The most UNPOPULAR faction in Heroes 5.

So, humans, dwarves, and orcs aren't popular, right?:)

They are popular, of course... :) But that's not exactly what I meant. My dislike for elves has deeper roots.

It all started with Tolkien's grandfather. Let me explain why:

1) Elves live the longest (and not just in Tolkien's works). Therefore, they are the smartest, the wisest, and so on.

2) Dwarves forge the best armor. It's their "signature thing." Better than dwarven armor... right, only elven armor. And it's almost weightless - elves are so clever.

3) In the world of Middle-earth, mages are a separate caste/race. They wield devastating and powerful spells. Only "ancient elven magic" is more devastating and powerful.
The best mages are, again, elves.

4) The warriors of Gondor, Rohan, Moria, etc., are all equally valiant. And only elves surpass them all - they are the best riders, archers... They are the most agile and wield the blade better than anyone.

5) Elves are the main speakers at the council of peoples. Everyone listens to them respectfully. Moreover, almost all the most pompous and important speeches are delivered by elves. Pompous speech is generally their main rule. Of course, "The Lord of the Rings" itself is very pompous, but elves are the most pretentious and noble of all (all these speeches about "duty," "honor," "other races cannot understand the exalted elves"...).

6) Elves excel the most in art and crafts. Elven music and poetry are unparalleled. Oh yes, elves look the most stylish (and not just in "The Lord of the Rings," but always and everywhere).

The list could go on...

The point is that elves are a kind of fantasy analogue of Chuck Norris :D. They are the best at everything. That's what irritates me. Liking elves is like rooting for the Brazilian national team at the World Cup :) . It's banal and boring.