Assumptions about Elves

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My next write up for the agricultural example thread is going to be how elves handle that foundation of society, basic food production. At this early stage it does look like the different versions of elves that exist will require more than one write up.

The first part of the process is to figure out what the core assumptions are.
For example;
- Elves are long lived or immortal, one consequence of this is that Elves must therefore have good or even miraculously good teeth.

My own (currently flexible) assumptions at this stage are,
- Elves have a greater understanding of genetic inheritance allowing more advanced selective breeding. This might be further developed should it become necessary to counter the inefficiencies that could be caused by other assumptions.
- Elves are at a somewhat lower TL in some areas compared to the norm, but somewhat paradoxically they routinely use items of higher quality than other races.
- Elves are omnivorous but eat less meat that the human norm.
- Elves are semi-nomadic with some permanently settled communities. This assumption might be replaced for a later write ups (if they happen).
- Elves are excellent at living in their preferred environment. This is something that is exemplified when dealing with elven sub-races.
In the maybe list
- An inherent (low?) level of magic may have some effect.
- Elves themselves may not follow genetic inheritance.

Does anyone else have any ideas along these or similar lines to throw into the pot?