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The Altmer have a history of defending their island constantly, I think it would be unwise to assume they would lose to other races easily.

They were constantly raided by the Maomer of Pyandonea, and the Sloads of Thras whom they constantly repulsed off their island.

The were succesfully keeping Tiber Septim's armies at bay until he gained control of Numidium. They also successfully stood their ground against the Daedra invading the Summerset Isles during the Oblivion Crisis. Then in the 4th era they almost obliterated the majority of Tamriels standing armies.

On a side note the accepted lifespan of an Altmer is far shorter then 500 years. 100 years is considered an adult, 200 years is old, 300 is extremly long lived. The majority of elves living past this age are generally having their lives extended through some magical means.