a variant strain of Elves, they are often referred to as Dark Elves. They are secretive and insular. Read more here

The Dunmer, also called Dark Elves, are an elven race in the game series The Elder Scrolls. In game lore, the Dunmer hail from Morrowind. They are the Elder Scrolls variation of dark elves, a popular fictional race in role-playing games and fantasy literature.