Because of their civilized conduct, incredible intelligence and wisdom, and noble appearance, the High Elves are viewed as haughty by many of the other races, and this is somewhat true.

"Here lie the last of the once-noble House of Cragmire, brought low by their own meddling in the dark and necromantic arts, 1328 DR, Year of the Adder." The Cragmire noble house was once allied ...