Dark Elves -- the Teir'dal -- are evil. The progenitors of the Teir'dal were the king and queen of the first Elves created by Tunare, kidnapped by Innoruuk and tortured until they reflected his perverse desire. The home city of the Teir'dal is Neriak, and young Teir'dal generally hunt in the Nektulos Forest.
Dark elves start with hide at skill level 50, and also have Ultravision