[Alaksoron]

Qoute:
"Suffice it to say that the picture of Dwarves is that of a people not particularly concerned with gaining dominion over others (unlike certain Elves I could name)"

I detest that! It is the responsibility of the Elves as the superior race on the planet to be the Guide and Protector of the *little brother* races (i.e. men and dwarves) even if that commision requires them to maintain some sort of control or even rule over the aforementioned. The Elves are the most superior, most developed race on Middle-Earth and don't anyone say differerent.
"An ancient and noble race, the High Elves have refined their martial skills and magical prowess over the centuries. As the primitive tribes of men fought amongst themselves the.... Elves navigated the oceans and mapped the heavens. They have watched empires wise and fall....."
-http://uk.games-workshop.com/warhammerworld/warhammer/highelves.html