There were some that befriended the elves, showed them how to live. Over thousands of years they adapted and learned. But even now, Cria is wild and hostile. There are tribes of elves scattered all over. There may still be some who have chosen to live in seclusion, they do not wish to be found.
Humans live in the forests too.
Most live in peace with the elves. Yet others are hostile and territorial. There is meat and game for all and the forest also supplies blueberries, dreamberries, blackberries, raspberries, other berries, and vegetation of all kinds. Trolls and Preservers also live here,as they came with the High Ones. The Official ElfQuest Website.