Difference betw normal and elite maps

[Lesmiserables]

No ur toon won't drop any items regardless of where you die , and for pvp wise there is an arena for you to go and no they can't kill you at elite maps lol .

Will our toons drop loots from our inventory if we are killed in elite maps ?
And if not, I guess it's not a PvP server where other players can kill you?

Sorry, I'm new to mobile apps gaming.