'The Unwilling'; those of the Elves who refused the summons of the Valar to dwell in Valinor, and remained in the dark wilds of Middle-earth. Some of the Avari, it is said, were corrupted by Melkor in ancient days to become the progenitors of the race of Orcs.
See also...
Aman, Eastlands of Middle-earth, Elf-kings, Elves, Elves of Middle-earth, Elves of the Darkness, Middle-earth, Moriquendi, Nómin, Rhûn, The Rider, The Unwilling, Two Kindreds, Úmanyar, Water of Awakening, [See the full list...]Wild Elves
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