war, and they still haven't gotten over it. it.
* '''Exploited''': ???



* '''Deconstructed''': The Elf-Versus-Dwarf war goes on for hundreds of years, and leaves both sides powerless when TheLegionsOfHell show up.
* '''Reconstructed''': Which of course leads to EnemyMine situation [[TunnelKing (sometimes]] [[IncrediblyLamePun literally)]] with TeethClenchedTeamwork aplenty.



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* '''Downplayed''': [[VitriolicBestBuds The Elves and Dwarves deeply respect each other, but that doesn't stop them from sharing a friendly rivalry.]]

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* '''Downplayed''': [[VitriolicBestBuds The Elves and Dwarves deeply respect each other, but that doesn't stop them from sharing a friendly rivalry.]]
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* '''Downplayed''': [[VitriolicBestBuds The Elves and Dwarves deeply respect each other, but that doesn't mean they have to get along.]]

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* '''Downplayed''': [[VitriolicBestBuds The Elves and Dwarves deeply respect each other, but that doesn't mean they have to get along.stop them from sharing a friendly rivalry.]]
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* '''Downplayed''': [[VitriolicBestBuds The Elves and Dwarves deeply respect each other, but that doesn't mean they have to get along.]]
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** Elves and Dwarves share a myth about a horrible evil in the past that each blames on the other.

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* '''Justified''': Elves need to preserve nature, as it is the source of their power. Dwarves need to harvest natural resources, as iron and coal are the source of their power. Clashing intrests are what drives this war.

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Elves need to preserve nature, as it is the source of their power. Dwarves need to harvest natural resources, as iron and coal are the source of their power. Clashing intrests are what drives this war.



* '''Defied''': "You know, elf, we're supposed to hate each other, but I'm just not feelin' it. Want some ale?"

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* '''Defied''': '''Defied''':
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"You know, elf, we're supposed to hate each other, but I'm just not feelin' it. Want some ale?"
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** Elven and Dwarven cultures have near opposite values
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** " Meh. They're just trees. Onwards and upwards. I can't see why the Elders are so attached to the overgrown twigs annyways."

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** " Meh. They're just trees. Onwards and upwards. I can't see why the Elders are so attached to the overgrown twigs annyways. "
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* '''Inverted''': Elves and dwarves have a long history of good relations, [[AdventureCouple always working together]] [[BrainsAndBrawn and complementing each other perfectly]].

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* '''Inverted''': Elves and dwarves have a long history of good relations, [[AdventureCouple [[AdventureDuo always working together]] [[BrainsAndBrawn and complementing each other perfectly]].
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**" Meh. They're just trees. Onwards and upwards. I can't see why the Elders are so attached to the overgrown twigs annyways."

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